January 2025 Workshops
Discover the Manchester School of Costume
Have you ever dreamed of diving into the world of costume design or puppet making? The Manchester School of Costume, nestled in the charming neighbourhood of Levenshulme, offers a treasure trove of opportunities to hone your creative skills. With a variety of courses catering to beginners and advanced makers alike, there’s truly something for everyone.
Workshops for Aspiring Puppeteers
Junior Puppeteers (Norwich) – 11th January – 29th March 2025
These fun, weekly sessions at Norwich Puppet Theatre are perfect for kids looking to explore puppet making, storytelling, and performance. The term ends with a showcase for family and friends!
Cost: £60 for 10 sessions
Location: Norwich Puppet Theatre, NR3 1TN
Website: norwichpuppettheatre.co.uk
Saturday 11th January 2025
How to Structure, Develop and Build a Narrative
Little Angel Theatre
Duration: 2-day course
Location: Sebbon St, London N1 2EH
Join Emma Williams for an in-depth 2-day workshop on building narratives from images, themes, and adaptations. Perfect for writers, directors, and anyone interested in developing stories for puppetry.
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Saturday, 18th January 2025:
Micro Cinema Theatre with Potato Room Productions
Little Angel Theatre
Duration: 2-day course
Location: Sebbon St, London N1 2EH
Explore creating miniature worlds and integrating technology into your puppetry in this hands-on workshop.
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Sunday, 20th January - Thursday, 24th January 2025:
Marionette Carving Course
Little Angel Theatre
Duration: 5-day course
Location: Sebbon St, London N1 2EH
Unleash your creativity in this immersive 5-day course, learning the art of carving marionettes. Limited availability!
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🤡 Cross-Training in Puppets & Clowns
When? 29th – 30th January (4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) & 1st February (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Fancy blending slapstick and string-pulling? Join Pierre Blaise (artistic director of Théâtre aux Mains Nues) and Franck Dinet (director of Théâtre Samovar) for a playful exploration of how clowns and puppets collide. It’s a match made in quirky, theatrical heaven!
👉 Where: Théâtre Samovar, Paris
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💼 Weekend Internship with Grégoire Callies
When? 31st January – 2nd February 2025
Ever wondered how a glove puppet can express as much emotion as an actor? Join renowned puppeteer Grégoire Callies for an intensive workshop exploring the magic of Chinese glove puppetry. Warning: you may never look at your hands the same way again.
👉 Cost: €180
👉 Where: Théâtre aux Mains Nues, Paris
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