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Published March 10, 2026 at 1600 × 2480 in Handmade Commissions and Hires #2
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GIANT PUPPET MASTERCLASS, anyone? Location: Handm GIANT PUPPET MASTERCLASS, anyone? 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!
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❤️
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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!
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