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Summer 2023: Hat Making

This Workshop ran 24 July 2023 – 28 July 2023

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.

Spring 2023: Architectural Drawing

This Workshop ran on 5 April 2023

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.

Spring 2023: The Hidden Geometry Of British Native Flowers

This Workshop ran 1 April 2023 – 2 April 2023

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.

Spring 2023: Bookbinding – The Art of the Book

This Workshop ran on 12 March 2023

In this unique one day course, students learned the basics of the ancient craft, bookbinding. Students were given the opportunity to develop skills that have been employed in making books for hundreds of years, using materials from a beautiful selection of book cloth and decorative papers to create their own bespoke cover for a book.

Spring 2023: Design for Mural Decoration

This Workshop ran 4 March 2023 – 18 March 2023

During this workshop, students learned about the commissioning process for a mural in a public building and how to work to a theme chosen by the client.

Spring 2023: Jewellery Making

This Workshop ran 25 February 2023 – 25 March 2023

During this workshop, students learned traditional techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering and annealing to complete a personal piece of jewellery to take home.

Spring 2023: Stained Glass

This Workshop ran 21 February 2023 – 23 February 2023

During this exciting new workshop, led by TCDT tutor Gill McGinley, students learned skills including, how to design a leaded panel, cutting glass pieces to a pattern and leading and soldering cut glass and joints.

Spring 2023: Hand Painted Illustration

This Workshop ran 14 February 2023 – 16 February 2023

In this three day workshop students painted either a single plant, or a group of botanicals, in three different styles. They approached their illustrations as if they had been commissioned to appear on packaging for products produced by three different brands.

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