Craft a Puppet Creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop where fabric comes to life! Participants will transform soft materials into playful puppet creatures using simple, easy-to-learn techniques. With fabric, string, beads, ribbon, and decorative elements, you’ll design and shape a unique character inspired by the artist’s own puppet creations. Add a rod controller and watch your creature become a fully performable puppet!

Along the way, you’ll learn how to create shape and form from fabric, develop personality and character, and pick up basic hand-sewing skills, no experience needed. A selection of the artist’s puppets will be on display to spark ideas and imagination.

Once your puppet is complete, step behind a theatre-style backdrop to bring it to life! Perform, play, and snap photos of your creation in action.

This workshop is perfect for ages 8+ and offers an exciting opportunity to experiment with new materials, try something different, and build confidence in your creativity. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind puppet and a big sense of achievement.

Workshop Dates

Sunday 03 May 2pm - 4pm Botany Library Book now - small booking fee applies

Sunday 24 May 1pm - 3pm Highland Park Library Book now - small booking fee applies

Sunday 31 May 1pm - 3pm Pakuranga Library Book now - small booking fee applies

Choose a session and book your time to create a puppet creatures.

This project is Funded by Arts Out East. Arts Out East is a Te Tuhi programme supported by the Howick Local Board.