Puppet Mastery Awaits – Enjoy Upcoming Workshops and Events!
Learn New Carving Skills, Celebrate Puppetry, and Meet Talented Students – All from Our Friends in Prague!
We’re excited to bring you news from our friends at Puppets in Prague, who are offering a fantastic line-up of workshops and events this spring. Whether you're looking to hone your carving skills, celebrate puppetry, or connect with the talented students of Puppets in Prague, there’s something for everyone!
🌟 Tricky Carving 2 - April 6, 5pm CET / 11am EST
Want to take your puppet carving skills to the next level?
Join Mirek for the Tricky Carving 2 workshop, where you'll dive into the intricacies of carving marionette features like the mouth, nose, cheeks, beards, and eyebrows. It’s a fantastic way to refine your skills and learn tips and tricks that make carving as smooth as butter.
BONUS:
Get a hands-on lesson on Mirek’s unique pencil holder gadget – a special tool that helps you make perfectly straight lines for precision carving!
Date: April 6, 2025
Time: 5pm CET / 11am EST
Price: €18/month (access to all Puppet Recipes workshops)
Sign up and for more info, visit Puppets in Prague
🎉 PIP Puppetry Day – Celebrate on April 27!
Celebrate PIP Puppetry Day on April 27, a day dedicated to showcasing the incredible work of Automata and Marionette students at Puppets in Prague. You’ll get an exclusive look at their final projects and hear directly from the artists about their creative process.
While World Puppetry Day is officially on March 21, PIP are celebrating a month later to give you the chance to see the completed works!
Date: April 27, 2025
Time: 7pm CET / 1pm EST
What to Expect:
A showcase of Automata and Marionette students’ final works
A chance to meet the artists and ask questions
Celebrate puppetry with a lively and interactive online event!
Follow PIP on instagram or sign up to their mailing list for the very latest info
🖼️ The "Father of Czech Puppetry" Gets a Stamp!
In celebration of his 250th birthday, the Father of Czech Puppetry has been honoured with a Czech stamp – an exciting milestone in the world of puppetry!
But who exactly was this influential figure, and what made him so important to the puppetry world? Puppets in Prague writes a fabulous piece about his legacy in their latest article, asking: Is he really worthy of a stamp? If you're curious about the history of Czech puppetry and this remarkable man, don't miss the full article by Leah.
Read all about it here:
Learn about the "Father of Czech Puppetry" and his legacy on the Puppets in Prague blog
💡 Upcoming Workshops & Summer Dates
In addition to the April events, Puppets in Prague is offering some amazing workshops this summer:
Marionette Carving – June 9-25 SOLD OUT
Carving + Performance – August 2-24 SOLD OUT
These workshops fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
More info
📚 Get the Book: Puppet Technology (2nd Edition)
Have you ordered your copy of Puppet Technology yet? The second edition is almost sold out! This book is a must-have for anyone serious about puppetry, with in-depth insights on puppet making and performance. Don't miss out on owning a copy.
Order Puppet Technology here and grab your copy before it's gone!
🔗 Stay Updated with Puppets in Prague
For more details on all of these workshops, events, and exciting puppet-making opportunities, be sure to visit Puppets in Prague’s official website.
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