With the premiere of the new Paperhand show, The Painted Bird, just a week away, we take the opportunity to join the Donovan Zimmerman and all the Paperhand volunteers at their studio in Saxaphahaw to get a sneak-peek at the hard work and magic that goes into their latest creations!
This way to the Paperhand Puppet studio in Saxaphaw!
The Paperhand studio is enormous and full of colorful characters!
It all begins with sketches of the cast of characters!
On Saturdays, volunteers stop by the studio to help out
Andrea is busy working the sewing machine!
Donovan Zimmerman trying out the latest costume!
Katie enjoys volunteering at the Paperhand Studios!
Jan working on a baby bird
So much scenery to be built!
Grace helps paint the scenery
Simple instructions on the back of the scenery helps keep everything safe!
Sara finishing up a beautiful cape
Jan taking the red bird for a spin!
The last-minute to do list seems endless!
The back storage room is full of fun characters peeking out at you from shelves and boxes!
Meghan making the finishing touches on the yellow bird
All the puppets have to be tested for durability
Meghan and Grace celebrate the first flight of the latest character!
Donovan always has time for guests to the studio
Donovan and Katie working on a new character.
Paper Mache process is time consuming!
This is just the beginning of the Paperhand magic-Check out The Painted Bird beginning August 8th!
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