Practical course covering design for costume bands, introduction to materials and safe working practices, basic skills and techniques for body costumes, headpieces, flags and staffs, simple backpacks.
Group assignment: to produce small two-section costume band for performance at Ryde Lantern Carnival, Saturday 6 December
Thursdays 9.30am to 2.30pm
Starts 25 September for 12 sessions (not half term) £50/£30
Short cuts and time saving ideas for those who hate to sew! Learn how to create simple garments for carnival or fancy dress with a minimum of fuss!
Wednesdays 9.30am to 12pm
Starts 24 September for 5 sessions £20/£10
Improve your coordination and give your brain a workout through learning circus skills. Informal sessions for beginners or improvers.
This course open to learners over 12 years (or younger if accompanied)
Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm
Starts I October for 9 sessions (not half term) £ 36/£18
A real chance to experiment with different weights and textures of a variety of (all white) fabrics and embellishments to create innovative 3D head and body pieces for carnival.
Mondays 9.30 to 12pm
Starts 6 October for 6 sessions (not half term) £24/£12
Learn how to make traditional Italian-Style paper mache masks for performance or home decoration. Short three week taster using prepared moulds, including painting and decoration techniques.
Tuesdays 9.30am to 12pm
Starts 7 October for 3 sessions £12/£6
Using water-based Grimas and Snazzaroo facepaints learn how to create dazzling effects for carnivals and festivals (and keep the children amused at parties!)
Starts 4 November for 3 sessions £12/£6
Make your own for Christmas parties and winter carnival processions!
Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm
Starts 21 November for 3 sessions £15/£9
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