Puppet Making Course

A unique Teatro Lambe Lambe puppetry course in London. Join us on a fascinating journey of puppetry exploration.


PuppetSoup
PuppetSoup
5.0 (1)

10 x 6 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £590 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Step into the magical world of miniature theatre with this Teatro Lambe Lambe puppetry course in London. Presented in partnership with the iconic Puppet Theatre Barge and guided by expert puppeteer Fagner Gastaldon, this immersive training offers you the rare chance to design, build, and perform your own intimate spectacle.
Teatro Lambe Lambe is a unique form of puppetry where a short story unfolds inside a portable box, usually viewed by just one spectator at a time. It's a captivating blend of storytelling and visual art on a small scale. Over a series of creative weekends, you'll be supported through the entire process, from your initial spark of an idea to a polished performance. Even if you're new to puppetry or making, there is no need to feel apprehensive; you will receive expert tuition on everything from the history of the art form to the practicalities of construction and performance.
  • Discover the history – Learn about the heritage of this fascinating "theatre in a box".
  • Design and construct – Build a fully working miniature theatre with set, sound, and lighting.
  • Create miniature puppets – Craft the characters that will inhabit your tiny world.
  • Master performance techniques – Receive tuition on manipulation and storytelling to bring your show to life.
  • Experience a professional venue – attend a show and perform your own work at the Puppet Theatre Barge.
By the end of the course, you will have a fully realised show ready for an audience. The experience culminates in a special finale where you can invite friends and family to witness your creation, leaving you with a wonderful sense of achievement and a unique piece of theatre to take home.
Course outline:
  • Friday 24th April (Evening): Introductory session at the Puppet Theatre Barge.
  • Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April, 11 am – 5 pm: Weekend intensive at the Canalside Puppet Making Studio.
  • From May onwards, the group will divide into two smaller cohorts. You can choose to attend on either Saturdays OR Sundays:
  • 2nd or 3rd May, 11 am – 5 pm
  • 9th or 10th May, 11 am – 5 pm
  • 16th or 17th May, 11 am – 5 pm
  • 6th or 7th June, 11 am – 5 pm: Continued practical work.
  • Saturday 13th June, 11 am – 5 pm: Dress rehearsal for all students at the studio.
  • Sunday 14th June: Grand finale and performance day at The Puppet Theatre Barge.
What you'll get
All materials and tools are provided.
Knowledge required
This is a mixed-level in-person adult course, suitable for both complete beginners and experienced puppet makers.
The workshop takes place face-to-face at PuppetSoup's Canalside Studio in London and at the Puppet Theatre Barge, offering hands-on guidance and individual support throughout.
All teaching is delivered in a relaxed and creative studio environment, with access to tools, materials, and demonstrations to help you bring your ideas to life.
The course is open to adults aged 18 and over. Basic tools and materials will be provided for use during the workshop, although you are welcome to bring your own preferred tools or special materials if you wish.
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

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Location

Maida Vale

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PuppetSoup offer a wide variety of workshops for the puppet enthusiast as well as the theatre professional.
We offer puppetry courses for adults, children and people of all abilities.
We provide online as well as face to face tuition for individuals, groups, schools, universities, adult learners and those wishing to progress their professional puppetry or theatre career.
We can offer puppetry courses and classes spanning from one hour to several weeks of intensive professional training.

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