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Suitable for
Age 18+
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Times & Dates
Monday 20th – Friday 24th April
09:30 – 16:30
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Tuition
Full-time
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Location
Downside Road, Bristol
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Term Fee
£595.00
Overview
This practical course introduces you to the creative and technical skills used to make props and costume accessories for a wide range of applications including: cosplay, theatre, screen, live-action role play etc.
Over five days, you’ll learn how to bring your favourite characters and designs to life through hands-on making, sculpting, and finishing techniques. You’ll explore how to replicate objects from reference images and develop your own unique creations using a range of materials and processes.
Our course leader will provide the relevant reference material to maximise your skill-development, enabling you to apply them in your own creative projects in the future.
Our environment
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School offers a fun and nurturing environment in which to pursue your creative ambitions. The School is a world leader in theatre design, and the support available from your tutors will help you develop your natural talents and confidence in prop making.
Highlights
> Sculpt models using clay, foam, and other materials
> Cast objects using plaster, alginate, or silicone rubber
> Assemble and finish small-scale props and accessories
> Apply basic paint and surface finishing techniques
> Understand the principles behind making hats, masks, and headdresses
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Short Courses Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the course, you will receive a full refund if you notify the school at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. For cancellations, contact [email protected]
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Short Course Cancellation Policy
We will make all reasonable efforts to deliver a short course as outlined on our site and in any brochure or published material. However, we reserve the right to cancel a short course in case of events outside our control or if the course fails to meet a minimum number of participants. In the event that we cancel a course, we will inform participants who have booked a place via email at least 7 days prior to the start date. We will also provide a full refund of the course fee paid. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School cannot be held responsible for any expenses you incur due to such a cancellation.
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