Venezia Trip Overview
In Santa Fosca a Venetian artisan has been created for 27 years odd and bizarre puppets. Since he was a boy, our expert puppet master has ejoyed creating dolls.
Inside his kingdom you will breathe a dreamlike and surreal atmosphere. It’s workshop, was in the past a painting workshop and later a chandeliers warehouse – and this can be seen by the piece of chandelier our artisan found and hung up on the ceiling beam as decorations-.
During this visit, you will learn how puppets are shaped using natural materials and following the traditional technique, including the use of a cross with eight threads to move them. Puppets bodies are all made of wood, while feet, head and hands are shaped with a wooden paste and hand painted.
All dresses and costumes are designed and sewed by his sister, seamstress skilled at sewing Venetian Carnival costumes.
Once upon a time, puppets were used in the ancient puppet shows to entertain guests with shows mixing satire and surprise.
Additional Info
Duration: 45 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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In Santa Fosca a Venetian artisan has been created for 27 years odd and bizarre puppets. Since he was a boy, our expert puppet master has ejoyed creating dolls.
Inside his kingdom you will breathe a dreamlike and surreal atmosphere. It’s workshop, was in the past a painting workshop and later a chandeliers warehouse – and this can be seen by the piece of chandelier our artisan found and hung up on the ceiling beam as decorations-.
During this visit, you will learn how puppets are shaped using natural materials and following the traditional technique, including the use of a cross with eight threads to move them. Puppets bodies are all made of wood, while feet, head and hands are shaped with a wooden paste and hand painted.
All dresses and costumes are designed and sewed by his sister, seamstress skilled at sewing Venetian Carnival costumes.
Once upon a time, puppets were used in the ancient puppet shows to entertain guests with shows mixing satire and surprise.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Fosca, Campo Di Santa Fosca Campo di Santa Fosca, Adiacente alla Strada Nova, Venice Italy
You will meet up with our assistant in front of the Church
