Programs
Intro to Traditional Japanese Puppetry Techniques
February 10Intro to Traditional Japanese Puppetry Techniques
Puppetry NOW Artist Tom Lee introduces the Japanese sanninzukkai (three-person puppetry) style, most widely known as B… Includes: Workshop
Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening
February 12, 2026Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening of the 5th installment of Puppetry NOW, featuring an exhibition opening and an artist talk wi… Includes: Tickets include access to all exhibitions and free on-site parking.
Puppet Camp
Select Weeks June 1-July 31Puppet Camp
Come spend the summer with us and bring your imagination to life! The Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp values cur… Includes: See specific Puppet Camp dates for program details
Sketchbook Saturdays
1st Saturday of the MonthSketchbook Saturdays
Join us for Sketchbook Saturdays! On the first Saturday of every month, we welcome guests to practice their observatio… Includes: All galleries in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Cereal Saturdays
3rd Saturday of the MonthCereal Saturdays
*Please note that the November 15 Cereal Saturday has been cancelled and will resume in December Nostalgia overload al… Includes: All galleries in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Lion Dance Fundamentals
February 21, 2026Lion Dance Fundamentals
Discover the art and energy of the Lion Dance, one of the most iconic traditions of the Lunar New Year.In this onsite …
Devising Puppetry: Strategies and Process in Making Puppet Shows
March 17Devising Puppetry: Strategies and Process in Making Puppet Shows
Tom Lee offers an inside look at his creative process through images, sketches, and video, exploring how he develops o…
Exploring the Table-Top Bag Puppetry
May 19Exploring the Table-Top Bag Puppetry
At its most basic, the Bag Puppet consists of nothing more than a head on top of a stuffed sack. Yet this deceptively …
It’s in the Bag! Exploring the Table-Top Bag Puppet
June 11It’s in the Bag! Exploring the Table-Top Bag Puppet
At its most basic, the Bag Puppet consists of nothing more than a head on top of a stuffed sack. Yet this deceptively … Includes: Workshop