# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: In depth conversation and Q&A with Matt McGee on his process of designing characters from concept to physical form.About this EventWhere does a character come from — and how do you take it from imagination into physical form? In this conversation-style session, Matt McGee pulls back the curtain on his creative process: how he develops characters from the ground up, the decisions that go into their design, and the specific challenges and joys of translating a character into a puppet. He'll also discuss his approach to writing plays and stories that are built around puppetry as a medium, and how the physical nature of puppet performance shapes the narrative itself. The session includes extended time for questions, making it a genuine dialogue rather than a lecture. Ideal for artists, designers, writers, performers, educators, and anyone who has ever wondered how a creative vision becomes something you can hold in your hands.Ages 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/lecture-designing-characters-and-translating-them-into-puppets/100001990980167276 - **Event Categories**: art, performances, exhibitions, literary-art, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 13+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Monastery AZ - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, 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**: Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5bfef1e50beebd76e403f34c8077eada2dfb69f061d093e9715ec6d867041d04-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebede8-gmir.jpg?v=1780774265 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets being held? - **A:** Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Monastery AZ, 8301 West Washington Street, Peoria, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets? - **A:** Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets is strictly for guests aged 13 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 13 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets? - **A:** Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets is organized by The Monastery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lecture: Designing Characters and Translating Them Into Puppets is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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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