Hi, I’m David Bizzaro—an Emmy Award-winning puppeteer, actor, director, and multi-hyphenate creator. You may have seen my work as Gerald Teeth Sr. on Disney's The Muppets Mayhem, various muppets on The Muppet Show Special, Mochi on Netflix's Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant, or behind the scenes on Sesame Street. I also run an artisan clothing brand, BZRO, which you should also check out!

After years of performing, coaching, and developing original characters for the screen, I’m finally offering something people have been asking for...puppetry workshops!

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    In the Shop: Puppet Building 101 (In-Person)

    In the Shop: Puppet Building 101 (In-Person)

    Make your own expressive puppet with David Bizzaro

    You’ll learn how to design, mock up, and build your own professional-style small hand puppet.

    You’ll walk away with a one-of-a-kind small hand puppet that’s ready to perform!

    Whether you’re a puppet-enthusiast, teacher, or creative kid-at-heart, this class is a joyful dive into the fundamentals of puppet design and movement. 

    What you’ll learn

    • Character design basics: personality, features, and emotion
    • How to turn fur and fabric into expressive, movable puppets
    • How to hand-sew and hide seams
    • The same creative techniques David uses in professional production

    Date and Time

    ⏰ Saturday, August 15 | 1:00-5:00 p.m. CT

    📍Location: Mixed-Use Space Tulsa (MUST) 2417 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110

    Class Format

    Duration: 4 hours

    Ages: 15+

    • No prior experience required.

    Materials Provided:

    • Scissors
    • Needle and thread
    • Hot glue and glue gun
    • Cardboard
    • Fur and felt materials for eyes, hair, and clothing
    • You are welcome to bring any other materials from home that you want to use for your puppet!

    What to expect

    A four-hour deep dive into puppet creation, moving from initial concept to a finished character. We'll kick off with quick introductions before jumping into character design and learning professional puppet-building techniques to bring your sketches to life. You will learn how to hand-sew invisible seams, build body structure, and create expressive facial features through. We'll wrap up the day together with a fun group puppet meet-n'- greet and photo! 

    Stay Connected

    After class, share your creation online and tag @DavidBizzaro on Instagram—your puppet might be featured on his stories!

    $150.00 USD
    $150.00 USD
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