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TCDT Launches Insight Days

The Creative Dimension Trust’s programme of Insight Days offers students aged 16–21 a unique opportunity to step inside the working world of some of the UK’s most successful makers. These days include visits to internationally renowned companies such as Theo Fennell, Soane, Tom Faulkner, Bill Amberg, Cox London and more. Through these carefully curated experiences, students spend meaningful time within leading creative businesses, gaining first-hand insight into how each company operates day to day. From exploring production processes and understanding how creative businesses are structured, to...

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Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025

We’re pleased to let you know that The Creative Dimension Trust has been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025, the UK’s largest match-funding campaign. When the public donates to a charity through a Big Give campaign, they ask funders (philanthropists, foundations or corporates) to match that donation. So, £50 from a member of the public, becomes £100 for TCDT. During the seven-day Christmas Challenge, any donation made to TCDT via theBigGive.org.uk will be doubled. AKO Foundation, our assigned Big Give Champion, have...

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TCDT 10th Anniversary Review 2025

Announcing The Creative Dimension Trust 10th Anniversary Review 2025 Read the full 84-page review here. We are thrilled to launch The Creative Dimension Trust 10th Anniversary Review 2025, celebrating a decade of transforming young lives through creativity. From our first pilot workshops to an expanding community and vibrant creative hub, TCDT has grown into a dynamic learning network connecting thousands of students with master craftspeople. These ten years have been full of inspiration, skill-building, and unforgettable experiences. Inside the review, discover the stories, collaborations, and projects that have...

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New Report Highlights Urgent Need to Revive Visual and Manual Skills Across UK Industries

TCDT has released its first research report - and its findings point to a growing skills gap affecting some of the UK’s most important industries. The study reveals that visual sensitivity, manual dexterity, and 2D to 3D thinking are essential abilities across a remarkably wide range of professions, yet opportunities for young people to develop these skills are rapidly declining. The report draws on insights from 76 leading professionals across 19 industries, including architecture, engineering, jewellery, interior design, fashion, leatherworking, medicine, and the arts. Contributors came...

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TASSELTASTIC

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...