# Event Details - **Event Name**: "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Matt-a-magical performs a short original piece "How Possum Played Death," then leads attendees through a shadow puppet making workshop.About this EventAn afternoon of performance and making in two acts. First, Matt McGee performs his original short piece How Possum Played Death — a handcrafted puppetry work that showcases the expressiveness, humor, and craft that defines his practice. Then, roll up your sleeves: you'll learn the fundamentals of shadow puppet making, starting with a guided template and then designing and cutting your own original puppet using the same technique. By the end of the afternoon, you'll have a finished shadow puppet you created from scratch and a much deeper appreciation for how stories are built by hand. Great for curious adults, families with older kids, and anyone who wants to make something they can actually use.All materials are providedAges 13+ Capacity is limited — reserve your spot early.About the instructor: Matt McGee is a puppeteer and master craftsman whose work lives at the intersection of imagination and rich storytelling. For more than two decades, he has been building characters and worlds by hand, blending traditional techniques with everyday materials to create pieces that feel both timeless and alive.At The Monastery, his work invites you beyond observation and into immersion. This exhibition transforms the space into a living landscape of story and form, where puppets, objects, and environments blur together. It is less about viewing finished pieces and more about stepping inside the creative process itself, as if entering the mind of the artist.McGee’s practice is rooted in the belief that storytelling is physical, that wonder can be built, and that even the simplest materials can hold something extraordinary when placed in the right hands.See Matt's work on display now at The Monastery AZwww.atthemonastery.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/how-possum-played-death-shadow-puppet-making-workshop/100001990979162270 - **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, art, kids, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Monastery AZ - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Peoria - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: The Monastery AZ - **lat**: 33.5802346 - **long**: -112.2378214 - **full address**: The Monastery AZ, 8301 West Washington Street, Peoria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=%22How+Possum+Played+Death%22+%2B+Shadow+Puppet+Making+Workshop&date=Sat%2C+11+Jul%2C+2026+at+04%3A00+pm&bg=1 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop being held? - **A:** "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Monastery AZ, 8301 West Washington Street, Peoria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop? - **A:** "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop is organized by The Monastery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "How Possum Played Death" + Shadow Puppet Making Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Peoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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