San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild

10/30/2026

Day of Puppetry 2026 is a wrap! 🎪

Thank you to everyone who came out to Sonoma Community Center: the puppeteers, the volunteers, and the audience who made the whole day feel like magic. Huge thanks to Art Grueneberger and Lisa Zagone for the workshops, and to the Sonoma Community Center for hosting.

Swipe through for a look at the show, both workshops, and the group that made it happen. 🐐🧶🎭

Missed this one? Keep an eye out for future workshops and events! Catch the full recap in the upcoming newsletter. Link in bio to sign up.

10/23/2026

Just one day away! 🎪

Day of Puppetry is tomorrow, Saturday October 24, at Sonoma Community Center. A full day of puppet performance, hands-on workshops, and our Guild community.

🐐 11:00 AM: The 3 Billy Goats Gruff ($12)
🎭 1:00 PM: The Joys of Rod Puppets & Mechanisms with Art Grueneberger ($20 / free for Guild members)
🧶 3:00 PM: Fuzz, Feathers, Flock & Other Nonsense with Lisa Zagone ($20 / free for Guild members)
🎉 4:45 PM: SFBAPG Guild Meeting & Social (all welcome)

Register or see the full schedule: sonomacommunitycenter.org/series/day-of-puppetry/

See you tomorrow!

10/22/2026

You won't want to miss this! Day of Puppetry is coming to Sonoma Community Center on Saturday, October 24, and Lisa Zagone is bringing a lively Show & Tell you won't find anywhere else this year.

🎫 Fuzz, Feathers, Flock & Other Nonsense with Lisa Zagone
🕐 3:00 to 4:30 PM
📍 Sonoma Community Center
👥 Teen & adult, for puppeteers, fiber artists, makers, and anyone curious about creative reuse and upcycling
💲 $20 / FREE for Guild Members

Get up close with the materials and techniques that make puppets furry, fuzzy, feathered, hairy, or just plain strange. Lisa will demonstrate flocking techniques, sewing, dyeing, trimming, and processing synthetic and natural fur, working with feathers, and hair punching. She'll also share examples of different products and tools, practical tips learned through years of trial and error, and finished examples showing how these techniques can be used for puppetry, recycling, and fiber arts projects.

Lisa is a professional theater and film designer of over 20 years and a university lecturer in technical theatre. She is currently the Lead Designer and Fabricator at Odd Savvy in Oakland, and she describes her work as playful, detailed, and darkly whimsical.

Whether you're an experienced puppet builder or simply curious about how all that hair gets on there, come see what's possible when things get a little fuzzy.

Register and see the full Day of Puppetry schedule: sonomacommunitycenter.org/series/day-of-puppetry/

Part of our Day of Puppetry, hosted by Sonoma Community Center and curated by the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild.

10/22/2026

You won't want to miss this! Day of Puppetry is coming to Sonoma Community Center on Saturday, October 24, and Art Grueneberger is leading a hands-on workshop you won't find anywhere else this year.

🎫 The Joys of Rod Puppets & Mechanisms with Art Grueneberger
🕐 1:00 to 2:30 PM
📍 Sonoma Community Center
👥 Teen & adult, open to experienced puppeteers and curious beginners alike
💲 $20 / FREE for Guild Members

Rod puppets are simple, versatile, and capable of much more than you might expect. Join Art for a hands-on exploration of rod puppet construction, performance, and simple mechanisms that can bring puppets to life. Discover why their lightweight construction makes them ideal for both intimate performances and large-scale productions. Learn how simple lever systems and more advanced mechanisms can elevate the storytelling potential of your creations.

Art Grueneberger, director and puppeteer with Puppet Art Theater Co., has hand-crafted his own puppets for over 30 years and completes more than 500 live performances every year. He'll share great examples of rod puppets, mechanisms, and materials, and show how he uses them in his productions.

Whether you're a seasoned puppeteer or a curious craftsperson, come join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your creativity.

Register and see the full Day of Puppetry schedule: sonomacommunitycenter.org/series/day-of-puppetry/

Part of our Day of Puppetry, hosted by Sonoma Community Center and curated by the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild.

10/18/2026

Puppet Art Theater in action!

10/18/2026

Don't miss this hilarious mashup of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff & The Tortoise & the Hare this Sat., Oct 24 in Sonoma. Will the racing hare wake up the terrible Troll who lives under the bridge? You won't know if you don't turn up! Info and tickets at sonomacommunitycenter.org, under EVENTS.

Day of Puppetry, sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild is a great family show! 3 Billy Goats Gruff is inventive and fun. Plus 2 great workshops for teens and adults in the afternoon. Come check it out!

10/18/2026

Come to the Day of Puppetry at the Sonoma Community Center October 24! It will be a day of shows and workshops for all ages. Images In Motion and SFBAPG will be there, we hope to see you there too!

Catch the family show at 11 AM with The 3 Billy Goats Gruff, $12. Then two workshops for teens and adults: The Joys of Rod Puppets & Mechanisms with Art Grueneberger at 1 PM, and Fuzz, Feathers, Flock & Other Nonsense with Lisa Zagone at 3 PM. Both free for Guild members, $20 for everyone else.

Register for the show:
sonomacommunitycenter.org/programs/puppet-art-theater-the-three-billy-goats-gruff/

Art’s Rod Puppets Workshop:
sonomacommunitycenter.org/programs/the-joys-of-rod-puppets-mechanisms/

Lisa’s Fiber Arts Workshop:
sonomacommunitycenter.org/programs/fuzz-feathers-flock-other-nonsense/

10/14/2026

October’s Virtual Show-and-Tell is tomorrow! Have you signed up? Join us via Zoom at 5:30pm Pacific to showcase your latest project, ask questions, get input and/or be inspired by others’ projects. We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

🐐 HALFWAY THERE ‘TIL DAY OF PUPPETRY 🎪

11 days to go!

Join us for a full day celebrating puppetry with performances, hands-on workshops, and our community. Whether you’re bringing the family to catch an amazing show or looking to dive deeper into the craft with industry experts, Day of Puppetry has something for everyone.

Part of our Day of Puppetry, October 24 at Sonoma Community Center

🎫 The show: $12 / 🕐 11:00 AM / 📍 Andrews Hall
Approx. 45 minutes including behind-the-scenes look
Family audiences, ages 3-12

🎫 Art’s Rod Puppets Workshop: 1:00 PM / $20 / FREE for Guild Members
🎫 Lisa’s Fiber Arts Workshop: 3:00 PM / $20 / FREE for Guild Members

Plus Guild meeting & social at 4:45pm.

Register for the show:
sonomacommunitycenter.org/programs/puppet-art-theater-the-three-billy-goats-gruff/

Art’s Rod Puppets Workshop:
sonomacommunitycenter.org/programs/the-joys-of-rod-puppets-mechanisms/

Lisa’s Fiber Arts Workshop:
sonomacommunitycenter.org/programs/fuzz-feathers-flock-other-nonsense/

10/11/2026

I created a simple, dancing pumpkin puppet. You can find a printable pattern and how-to video on my project website at https://magicalmoonshinestories.substack.com/.../dancing... - And while you're there, check out my serialized fantasy novel, "The Last Grizzly Bear," text and audio, all free. https://magicalmoonshinestories.substack.com/ Also there are lots of other projects. Have fun and spread the word!