Courses

    • Intermediate to advance Level

    • Full time and part time spaces

    • Start Date: 03/11/2025

    • APPLICATION OPEN 22/01/2025

    • APPLICATION CLOSES 10/09/2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

    • Teacher: Jonathan Andrew Burniston + Guest teachers

    The full time course is intensive, and will teach students how to make costumes from start to finish.

    The part time course is designed to be a more flexible and cheaper alternative to the full time course, for those who may not have the time to commit to 12 full weeks.

    Both courses focus on homing your costume making skills. They are 100% practical, with no pressure of essays or dissertations. Learn some of the best techniques and skills required to start your costume making career.

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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    This course will only run if 5 or more students enrol.

    The content of this course is subject to change dependant on the demand in industry and feedback from both previous students and industry professionals. This is to ensure students get the best experience on the course.

    • Intermediate Level

    • Course Date:

      14-16th march 2025 (3 days)

    • Teacher: Jonathan Andrew Burniston

    Learn about the history of the corset, materials and techniques used for making.

    The second of these courses will look at the Gusset corset.

    Click HERE for more details

    • Beginner and Intermediate Level

    • Course Date:

      15th and 16th February 2025

    • Teacher: Jonathan Andrew Burniston

    Learn to draft and adapt a pattern, and take your sewing and making skills to the next level.

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    • Intermediate Level

    • Course Date:

      1st + 2nd of February 2025

    • Teacher: Jonathan Andrew Burniston

    Learn about the history of the bonnet, different styles, materials and techniques used for making. 

    Re create your own chosen reference from the regency period.

    To find out more CLICK HERE

    • Advanced Level.

    • Course Date:

      31st May - 3rd June 2025 : 4 days

    • Teacher: Amanda Thomas. Puppet maker with over 20 years experience in film and TV, including the Oscar and Bafta winning Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro.

    Learn how to make a miniature trench coat.

    to find out more CLICK HERE

    • Beginner Level.

    • Course Date:

      26-28th April 2025: 3 days or a 2 day option

    Teacher: Amanda Thomas. Puppet maker with over 20 years experience in film and TV, including the Oscar and Bafta winning Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro.

    Learn how to make a simple puppet and some miniature costuming techniques.

    to find out more CLICK HERE

    • Beginner Level

    • Course Date:

      9th february 2025

    • Teacher: Jonathan Booth

    A one day workshop in which you will learn the basics of needle felting; from wrapping wool to building shapes to create adorable needle felted sleeping mice. Hosted by Jonathan Booth (Trunks and Tails).

    to find out more CLICK HERE