By  William Todd-Jones, a world-renowned creature designer, performer, director, movement consultant, digital performance artist and writer for award winning film, television, and theatre productions.

This 50 minute workshop will take you behind the scenes of some of the best Film and TV projects to use puppetry. Audience members will have the opportunity to perform puppets used in real TV shows such as His Dark Materials. 

A Froudian mask making demonstration:

 Join Wendy and Toby Froud as they demonstrate how we create masks from the Faerie Beautiful to the Goblinesque, showing you processes and  techniques from building structure to delicate finishes. This is a very rare opportunity to be taught by these two world class creators. Please not, you will not be making your own Mask in this workshop. 

by Nigel Plaskitt, puppet coach on Cameron Mackintosh’s West End version of Avenue Q - the musical inspired by Sesame Street. This one hour workshop is a ’taster’ and will cover the basic training given to the West End actors, developed over the last nineteen years working on the show and through his experience training and casting for Sesame Street International and The Jim Henson Company.

A once in a lifetime chance to learn the steps and movement of the iconic Ballroom scene with a fantasy film legend and award winning dance choreographer; Tami Stronach. Best known for playing the Childlike Empress on The NeverEnding Story (1984). Just in time for the Masked Ball that evening! 

Back by popular demand! Learn how to create shapes and faces just like in the shaft of hands from the movie. Explore making expressions and talking.....SHE CHOSE DOWN! This is a free workshop and fun for all ages! 

Unlocking the Heart of Story: Plotting with Screenwriting Techniques
Workshop with Debra Goelz

Plotting can feel like the most intimidating part of writing—yet humans know story in our bones. From myths to fairy tales to modern fantasy, stories follow a rhythm that resonates with us because they mirror transformation, survival, and community.

In this workshop, we’ll strip story down to its essence: a character who wants something, faces obstacles, and changes. Then we’ll build back up, exploring how modern screenwriting techniques (inspired by Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and Blake Snyder’s beat system) can help writers of any genre craft narratives that grip readers from beginning to end.

You’ll learn:
✨ How the 3-act structure echoes our oldest myths
✨ Why readers instinctively expect certain “beats” in your story
✨ The 15 key moments that make a plot satisfying—and how to adapt them for novels
✨ Flexible strategies for both plotters and pantsers

Whether you’re writing epic fantasy, romance, or something entirely your own, this session will give you practical tools to strengthen your story’s spine—while leaving plenty of room for your unique voice and imagination.

Come prepared to laugh, take notes, and maybe realize you’ve known “story” all along. SUNDAY ONLY.

Brought to you by the very talented creators behind many of our Labyrinth creatures; Elfenwild (formerly Crawley's Creature Shop). Have a go at painting some very realistic eyeballs Lichen with the experts guiding you. This is a free workshop and fun for all ages!