Upcoming Workshops
From Frame to Face: Puppet Foundations Workshop - August
AUGUST 15, 2026, 4-6 PM
Snow Approach Foundation, 129 E King St, Hillsborough, NC
In preparation for Spring 2027's Handmade Puppet Parade, join us to take the first steps in constructing your very own puppet! At this workshop, you will learn how to build the skeleton (armature) of your puppet, sculpt its face, and add details with papier-mâché. By the end of this workshop, you should have a good start to your puppet and walk away with our DIY puppet manual to continue progress on your creation.
Stay tuned for future workshops that will cover other steps in the puppet-making process!
Our Instructor: Sol Ramirez
Sol Ramirez is the founder and director of 1,2,3 Puppetry, a puppet theater company based in Chapel Hill. This group is dedicated to leveraging puppetry, acting, music, and movement to champion social justice and shed light on underrepresented issues. Sol became interested in puppetry at the age of three, and at age six, 1,2,3 Puppetry was born. Sol now helps lead the Handmade Parade and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Puppet Arts from the University of Connecticut!
Learn more about HAC's Handmade Parade!
Questions? Please contact us at info@hillsboroughartscouncil.org.