Working with puppets can be a rewarding experience, both as a hobby and as a way to earn a living. For persons interested in learning how to become a puppeteer, there are several ways to achieve that goal. Like many other disciplines, a person looking to become a professional puppeteer may be able to get a degree in the subject from a college or university; others may study under a mentor. Someone who wants to learn puppeteering as a hobby may study books or take a few classes to learn more.