Workshops | The Creative Dimension Trust

Summer 2023: Marionette Puppet Making

Online, This workshop ran for three days from Monday 7^th August 2023 until Wednesday 9^th August 2023.
From the comfort of their own home, students learned the art of marionette puppet making from puppeteer and experienced Creative Dimension Trust tutor, Sian Kidd. Taking inspiration from vintage Sci-fi and deep space science, they worked together to create unique puppet characters from their imaginations!

Summer 2023: Fortnums x TCDT Employment Programme: Buying & Finance

Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, London, This workshop ran for one day on Tuesday 8^th August 2023.
During the second of a series of employment programme workshops, run in collaboration with Fortnum & Mason, students explored what it is like to work within the store’s Buying and Finance departments. Each Fortnums x TCDT Employment Programme workshop allows students to meet with at least two different departments to learn about their role and growth in the business, what they love doing and some of the challenges. Speakers will also offer career advice should the students wish to grow their career in the visited departments.

Summer 2023: Jewellery Making

The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London, This workshop ran for five days from Monday 31^st July 2023 until Friday 4^th August 2023.
Working with precious metal is an exciting process, and in this course, students had the opportunity to learn about the craft of silver jewellery making with jeweller Paul Ravn. Learning traditional techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering and annealing, students were able to build their skills and complete a personal piece of jewellery to take home.

Summer 2023: Whatnot Puppet Making

Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury, This workshop ran for three days from Tuesday 1^st August 2023 to Thursday 3^rd August 2023.

During this new three-day workshop, students learned how to design and make a 'whatnot' puppet complete with a character voice and full puppet personality. Led by puppet designer, maker and performer Hugh Purves, students also learned how to operate their puppet on camera and on stage, learning a little about cameras and film making in general.

Summer 2023: Fortnums x TCDT Employment Programme: History, Retail & Merchandising

Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, London, This workshop ran for one day on Tuesday 1^st August 2023.
In the first of a series of employment programme workshops, run in collaboration with Fortnum & Mason, students explored Fortnum & Mason’s History and Archives with Dr. Tanner and Louise Woof. They then discovered what it is like to work within the store’s Retail and Merchandising departments. Each Fortnums x TCDT Employment Programme workshop allows students to meet with at least two different departments to learn about their role and growth in the business, what they love doing and some of the challenges. Speakers will also offer career advice should the students wish to grow their career in the visited departments.

Summer 2023: Hat Making

Lock & Co., London SW1A, This workshop ran for five days from Monday 24^th July 2023 until Friday 28^th July 2023.
During this workshop, students learned some of the skills and processes of making and repairing a hat. They spent time with a Master Hatter from Lock & Co., the oldest hat shop in the world and the oldest shop in London, learning how to steam, brush, polish and repair hats.

Summer 2023: Introduction To Architecture with Allies & Morrison

Allies & Morrison studios, SE1 0HX, This workshop ran for half a day on Monday 3^rd July 2023.
During this half day workshop with Allies and Morrison, students were introduced to the architectural industry before finishing the afternoon with a model making session.

Spring 2023: Architectural Drawing

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects, London, This workshop ran for a half day on Wednesday 5^th April 2023.
In this half-day workshop, students were given an introduction to architectural drawing techniques and technical skills used by AHMM architects including use of perspective, plans and elevations. Students were able to experiment with different kinds of architectural drawing including sketching the London cityscape from the AHMM rooftop.

Spring 2023: Sugarcraft with Kathryn Cuthbertson

Online, This workshop ran for three days from Monday 3^rd April 2023 until Wednesday 5^th April 2023.
In this fully interactive workshop, students learned how to create Springtime sugarcraft flowers. Learning the fundamentals of working with sugar florist paste, students created delicate woodland lily of the valley, yellow roses, and an array of green foliage to adorn their garlands.

Spring 2023: The Hidden Geometry Of British Native Flowers

Online, This workshop ran for two days from Saturday 1^st April 2023 until Sunday 2^nd April 2023.
A drawing workshop exploring our relationship with Nature, The cosmos and Human Creativity. Using the traditional methods of compass and ruler, students explored Sacred Patterns of The Plant Kingdom covering topics on Mycelium, Seeds and Flowers. Tutor Stephanie drew upon the growth pattern of miraculous species by leading students through an array of British Native Flowers and their geometric formations interconnecting them to the world of a local forest.

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