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Published February 6, 2018 at 2000 × 1333 in 1009_BriefEncountersPreston_HandmadeParade_craigshaw

Preston – Brief Encounters. Photo: Craig Shaw

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Have you ever wanted to bring larger-than-life cha Have you ever wanted to bring larger-than-life characters to the streets? Here’s your chance! Location: Handmade Productions, Unit 5 Victoria Works, Victoria Road Hebden Bridge, HX7 8LN, UK Date: 14-24 July 2026 (day off on 19 July, parade on 25 July 2026) Cost: £700 Deadline: Friday 17th April 2026 This unique, hands-on masterclass, will run alongside preparations for @happyvalleypride Parade, West Yorkshire’s LGBTQIA+ Pride Charity & Queer Arts Festival taking place in Hebden Bridge. The masterclass offers a rare opportunity to dive into the world of giant puppet-making with expert guidance from Andrew Kim of @thingumatheatre . Over the course of this 10-day workshop, you’ll gain the skills and techniques needed to design and create stunning, processional giant puppets. Whether you’re an artist or a puppet maker, you’ll work alongside fellow creatives to build two different types of giant puppets—covering everything from design and mechanics to sculpture, papier-mâché, Worbla (thermoplastic), foam, painting, costume making, and performance. FULL DETAILS - link in bio. Book quickly, our masterclasses are always very popular!
YES COLNE!!! Such a great day yesterday, with SO M YES COLNE!!! Such a great day yesterday, with SO MUCH DANCING. Loved it! Thanks very much to everyone we met and all the lovely people who made Mini-Bloom happen. You’re all ace❤️
Awwwww. So happy that we captured this gorgeous mo Awwwww. So happy that we captured this gorgeous moment from Merry Maker in Hebden Bridge. Too cute🥰 #dance #elf #giantelf #giantpuppet #christmas #christmasevent #ukevents #ukarts #outdoorarts #streetperformance
That was FUN! Thanks Hebden Bridge, you’re all bri That was FUN! Thanks Hebden Bridge, you’re all brilliant. Merry Maker did exactly what it says on the tin. Did you join in? What did you love most? We couldn’t possibly get more merry right now, cheers for all the giggles and grooves. If you danced with our Yeti today, excellent work and bonus Christmas gold star for you. He’s gonna sleep well tonight. Huge thanks to all the local businesses, @hellohebdenbridge, @hebdenroydtowncouncil , @hebdentownhall, @hope_chapel_hebden - so much generosity from a whole host of lovely community-minded people. None of the joyous stuff could have happened without those who said “yes, I can help, what would you like?” LOVE HEBDEN❤️
Yaaay for Merry Maker! Yesterday was so much fun, Yaaay for Merry Maker! Yesterday was so much fun, we do love playing out in Hebden. Thanks everyone, including @hebdenroydtowncouncil and all the local businesses supporting the event. Gutted you missed it? We are SO GOOD to you - doing more fun stuff today!🎉Get yourself into town early, lovely day for a bit of a Christmas shopping bimble. Soooo many great places to eat and drink, make a day of it! Did you know there’s a park and ride running from Mytholmroyd train station? Honestly, USE THAT, it’s by far the easiest way to find a parking spot. See you soon!
Joining us in Hebden Bridge this weekend for Merry Joining us in Hebden Bridge this weekend for Merry Maker? Make sure you look out for this gorgeous artwork, created specially for the event by local school children. They’ve done a beautiful job! We created packs for 180 local school children to make festive decorations, massive well done to everyone involved. Thanks to all at: Scout road - Angels Stubbings - Stars Hebden Royd - Penguins Riverside - Robins and Xmas trees Central St - Baubles
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