Summer 2027: Puppet Making

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Venue: TBC

Dates: This workshop will run for five days from Monday 9th August 2027 until Friday 13th August 2027. Age Range: 16 – 19 years old. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed, we will close the application process early.

Deadline to apply: 07/08/2027

Workshop Information

Course Outline

Course details coming soon!

 

Meet the Tutor

Susie Vickery worked for over twenty years as a theatrical costumier in Australia and the UK, specialising in men’s 18th and 19th century dress. She has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera, the Royal National Theatre, and numerous West End theatres.

 

Timings

This workshop will start at 10am and finish at approximately 4:30pm.

 

Transferable Skills and Future Careers

TCDT workshops give a chance to develop a range of transferable skills and valuable insight to possible career paths. Some of the career choices our alumni have pursued include; Architecture, Engineering, Fine Art, Jewellery Making, Art Conservation, Glass Working, Theatre Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design – the list is growing!

 

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible to apply you will need to be 16 – 19 years old during the dates of the workshop.

You should be creative and have an interest in the careers listed above, or similar areas. You should also have good hand-eye coordination.

In your application you should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.

You must be able to attend every day of the workshop.

Please be sure that you have read our Eligibility Criteria and Applications page before applying.

 

Course Funding

Our workshops are fully-funded by generous sponsors.  Places are limited, therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

 

There are only 12 spaces available on this workshop. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed, we will close the application process early. 

Applications open 09/04/2027

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