Join this fun, hands-on, and wildly imaginative puppet-making workshop! We’ll kick things off with a live virtual class, then you’ll be free to create at your own pace—building original characters and bringing them to life using simple animation and movement techniques. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a surprise craft package in the mail ✨ Every package is different, and I’ll feature photos of your finished puppets in an online gallery on my website. This class is perfect for beginners, curious makers, and creative explorers of all ages. You can start this class before you receive your package!! Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to create simple puppets from scratch, explore different styles of puppetry, and connect with fellow students through a group chat where we can share progress, ideas, and inspiration. Week 1: Introduction to puppetry with Little Fang and other characters. Learn the basics and begin building your own hand puppet. Week 2: Share your hand puppets and talk through how they were made. Start designing and building a rod puppet. Week 3: Share rod puppets and explore other forms of puppetry, including shadow, tabletop, and reel puppets. Choose a new puppet to build or continue developing a previous one. Week 4: Learn basic stop-motion or movement techniques and experiment with voices. Create a short video or photo series to share with the group, and finish a completed or working puppet for the online gallery. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a link to join the live virtual evening class. Sessions take place Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Eastern, and you can choose which dates to attend. The next class begins January 7th, following the holiday. If you can’t join live, no worries—a recording will be sent after each session. Your craft package—filled with fun materials and magical items for your puppet—will be mailed to you after registration, so please be sure your mailing address is correct. Can’t wait to create together, Abby 🎭🧵✨