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Nottingham Trent University – Props and Costume Making for 16 – 17 Year Olds Residential – July or August 2025

During the course you will:

practise using hand tools for leatherworking, carved foam and latex
add surface decoration techniques to the pieces through dyeing, stamping, and aging
make a leather belt using raw vegetable tanned leather with distressed and aged elements
create a model headdress to make into a mould that reflects your individual interests
turn your 2D designs into a model and a 3D structure to understand the design process
work in 3D to create a model, mould and cast replica with paint effects for a realistic finish
consider how to create a believable costume or prop, whether based in reality or fantasy.

Find out more on the NTU Website:
https://onlinestore.ntu.ac.uk/short-courses/short-courses-for-15-17-year-olds/summer-schools/props-and-costume-making-for-theatre-and-tv-for-15-17-year-olds

DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Accommodation is booked separately at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation

Course date:
28/07/2025
Course location:
Nottingham Trent University
Course fee:
Course: £525.00 + Accommodation: £259.00

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