Previous Workshops

On this 3-day course, students learned about the exciting possibilities of glass fusing. Students were introduced to a number of glass working techniques and explored the colour changing properties of Dichroic Glass, learning how the colours are transmitted and change depending on the light source.

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!

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.

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.

Three lucky students had the opportunity to learn the art of Architectural modelling in an exciting and creative environment, with uninterrupted guidance from one of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris’ senior in-house model makers.

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.

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.

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.

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.