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If you enjoyed the Hebden Bridge Parade and wanted to chip-in, you can do so online here: funding goal and help ensure it returns!

If you enjoyed the Hebden Bridge Parade and wanted to chip-in, you can do so online here: funding goal and help ensure it returns!

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The strange, the wonderful and the just plain silly…

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Paisley Halloween Parade. Photo: Paisley Is

Paisley Halloween Parade. Photo: Paisley Is

Hemel Hempstead - 50 Fest. Photo: Dacorum Borough Council

Hemel Hempstead - 50 Fest. Photo: Dacorum Borough Council

Halifax - Little Amal. Photo: Calderdale Council

Colne - Winter Bloom. Photo: Craig Shaw

Colne - Winter Bloom. Photo: Craig Shaw

Colne - Winter Bloom. Photo: Craig Shaw

Manchester Christmas Parade. Photo: Manchester Council

Manchester Christmas Parade 2023 making its way through the city centre for the second year

Manchester Christmas Parade. Photo: Kenny Brown

Manchester Christmas Parade. Photo: Manchester Council

Manchester Christmas Parade. Photo: Manchester Council

Barnsley - Bright Nights

Blackpool Tower Ballroom - Lightpool

Halifax Christmas Parade. Photo: Visit Calderdale

Halifax Christmas Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Halifax Christmas Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Halifax Christmas Parade. Photo: Discover Halifax

Halifax Christmas Parade. Photo: Visit Calderdale

Halifax Christmas Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Paisley - Halloween

Paisley - Halloween

Preston - Torchlight Process. Photo: Michael Porter

Anete Sooda

Hebden Bridge puppet-making masterclass

Colne - Whimsical Window Walk

Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

The Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade, Hull

Preston - Brief Encounters. Photo: Craig Shaw

Skipton Puppet Festival

Tameside Winter Celebration. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Skipton Puppet Festival

The Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade, Hull

Hull - Extraordinary Orchard Parade

The Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade, Hull

Rossington - Grand Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Preston - Brief Encounters. Photo: Craig Shaw

Preston - Brief Encounters. Photo: Craig Shaw

Handmade Parade Rossington Miners. Photo Craig Shaw

Handmade Parade - David Hockney. Photo: Darren Fleming

Lamplighter 2016, puppet and owl by Kerith Ogden, Photo by Craig Shaw

Lamplighter 2016, Projections by Fabric Lenny, Photo by Craig Shaw

Lamplighter 2016, Robot by Andrew Kim, Photo by Craig Shaw

2016. Bear by Dorota Krátká and Adam Krátký, Photo by Craig Shaw

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2016. Dragon by Leeway, Photo by Craig Shaw

Valley of Lights

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade 2018, photo by Graham Wynne

2016 Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade, design by Kerith Odgen; photo by Ian Hodgson

2016 Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade, design by Fran Sierevogel; photo by Graham Wynne

2016 Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade, design by Kerith Ogden; photo by Graham Wynne

2016 Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade, design by Sue Walpole; photo by Graham Wynne

Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Andrew Kim's Giant Robot at 2015 Lamplighter Festival by Handmade Parade; photo by Graham Wynne

Skiband and UFO by Sue Walpole at 2015 Lamplighter Festival by Handmade Parade; photo by Graham Wynne

Todmorden Fantastical Cycle Parade

In Leeds for the Yorkshire Festival

Festival in Burnley

Skiband on bike coach by Richard Dawson and Noah Rose; photo by Ian Hodgson

Bird by Andrew Kim, Richard Dawson and Noah Rose; photo by Ian Hodgson

Todmorden Fantastical Cycle Parade

Ian tests the giant bug structure

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade

Knowsley – Kings Queens and Mr Lear Parade

Handmade Parade Samba Band

Samba Band plying at Valley of Lights

Valley of Lights

Leeds Light Night performance at The Royal Armouries

Todmorden Lamplighter. Photo: Craig Shaw

Knowsley – Kings Queens and Mr Lear Parade

Todmorden Lamplighter. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Celebration of David Hockney's 80th birthday

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Todmorden Lamplighter Festival

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Handmade Parade 2018

Bluedot Festival

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Todmorden Lamplighter. Photo: Craig Shaw

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Craig Shaw

Leeds Light Night commission for The Royal Armouries

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. Photo: Ian Hodgson

Preston - Brief Encounters. Photo: Craig Shaw

Manchester Christmas Parade

RSPB Old Moor

Hebden Bridge Summer Parade

Lamplighter 2016 , fox by Govi Asano, photo by Craig Shaw

Handmade Parade - David Hockney

Valley of Lights

2012 Valley of Lights; photo by Craig Shaw

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Did you know we offer training sessions for groups

Did you know we offer training sessions for groups or individuals? This lovely bunch from Halifax Academy have been with us today. They requested a bespoke, hands-on CPD session as inspiration for a project about belonging. The young people of Halifax are very lucky, this team were absolutely lovely and their work is fab. Thanks everyone, complete pleasure working with you!

Fancy joining us for some creative inspiration? Get in touch (or tag the person in control of the budget😁).

We LOVE this new frosty puppet, made in a one-week

We LOVE this new frosty puppet, made in a one-week masterclass by visiting artists working with Kerith @redant_art. They nailed the brief, he’s stunning😍 Missing you already, everyone! Thanks so much for the great company and gorgeous work👏👏👏

Gorgeous winter stuff happening in the workshop th

Gorgeous winter stuff happening in the workshop this week. We’ve had a lovely group of artists here, taking part in a masterclass with Kerith @redant_art to create a new giant puppet. Loads of learning and great company, it’s been a real pleasure. We’ll be back soon with the finished puppet, he’s nearly finished! In the meantime, can you tell who he is?

Join Handmade Productions former Artistic Director

Join Handmade Productions former Artistic Director, Kerith Ogden as she guides you through how to create large outdoor lanterns.

This is also an opportunity to meet other puppet makers from Handmade Productions, connect to fellow artists and to see a number of artworks up close.

Mon 29 Sept - Fri 3 Oct
Total cost: £450

Accommodation is not included but we can recommend places to stay in the Hebden Bridge area.

✨For further details and to book your place get in touch with us at hello@handmadeproductions.org.uk✨

This masterclass will be popular so book now to avoid disappointment.

About Kerith:
Kerith Ogden @redant_art is a freelance maker and illustrator based in West Yorkshire, UK.
She has worked in the outdoor arts sector as an artist, director, event organiser and facilitator for 25 years, and specialises in making colourful, sculptural, outdoor lanterns and giant puppets, with a very strong focus on environmentally sustainable materials and processes.

Could you be our newest BOARD MEMBER? We’re lo

Could you be our newest BOARD MEMBER?

We’re looking for volunteers to help support our work with communities. No previous board experience is necessary, we’re open to hearing from individuals with all sorts of experience. Our team is warm and friendly, with a shared passion for bringing people together in joyful artistic expression.

We’ll be especially delighted to find folk with business or financial backgrounds, so please share with anyone suitable.

Please email clare@handmadeproductions.org.uk for more details. Thank you!

We’re on the hunt for new BOARD MEMBERS. Do you

We’re on the hunt for new BOARD MEMBERS. Do you know anyone suitable?

Please help us to track down some lovely people to help support our work with communities. We’re open to hearing from individuals with all sorts of experience, but we’ll be especially delighted to find folk with business or financial backgrounds.

So let’s go, have a good think about anyone you know would be a perfect match for us. When the next parade happens, they’ll be right at the centre of making the magic happen. Trust us, it’s a fantastic feeling.

Please email clare@handmadeproductions.org.uk for more details. Thank you!

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