Puppet Recipes 5: A Taste of Automata Fest
Discover the magic of moving mechanisms with insights from the UK’s legendary Automata Fest. ONLINE Workshop Sunday 1 June
Puppet Recipes 5: A Taste of Automata Fest (Online Workshop)
📅 1 June | 🕖 7–9pm CEST | 💶 €30
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As part of our year-long 25th anniversary celebration, Puppets in Prague invites you to the fifth edition of our Puppet Recipes series — and this one’s a real treat for lovers of movement, mechanics, and magic.
What’s on the Menu?
Get ready to savour a taste of the ingenious Automata Fest held recently in Hastings, UK. Mirek, our master puppet chef, brings you inspiration fresh from the legendary Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. He’ll share stories, insights, and mechanical secrets gathered from some of the most celebrated automata artists in the world — including none other than Paul Spooner, often called the Leonardo da Vinci of automata.
See the Mechanics in Motion
From charmingly simple cams to mind-bendingly complex contraptions, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how automata are brought to life. Mirek will walk you through mechanisms, demonstrate their workings, and offer his expert guidance on crafting your very own automaton.
Your Recipe This Month: Build a New Automata Mechanism
Each Puppet Recipes workshop gives you a fresh challenge — a “recipe” for a different puppet technique or mechanism. You’ll leave this session with ideas, instructions, and a creative assignment to develop at home. The following month, you’ll have the chance to present your piece and receive feedback from Mirek and your fellow puppet chefs.
Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, 1 June, ONLINE
⏰ Time: 19:00–21:00 CEST (1 hr 30 min)
💻 Format: Live Zoom Workshop
💰 Price: €30
🎟 Apply now to secure your spot!
Don’t miss this magical mechanical evening — a perfect mix of inspiration and hands-on creation. Whether you're a seasoned puppet maker or curious newcomer, there’s a seat at the table for you.