Fuzz, Feathers, Flock & Other Nonsense with Lisa Zagone

A hands-on demo of flocking, fur, feathers, and hair-punching techniques that turn a bare puppet into something fuzzy, feathered, or strange.

program overview

Join puppet artist Lisa Zagone for a lively Show & Tell and demonstration exploring flocking, fur, hair, and feathers in puppetcraft.

Drawing on years of professional experience building for stage, film, and live performance, Lisa will share some of the materials, tools, tricks, and techniques she uses to turn a bare puppet surface into something furry, fuzzy, feathered, hairy or just plain strange.

The demonstration will cover flocking techniques; sewing, dyeing, trimming, and processing synthetic and natural fur; working with feathers; hair punching; and other useful approaches to creating convincing textures and finishes.

Along the way, Lisa will share examples of different products and tools, practical tips learned through years of trial and error, and finished examples showing how these techniques can be put to use.

Whether you’re an experienced puppet builder or simply curious about how all that hair gets on there, come see what’s possible when things get a little fuzzy.