Puppetry Classes for Adults & Teens — Puppet Showplace Theater

Adult Puppetry Classes & Workshops

Our puppet building and puppetry performance classes are great for experienced puppeteers and those new to the craft! Expand your artistic toolkit and explore your creativity in a supportive environment, guided by expert instructors.

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Apr 3
Puppet Prototypes: How To "Sketch" Your Puppet Ideas With Paper, Tape, and String — Class with Amanda Gibson

Apr 3, 10, 24 (Thurs) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Want to build your own rod or tabletop puppets, but don’t know where to start? In this class you will design and create a fully articulated, actual-size test puppet!

Recommended for adults 18+

Past Classes & Workshops

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Mar 20
Bringing Puppets to Life: Workshop with Shoshana Bass of Sandglass Theater

Mar 20 (Thurs) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Explore the basic mechanics of one-person and three-person-style puppets in this fun, hands-on workshop using Sandglass Theater’s approach to puppetry training.

Recommended for adults 18+

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Mar 19
Improv & Theatrical Clown: Workshop with Stoph Scheer of Doppelskope

Mar 19 (Wed) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cultivate the ability to react spontaneously and truthfully in this playful workshop with improv comedian, interactive theatre-maker, and theatrical clown Stoph Scheer.

Recommended for adults 18+

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Mar 18
Ventriloquism & Character Creation: Class with Susan Linn - WAITLIST ONLY

Tuesdays Mar 18 - Apr 22 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - SOLD OUT

Develop the character and voice for one puppet, while practicing the essential skills of ventriloquism!

Recommended for adults and teens ages 18+

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Feb 18
Cardboard Sculpting: Workshop with Tarish "Jeghetto" Pipkins — SESSION ADDED

Session 2: Feb 18 (Tues) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn and play with master puppeteer Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins, as he shares his techniques born from years of experience in this hands-on workshop.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+

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Feb 13
Cardboard Sculpting: Workshop with Tarish "Jeghetto" Pipkins - SOLD OUT

Session 1: Feb 13 (Thu) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - SOLD OUT
Session 2: Feb 18 (Tues) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - JUST ADDED

Learn and play with master puppeteer Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins, as he shares his techniques born from years of experience in this hands-on workshop.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+

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Jan 28
Business Writing for Puppeteers: Virtual Workshop with Roxanna Myhrum

Jan 28 (Tue) 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Eastern

Ever felt stuck when trying to describe your creative work for a grant application, pitch, or promotion? Get expert guidance from the Artistic Director Emerita of Puppet Showplace Theater in this live, online workshop.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+

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Jan 21
Intro to Puppetry Arts: Virtual Class with Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets

Tuesdays Jan 21 - Feb 11 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Eastern

Been wanting to dip your toes into puppetry? This hands-on virtual class explores a range of puppetry styles and world traditions.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+

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Jan 16
Dance Your Words: Workshop with Natasha Mirny of Happy Theater

Jan 16 (Thu) 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Use the sound of your own voice to explore an authentic “body language” in this one-evening workshop with visiting artist Natasha Mirny.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+

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Nov 21
How to Make Puppets from Nothing: Workshop with Puzzle Théâtre

Nov 21 (Thu): 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Immerse yourself in the world of object puppetry with Puzzle Théâtre unique approach!

Adults & teens 16+

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Nov 5
Shadow Puppetry 101: Class with Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion

Tuesdays Nov 5 - Dec 3 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

What do translucent buffalo hide and overhead projectors have in common? Shadow puppetry is a centuries-old art form that is constantly evolving to incorporate new materials and technologies. Learn the basics of this multifaceted art-form with Resident Artist Sarah Nolen!

Adults & teens 16+

 
 

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Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities.

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Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by...

 

Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts through the New England Arts Resilience Fund, part of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations and the Mellon Foundation, with major funding from the federal CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan from the National Endowment for the Arts.