MIT International Puppet Museum in Catalonia
Learn and experience together
Formations that do not leave us indifferent and help us in our personal sustainability
LEARN FROM THE GREAT
A unique autumn with creators who have made history.
String puppets with
JORDI BERTRAN
Saturday, October 25, 2025, MIT will host a very special workshop dedicated to string puppets, given by one of the great masters of this art: Jordi Bertran.
Hours: 11:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
With more than forty years of experience, Jordi Bertran is one of the most recognized puppeteers internationally. His company has taken the shows around the world, always with an innovative and poetic look that combines impeccable technique and artistic sensitivity. His name is today synonymous with excellence and creativity in the world of puppetry.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to learn directly from a master and discover the secrets of string puppet manipulation. An experience designed for both performing arts professionals and people interested in delving into this theatrical language.
Limited places
*The price includes lunch.
Muppets with the creator of the LUNNIS
MANUEL ROMAN
On Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2025, MIT offers a workshop dedicated to muppet manipulation, taught by Manuel Román, creator of the characters from the famous children's program The Lunnis.
A completely practical workshop where we will study the basic principles of working with puppets in front of the camera, but which are applicable to theater.
We will study:
– The Dissociation
-The impulse. Conviction and concentration of the Manipulator.
– The Scout.
– Actions and reactions
– Character construction: Gesture palette
– Creation of an action sequence. Memorization. Score
Hours: 10:30 to 13:30 and from 14:30 to 17:30.
Manuel Román is a renowned designer and puppeteer with an extensive career in television and shows.His creativity and experience have made him a key figure in the evolution of contemporary puppetry in Spain. His work combines technique, imagination and a great ability to connect with family audiences.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to learn first-hand the techniques of creating and manipulating muppets, discovering the secrets behind characters that have captivated generations.
In collaboration with the IF Barcelona Festival
Limited places
Discovering the Catalan puppet
with EUDALD FERRÉ
Saturday, December 15, 2025, the MIT will host a workshop dedicated to the Catalan glove puppet, taught by Eudald Ferré.
Hours: 11:00–14:00 and 15:00–18:00.
The Catalan glove puppet is one of the oldest and most emblematic forms of our performing heritage.It is characterized by being manipulated directly with the hand inside the puppet, in a technique unique in the world. His popular and often irreverent characters give life to stories full of humor, social criticism and spontaneity.
Eudald Ferré, puppeteer, actor, director and puppet teacher at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona, is one of the most prominent figures in the preservation and renewal of this tradition. His career combines historical research, contemporary creation and teaching, transmitting the passion for puppetry to new generations of artists.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to discover up close the essence of the Catalan glove puppet.
👉 Limited places
*The price includes lunch.
Estratègies per explicar contes i recursos narratius amb TEIA MONER
Taught by Teia Moner, actriu, maga, pedagoga, terapeuta i titellaire amb més de 46 anys de trajectòria. Actualment és la directora del Museu Internacional del Titella de Catalunya (MIT)
You can find out more about his CV: 👉 Here
Objectiu del Taller
Descobrir tècniques per narrar contes de manera atractiva i conèixer recursos que enriqueixen la història i connecten amb el públic.
Contents
Introducció: diferència entre llegir i narrar; el vincle emocional amb l’audiència.
Estratègies: ús de la veu, gestos, mirada i estructura del relat.
Recursos de suport: objectes, titelles, música, sons, llum i moviment corporal.
Pràctica: exercicis de narració, improvisació i creació de contes amb suport d’objectes o titelles.
Conclusions: síntesi de tècniques, consells pràctics i recomanacions per continuar explorant l’art d’explicar contes.
Addressed to everyone who likes to tell stories, whether professional or not.
Taller per encàrrec, contactar:
