Crafts CouncilDirectoryJan ZaludCarver of wood, maker of puppets, automata and objectsManchester, EnglandAutomataLetter carvingWoodworkingMixed mediaPuppetryWebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookAboutInfoVideosSustainabilityA woodcarver and maker of figurative work involving puppetry and automata. Using both traditional and innovative techniques for a variety of puppetry styles producing dynamic figures, which combine beauty, strength of character as well as good movement and durability. The use of wood is extensive though not exclusive and other materials are also utilized. I love the versatility of carving for both the decorative features as well as the necessary functional shapes.Focus:woodcarving, puppet makingCV:Download documentGirl marionette made for Christmas'24 promo for Loewe - dir. Joseph Wallacecommissioned automata for a walkera small Boy puppet with cherry'Everywhere Bear' - trailer for a Polka Theatre productionspinning Rumpelstilskin for Ripstop Theatre at Norwich Puppet Theatremaking process for Loewe promo '24 _(put together by Joseph Wallace and Joe Eckworth)'Walking' - commisioned automatacarved version of 'Dudley' - a ventroliquist figure for Ben Steinera vetriloquist figure of 'Driftwood Boy' from Ben Steiner's idea'Pythagoras Toolkit' - teaser for a Dotted Line Theater/ Paramirabo production a small carvingpuppet cat for a Polka Theatre's 'Everywhere Bear' productionmaking Pythagoras Toolkit puppet'Middle Man' automata'Sleeping Beauty in the Wood' - trailer for a Little Angel Theatre production'The Director' coin operated automataKeen on using reclaimed wood.AboutA woodcarver and maker of figurative work involving puppetry and automata. Using both traditional and innovative techniques for a variety of puppetry styles producing dynamic figures, which combine beauty, strength of character as well as good movement and durability. The use of wood is extensive though not exclusive and other materials are also utilized. I love the versatility of carving for both the decorative features as well as the necessary functional shapes.InfoFocus:woodcarving, puppet makingCV:Download documentVideosGirl marionette made for Christmas'24 promo for Loewe - dir. Joseph Wallacecommissioned automata for a walkera small Boy puppet with cherry'Everywhere Bear' - trailer for a Polka Theatre productionspinning Rumpelstilskin for Ripstop Theatre at Norwich Puppet Theatremaking process for Loewe promo '24 _(put together by Joseph Wallace and Joe Eckworth)'Walking' - commisioned automatacarved version of 'Dudley' - a ventroliquist figure for Ben Steinera vetriloquist figure of 'Driftwood Boy' from Ben Steiner's idea'Pythagoras Toolkit' - teaser for a Dotted Line Theater/ Paramirabo production a small carvingpuppet cat for a Polka Theatre's 'Everywhere Bear' productionmaking Pythagoras Toolkit puppet'Middle Man' automata'Sleeping Beauty in the Wood' - trailer for a Little Angel Theatre production'The Director' coin operated automataSustainabilityKeen on using reclaimed wood.WebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookProjectPuppets for Little Angel Theatre's 'Tear Thief'ProjectPythagoras ToolkitProjectHansel and Gretel (a nightmare in 8 scenes)ProjectSmall table-top puppetProjectDriftwood BoyProjectMiscellanousProjectAutomataProjectLetter carvingProjectMiscellanous puppets 1ProjectMiscellanous puppets 2