XENI / Set Painting & Set Building Workshops

Dates: 17 – 19 January Venue: Spazju Kreattiv Theatre Price: €20 / limited to 6 students per course The set is an essential tool in the narration of any production and needs intense collaboration between set painters and builders. These workshops are aimed at budding set designers and enthusiasts, theatre students, props designers and stagehands. Download a PDF containing more info here. Set Painting Workshop / An Introduction to Set Painting This workshop is an introduction to the subject of set painting led by Mario Paolantonio, a master in his field with years of experience. The course is divided into 5 segments which will cover different methods, various painting techniques, the use of colours and different materials. By the end of the 3-day course, the students will go through the process and realization of a scene from its inception to the end product. This is a hands-on workshop which will offer the opportunity to work amongst a group of like-minded individuals with the same passion to discuss, learn and share ideas among one another. Set Building Workshop / Techniques & Ideas for Building Sets & Props This workshop is a practical introduction to the world of 3-dimensional set and prop building led by veteran artist Joe Galea, who has years of experience and many productions under his belt. Participants will see props transform from sketched ideas to finished products in a variety of materials covering 3 Dimensional modelling in clay and mould making in plaster and rubber as well as the making and use of papier mache, wood carving and building using polystyrene set pieces and props. Galea will delve further into the use of colour, the ageing of props and manipulation of special effects to achieve any desired result on set. Interested? Find out more info and sign up here!  

Light Design Workshop

Dates: 30 January 2020 – 2 February 2020 Venue: Spazju Kreattiv Theatre Price: €20 / limited to 6 students per course Set Light Design Workshop / Telling Stories through Light These illuminating light design workshops led by light designer William Iles cover the basics of stage light and lighting design. Participants will be guided interested applicants in the art of telling stories through light. Download a PDF containing more info here. Interested? Find out more info and sign up here! A symposium on theatre design, and its development in Malta and abroad, covering various productions and including workshops and discussions.