# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Miniature Carved Foamies Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Hobey Ford’s “Animalia” includes a magnified look at butterfly and frog metamorphosis, the world of birds and a classic undersea ballet of whales, frolicking dolphins, and otters. Each of the beautiful, animated, carved-foam puppets—or “Foamies”—is hand-crafted by Hobey.

Hobey is considered both an innovator in puppetry craft and a master storyteller. He has created both the Foamies and the clever hand puppet known as “Peepers”. The Foamies are large animal puppets carved from blocks of foam. After studying each animal’s characteristic movements, Hobey designs various control mechanisms to make the puppets themselves move in a life-like manner. The Foamies are presented using both stage and house performance space.

In this workshop Hobey Ford will guide participants in carving small foam rubber puppets of animals. Using an electric meat knife we will cut out the side and front profiles in foam. Then participants will learn to carve their cut-outs with scissors. These small “Foamies” are then colored with pastel chalks and bamboo skewer rods will be attached to manipulate them.

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Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes

STANDARD or PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN options are available online for this event. Per ticket service fee varies depending on ticket price.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/miniature-carved-foamies-workshop/200030613142447
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mayo Street Arts
- **lat**: 43.6628
- **long**: -70.25434
- **full address**: Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St,Portland, Maine, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Miniature Carved Foamies Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Miniature Carved Foamies Workshop takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St,Portland, Maine, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Miniature Carved Foamies Workshop?
  - **A:** Miniature Carved Foamies Workshop is organized by PortTIX Box Office.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Miniature Carved Foamies 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 Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Miniature Carved Foamies Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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