Puppet & Miniature Making Course

Practical training in puppets, miniature sets, props, and creative fabrication.

About This Course

Learn Puppet & Miniature Making through a hands-on studio course focused on building stop-motion puppets, miniature sets, props, and practical production pieces. Explore armature building, puppet construction, set design, painting, weathering, rigging, DIY crafting, and film & cosplay prop making, mascot making, jewelry crafting.

Create your own production-ready puppet, miniature elements, and finished prop, while developing practical craftsmanship and problem-solving skills for stop motion, film, cosplay, and creative production. Receive industry feedback, career guidance, and a certificate of completion.. and By the end of the course, students should be able to make their own crafts and miniatures. With this specialized skill they can sell their products online and even in our shop. outstanding students may be considered for opportunities at Ogopogo Studios.

Format: 10 weekly classes · 10 weeks
In studio
Weekly: Friday, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Language: Bangla
Level: Beginner
Available seats: 10
Tuition: Price to be confirmed

Instructor

Chayan Kumar Das

Props & Costume Maker

Chayan is a visual artist and prop & costume maker with 18 years of experience in visual arts. He studied at the University of Dhaka and has extensive experience in creative fabrication, including puppet making, miniature design, props, and costumes. As an instructor, he focuses on practical craftsmanship, creative problem-solving, and developing the hands-on skills needed for professional production environments.

Curriculum

10 weekly in studio classes10 weeks · Friday, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Class 1: Puppet Making – Tools & ArmatureLearn the foundational tools, materials, and techniques needed to build a basic puppet armature. Build and refine a stop-motion-ready puppet with tested articulation and proper structure.

Introduction to essential tools and materials
Understanding puppet-making basics
Designing a simple puppet structure
Building a basic armature
Planning for movement and durability
Building up the puppet body
Adding form and structure
Sculpting simple character features
Joint movement testing
Refining balance and flexibility

Class 2: Puppet Skin and FinishingSkin

Skin
Skin-fabric, texturing
Clay
Eyes, face, hair
Refining balance and flexibility

Class 3: Interior Props:Make an a chair and a bed, wood textures

Introduction to miniature set building
Understanding scale and proportion
Planning an exterior set layout
Creating small scenic elements
Basic model-making techniques

Class 4: ExteriorTree, grass and House

Building interior set components
Constructing walls, floors, and details
Creating a first prop piece
Material choice for props and models
Guided review and improvement

Class 5: Interior House and RoadAssemble a working set, position puppets, and troubleshoot common setup issues.

Assembling the full set layout
Positioning set elements for filming
Basic puppet rigging methods
Stability and movement checks
Troubleshooting common setup issues

Class 6: Painting & WeatheringApply paint and weathering techniques to create realistic, textured finishes.

Surface preparation for painting
Base coating techniques
Adding texture through layered paint
Weathering for age, dirt, and realism
Matching finishes across sets and props

Class 7: DIY & Hand Crafting with Recycled goods, Jewellry (epoxy)Use handcrafting methods to create custom accessories and strengthen fabrication skills.