Dog puppet making online course

Online Four-Legged Animal Puppet Workshop

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Create your very own dog (or other four-legged friend) puppet handcrafted using everyday materials and simple mechanisms!

Join award‑winning Brazilian puppeteer Fagner Gastaldon for a live, interactive online course. You’ll design, sculpt, and construct a charming tabletop-scale animal puppet, using accessible materials like cardboard, paper‑mâché, fabric, and craft wire no specialist tools required 

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What You’ll Learn

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• Animal puppet design: Develop your creature’s personality, look, and proportions

• Body and limb construction: Sculpt and build using cardboard, paper‑mâché, and light board

• Down‑rod control: Discover how to design a hand-held rod setup for smooth performance

• Finishing touches: Paint, decorate, and balance your puppet for a polished final look

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Course Features

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• Live Zoom sessions with step-by-step demo and real-time feedback

• Small, friendly class (max 10 participants) to ensure personal attention 

• Simple materials only: sourced from your home no need for expensive supplies

• Practice and Q&A: Apply what you learn between sessions with tutor support

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Course Structure

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• Three 2‑hour sessions held over consecutive days or weekends

• Ideal for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced makers 

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Price & Booking

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• £200 for one to one course

• £100 per person for the full three-session group course

• To book your place, email info@puppetsoup.com or click Book Now to request a simple booking form 

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How to Book

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1. Get in touch to confirm your course dates by emailing info@puppetsoup.com OR if you have flexible dates you can book now and pay now using the link below.

2. We’ll check availability and confirm your course dates.

3. If you have not already paid, please complete your booking by making payment within 24 hours of the course date confirmation email, using the button below.