Puppetry Without Borders: Online Workshops from Puppets in Prague
Join the global puppetry celebration on 3 January with a free New Year Puppet Party and the launch of the inspiring Puppet Recipes series.
New Year, New Puppetry Adventures with Puppets in Prague!
Puppets in Prague (PIP) is starting 2025 with exciting opportunities for puppetry enthusiasts, from a free New Year Puppet Party to their brand-new Puppet Recipes subscription series. Whether you’re a budding puppeteer or a seasoned artist, these offerings are sure to inspire your creativity and connect you with a global community.
Free New Year Puppet Party
When: January 3, 2025, 9pm – 10pm. CET
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Kick off 2025 with an hour of captivating performances and a behind-the-scenes look at the Prague puppet scene. The event features a line-up of global talent and showcases innovative creations by students of PIP’s Automata Workshop.
👉 Learn more and register here.
Introducing Puppet Recipes: A Monthly Subscription Series
Puppets in Prague is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of Puppet Recipes, a live monthly workshop series on Zoom where you can learn to create a variety of puppets. Perfect for beginners and advanced puppet makers alike, the series offers practical, hands-on instruction and a supportive community.
What’s Included?
Monthly workshops: Learn a new puppet-making technique each month.
Assignments with feedback: Get tips from master puppeteer Mirek Trejtnar and the PIP community.
Exclusive content: Access articles on Czech puppetry and join a discussion group with PIP alumni and experts.
Recordings & resources: Sign up for the annual membership and unlock a library of past workshops.
Workshop Topics for 2025
Each month, explore a unique aspect of puppetry online via ZOOM
February: Animal marionettes and key tips.
March: The art of carving – eyes, hair, toes.
April: Mastering moving eyes.
May: Creating your own puppet show.
June: Insights from the UK Automata Fest.
July: Meet the Stomper marionette.
August–September: Complex stringing techniques.
October: Building stop-motion puppets.
November: Controllers demystified.
December: Czech mechanical Christmas nativity scenes.
Your Puppet Masters
Mirek Trejtnar: Renowned Czech puppet master with over 40 years of experience, known for his precision and expertise.
Leah Gaffen: A dedicated guide to Czech puppet culture with 25 years of experience.
Guest Experts: Monthly insights from Czech puppet specialists and PIP alumni.
Membership Options
Monthly Subscription – €18/month
Monthly live workshops on ZOOM
Feedback on completed projects
Articles on Czech puppetry
Access to discussion forums
Annual Subscription (Golden Czech Hands) – €180/year
Everything in the monthly plan
Exclusive access to a library of past workshops
👉 The first workshop begins on February 2, 2025.
Join the Celebration
From the free New Year Puppet Party to the rich learning experience of Puppet Recipes, Puppets in Prague offers something for everyone passionate about puppetry. Start the new year with inspiration and creativity—sign up today!
For more details, visit Puppets in Prague.