Art Shop

Puppet Making Workshop

Tune in for a puppet making workshop and learn from Adam how to make your own puppet from cardboard construction to final designed puppet! Using items around your house, templates, directions, your own creativity, and get ready to make a puppet all your own!

Please send us a photo or two of creations when you are finished artshop@spyhop.org or tag us #spyhopartshop on social media.If you have any questions feel free to email our team!

Part 1

In this lesson, Adam takes you step by step through the process of building your own puppet, using cardboard, hot glue and your imagination!

Materials and Downloads Needed:

Part 2

In this lesson, Adam takes you step by step through the process of decorating and bringing your own puppet to life, using felt, cardboard, hot glue, everyday objects and your imagination!

Materials and Downloads Needed: 

Part 3

In this lesson, Adam takes you step by step through the process of building the body of your own puppet, using felt, cardboard, hot glue, everyday objects and your imagination!

Materials and Downloads Needed:

  • Felt & Fabric
  • Cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Glue gun or strong glue
  • Paper clips or an extra set of hands
  • A wire hanger
  • A quarter
  • A thumbtack
  • Download Puppet Template

Fill out the form below to access Puppet Making Workshop.

Please indicate the grade of your students and the name of the school and district where you teach.

Please indicate the grade of the students and the name of the school and district where they attend. If home schooled, write "home school."

Please tell us your grade and the name of your school and district (if known). If home schooled, write "home school."

If you are under 13, please get parental permission before participating.