Come and discover the secrets of totem puppet-making in this three-day carving course led by the experienced artist Martin Růžička, who has more than 25 years of experience in puppet making. This intensive course will guide you through the process of creating a unique totem puppet, from the initial design to the final assembly.
Totem Puppet Carving Course with Martin Růžička (3 days)
Come and discover the secrets of totem puppet-making in this three-day carving course led by the experienced artist Martin Růžička, who has more than 25 years of experience in puppet making. This intensive course will guide you through the process of creating a unique totem puppet, from the initial design to the final assembly.
What to Expect Over the three days, you will learn the basics of working with wood and specific techniques for making totem puppets. Each day, you will work on a new phase of the creation process – from shaping the basic structure, detailed carving, and refining, to painting and assembling the puppet. At the end of the course, you will take home your own hand-carved totem puppet, ready to use.
Course Program
Location The course takes place in Martin's workshop near Prague Castle, in an inspiring environment rich in craft traditions.
What to Bring You don't need to bring any tools; everything will be provided. We recommend wearing comfortable work clothes! The course is limited to 3 participants, ensuring individual attention and plenty of room for personal development.
Daily Schedule Each day starts at 9:00 and finishes at 17:00, with a break for lunch. The course lasts for three days, during which you will enjoy not only working with wood but also the opportunity to meet new people and learn something new.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unique course, where you will develop new crafting skills and create your own totem puppet!
My marionette-making workshop was the most fun I had during my visit to Prague! Everyone at Czech Marionettes was incredibly welcoming and encouraging. Lucy helped me to put the puppet together while another artist helped me to mix the paint. I love how it turned out! I wanted to do something different yet quintessentially Czech while I was here and this was the perfect choice! If you like arts and crafts and friendly people, youll enjoy this workshop. Sadly marionette theater performances are disappearing from Prague. But the talented people who carry on the traditions and artistic crafts are still here and they will gladly introduce you to this wonderful tradition.
Amazing! This little fellow is crafted with skill, love, and whimsy. I have several of the marionettes and each and everyone is a work of art. Cant recommend enough; adore!
The most beautifully crafted marionette I've ever seen. She is amazing. And she was received in good time. Sooner than expected. Thank you
Wonderful Marionette. Great customer service. We will be back for more!
Original puppet got lost but seller when above and beyond to replace it and get it to me as fast as possible and I love her so much Im so grateful
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