We’re currently offering free puppetry and theatre taster sessions aimed at 16-25 year olds who are interested in joining our training towards employment sessions later in the year. These sessions are located at The Bognor Makerspace. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
We’re excited to announce that three free creative courses are starting this autumn – and you’re warmly invited to join! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn something new, meet like-minded people, and have a lot of fun along the way.
Starting Monday 22nd September
1. Willow Sculpture (Mondays, 9:30am – 12:00pm)
Discover the magic of working with natural willow and tissue paper to create bold 3D sculptures, props, and lanterns. You’ll also learn how to decorate and light your creations for maximum impact. It’s a fun and easy way to bring ideas to life – no prior experience required!
Starting Monday 22nd September
2. Visual Effects for Film (Mondays, 1:30pm – 4:00pm)
Step into the world of film and TV magic! Learn about stop-motion animation, green screen, and other visual effects techniques. You’ll get hands-on experience with the technology and create and edit your very own short films. Beginners welcome – enthusiasm is all you need.
Starting Tuesday 30th October
3. Puppetry (SPECIAL Advanced Course) – Tuesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Come and make new puppets for our Christmas show, learn fresh techniques, and bring them to life in performance. We’ll also explore new stop-motion filming. This course is open to anyone who has completed a previous puppetry course with us, or who already has experience making and operating puppets.
Please contact us to find out more or book a space on:
We’re currently offering free 1-day puppetry and animation workshops for ages 14-25, and are booking sessions between the 7th to 18th July 2025. These workshops can take place at schools, youth groups, or summer programme – or you’re welcome to bring groups to our Makerspace in Bognor Regis. See more below:
Join our trainee team at Bognor Makerspace for an exciting short course exploring the stop-motion techniques of Aardman Animation, the creators behind Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, and more.
You’ll learn storyboarding for animation, some production design and craft skills, and lots of hands-on stop-motion animation skills.
10am – 12.30pm on Thursdays, 27th February – 27th March.
For further information and to book your place contact Darren East on 07951 907695 or darren@makingtheatre.co.uk.
If you’ve never had to cook for yourself before, this course could be perfect for you! Sessions run each Tuesday from 2:00pm – 4:30pm at the @bognor_makerspace.
Practice a wide variety of cooking skills, learn new recipes and enjoy sharing ideas with a friendly group in our welcoming training kitchen. Best of all, take home what you’ve made!
To find out more or sign up, please contact 01243 306800 or info@makingtheatre.co.uk.
There’s still spaces open for our innovative new Traineeship course in Production Skills and Puppetry starting soon!
Open to young people aged 16-25, the part-time programme combines work experience with vocational skills delivered by industry experts. No qualifications or prior theatre experience are needed; we’re looking for creative individuals who love to be artistic, make things, design, invent stories and enjoy working as a team.
This course also offers the opportunity to develop a range of creative skills culminating in the Bognor Puppet Festival, providing a public platform for the work they create.
Anyone interested in applying or just to find out more should contact learn@makingtheatre.co.uk or call 01243 306800. We’ll be happy to arrange an informal visit or a chat on the phone.
Making Theatre Gaining Skills were recently featured on BBC South Today, showcasing the hands-on training we offer in theatre production, including interviews with staff and participants. Watch the clip below to see what we’re all about.
Enrolment is now open for a new Puppetry and Production Skills Traineeship programme for young people aged 16+ based at the Bognor Makerspace.
A practical and industry-led course that will enable students to develop their skills and connect with others in a supportive and inclusive environment, regardless of background or experience.
The Makerspace hosts several popular courses which are open to adults aged 19+. Currently, there are 8 different small-group activities which are funded by West Sussex County Council’s Multiply project.
All our courses are free for anyone aged 19 and over. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary but numbers are limited. To find out more or sign up, please contact 01243 345239 or info@makingtheatre.co.uk.
Our new and exciting theatre production skills courses start soon! Get ready to explore everything from lighting and sound to scenic art, costume design, and puppetry. These free courses are perfect for anyone wanting to dive into the world of theatre, no matter your experience level. Join us to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and bring your creative ideas to life in a supportive environment.
All our courses are free for anyone aged 19 and over. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary but numbers are limited. To find out more or sign up, please contact 01243 345239 or info@makingtheatre.co.uk.
Learn the basics of lighting and sound design, rigging and operation. You’ll be given the opportunity to shoot video, create animation and use green screens.
A practical course involving carpentry, painting and design. You’ll be given the chance to create your own theatre set using different techniques and materials.
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