PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

Spring 2026: Enamelling

The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London, This workshop ran for five days from Monday 16^th February 2026 until Friday 20^th February 2026. Age Range: 14 – 19 years old.
During this workshop, students were taught techniques including shaping, bending, hammering, sawing, soldering, texturing and enamelling, using materials such as silver, copper and brass.

Spring 2026: 3D Stumpwork Embroidery

Bow Road Studios, London E3, This workshop ran for five days from Monday 16^th February 2026 until Friday 2o^th February 2026. Age Range: 16-19 years old.
In this workshop, students explored a range of stitches and techniques used in 3D Stumpwork embroidery. Participants learned how to create wired slips, apply thread painting, and incorporate raised work and embellishment.

Spring 2026: Calligraphy

Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury, This workshop ran for half a day on Friday 20^th February 2026. Age Range: 14 – 19 years old.
In this workshop, students learned writing techniques used to create italic calligraphy. By focusing on the distinct stroke patterns for both lowercase and uppercase letters, participants developed confidence in writing as a movement-based skill. By the end of the session, they produced beautifully crafted designs that could be transferred onto personal projects such as birthday cards, signs, and banners.

Spring 2026: Special Effects Makeup for Film & TV

Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury, This workshop ran for three days from Tuesday 17^th February 2026 until Thursday 19^th February 2026. Age Range: 16-19 years old.
In this course students learned the foundations of how to apply silicone prosthetics. They learned what prosthetics are, the different ways they are used within makeup and within the film industry, and the key skills required to paint and apply simple silicone prosthetics safely and effectively for a film context.

Spring 2026: Gilding Workshop with The Royal Collection Trust

The Royal Collection Trust Gilding Workshop, London SW1, This workshop ran for half a day on Thursday 19^th February 2026. Age range: 16-19 years old.

Spring 2026: Introduction To Architecture with Allies & Morrison

Allies & Morrison Architects, SE1 0HX, This workshop ran for half a day on Monday 16^th February 2026. Age range: year 10 - year 11 recommended.
This half day Introduction to Architecture workshop consisted of varying presentations about working in the architectural world and finished with a model making session.

Autumn 2025: New Pattern Making / Classic Tailoring

Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury, This workshop ran for five days from Monday 27^th October 2025 until Friday 31^st October 2025. Age Range: 16 – 19 years old.
Have you ever wondered what goes into the cutting and making of high fashion garments? This course guided students through the techniques used by designers to make inspiring 3D details in cloth. Panels, layers, pockets, collars and cuffs, design detailing creates the architecture of a garment!

Autumn 2025: Repurposing Clothes into Costume

Duffield Studio, National Theatre, This workshop ran for four days from Tuesday 28^th October 2025 until Friday 31^st October 2025. Age Range: 16 – 19 years old.

Autumn 2025: Jewellery Making

The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London, This workshop ran for five days from Monday 27^th October 2025 until Friday 31^st October 2025. Age Range: 14 – 19 years old.
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.