The Marvelous Medium of Masking Tape Workshop

Props, masks, puppets, decor, and more, find out how this roll of inexpensive sticky stuff can be one material you never want to be without in your art supplies. Learn some tricks and techniques from award-winning master puppet builder Matt McGee on how to turn your ideas into 3 dimensions (regardless of your skill level), using nothing more than masking tape, some other common household materials, and your imagination. 

Who Should Attend?

• Recommended for 12 and up (adults encouraged) (all minors must attend with participating parent or guardian)

   

Event Details:

Date: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Location: ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center | Community Room #106

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About Matt McGee

Matt McGee is an award-winning puppet designer and performer whose work has been seen on many stages throughout the country. From high schools in CA to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Matt has created puppets of all shapes and sizes. He enjoys experimenting with various styles and mediums, many of which utilize upcycled or easy-to-come-by resources and materials. His small but mighty production company, Matt-a-Magical, is a three-time grant recipient from the Jim Henson Foundation. A second-generation puppeteer, his work was recently seen in Firebringer at Phoenix College (Where he now adjunct teaches a course on puppetry) Childsplay Theatre's production of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus last January, as well as his world-premiere production, Tales from the Bayou, last fall at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, where Matt works as the Director of Fabrication and as one of their puppeteers. To see more of his work, check out mattamagical.com, Instagram @mattamagical