Workshop Spotlight: Marionette Carving with Oliver Hymans
Monday 14 – Friday 18 July 2025 - Learn the Art of Wooden Puppets from One of the UK’s Leading Makers – Hosted by Little Angel Theatre
If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing a puppet to life with your own hands, this is a course worth carving out time for.
I highly recommend this unique, in-depth course from our friends at Little Angel Theatre. It’s led by the brilliant Oliver Hymans, a QEST Scholar and one of the UK’s most respected marionette makers. Over five full days, you’ll dive into the intricate craft of wooden puppet carving — from design to jointing to stringing.
🗓 When: Monday 14 – Friday 18 July 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
📍 Where: Little Angel Studios, Sebbon Street, London N1 2EH
🎟 Fee: £700 (includes materials)
What you’ll learn:
Safe handling of specialist carving tools
Traditional wood carving techniques
How to transform your 2D design into a 3D puppet
Jointing mechanics and stringing methods
Operation techniques to bring your marionette to life
Please note: due to the intensive nature of the course, you may not complete your puppet during the workshop — but you’ll leave with the skills and materials to finish it at home.
About the Artist:
Oliver Hymans is an Associate Artist at Little Angel Theatre and has worked in puppetry for nearly 15 years. He trained under legendary marionette makers like Lyndie Wright MBE and John Roberts, and was a 2023 finalist for Woodworker of the Year. His dedication to preserving the craft led to marionette making being added to the Red List of Endangered Crafts in the UK.
🎟 Book your place or join the waiting list here.
Spots are limited for this hands-on experience — don’t miss your chance to learn from a true master of the form.