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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...

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Alumni Newsletter (Autumn/Winter 2021)

Edition 3 (Autumn/Winter 2021) Over the last few months we have seen a variety of amazing workshops take place, resulting in the culmination of TCDT’s first ever window display at the iconic central London store Fortnum & Mason. Students came together from fifteen workshops creating a surrealist themed table. Stone carving, marbling, tile decorating and wood turning are just a few of the skills contributing to the window! We have also seen the successful return of our annual celebration at Bonhams, showcasing some of the incredible...

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TCDT 2020-2021 Annual Review

The 2020-2021 Creative Dimension Trust review is now available. The Creative Dimension Trust is now celebrating its sixth year! Through hard work and creativity we have continued our forward progress - without interruption - throughout the pandemic. In fact, since the first lockdown in March 2020 we have delivered 62 workshops with 1,485 hours of tuition. Click below to find out more about the exciting opportunities offered to students in 2021! Read The Creative Dimension Trust 2020-2021 Workshops Review...

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TCDT Transferable Skills – Science

In the final episode of our transferable skills series, we spoke to Carol Gamble, Head of Science at Maria Fidelis FCJ Catholic School in London, about how the skills students learn during a wide variety of The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) workshops can be applied to the field of science. We put a lot of emphasis on practical work and developing students' practical skills...

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TCDT Transferable Skills – Medicine

In this second instalment of our transferable skills blog series, we spoke to Dr Roger Kneebone to hear more about how the skills learned by students who participate in The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) workshops can be applied to further studies and careers in medicine. After many years as a trauma surgeon and later as a GP, Dr Kneebone is now a professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science at Imperial College, London. While researching how people teach and learn practical skills, Dr Kneebone has observed young people sometimes struggling...

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TCDT Transferable Skills – Architecture

In this exciting new blog series, we hear from experts about how many of the skills learned by students who participate in The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) workshops are applicable to their area of work. In the first episode of the series, we spoke to Peter Morris, co-founder of architecture firm Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, about how the skills students learn during a wide variety of TCDT workshops can be applied to the field of architecture. Being an architect requires a broad range of skills, bringing together creative design at...

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Alumni Newsletter (Summer 2021)

Edition 2 (Summer 2021) Over the past few months we have all seen a shift in changes with the gradual opening of facilities. This has also led to the successful re-introduction of face-to-face workshops. Some amazing workshops have taken place this summer, including From Dream to Product, Marbling, Casting & Gilding and Silhouette decoration. The alumni have been busy this summer, working hard at university and even graduating and receiving job offers! As usual, we encourage TCDT students to stay inspired, keep working hard and push...

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2021: Stone Carving and Wood Turning

In 2021, two exciting workshops were held at the Building Crafts College in London. Some students worked with renowned stone carver, Nancy Peskett, to produce wonderful stone carved pieces while others learned the craft of wood turning. [embed]https://youtu.be/SHeRmjBbJlE[/embed] See photos from the Wood Turning workshop here, and from the the Stone Carving workshop here....