Hands-On Puppetry Workshops in Bengaluru
Get your hands busy and your imagination moving. From sock buddies to intricate marionettes, we help you build your own puppets and bring them to life.
This video shows the wonderful, creative energy of our marionette puppet workshop. You can see participants of all ages sitting together, completely absorbed in building their puppets from cardboard cutouts.
A video montage from one of our children's theatre workshops. You can see the kids working together to create their own stage, design their puppets, and put on their very own show.
A group of young children proudly holding up the simple finger puppets they made during our 'Putani Shibira' workshop. It's amazing to see what they can create with just paper and their imagination.
More happy faces from our 'Putani Shibira' puppetry class. Each child has created their own little bird puppet and is excited to make it sing and fly.
A classroom full of children engaged in a puppet-making activity. This kind of focused, hands-on work is a fantastic way for kids to develop creativity and fine motor skills.
A wide shot of the children's puppetry class, showing everyone busy with their creations. The room is always buzzing with energy and excitement during these sessions.
The audience of young children watches with rapt attention as a puppet character makes its first appearance. This is the moment the magic begins for them.
A group of children eagerly watching a performance during a workshop. We always start with a show to inspire them before they begin making their own puppets.
A little girl follows along as one of our team members demonstrates how to operate a small horse marionette. Learning through play is at the core of what we do.
A candid moment from a puppetry class where a child learns to handle a marionette. It's a fun challenge that combines coordination and storytelling.
About Hands-On Workshops for All Ages
We strip away the formalities to keep it real. Our sessions are designed as baithaks where we sit on mats, use simple materials like cardboard and socks, and actually build puppets that move. You do not just watch a demo, you get your hands on the glue and scissors to create a character that you take home.
Why a Hands-On Approach?
Puppetry is not just about the performance, it is about the process of creation. In our workshops, whether you are 6 or 60, the goal is to break down the barrier between audience and performer. By building your own puppet, you learn the mechanics of movement, voice modulation, and storytelling from the inside out.
Choose Your Module
- The 3-Hour Starter: Perfect for beginners and quick sessions. We focus on creating a functional sock or cardboard puppet. You will learn basic voice tricks and how to give your puppet a personality.
- The 3-Day Intensive: For those who want to dive deeper into engineering. We cover marionette construction, joints, balancing, and stringing. It concludes with a small presentation where you get to showcase your creation.
Inclusive Learning
We believe in making puppetry accessible. We regularly host sessions for children with special needs in collaboration with organizations like the Snehadhara Foundation. If you are looking for a space that is inclusive, patient, and centered on creative expression, you are in the right place.
We provide all the materials, from upcycled items to heavy-duty supplies. You just need to bring your enthusiasm.
PuppeTree
I am Anvitha, and I believe everyone has a story to tell. With my team at PuppeTree, I help you slow down, get your hands messy with glue and cardboard, and discover how much fun it is to breathe life into a simple sock puppet.
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