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Matthew Leabo

Part-time Assistant Professor

Email
leabom@newschool.edu

Office Location
N - 66 Fifth Avenue

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Matthew Leabo

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Over 10 years experience in the fields of:

  • Puppetry, (on and off Broaway, as well as film and telivision.)
  • Scenic Design, set design and construction 
  • Carpentry,  focus on furniture

5yrs experiece as a Shop Technician, @ Parsons, The New School, focus on wood shop and metal shop.

4yrs experience teaching at Parsons and the School of Vissual Arts. Courses included: Puppetry, Advanced Puppetry, Space and Materiality and Models Mockups and Prototypes. 

With strong making skills in materials like paper, foams, fabric, plastics, wood and metal, my focus is a hands on approach to guiding students in bringing their ideas to a physical reality. I teach safe, proper and precise practices to machines and tools to allow for best desired outcomes. I set an encouraging environment that allows for students to learn at thier individual pace.  With advanced skills in mechanical movement, connections and articulation from my years in Puppetry I am a great resource for those looking to explore related work. 

Degrees Held

School of Vissual Arts BFA (Illustration)

Parsons MFA (Industrial Design) - Anticipated May 2023

Portfolio

Current Courses

Future Courses

  • Space/Materiality
    PUFY 1020 - Spring 2027

Past Courses

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