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Explore the workshops and courses we've developed for traditional marionette carving and puppet assembly in Prague
Fundamental Marionette Carving
Hands-on introduction to carving expressive marionette heads from wood. Learn traditional proportions, tool handling, and finishing techniques used in Czech puppet theater. A 6-week programme with weekly 3-hour sessions.
String Assembly & Joint Mechanics
Master the technical side of puppet construction: assembling bodies, creating articulation points, and attaching control strings. Covers material selection for limbs, knot techniques, and weight distribution for realistic movement.
Painting & Expression Techniques
Bring your carved heads to life with traditional painting methods. Learn how to create character and emotion through color, facial proportions, and subtle detail work. Four 2.5-hour sessions covering base coats, features, and finishing touches.
Control Bar Design & Manipulation
Design and build effective control bars that give your puppet life and movement. Explore traditional Czech suspension techniques, string configurations for different character types, and basic manipulation methods to achieve natural motion.
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