In memory of Oscar Goldszmidt Don, 1936–2024
An artist who gave life to what was only wood and cloth.
Where there was a classroom he brought a puppet; where there was a puppet, the joy, the curiosity and the wonder of a child shone through.
This site is the home of his work.

Manual for educators

Here you can download the PDF describing the techniques for building and handling puppets, how to apply them in early childhood and primary education, and how to run a one-year workshop on ethics with puppet theatre.

Full text of the PDF - DOWNLOAD.



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