7/25 Dapper Creatures: Puppetry and Small Worlds with Victoria Naftal
2026
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July 25th at 1:00 pm
RAIN OR SHINE
LECTURE DESCRIPTION
Artist in Residence Lecture: Victoria Naftal
Dapper Creatures: Puppetry and Small Worlds
Step inside the remarkable world of Artist in Residence Victoria Naftal, an award-winning puppet fabricator whose unusual creations blur the boundaries between sculpture and natural history.
Naftal crafts insect specimens, meticulously sculpted from clay and wire, which are so convincing they are often mistaken for real entomological collections. Alongside these small natural marvels are extraordinary handcrafted puppet characters that evoke the rich visual tradition of Jim Henson's workshop.
During this artist presentation, guests will be invited into Naftal's creative practice, following the evolution of a puppet from its earliest wire armature through the layered process of sculpting, fabrication, and character development. She will discuss how discarded and overlooked objects become the foundation for imaginative new beings, revealing the unexpected usefulness of everyday upcycled materials.
The conversation will then venture into the world of stop-motion animation, where Naftal will share the artistic influences that have shaped her work, technical innovations, and the enduring appeal of handmade puppetry in an increasingly digital age.
This lecture promises an inspiring glimpse into a practice where imagination takes form and tells its own story.
Screening of The Cameraman’s Revenge.
Duration: 1 Hour
PRICE $20 per person
INCLUDES
Lavender Lemonade
All Guests will get a 10% discount at our farm store during the event
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This course is offered in our large barn and is rain or shine.
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As we are limiting the number of guests who may visit the farm on any day, we regret that the reservation fee is non-refundable. Please check the date and time carefully when purchasing. If you must cancel please let us know ASAP and if we find someone to take your reservation, we are happy to offer you a credit to a future event at the farm.
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