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Explore the workshops and courses we've developed for traditional marionette carving and puppet assembly in Prague

Marionette head carving workshop
Workshop

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.

Puppet string assembly and joint work
Course

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.

Puppet painting and detail work
Workshop

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 and manipulation workshop
Workshop

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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