how to learn other forms of puppetry

[muppetfan89]

Since I'm starting to get the hang of hand rod and hand glove puppets, like the Muppets. I'm very intrested in learning how to build and operate marrionettes. I'm also intrested in learning how to build and operate animatronic puppets. Anyone know how to learn these types of puppetry?

 

[Buck-Beaver]

One of the best ways is by taking workshops at puppet festivals. There are a couple festivals this summer on the East Coast. See http://www.puppeteers.org/festivals.html for more information.

 

[muppetfan89]

do you have to be a member of the puppeteers of america in order to attend these festivals?

 

[Buck-Beaver]

No, but if you join you usually get a discount on your registration fee.