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170 study puppets entirely dedicated to the training of ESNAM students and interns.

They are accessible to them at any time during their attendance at the school. They represent a range of the different puppet techniques they may study during their course or internship (Lyonnaise girdle puppets, Chinese girdle puppets, hand-held puppets, rod puppets, shadow theater silhouettes, body masks…). Some of these puppets have neutral faces (no eyes or mouths), to make it easier to learn how to manipulate them.

They have been built by students, their lecturers or commissioned from artists to meet an educational need. They are for the exclusive use of students and trainees, and may not be loaned out.