Dream & Make - Design Camp

Overview A collaboration between Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Dream & Make. Dream & Make Design Camp, is an imaginative, art, costume and set design camp inspired by the natural world. With the theme of “Wild Things,” children will explore wildlife, habitats and the colours and patterns found in the natural world to create their own magical worlds throughout the week. Young Artists will explore designing, making, materials, storytelling and creative ideas, through playful art and design practices and experimentation in a professional studio space and outdoor learning environment. The camp is led by Laura Phillimore, an alumni of the Theatre School, returning after their own successful creative journey and Fliss Trew a yoga specialist. They will work alongside a current production design student and create a rich, supportive learning environment where experience, mentorship, and fresh ideas meet. This camp invites Young Artists to experiment with contemporary sculpture, movement, collage, printmaking, puppetry, set design and installation through playful interactive sessions. BOOK NOW First Day: Monday 10th August 2026 Last Day: Friday 14th August 2026 Why Choose This Course Young Artists will: – Think like designers and storytellers, exploring ideas through making and imagination – Experiment freely with materials, processes, and performance – Collaborate and connect, building communication and teamwork skills – Gain confidence in their creative voice, supported by professional artists and peers Working across studio and outdoor environments, participants will engage in sculpture, movement, collage, printmaking, puppetry, set design, and installation, always through a playful, exploratory lens. Daily adventures Day 1 – Get inspired: Explore our surroundings with all the senses Introduction to contemporary art and design practices: Exploring the natural world through textures, memory, sound, movement, and imagination. Day 2 – Print play & surface design Get inspired by colour, patterns and textures in nature and create wild collaborative prints and drawings. Day 3 – Character design & costume Creating characters inspired by the natural world, explore wearable sculpture, collage and puppetry. Day 4 – World building & projection – Create nature inspired installations and bring to life with shadow play. Day 5- Curate, record & share- A chance to explore, play and record the wonderful creations with photography and film. Friends & family, our invited to play & interact with the work.