Have you ever wondered where your missing socks go? Do they vanish into the great unknown, or are they secretly waiting for their chance to become something magical and socktastic!? Twirl invites you to cross the threshold between reality and imagination by transforming those lonely, lost soles into playful puppet friends!

Puppeteering is the ultimate threshold-crossing act—where lifeless objects suddenly spring to life, creators become storytellers, and audiences suspend disbelief to step into fantastical worlds. This project invites participants to explore the magic of transformation, movement, and narrative as they play at the edge of imagination and reality.

On the nights of the Paseo, visitors will be invited to craft their own unique sock puppets using colorful and creative materials. They will be invited to interact with their sole sisters and brothers on multiple puppet stages in Twirl’s courtyard, turning the space into a vibrant, ever-changing (and totally fun!) storytelling adventure.

About the artist: Twirl is a non-profit organization with a free magical play and discovery space, serving the needs of kids and families in Taos, NM and beyond. Our mission is to support the growth and potential of children in Taos through inspirational, community-wide opportunities to gather, learn, create and play. Our vision is a community that recognizes, celebrates and cultivates its greatest asset, its children. Our outdoor play space, including 2 playgrounds and multiple magical exhibits, is free and open to the public. Our indoor play space is open for free play when not being used for classes and events. We also have a mission-supporting store full of inspiring toys, games and projects.

Twirl provides opportunities for play and learning at our signature play space facility as well as through community collaborations and events, in-school and after-school programs, and partnerships with community organizations. 

In 2014, we received national recognition when CNN named Twirl one of the top fifteen best spots for kids in the US.