Puppet Making Workshop with Juanita Dawn
The Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry
Dates: November 14 – 16 & 21 – 23
Cost: $600 (includes all materials and lunch)
Join puppet builder Juanita Dawn at Long Grass Studio for an immersive, hands-on experience in the art of puppet making. Open to both beginners and experienced makers, this workshop offers 38 hours of instruction across two weekends. If you are out of town and prefer six days in a row, please message me and we can talk. You’ll explore sculpting, molding, and assembly techniques while creating your own fully jointed tabletop puppet. The methods you’ll learn can be applied to a wide range of puppet styles, giving you tools to keep experimenting long after the workshop ends.
Puppet making is an art form that grows and evolves over time. Think of this as a chance to learn, play, and discover — not to chase perfection. You may not leave with a “show-ready” puppet, but you will leave with new skills, fresh ideas, and lasting connections with fellow makers.
All materials are included (clay, plaster, wood, Warble, epoxies, and more), along with access to Long Grass Studio’s fully equipped workspace and a daily lunch.
Schedule:
- November 14 – 16 & 21 – 23
- Fridays: 6 – 9pm
- Saturdays & Sundays: 9am – 5pm
Location & Access
The workshop takes place at Long Grass Studio, just ten minutes west of Calgary. If you don’t have access to a car, we’re happy to arrange pickup at the 69th Street CTrain Station so you can join us with ease.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy
- Closed-toe shoes (required for safety)
- Safety glasses, if you have them (extras will be available)
- A notebook/sketchbook and pen for jotting down ideas
- Any small hand tools you love to use (optional — the studio is fully equipped)
- A curious spirit and a sense of play!
To register visit Puppet Building Workshop and for more details visit maskandpuppet.com.
Spots are limited, so book early to secure your place!
Come curious. Leave inspired.
