Puppet Making Workshop with Artist John Powell-Jones

Family friendly

A colourful drawing of a green crocodile in a simple, child-like style. it has 3 eyes. three eggs are in the top right hand corner.
Image credit: Still from The Crocodile of Sadness animation. Split pint animated painting. 2026.

Get creative with artist John Powell-Jones in this hands-on puppet-making workshop inspired by his upcoming project, The Crocodile of Sadness.

Using cardboard and simple materials, you’ll design and build your own movable puppet ready for stop-motion animation at home. Create strange creatures, funny characters or imaginary worlds, then take your puppet away along with tips for making your own mini animations.

Perfect for children, families and anyone who loves drawing, storytelling and getting creative – no experience needed, just plenty of imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Plan your visit

2 Hewitt Street
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M15 4GB
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sun
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

What's on nearby

A wide countryside view shows pale limestone rocks scattered across a grassy slope, suggesting an ancient stone setting. A single person crouches beside one group of stones, while patchwork fields and low hills extend into the distance under a soft, open sky.

Common Ground

Manchester Craft & Design Centre, City Centre

7 April 2026 - 28 August 2026

10:00am - 4:00pm

Free

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