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Marionette Puppet Making Classes

Traditional Czech puppet carving, string manipulation, and painting techniques from Prague artisans

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Learning Resources

Explore guides for beginners through advanced puppet makers

Wooden marionette puppet head with carved facial features on work table with tools

Getting Started with Puppet Carving

Learn the basic tools, wood selection, and foundational carving techniques used by Prague's traditional puppet makers.

12 min Beginner July 2026
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Hands working with wooden puppet joints and strings on completed marionette figure

Stringing and Joint Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for creating articulated joints and properly stringing your puppet for smooth, realistic movement.

15 min Intermediate July 2026
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Palette of acrylic paints with brush applying color detail to puppet face

Painting Techniques for Expression

Master traditional Czech painting methods to bring personality and emotion to puppet faces. Colors, brushwork, and proportions explained.

10 min Beginner July 2026
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Complete marionette puppet displayed with control bar showing finished craftsmanship

Building Your Control Bar

Design and construct a functional control bar that gives you precise manipulation of your puppet's movements and performance capabilities.

14 min Intermediate July 2026
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