The Art of Shadow Puppet Making

Immerse yourself in one of the most ancient and influential forms of storytelling: shadow puppet theatre. Bring stories to life by drawing inspiration from the rich cultural history of shadow puppets and Hijzai culture. Learn the essentials of the art form, and get insights on advanced techniques for design, movement, and light manipulation.

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Attendance is through an application via the link in the bio. If selected, you will receive a confirmation email.

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**The Art of Shadow Puppet Making**
Audience: Intermediate – Advanced Date and time: Option 1: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:00PM – 12:30AM Option 2: Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:00PM – 12:30PM Location: Hayy Makers, First Floor Hayy Jameel, Jeddah .…………………………………………..	Learning outcomes: Introduce participants to the principles of shadow puppet making. Develop skills in sketching, drafting, and planning shadow puppet characters. Explore techniques for transforming sketches into functional shadow puppets. Practice cutting paper and creating layered puppet structures. Master advanced elements such as jointed movement, intricate designs, and the use of color. Present different types and shapes of shadow puppets. Explore additional shadow-theatre techniques and creative approaches to light and shadow. Final outcome: Professional-quality shadow puppets that are neatly crafted, colored, and movable. An understanding of how to move shadow puppets and manipulate light using shadow-theatre techniques.

Mahmoud Al Hourani
Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Arab Puppet Theatre Foundation, and Founder of the Puppet Theatre Museum – Amman. Mahmoud has directed numerous puppetry and theatre performances and has extensive experience in training students in puppetry, performance, and theatre awareness.

Dana Ruqti
Artist, designer, and puppeteer with experience in puppetry arts, puppet design, visual art practices, and cultural management, and a member of the Arab Puppet Theatre Foundation.

Abeer Abazeed
Visual Artist, designer, calligrapher, and puppeteer specializing in puppet-making, visual design, and puppetry practice, and a member of the Arab Puppet Theatre Foundation.

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