Start 2012 with the "Beginners' guide to puppetry", a quick list of references to articles that will help you on your journey in discovering the world of puppetry! From definitions to theory, you'll find it all here.

• Masterclass announced for upcoming puppetry summit
• Puppetry events, Feb 2012
• 4th National Puppetry & Animatronics Summit (AUS)
• Back from holidays; many updates made
• Comments fixed

• Free muppet-type puppet patterns: A list
• What types of puppets are there?
• Basics of puppet design and building
• How to make a muppet-type puppet: Round Head Foam Puppet Pattern
• Free sock puppet patterns: A list

I am the creator of the blue boy puppet patter, the original website has been shut down. The blue boy pattern can be found at http://web.archive.org/web/19991006010035/http://members.aol.com/bocashouse/MG/BlueBoy.html