Dimensional Fabrication for DIY Sock Puppets

Dimensional Fabrication for DIY Sock Puppets is a hands-on workshop preparing participants for Henson Week. Presented with Soft Souls Foundry @ Sandbox and the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities, the session introduces digital fabrication methods for creating and enhancing DIY sock puppets.

Participants can learn to model 3D ears, eyes, and other puppet attachments; digitally knit clothing and decorations; and create augmented-reality stickers that extend their puppets into the digital world. No prior experience is required, and everyone is welcome. The workshop is part of NextNOW Fest, The Clarice’s annual festival of innovative performances and arts experiences, which is open to the general public.

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Showtimes: 4:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Admission: General admission; registration is available through the NextNOW Fest registration link.

Venue: Singh Sandbox, Iribe Center, Room 1231, University of Maryland

Run time: Not provided

Ages: No age restriction is stated; all are welcome.

Livestream: No

Accessibility: The Clarice provides wheelchair-accessible and size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning may be available for select events or by patron request at least six weeks in advance.