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Movie Prop Making
Quick summary
- Price
- Free
- Audience type
- 11-19
- Running time
- 2 hours
Additional information
Advanced sign-up is required.
Event description
Step into the world of cinematic illusion and discover how the objects we see on screen are cleverly crafted to tell stories, build worlds, and keep actors safe. In this imaginative, hands‑on workshop, scenic artist Trish Mayes will reveal the secrets behind the extraordinary art of movie prop making—where everyday materials are transformed into convincing, camera‑ready creations.
You’ll learn how professional makers use simple ingredients, clever techniques, and a bit of creative problem‑solving to create props that look astonishingly real. From whipping up edible “soil” used in food shoots, to crafting mouldy bread that’s totally safe to taste, to designing breakaway bottles that shatter dramatically without causing harm, this workshop lifts the curtain on how film magic is engineered.
Along the way, you’ll experiment with textures, colours, and special effects as you create your own props to take home or use in future film projects. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a theatre enthusiast, a creative tinkerer, or simply someone who loves discovering how things are made, this session offers a playful and inspiring introduction to an essential part of the movie‑making craft.
Get ready to mix, mould, taste, break, build, and explore the artistry that makes movie worlds come alive!
This workshop has sold out.
To add your name to the waiting list, please visit: Bright Lights: Youth Arts Festival 2026 Workshop Waiting List
Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026
Saturday 21 February – Saturday 28 February
A celebration of creativity featuring free workshops and special events across the city for young people aged 11-19.
Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026 is supported by Culture Start and the Autonomy project. The Autonomy project is supported by Association of Independent Museums’ Connected Communities programme, funded by the Department for Culture Media and Sport’s Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, through Arts Council England.
