Aragoz Puppet Making - Learn to Carve Your Own Puppet

Crane Creations Theatre Company is a professional theatre company, based out of Clarkson, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Our mission is to advance the creation, evolution, promotion and support for professional theatre in Mississauga. Enthusiasm for experiencing the world is what created Puppet Festival Mississauga. Children are naturally curious, and curiosity is the basis of theatre. Theatre helps cultivate a love of learning, answering difficult questions via example, and helping children discover new interests.

Puppet Festival Mississauga

Discover the art of making traditional Aragoz puppets with acclaimed puppeteer and artist Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar

Maja Prentice Theatre

Puppet Festival Mississauga 2026

Discover world-class puppetry at Puppet Festival Mississauga 2026: 9 days of shows, workshops & family fun in the heart of Mississauga.

Join master puppeteer Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar for a rare, hands-on Aragoz puppet carving workshop, exploring one of Egypt’s most iconic and centuries-old puppet traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Aragoz is a bold, mischievous character traditionally performed in streets and marketplaces, captivating audiences with humor, satire, and sharp social commentary.In this immersive workshop, participants will be guided step by step through the process of carving and shaping their own puppet, learning about traditional materials, tools, proportions, and expressive features that bring the character to life. Mohamed will also share cultural context about the Aragoz puppet TraditionDesigned for artists, puppeteers, educators, and curious beginners alike, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect craftsmanship with living tradition—and to create a puppet rooted in history, personality, and play. <h3>What You’ll Learn</h3><ul><li>Puppet carving and sculpting techniques</li><li>How to design and build a functional puppets</li><li>Professional insights from a master puppeteer</li><li>Hands-on guidance from start to finish</li></ul>

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Aragoz Puppet Making - Learn to Carve Your Own Puppet

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