As well as working with puppets, I offer workshops that look at different areas of film and theatre. These can be done at my house or in a different location depending on the number of people interested. Costs vary depending on length of workshop and equipment required. Contact me to organise something.

  

Directing

What is the role of a director?

What to look for in auditions?

How to set up the rehearsal schedule

Ideas for directing the action.

  

Stage Management

What is the role of a stage manager?

How to keep track of props and actors' entrances etc.

  

Costume Design

(This can be orientated towards clothing design if you wish)

Designs for yourself and others,

How to work with directors to design costumes for the characters,

Bring a costume design to life through making or buying pieces,

Finding inspiration,

Short-cuts and basic desgn techniques so that those with little drawing experience or confidence can create their own original costumes.

The design process:

1. Sketch of basic idea;

2. Drawing showing colours and labelling;

3. The finished product.

(For the inspiration behind my design ask me and I can email or show you the pictures as they can not be reproduced here due to copyright).

  

  

  

  

Make-up Design

Design and apply make-up for stage and screen, (different characters, ages etc, and have photos taken for your future reference)

All equipment is provided but head bands are suggested to keep back your hair. Wigs are provided and may be brought to complete a character.

Face painting may also be looked at and experimented with.

  

Set Design

What to take in to account when designing/constructing a set.

Making models etc.

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