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Tania Yager

@twistedheartpuppetworks

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Puppet Company in San Diego run by Tania Yager that specializes in adult puppetry. Organizer of @wildhuntersvista @thedarkxmasmarket VCCA Fellow

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I am so honored to be asked to be a judge for @oceansidemuseum Art After Dark Halloween gala and costume contest! I am judging the best upcycled design portion of the contest! I’m looking for wonderful costumes, full of recycled, repurposed, and unconventional materials! Got trash? Use it! Got Thrifted goods? Use them! Got weird materials that no one ever thought could be an actual costume? I’m looking forward to seeing it!

The sky is the limit and we are looking for imaginative and creative costumes! Get your tickets now for what is sure to be an amazing event! I can’t wait!!!!

#oceanside #oceansidemuseumofart #artafterdark #costumecontest #upcyclersofinstagram @oceansidechamber @oceansideculturaldistrict @visitoceanside @wildhuntersvista @thedarkxmasmarket by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Our annual pop-up art show is happening again at Mainstreet Pourhouse in Vista, Dec. 12th, during our Krampus Pub Krawl on the second Saturday of December. Seeking artists! Theme: Dark Yuletide fantasy. Of course this includes characters from dark Yuletide folklore, and our favorite Yuletide Cryptids.

Submission deadline: November 30th
More submission info coming soon.
Follow us @thedarkxmasmarket for more!

*This event is 21 and up.

#gothicholiday #oldworldeurope #artistswanted Flyer for artists wanted, submission deadline for December pop-up show at The Dark Xmas Market Of Vista by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Well folks! Here she is! Our newest member of the @wildhuntersvista family Mari Fortuna, The Mari Beast of North Country! This weekend she was birthed with the help of some amazing women in my community. We welcome her and if you want to see her debut, she will be with her sister Mari Hiraeth running around at @vistafrightnight on October 30th in @vistadowntownca A big thanks to @melfontana9 @atmidnightinthegarden @mrstisme @steelergirl1971 @zackarypolanco @madeby_aleaf 🤩🤩🤩🤩 SHE LIVES! #marilwyd #welshpony #maribeast #wemakemonsters #wemakemari by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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10 days ago

The Warren opens for the season.
Find me in Tacoma, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Leavenworth and Bainbridge Island this fall and winter.
Save the schedule. Choose your night.
I'll do the rest. 🔔 by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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13 days ago

Free event in November! Come down to the Avo theater in @vistadowntownca on Thursday, November 5 at 7pm and get a fun and educational presentation on winter folklore from Italy and learn all about LA Befana the Christmas witch! Photo opportunities with Befana herself!!!! @capn_nobeard

This fun educational event is unique and sponsored by @vistaartfoundation @vistacagov @thedarkxmasmarket @wildhuntersvista @twistedheartpuppetworks by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Costume Check: How’s your ART AFTER DARK fit coming along?

Last Friday at Street Level x Art Walk, we kicked off costume-making with free found treasures, including a few extra special pieces donated by our lovely neighbor, @bubsstudio! Check out our recap and see what folks are making.

Those upcycled treasures could help you compete for Best Upcycled Design, one of three ART AFTER DARK costume competition categories to be judged by puppet works master Tania Yager and fashion icon Jan Arnold, plus a third judge to be revealed. Design your costume around the categories or do your own thing, participation is completely optional:

- Best Upcycled Design
- Best Interpretation of David Adey’s Sacrificial Bodies
- Best Interpretation of the Theme: Anatomy of the Surreal

Now it’s your turn: Are you already deep in costume mode, just getting started, or still waiting for inspiration to strike? Find more inspiration on our Pinterest board at bit.ly/OMAsurreal, and share your progress in the comments (or tag us in a video)!

ART AFTER DARK: Anatomy of the Surreal
October 25 | 7:00–11:00pm
Get tickets at bit.ly/OMAdark

#OMA #OceansideMuseumOfArt #ArtAfterDark #AnatomyOfTheSurreal #SupportTheArts taken in Oceanside Museum of Art by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Krampus is coming to Vista Village, and he’s bringing the party with him! Join The Dark X-mas Market of Vista for The Wild Hunt Krampus Pub Krawl in Vista, California 92084; a festive night of holiday darkness, drinks, costumes, and Krampus-fueled fun as we make our way through participating Downtown Vista Village stops. Must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

Is a ticket required? No
Is a ticket desired? Yes, abso-freakin-lutely!

Only 50 ticketed spots are available for the full Krampus Krawl experience. Your ticket includes an exclusive Krampus Krawl swag bag, special perks, discounts, and more.

Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Come as Krampus, a dark holiday creature, a twisted elf, a ghost Viking, or simply wear your festive best. Throughout the evening, our group will travel together between participating locations. Food and beverages will be available for individual purchase, with select locations offering special perks exclusively for Krampus Krawl ticket holders.

This Krawl is also a fundraiser for our 2027 event expansion. Find the 🔗for more info, how to donate, and purchase tickets in the usual place!

* This year's event does not include a marketplace or traditional Krampus parade. That will come back bigger, better, and darker than ever in 2027!

Give us a follow:
@thedarkxmasmarket
@wildhuntersvista
#gothic #holidayevents #taproom Flyer for our Krampus pub crawl, second Saturday of December, in downtown Vista Village! Join us for our annual holiday festival, a little different this year by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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😱 Twisted Puppet Heartworks ⭐️ Featured Vendor 😱

꧁⎝ 𓆩༺✧༻𓆪 ⎠꧂ ꧁⎝ 𓆩༺✧༻𓆪 ⎠꧂

Scream Diego 2026 is zombie-creeping your way on Saturday October 17 at the Doubletree hotel by Hazard Center in Mission Valley with this year’s theme:

🧟‍♀️ZOMBIES 🧟 ZOMBIES 🧟 ZOMBIES🧟‍♂️

Expect a day to night haunting experience with chilling offerings such as:

😳 Horrific+spooky, oddity type vendors
🎨 Artists with original scary art for sale
🎙️ Spine-chilling Programming
🎃 Scream Zone ie our kids zone which is full of children’s activities such as arts+crafts with Kids 8 and under coming in for FREE!
🦹🏽‍♀️ Halloween costume contest for both kiddos and adults
👹 Monster Prom: Zombie Edition

The Scream Diego Independent Horror Short Film Festival returns as well, continuing our tradition of screening independently made and produced films from local and regional filmmakers and aspiring horror directors, with an awards presentation at the end of the festival 🎬

Get your tickets today via link in bio 👻

Looking forward to seeing you there 👀
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#featuredvendor #twistedpuppetheartworks #screamdiego #horrorconvention #halloweenconvention taken in DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Mission Valley by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Krampus America Convention planning is underway by the good folks at @krampusvereinpinellas ! Tickets are on sale for the second @krampusamerica convention with a whole host of lovely people presenting, collaborating, and making merry! Join us in St. Petersburg Florida this coming February! Visit krampusamerica.com and get your tickets now!!! by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Before my book tour begins in mid-October, we are hosting a Mari Lwyd making workshop in Vista! Check out the link in @twistedheartpuppetworks bio for event registration.

The workshop is October 2 and October 4… The two dates are required to be involved so please make sure that you are available at both times.

This workshop will take you through the history and the lore of this amazing folk character, as well as many ways to connect through poetry, song, activities, and most importantly… Helping us to create the next Mari beast of North County… MARI Fortuna!

MARI Fortuna will make her debut at @vistafrightnight on October 30 in @vistadowntownca she will be joined by our first and original MARI Hiraeth as well as the whole host of other costumed folk characters from the Wild Hunt of Vista @wildhuntersvista

There are only 12 spots in this very rare unique workshop available so make sure to get your spot today! #vista #northcountysd #marilwyd #workshop by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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2 months ago

How will you interpret the look?

This year’s ART AFTER DARK: Anatomy of the Surreal takes inspiration from @davidadey.studio’s Sacrificial Bodies exhibition and the strange, uncanny world of Surrealism.

Swipe through to unpack the theme and get inspiration for your costume. Wear your look for a night of art, costumes, music, and more. Plus, compete to win in one of our three categories:

- Best Upcycled Design
- Best Interpretation of David Adey’s Sacrificial Bodies
- Best Interpretation of Anatomy of the Surreal

ART AFTER DARK: Anatomy of the Surreal
📅 October 24 | 7:00–11:00pm
🔗 Get tickets at bit.ly/OMAdark

#OMA #OceansideMuseumOfArt #ArtAfterDark #AnatomyOfTheSurreal #DavidAdey taken in Oceanside Museum of Art by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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Mark your calendars, take a screenshot, then share! Keep your eyes peeled for more details and more events to come. Give us a follow:
@thedarkxmasmarket
@wildhuntersvista
@twistedheartpuppetworks
#krampus #yule #holidayevents taken in Downtown Vista Village by @twistedheartpuppetworks

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