Puppets take the spotlight as James Schwalbach shows kids how to make their own from paper bags. This hands-on workshop introduces materials, decorating techniques and fun design ideas.

Step three While the body dries, make your puppet head! Draw your puppet face onto a plain piece of paper and colour it in, then cut it out and stick it onto thin card. Once stuck to card, cut out ...

Making a sock puppet couldn't be easier - all you need is an old sock and a marker pen, or if you like, craft materials like felts, pipe cleaners, googly eyes or coloured card and some PVA glue to ...