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title: "Puppetry Workshops to Learn Puppet Making from a Master - mytribe"
description: "Join our hands-on puppetry workshops in Delhi and learn traditional puppet making from an award-winning master. Perfect for all ages, you get to craft and keep your own string puppet. Book your unique creative experience on Tribe today!"
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# Puppetry Workshops & Training in Delhi Ncr

By [Aakaar Puppet Theatre](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet) · We teach you to make and perform with your own Kathputli puppet from raw materials, sharing every step and tradition, with all tools and stories included.

## Locations

Conducts workshops across India

### Travels to

- Travels across Delhi NCR for workshops (National Capital Region, National Capital Region)
- Travels across India for workshops (India, India)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### 1-Day Puppet Making Workshop

A 4-5 hour beginner session to paint, dress, and string a pre-shaped Rajasthani puppet, suitable for adults and children.

Typically ₹1,000-1,500 per participant (estimate)

#### Core Module
* Duration: 4 to 5 hours (Single Day).
* Mentorship: Guidance by traditional puppeteers and academy awardees.
* Output: Crafting of one basic string puppet (Kathputli).

#### Materials & Fabrication
* Base: Pre-shaped wooden head structure (semi-finished).
* Body: Cotton stuffing and old cloth filling.
* Costuming: Vintage Rajasthani fabric scraps, brocades, and gota patti work.
* Detailing: Acrylic paints, brushes, basic strings, and bamboo control stick.

#### Logistics
* Seating: Traditional floor arrangements on mats/durries.
* Refreshments: Basic tea and biscuits provided.
* Takeaway: Participants keep the puppet they created.

### 7-Day Intensive Kathputli Masterclass

A comprehensive 7-10 day professional course covering raw wood carving, traditional papier-mache sculpting, costuming, and advanced manipulation techniques.

Typically ₹6,500-8,500 per participant (estimate)

#### Curriculum & Skills
* Duration: 7 to 10 Days (approx. 3 hours per day).
* Wood Carving: Sculpting a head from a raw block of Mango or Tun wood using chisels.
* Modeling: Traditional 'Paper Messy' technique using newspaper and fenugreek paste for facial features.
* Costuming: Cutting and sewing the Ghagra (skirt) and Kurta using sequins and laces.
* Technical: Attaching strings to the wooden control (Bol) for precise balance.

#### Cultural Training
* Rituals: Participation in the 'Prana Pratishtha' (Life Giving) ceremony and Bhawani Mata Pooja.
* Manipulation: Lessons on making the puppet walk, salute, and dance.

#### Logistics
* Supplies: All raw materials (logs, tools, paints, fabrics) included.
* Venue: Rustic, open-air community space or partner art center (non-AC).
* Outcome: A professional-grade, self-made traditional marionette.

## About Puppetry Workshops & Training

### Art That Stays With You

Art kabhi nahi marta, insaan chala jaata hai. I’ve heard people say puppetry is a 'dying art', but honestly, it’s our *parampara* and I’m here to keep it alive, just like my dada-pardada (ancestors) did. I want everyone to feel the magic of Kathputli, not just talk about it.

### What Happens in My Workshop

This isn't just a Kathputli puppet making workshop. We start with raw wood and, step by step, make our own puppets. Wood carving, papier-mâché (haan, 'paper messy' bol lo!), painting faces, dressing them up, fixing the strings - you do it all. We even do a little pooja for the puppet, the way my family always has.

Once your puppet is ready, I’ll show you how to make it dance. You’ll try out real puppet manipulation techniques - learning to move, gesture, and even make the puppet 'talk'. I believe in learning by doing, not just watching.

### Who Joins Us?

Anyone! Bachche, school groups, foreigners, grown-ups who want to try something new. No one needs experience, just a little patience and a big heart.

### What You Walk Away With

- A puppet you made yourself (honestly, this feels special)
- Real hands-on knowledge of traditional string puppetry classes
- Tips and stories from someone who’s been at this since childhood
- All materials and tools included, no stress about getting stuff
- A bit of our culture to keep with you

Chalo, milke apni kala ko zinda rakhte hain (Come, let’s keep our art alive together).

## Highlights

Browse through Aakaar Puppet Theatre's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/puppetry-workshops-training/featured)

- ![It all begins with the hands. For generations, my family has learned to tell stories through these strings. This is the art of manipulation, where every small movement gives life to the puppet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af31783a-950d-473f-b808-411a59e6fe60)
- [Video: The first step is always with the wood. Here, a student learns to carve, feeling the shape of the puppet come to life. This is a hands-on traditional woodcarving lesson, where patience is the most important tool.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/823e7527-d5da-4c15-a7dc-481368462872)
- [Video: With a steady hand, a student carefully paints the face, giving the puppet its character and soul. This is a moment of quiet focus in my painting workshop, where every brushstroke matters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2faf683e-065b-4ff2-9e70-56cdd4ccebe6)
- ![There is no greater joy than seeing a student with the puppet they made themselves. Here, I am helping a young artist at a school workshop in Ayodhya put the final touches on her new friend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/576d8fc8-5030-45cc-9c93-547b7a260eaf)
- [Video: Once the puppet is made, the real training begins. I personally guide each student, showing them the secret techniques to make their kathputli walk, gesture, and express emotion through string manipulation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/656fffd3-da11-4f96-9dd3-1a8449a75342)
- [Video: In our tradition, we believe every puppet has a spirit. We perform a small pooja, asking for blessings from Bhawani Mata before we give the puppet its final form. This is a sacred step in our puppet making process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ea88547-152b-42cb-a0fa-03b566ba6bbc)
- ![This is Anarkali, one of my traditional string puppets, performing on stage. See how the light catches her dress and the fine details on her face. This is the beauty you can create and bring to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fa1208c-3454-43a8-aba5-0c885b1b3bc7)
- ![Taking our Indian culture across the world is my biggest honor. Here I am with my family of puppets after a show at a puppet festival in Barcelona, Spain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d359418-918a-4014-b48a-96fbb13dbd5a)

### [The Traditional Puppet Making Journey](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/puppetry-workshops-training/the-traditional-puppet-making-journey)

- [Video: The first day of our intensive workshop. Students gather to learn the history and basics of traditional puppetry before we begin the hands-on work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d298718-5c7f-4cb4-aa7d-39dc54f88b54)
- ![On the second day, we start carving. I guide a student as she shapes the raw wood, teaching her the traditional techniques my father taught me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/287615c5-02cd-47c2-9fbe-e9d9a086c11f)
- ![Concentration is key. A student works carefully on her puppet, with wood shavings all around. This is the real, messy, beautiful process of creating something by hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bc8ce70-39c2-48c6-9bbf-05f674b40a1c)
- ![After carving, we use papier-mâché, or what I call 'paper messy', to create a smooth and strong face. This bright pink head is now ready for the next step.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2ed7348-bddf-44d7-9ce8-d1aa28cecf1b)
- ![Here you can see the puppet's head and body taking shape with papier-mâché and cloth. Each piece is made separately before being joined together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e49383f-bd8a-4ec0-8ec3-aa2d223a9609)
- [Video: Days four and five are for refining the details. Students continue with carving and applying layers of papier-mâché, ensuring the puppet is strong and perfectly formed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3446cdbc-51be-44a4-af83-e680da7f74c3)
- [Video: I believe in teaching by sitting with my students. Here, I am working alongside them, guiding their hands as they learn the delicate process of carving and shaping.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22ebacf2-73d8-4e26-981c-6fb2687b44ce)
- [Video: This is a very special moment on Day 11. We give the puppet a 'New Life' by attaching the 'New String'. This is when the puppet is truly born and ready to dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91b1a204-2fc1-446a-a7e4-659a9c508961)
- [Video: The workshop ends with a celebration. After days of hard work carving, painting, and stringing, my students from Germany finally bring their puppets to life with a small performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74648303-8ab2-4d49-8996-4a4979131758)
- [Video: So much happiness on World Puppet Day. My students and I sit together after completing the workshop, proud of the beautiful traditional puppets we created together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/906d651a-455a-42fb-a6c7-b746f5594b78)

### [Puppetry Workshops for Schools & Groups](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/puppetry-workshops-training/puppetry-workshops-for-schools-groups)

- ![A wonderful first day of a puppet making workshop at J.B. Academy in Ayodhya. Teachers and adults join in, learning the craft alongside the children.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9f28246-e8ea-430d-b91a-c096a0839468)
- ![School children sitting on the floor, completely focused on making their own puppets. My workshops for kids use simple materials so everyone can join in and have fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5136b915-f360-4d3d-9238-db1e5d829ea1)
- ![A teacher at the Ayodhya workshop guides her students. It is wonderful to see everyone, young and old, sharing stories and creating together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5afacdaf-371b-4faf-9d28-a3b6235149a6)
- ![I always sit with my students to help them directly. Here, I am showing a group of teachers the technique for making a simple hand puppet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bd99f2d-a7e7-44bb-b300-2af542d935e5)
- ![A student carefully cuts material for her puppet on the third day of our school workshop. Every step is done by hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57e17247-c1d7-40db-a3b4-14c4cf7d56ac)
- ![Two proud students from J.B. Academy show the puppets they made during the first day of the workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64923ca5-0a51-4ba8-b4bc-6490be0f3080)
- [Video: A look at the second day of our workshop in Ayodhya. The classroom floor is covered in materials, and a finished puppet is ready to go home in a student's bag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/629a7081-5a23-4cfb-a516-6b46da14ecee)
- ![Sharing our Indian art with children from other countries is a special experience. Here I am with a group of French students during a workshop in Bangladesh.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cf74f12-e0c9-429a-93f6-65c99a097829)
- ![Students at the workshop in Bangladesh are busy creating their puppets. They are learning to work with fabric, thread, and other simple materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ca52114-fddd-4fd1-984d-1f6fed5cc72b)
- ![A young boy carefully draws a face onto his puppet's head. Even a simple marker can bring so much personality to the creation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b30b5321-aec3-4f01-8836-a0590a608f31)
- ![A happy student holds up her finished puppet. The smile on her face is the best reward for me as a teacher.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b77188a-dda6-4359-8c10-17d1fada503c)
- ![Another student proudly displays the puppet she made and decorated herself during our workshop for international school children.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b46db54e-c298-4fca-866f-3c60c8cb9569)
- ![Students work together, sharing colorful fabrics to create clothes for their puppets. This is a great activity for learning and collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1992c2f-e4d1-498e-90dd-c464bb356162)
- ![I am showing the students how to drape a saree on a puppet. It is a great way to teach them about both puppetry and Indian culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa588fbc-cde8-4935-9acb-d5a8dfa9299f)
- ![After the making session, I give the students a small demonstration with a traditional Rajasthani kathputli, showing them what the puppets can do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bc4c7d8-a291-47ac-a5a7-7b887a4cd388)
- [Video: A glimpse into my puppet making workshop at the Niv Art Centre, where artists and art lovers of all ages came together to learn this traditional craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d03ef5a-1480-400d-bba8-7da9c7610502)
- ![Look at these fun characters. The puppets made by the children in Bangladesh have so much personality, from their yarn hair to their hand-drawn faces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d41327f-8297-4cfa-a873-b760fa66e267)

### [Kathputli on the World Stage](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/puppetry-workshops-training/kathputli-on-the-world-stage)

- [Video: Performing for a full house of students at the National Gallery of Modern Art. The sound of their laughter and applause gives me so much energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e470d21-5774-40ec-853f-12bf1f3bb270)
- [Video: It was an honor to be welcomed by the students of Uttam School for Girls for a puppet demonstration. Sharing our art with the next generation is very important to me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14ec37f1-553b-421a-a0ae-71715426c8bd)
- [Video: Arriving at Uttam School for a great show and demonstration. You can see my team setting up the stage and my puppets waiting for the performance to begin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/785f0231-dd13-4566-9ce0-8e88e517911c)
- [Video: A short video celebrating World Puppet Day. It shows me and my students learning to make the puppets dance, a tradition we keep alive together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60858855-1766-4a66-8188-d08f730b73d2)

### [A Word from the Artist](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/puppetry-workshops-training/a-word-from-the-artist)

- [Video: At a conference with the ICCR, I was asked about puppetry being a 'dying art'. I believe art is eternal. It lives in the hearts of people, and as long as we have storytellers, the art will live on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a372157-6db9-4e40-bceb-01229604e6c7)
- ![This is a poster from a puppet making workshop I conducted at the Niv Art Centre. It is always a pleasure to partner with organizations that support and promote traditional arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/516a3866-8203-4800-ba97-05c5d38e3f2d)

## Meet your expert

[Aakaar Puppet Theatre](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet)

### My story

Namaste, we are Aakaar Puppet Theatre from the Katputli colony in Delhi. Some folks call Kathputli a 'dying art', but hum kehte hain (we say), art never dies - it lives in our hearts, from dadaji (grandfather) to bachche (kids). We've taken our string puppets everywhere - Spain, Brazil, Bangladesh, and taught kids from France, Germany too. Wherever we perform, chhote-bade sab sarahate hain (young and old all applaud). This is our tradition, our culture. Shukriya.

### My work

- **Puppetry for All Occasions**: We perform traditional Kathputli puppet shows, host puppet making workshops, and do live demonstrations for festivals, schools, and events.
- **Traditional Shows**: Classic tales like Amar Singh Rathore and Dhola Maru, with live Rajasthani storytelling and music. Audiences of all ages enjoy.
- **Workshops**: We teach puppet making from scratch - wood carving, papier-mâché, clothes, and how to bring puppets to life with strings.
- **Big and Small Puppets**: We create giant puppets, mask puppets for big shows and collaborations. Always open to new ideas and projects.

## More services from Aakaar Puppet Theatre

- [Rajasthani Puppet Shows (Kathputli)](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/rajasthani-puppet-shows-kathputli) · ₹15-50K per show (estimate)
- [Custom Puppet Design & Fabrication](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/custom-puppet-design-fabrication) · ₹500-30K per puppet (estimate)

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