Summer 2022: Ceramic Tile Making
This Workshop ran 9 August 2022 – 11 August 2022
During this three-day course students designed and decorated their own set of bespoke wall tiles. See photos from the workshop here.
Previous Workshops
Summer 2022: Painting Techniques
This Workshop ran 8 August 2022 – 12 August 2022
In this workshop, students learned how to create realistic effects in acrylic paint using specialist brushes and materials. Students made a series of samples to keep and added the finishing touches to a Window Display Backdrop, which will be displayed in a central London location in the Autumn of 2022.
Summer 2022: Gilding Techniques
This Workshop ran 8 August 2022 – 12 August 2022
In this five-day introductory workshop, students explored the traditional method of applying real gold leaf to a wooden frame. Students were taught the many steps required to create a smooth surface as well as other techniques that give different finishes, often seen on antique frames and furniture.
Summer 2022: Leatherwork
This Workshop ran 8 August 2022 – 10 August 2022
During this course students had the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of leather work, including tooling, construction, dyeing and professional finishings and were able to make a number of leather goods to take home.
Summer 2022: Blueprint Photography
This Workshop ran 6 August 2022 – 7 August 2022
At the end of this 2 day immersion, every student was able to take home four unique artworks created using the exiting, photographic printmaking process ‘Canyontype’.
Summer 2022: Sewing & Dressmaking
This Workshop ran 2 August 2022 – 5 August 2022
Students of all levels were given the opportunity to learn or improve their sewing skills over this four day workshop, held at the historic Clothworkers’ Hall.
Summer 2022: ENAMELLING AND FLOWER MAKING WITH METAL
This Workshop ran 1 August 2022 – 5 August 2022
During this workshop, students were taught techniques including shaping, bending, hammering, sawing, soldering, texturing and enamelling using. Students were able to experience working with different materials including silver, copper and brass.
Summer 2022: Table Loom Weaving
This Workshop ran 1 August 2022 – 5 August 2022
Over this 5-day introduction to weaving workshop, hosted inside the wonderfully grand Clothworkers Hall in the City of London, students learned different weaving techniques, guided by TCDT tutor, Claire Whelan.
Summer 2022: Fused Glass Workshop
This Workshop ran 27 July 2022 – 3 August 2022
On this 4-day course, students learned about the exciting possibilities of glass flameworking. Students explored the colour changing properties of Dichroic Glass, learning how the colours are transmitted and change depending on the light source.
Summer 2022: Puppet Making
This Workshop ran 26 July 2022 – 28 July 2022
In this workshop, led by TCDT tutor Sian Kidd, students designed, made and learned to operate their own unique, sea-themed marionette puppets.
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