2-day Carved Marionettes for Beginners Course

2-day Carved Marionettes for Beginners Course with Gretchen Maynard-Hahn

For ages 16+ / adults

This two-day workshop introduces participants to the charm and mechanics of Czech-style marionettes. Working from prepared lime wood blanks, attendees will learn safe, fundamental wood carving techniques using traditional hand tools. Guidance will cover shaping expressive forms, refining features, and assembling a simple but effective stringing system that allows for characterful movement. The focus is on craft and playful performance potential. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have created a small, fully functioning marionette with its own personality and a deeper understanding of traditional puppet-making methods.

A note for teenagers 16-18: Responsible adults are able to either drop off/pick up or accompany teenage participants on the course. For any unaccompanied teenage participants, a fully DBS-checked and Safeguarding Trained member of the Moving Parts Arts team will be with them at all times.

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