Puppet Building Office Hours

 

Puppet Building Office Hours is a monthly, community-centered space designed to support the builders and makers in our field—whether you’re just starting out, experimenting with new materials, or refining a long-standing practice.

Each session features a guest host who is a well-established, versatile puppet builder working in the industry today. These artists frequently join us directly from their home or professional studio spaces, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at real-world puppet-building practices.

This is not a lecture or a polished demo—it’s an open, conversational office hour where registrants can:

  • Ask questions about materials, tools, and techniques
  • Get feedback on works-in-progress
  • Learn how professional builders problem-solve in their own studios
  • Connect with other puppet makers in a supportive environment

Our goal is to create access—to knowledge, to artists, and to the kind of practical insight that often only comes from years of hands-on experience.

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Welcome to the Library

Many of our instructors want to keep the information shared during their office hours flowing. 

You can purchase these videos on demand here in the library. 

James Ortiz

Recorded May 17, 2026

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Fedelis Kyalo

from Nairobi, Kenya

Recorded May 24, 2026

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