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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 2 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2.5 hours, $60 - $70 per guest ($70 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $60/guest for 3+ guests)
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Muppet-Style Puppet Building Workshop
Build a one-of-a-kind Muppet-style puppet in San Francisco with a Sesame Street pro!
ClassBento donates
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2.5 hours
Marina District
1 to 8 guests
$60 - $70
($70 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $60/guest for 3+ guests)
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What you'll do
Make Your Own Custom Puppet Pal
Everyone leaves with their own custom-designed puppet and some new sewing and crafting skills unlocked.
Let the Fur Fly
Choose from a wide array of professional-grade fake, all precut and ready to use.
Only the Finest Features
Pick from a variety of professional-grade eyes, pupils, and other accessories to bring your character to life.
Bring a Little Character Home with You
Your new puppet pal will make a great addition to your home decor, your desk at work, or even your next Zoom call.
Make Your Friends Jealous on Instagram
Take your new puppet pal out and enjoy the city. Ride the Cable Cars, hit the clubs, and crow about it online. This is the kind of fun, unique, artsy thing you came to the city to do, and all your friends should know about it.
What you'll get
- A finished, one-of-a-kind puppet you built yourself!
- All tools and materials provided during class
- Knowledge of professional puppet construction techniques and design principles
- A few professional puppet-making secrets
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Enthusiasm to learn and get hands-on
- A smile!
- Your curiosity and creativity
Location
Marina District, CA
Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.
Your teacher
Silly Side Hustles is a San Francisco-based creative haven that opens the door to the wonderfully niche world of character design — no intimidating barriers, no prerequisites, just curiosity welcome. Born from the puppet workshops, design lectures, and delightfully odd creations of multi Emmy Award-winning designer Michael Schupbach, it's grown into something truly special: a fuzzy "third space" for adults who want to tap back into their imagination and see where their creativity takes them.Michael got his start at Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and his career has since brought some of entertainment's most beloved characters to life through puppetry, animatronics, robotics, and immersive experiences. Silly Side Hustles is his way of sharing that magic with everyone — part portfolio, part workshop, part mad laboratory — and an open invitation to play, create, and embrace the silly side of making things!
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