February Creative Workshops 2025
Unmissable theatre, puppetry, and micro-cinema experiences across the UK!
Exciting February Workshops You Won't Want to Miss!
Looking for creative inspiration this February? Whether you're into theatre, puppetry, or micro-cinema, there's something for everyone! Check out these incredible workshops happening across the UK.
Saturday, 1st - Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Vamos Theatre – Revealing the Mask
Location: Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
Duration: 2-day workshop (10:30am - 4:00pm each day)
Price: £150 (£130 concessions)
For participants 18+
Join Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, for an inspiring, high-energy workshop designed for actors, performers, and theatre practitioners. Delivered by Honor Hoskins, the Creative Producer of Vamos Theatre, this workshop will introduce you to the world of full mask techniques, including characterisation, physicality, stillness, and isolation. If you’re already familiar with mask work, you’ll also explore more advanced skills and devising in full mask as part of an ensemble. Perfect for anyone looking to level up their mask performance skills!
More Info and Bookings Here
Puppetry Without Borders: Online Workshops from Puppets in Prague
New Year, New Puppetry Adventures with Puppets in Prague!
Online classes via Zoom starting in February
🎭✨ Workshops at The Great Con-Junction 2025 ✨🎭
Ready to get hands-on in the world of The Dark Crystal? The workshops at this year’s Great Con-Junction are packed with creativity, inspiration, and Thra magic. Whether you're a budding puppeteer or just love learning new skills, there's something for everyone. Here's what you can expect:
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th February
Don’t miss this rare opportunity! TAM TAM Objektentheater are bringing their internationally acclaimed mastery to London for a two-day workshop filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun.
Location: Curious Puppet School
To apply email swallowswingspuppetry@gmail.com with a sentence about your creative work and what excites you about this course.
Friday, 14th - Saturday, 15th February 2025:
Micro-cinema Techniques with Potato Room Productions
Part of Manipulate Festival 2025
Location: The Hub, 348-350 Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
Duration: 2-day course (7 hours each day)
Price: £140/£100 (Payment plan available)
Join this workshop to explore the art of micro-cinema! Learn to make miniature films using everyday objects, smartphones, and video cameras. Focus on storytelling, technical aspects, lighting, composition, and editing, with a hands-on approach to creating your own mini movie for theatre, film, or online platforms.
More Info and Bookings Here
Sunday, 16th February 2025:
Fish Puppet Making Workshops part of Smethwick Puppet Festival 2025
West Smethwick Park Pavilion
Time: 11am-12pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm (drop-in sessions)
Create your own fish puppet before or after enjoying a performance of ‘Beached’
More Info Here
Tuesday, 18th February 2025:
Toy Puppet Theatre Making Workshop part of Smethwick Puppet Festival 2025
Bearwood Community Hub
Time: 11am-1pm (drop-in session)
Make a Victorian-inspired toy theatre and bring a story to life with cardboard, collage, and painting.
More Info Here
Tuesday, 18th February 2025:
Puppetry Workshop (Ages 8-11)
Royal Shakespeare Company
Time: 10:00am
Explore the basics of puppetry through arts and crafts, learning how to bring puppets to life!
More Info Here
Wednesday, 19th February 2025: Amped – Puppetry Masterclass
Full House Theatre is hosting a Puppetry Masterclass on Wednesday, 19th February, led by acclaimed Puppetry Director Suzanne Nixon.
This hands-on workshop is designed for young people aged 11-17 in Ampthill and the surrounding areas. It's a great opportunity to explore creative techniques and learn about the art of puppetry in theatre.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th February 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Full House Theatre, Ampthill, MK45 2PJ
The event is funded by Ampthill Town Council and completely free to attend for eligible participants. If you know someone who might be interested, feel free to pass this along!
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Puppetry Workshops with Smoking Apples Theatre
Thursday 20 February
Smoking Apples Theatre offers creative, hands-on puppetry workshops tailored to schools, community groups, and organisations. Their workshops focus on character creation, puppet making, and bringing stories to life. Suitable for all ages and abilities, these workshops are designed to inspire imagination and creativity.
Contact: Email mail@smokingapplestheatre.com or visit their website for more information.
UNIMA Nordic Puppet Saturdays Lecture: “Going Small”
Saturday 22nd February 2025, 14:00 CET
UNIMA Nordic will host a fascinating online lecture on lambe-lambe theatre and miniature storytelling. The session will feature speakers from Iceland, Paraguay, Argentina, and the Czech Republic, exploring the charm of small-scale performances and the intimate art of miniature puppetry.
Register here: UNIMA registration link.
Saturday, 22nd February 2025
Fancy Fish Puppet Workshop part of Smethwick Puppet Festival 2025
Smethwick Library
Time: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
A fun family workshop where you can create your very own jointed fish puppet! Perfect for ages 3+.
More Info Here
Saturday, 22nd February 2025:
Introduction to Marionette Performance Workshop
Puppet Place
Duration: All day
Get an immersive experience in marionette performance! Learn to animate a marionette with Dr. Emily LeQuense. Suitable for all levels.
More Info and Bookings Here