Crafts CouncilDirectoryJan ZaludCarved puppets, automata and other objectsManchester, EnglandPuppetryAutomataWoodworkingLetter carvingMixed mediaWebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookAboutInfoNewsVideosSustainabilityA woodcarver and maker of figurative work involving puppetry and automata. Using both traditional and innovative techniques for a variety of puppetry styles which combine grace, 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 components.Focus:woodcarving, puppet makingCV:Download documentCommissions:Available for commissions'Pythagoras' Tool Kit' at Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton30.3.2025carved wood Girl puppetcommissioned automata for a walkercarved 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 productiona small carving'The Director' coin operated automatamaking Pythagoras Toolkit puppetGirl marionette made for Christmas'24 promo for Loewe - dir. Joseph Wallace'Sleeping Beauty in the Wood' - trailer for a Little Angel Theatre production'Middle Man' automataa small Boy puppet with cherry'Everywhere Bear' - trailer for a Polka Theatre productionspinning Rumpelstilskin for Ripstop Theatre at Norwich Puppet Theatre'Walking' - commisioned automatapuppet cat for a Polka Theatre's 'Everywhere Bear' productionKeen 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 which combine grace, 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 components.InfoFocus:woodcarving, puppet makingCV:Download documentCommissions:Available for commissionsNews'Pythagoras' Tool Kit' at Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton30.3.2025carved wood Girl puppetVideoscommissioned automata for a walkercarved 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 productiona small carving'The Director' coin operated automatamaking Pythagoras Toolkit puppetGirl marionette made for Christmas'24 promo for Loewe - dir. Joseph Wallace'Sleeping Beauty in the Wood' - trailer for a Little Angel Theatre production'Middle Man' automataa small Boy puppet with cherry'Everywhere Bear' - trailer for a Polka Theatre productionspinning Rumpelstilskin for Ripstop Theatre at Norwich Puppet Theatre'Walking' - commisioned automatapuppet cat for a Polka Theatre's 'Everywhere Bear' productionSustainabilityKeen 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