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10th Anniversary A human-sized, wearable tassel has been crafted to celebrate TCDT’s 10th Anniversary. Created by tutor Wendy Cushing, the giant tassel features smaller pieces made during various TCDT workshops. Smaller tassels and trimmings adorning the piece were made at two Tassel Making – Passementerie workshops, led by Wendy Cushing, who has a wealth of knowledge after 44 years in the trade and continues to design and supply trimmings around the world. The enamelled silver butterflies were crafted during summer workshops at The Goldsmiths’ Centre. Students were taught...

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TCDT’s fourth window display at Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly

TCDT's fourth corner window display with Fortnum & Mason, featuring the creative outcomes of young people across London aged 14-19 attending our workshops, was on display at the Piccadilly store from 23rd September until 6th October 2024. Themed around Japanese art and culture, it showcased three distinct elements developed in workshops during the summer holidays. Marbling Workshop: Ten students collaboratively created delicate Suminagashi marbled silk panels in black and white, a technique dating back to the 8th century. These dramatic panels are featured as a...

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TCDT 2023 Annual Review

The 2023 Creative Dimension Trust review is now available. The magic of turning a 2D design into 3D reality is at the core of The Creative Dimension Trust. This transferable skill is essential to a multitude of careers, ranging from architecture to fabrication to patisserie. Each year we add more workshops to help further develop this capability in students, with Hat Making at Lock & Co., Architectural Drawing at AHMM, Bookbinding at Shepherds Bindery, and Perfume Making at Floris newly added to our portfolio which now exceeds...

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Another World At Fortnum & Mason

A window containing work created by TCDT students is currently on display at Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly until Wednesday 20th September. Inspired by the idea of living in outer space, it was designed by TCDT trustee and set designer/curator Simon Costin and made by our students. Students from four different workshops came together to create this unique display: Three architectural models were constructed in workshops at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects, where students benefitted from one-to-one guidance from AHMM’s head model maker. Glass planets and...

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Mural Painting at Bow Road Studios

An exciting new community mural has been unveiled in Bow, East London, thanks to the combined artistic talents of three TCDT alumni and their former tutor and renowned artist, Adam Williamson. The team embarked on a journey to create a striking geometric mural outside Adam’s art studio, infusing vibrancy into the local community. The three student artists - Camilla Dashat, Ellie Harrison and Alistair Clews - eagerly embraced the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by undertaking the challenging task of mural painting, all while continuing...

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TCDT 2022 Annual Review

The 2022 Creative Dimension Trust review is now available. The Creative Dimension Trust has continued to grow and thrive. Demand for places at workshops is now growing faster than ever. TCDT received over 600 applications this year – up 20% from last year. TCDT has responded accordingly by continuing to expand its offering and forge new partnerships. TCDT delivered a record 38 workshops to 323 students – that’s 28% more students than in 2021. Click below to find out more about the exciting opportunities offered to students...

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2023 Work Experience Opportunities

The Creative Dimension Trust is very excited to announce that our Work Experience Programme is being relaunched in 2023. From January 2023, TCDT will reboot the work experience programme halted by COVID-19. Opportunities include: Architecture with Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architecture with Allies & Morrison Architecture with HKS Architects Bookbinding with Shepherds Bindery Contemporary Painting Conservation with Julia Nagle Conservation Studios Fabrication with Zone Creations Ltd Jewellery Making with Ravn School of Arts & Crafts Leather Making with Bill Amberg Studio To see the full list of...

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TCDT Mini Foundation Courses

In Autumn 2022, 11 students and 3 teachers from Maria Fidelis School in Kings Cross, London will participate in TCDT’s first mini foundation course. Lead by TCDT tutors, world-renowned fresco painter Sarah Hocombe and decorative surface conservator/artist Jane Wallis, students and teachers will learn skills in design, drawing, modelling and gilding during six, one-hour, weekly sessions. Session one: Design Following a course introduction, students will learn how to draw realistic shadows to create 3D effects in pencil. They will learn how to sketch their designs in plan and...

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2022 Student Collaboration: ‘Wonders of the Undersea World’

The Creative Dimension Trust is delighted to announce the unveiling of the 2022 student collaboration piece, 'Wonders of the Undersea World'. The skills our students have developed in free and diverse workshops throughout 2022 have come together in a stunning display within one of Fortnum & Mason’s window displays in London, Piccadilly. ‘WONDERS OF THE UNDERSEA WORLD’ includes an intense deep sea backdrop with intricate eel, octopus and jellyfish architectural models made by students, depicting a futuristic view of life undersea. Shimmering glass and enamel fish...

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Alumni Newsletter (Summer 2022)

Edition 4 (Summer 2022) This year celebrates six years of TCDT and the success it has become. Starting off with only a handful of workshops, TCDT has thrived and expanded, covering a very wide range of crafts. The success of TCDT is not only shown by the numbers of students that have applied, but also by the Alumni that have been produced and their success which have been influenced by TCDT. This edition of TCDT Alumni Newsletter focuses on the Alumni in schools and features an...