Learn techniques to design and build compelling mechanical puppets!

Looking to find more subtle detail in your puppet designs? Or keen to create an articulate puppet but don’t know where to start? Why not take this chance to learn from Puppet Designer Jimmy Grimes and bring your ideas to life!

This one-day workshop will explore:

• The top five mechanical components.

• Approaches to anatomy and understanding movement.

• Practical exercises to get you making mechanisms right away!

• Techniques for designing speedy prototypes and characterful movement.

• Designing for solo or multi-puppeteer puppets.

DATES: 19th, 22nd, 23rd or 27th July 2026
TIME: 10am-5pm (UK TIME)
LOCATION: Join in person (London, UK) or via Zoom!
COST:£120

PLEASE CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE BOOKING!

Online participants will be required to gather some simple tools and materials such as cardboard, scissors, a craft knife, split pins, and some other supplies which will be confirmed 3 weeks before the workshop dates. Patterns for printing will also be supplied by email. PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS.