The secret workshop of the Venetian Puppets Activity - Venice Travel Guide

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.