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Read about PIP happenings in our March 2026 Newsletter! Find out about March Puppet Recipe: Puppet (Re) Collections: Our students have visited the home of Alena Vorlová , the owner of one of the largest Czech private puppet collections, who is in her 90s. What happened to her collection? Find out with puppet history experts Marie and Pavel Jirasek Get a sneak preview of the dates of our 2026-27 Online workshops - we are bringing back Miniature Marionettes! Slava Roztoky Masop

Read about PIP happenings in our February 2026 Newsletter ! Find out about Puppets and Protest : an article exploring how puppets have been used in resistance in the Czech Republic by Johana Trejtnar Read the article on our blog » March Puppet Recipe: Puppet (Re) Collections: Our students have visited the home of Alena Vorlová , the owner of one of the largest Czech private puppet collections, who is in her 90s. What happened to her collection? Find out with puppet history e

Two years ago I readied myself for an interview for university, where I had applied to the politics department. I expected the examiners to ask me about democracy, about social policy, about activism. I was surprised when they focused on something I had mentioned as an afterthought: the political dimensions of puppet theater. This was a topic I knew well. Czech political history is full of puppets.

Video Recording (1 Feb 2026)

Video Recording of Carving Hands and Feet (11 January 2026)

Puppet Recipe Challenge: Create a Nativity Scene by January 2 and Showcase It at Our PiP Online New Year's Party

Mirek has two exciting exhibitions happening in Old Town this Christmas season. These showcases highlight his incredible talent and creativity. Christmas in Motion The first exhibition, Christmas in Motion , is located at the Manufaktura toy store on Karlova 26. Here, you can see Mirek's Christmas automata. These unique pieces now feature motors and special sensors, bringing them to life in a way that captivates both children and adults alike. Zvesela / Merry Merry The second

As soon as Advent begins (four weeks before Christmas), Czechs start celebrating the holidays in earnest. Even though this is one of the world's least religious countries, people value Christmas traditions. One of our favorites is the mechanical nativity scene, carved folk art where everyday people, animals and and Czech landscapes overshadow religious imagery. Learn more including how they are constructed at our December Puppet Recipe - our monthly workshops. WHEN: December