Professional Classes
national and international classes that teach adults more about the art form of puppetry
Shadow and Story: Pop Up Studio and Programs
Diane Matyas
November 6 - December 15
Art on the Block NYC - 107 W 86th St. New York, NY
On the heels of her Luna Park Elephant shadow theatre debut, Artist Diane Matyas invites the public to five weeks of behind-the-scene access at Art on the Block NYC. This public facing residency and exhibition will include a series of public art making workshops focused on the artist’s experiments with narrative shadow puppet theatre. A crankie theatre and recent puppetry work, coupled with drawings from her Luna Park Elephant, and new projects including: Submerged, Bear or Man and Merfolk-- which include her manmade vs natural world narratives-- Come by!
CMA Puppets, Performers, and Practical Magic Panel
Children's Media Association and The PIT
November 16
PIT - 154 W 29th St. New York, NY
From The Muppets to Sesame Street to Donkey Hodie and beyond, puppetry has brought some of the most beloved characters in kids media to life. But what does it take to make the magic happen? Join CMA NY for a conversation with an incredible lineup of experienced puppeteers, moderated by Joe Hennes, Co-Owner and Editor-in-Chief of the premiere Muppet fan site ToughPigs.com!
From Concept to Ask: Budgeting and Pitching Your Puppet Show
Little Shadow Productions (led by Jean Marie Keevins)
November 21
Workshop 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM; Everything That Follows at 6:00 PM, talkback after
La MaMa - Great Jones Studios 47 Great Jones St. New York, NY
This is a one-day intensive with producer and puppet artist Jean Marie Keevins for artists who have a project, or a dream project, in mind. Participants leave with a working budget and pitch. The day includes the group attending Everything That Follows by Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company and a post-show talkback. Limited to 12.
Registration required in advance.
WORKSHOP: Puppeteering Your Voice
Rough House Puppet Arts
November 30
6 - 9pm
Free Street Storefront - 4625 S Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
In this beginner workshop, folks of all backgrounds will learn different techniques, hacks, & approaches to all things voice and sound in puppetry, from environment building, ensemble soundscapes, & answering the age old question: “what does this puppet sound like?” Focusing on analog foley, voice acting, & expressing emotion through puppets without forgetting one of the most critical and commonly overlooked elements in puppetry: sound!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/roughhousepuppetarts/2478361
Puppet Workshops
Pincushion Puppet Club and Tiny Arts Supply
Ongoing through December 16, 2026
Tiny Arts Supply - 612 Woodward Ave. Ridgewood, Queens
Pincushion Puppet Club is excited to offer puppet workshops at Tiny Arts Supply. Register for puppet building for adults, puppet theory book club, or puppet building for kids & families at tinyartssupply.com.
National Puppetry Conference
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center - 305 Great Neck Road Waterford, CT
The National Puppetry Conference provides a meeting and creating ground for masterartisans to pass their craft and ingenuity to new artists in the field of puppetry. Participants gather from across the globe to create works that defy the bounds of contemporary theater and the imagination.
Green Feather Foundation Classes and Workshops
Please visit Green Feather Foundation to find out about upcoming crafernoons, workshops, and other related events!
Worlds of Puppets Workshops
Bernd Ogrodnik
In our Online Courses, I not only pass on my personal approach towards puppetry and what I consider to be the backbone for a successful and fulfilling career but also offer detailed instructions in constructing the innovative control systems I have developed over the years, for projects like the epic marionette movie “Strings” or my trademark performance Metamorphosis.
See website for details
Curious School of Puppetry Professional Training Program
St Barnabas Dalston - Shacklewell Row, London
Looking to take your puppetry skills to the next level? Look no further than the Curious School of Puppetry's 8-week intensive professional training program! Designed each year for a group of 16 puppeteers, artists, and theatre makers who want to explore the limitless possibilities of puppetry, our program is practise based and offers a unique blend of technical instruction and artistic exploration. Led by experienced puppetry professionals and working artists who share their particular perspectives and working practices in a wholly practical approach.
Explore Puppetry Series
Center for Puppetry Arts - 1404 Spring St NW Atlanta, GA
The Explore Puppetry Series offers courses for adults ages 18+ who want to learn more about puppetry. Different classes are offered throughout the year.
Professional Puppetry Training Program
The Jim Henson Carriage House - 225 E 67th St New York, NY
Are you new to puppetry, looking for a first step or introductory intensive to begin your career? Our professional training program offers access to specialized puppetry skills to all new puppeteers. Our goal is to help foster a diverse new generation of puppet theater professionals through fun and engaging sessions where participants perform, build, and learn traditional techniques. By the end of the final session, students will be ready to move on to auditions, entry-level positions or further studies. This program runs at the Jim Henson Carriage House in partnership with the Green Feather Foundation.
The professional training program runs 2 months and classes meet once per week, with homework on the side. Participants engage through structured learning with performance and building. Puppeteers are provided with the support of a skilled mentor to assist and enhance critical hands-on learning. The program is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested cost of $80 (that's $10 per session).
Ongoing, seasonal
Puppets in Prague - Online & In-Person Courses
Puppets in Prague
Choose from our wide range of top-quality long-term classes. With us you can turn your dreams into a reality, plus become a part of the flourishing Puppets in Prague community.
