WINTERBLOOM, COLNE 

VACANCY –  ARTIST DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 

ARE YOU A FINAL YEAR STUDENT OR EARLY-MID CAREER ARTIST BASED IN PENDLE? 

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN OR DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN LANTERN PUPPET-MAKING AND COMMUNITY PARADE ARTS? 

WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY.  

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:   

  • You will assist our lead artist in the development and creation of a medium sized puppet 
  • Working alongside our lead artist delivering community co-design sessions for the creation of the medium sized puppet 
  • Support artists delivering community workshops creating lanterns, costumes, props 
  • Help to prepare and make artwork in readiness for the parade 
  • Work as crew during the parade and support post parade tidy up 
  • Co-design and be mentored in the creation of two new lantern installations for Winterbloom 2025 
  • Attend 7 day masterclass creating two new lantern installations for Winterbloom 2025 
  • Research and attend light night events in the North West of England 
  • Free attendance at 4 x Explore sessions in Colne. The Explore sessions will feature guest artists sharing their experiences and practices in the outdoor arts sector. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:   

  • You will be an integral part of parade preparations and activities, which will provide an exclusive insight into the community and outdoor arts sector. Focusing on illumination and large scale lantern making techniques. 
  •  You’ll learn approaches and techniques in the design and making of costumes, props, willow-based lantern puppets, low voltage lighting and running community workshops.   
  • You’ll see what’s needed to deliver a successful illuminated parade event before, during and afterwards.   
  • Learn best practices and skills for working in a community arts setting 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

 There are two positions available. 

 This is a paid opportunity. Subject to further funding we hope to extend this artistic development opportunity for 2025. 

 Pay: £10.90 per hour plus reasonable travel expenses 

 Term: approx. 3 weeks 

 

Dates:  

28 January 2024 2 x Explore sessions morning and afternoon 

Dates tbc Puppet making and community workshop delivery 

24 February 2024 Winterbloom illuminated parade 

Dates tbc / Sept 2024 2 x Explore sessions morning and afternoon 

Dates tbc / Sept 2024 Development and design of lantern installation 

Dates tbc / Sept 2024 7 day lantern installation masterclass  

 

Hours: Approximately 150 hours 

Location:  Colne, Pendle Various locations and Handmade Productions workshop, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:  

Send your expression of interest including details of your artform skills, experience, areas of interest and career vision clare@handmadeproductions.org.uk by 12 January 2024 (no more than 2 sides of A4). 

 

You’ll be contacted by 15 January if we decide to offer you one of the intern places.