Multi-Session Intermediate Course

Character, Intention, and Expression

Hand & Rod Puppetry 103 is a multi-session advanced course for students who have taken Hand & Rod Puppetry 101 and 102.

Skills covered in the class include:

• Character intention

• Emotional clarity through movement

• Focus and thought-driven action

• Subtlety and specificity in performance

Please note that patrons must have previously completed Hand and Rod 101 and 102 before registering for this course.

Multi-Session Course

Hand and Rod 101 is a multi-session class that includes the following dates: May 3, 10, 17 and 24

The course takes place onsite at the Center for Puppetry Arts and begin promptly at 7:00 PM EST.

Classes are always on Monday evenings to accommodate the performing industry.

Artist | Puppeteer

Amy Sweeney

Amy Sweeney is a puppeteer, writer, director, illustrator, and teaching artist with more than 20 years of experience bringing stories and characters to life. Her career has been rooted in the joyful world of puppetry, where creativity, imagination, and meaningful connections come together to inspire audiences of all ages.

As a longtime Resident Artist with the Center for Puppetry Arts, Amy has used her love of puppetry to create memorable theatrical and educational experiences for children and families. Her work blends expressive characters, humor, visual storytelling, and a genuine passion for learning. She also brings her artistic talents to digital media, animation, multimedia productions, and educational programming.

Whether she is performing with a puppet, developing a new character, illustrating a story, or helping young audiences discover the magic of creativity, Amy is passionate about making every experience engaging, imaginative, and welcoming. She believes that puppetry has a special ability to open hearts, spark curiosity, and create moments of wonder that stay with audiences long after the curtain closes.