March Creative Workshops 2025
Exciting puppetry, theatre, and open house events to spark your creativity!
March Puppetry Workshops You Won't Want to Miss!
Spring is here, and with it comes an exciting line-up of puppetry workshops for enthusiasts, artists, and storytellers alike! Whether you're curious about shadow theatre, historical puppet productions, or hands-on crankie making, there's something for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up in March:
Saturday, 1st March 2025:
**SOLD OUT Introduction to Dramaturgy for Puppeteers SOLD OUT**
Puppet Place
Duration: All day
Explore dramaturgical thinking specific to puppetry, with practical exercises and group discussions.More Info and Bookings Here SOLD OUT
Applied Puppetry Webinar – UNIMA
Monday 3rd March 2025, 15:00 CET
Join Matt Smith for an online webinar where he will delve into the world of Applied Puppetry, focusing on eco-conscious performance, sustainable practices, and how objects shape us.
For more info and to register, visit UNIMA’s registration page.
Discover the Manchester School of Costume
Upcoming Course Dates:
8th March 2025: 2 days
4th April 2025
Saturday, 8th March 2025:
Introduction to Object Theatre Workshop
Puppet Place
Duration: All day
Uncover the magic of object theatre! Explore how everyday objects can be brought to life and used for storytelling.
More Info and Bookings Here
Inventing Tesla vs. Edison: Behind the Scenes of a High Voltage Puppet Show
Date: March 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Format: Online Workshop | Ages 16+
Join Artistic Director Jason Hines for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning puppet show Tesla vs. Edison. This online workshop dives into the creative process behind bringing the historic rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison to life through puppetry. Learn about scriptwriting, puppet design, set building, and more in this inspiring session for puppeteers, theatre artists, and history buffs.
Tickets available now – reserve your spot
Puppetry Workshop with Marc Parrett at Unity Theatre
Saturday 22nd March 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
Marc Parrett of theOBJECTproject will lead a day-long puppetry workshop focusing on tabletop puppetry, lip sync, live-hand puppetry, and using everyday objects to create puppet magic. The workshop has very limited spaces, so book early!
Location: Unity Theatre
More info | Book
Shadow Tales: A Miniature Shadow Theatre Workshop
Monday, 17th March – Thursday, 20th March 2025
🕛 12:00-1:00 PM UK Time (Tickets Available)
⏳ 6:00-7:00 PM UK Time (SOLD OUT)
🎭 Ages 16+ | Online
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot
Led by renowned puppeteer Judith Hope, this unique four-day online course will guide you through creating your own miniature shadow theatre, perfect for storytelling, performance, or just as a magical creative project.
What to expect:
Step-by-step tutorials on crafting a portable shadow theatre housed in a box
Techniques for achieving atmospheric effects in shadow performance
A self-paced making process—no materials required during the sessions
There are only 8 tickets left for the 12:00-1:00 PM slot, so grab yours before they disappear!
Extreme Puppetry Workshop – Blind Summit
Monday 24th - Saturday 29th March 2025
Blind Summit is running a one-week Extreme Puppetry Workshop at the end of March! Learn to craft a three-person puppet and bring it to life in just one week.
For more information and to apply, check out the details here.
🏛️ School Open House
When? 29th March 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Curious about puppetry but not quite ready to commit? Pop along to the theatre’s Open House! Enjoy a guided tour, meet the team, and even try your hand at a free glove puppet workshop led by artistic director Pierre Blaise.
👉 Where: Théâtre aux Mains Nues, Paris
👉 Cost: Free (15+; reservations open 29th February)
More info