Professional Specialty Prop-Building Workshop

Overview:This intensive workshop is designed for theater artists, makers, and creative people who want professional-level training in specialty prop construction. Over 4 weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience designing, building, and finishing stage-ready props. Every project will go directly into use for live productions, giving you a true look at how props are made and used in real theater settings.

What you’ll learn:

• Techniques for working with foam, wood, plastics, and specialty adhesives
• How to create lightweight yet durable stage props
• Painting, texturing, and finishing methods used by professionals
• How to problem-solve and adapt designs to meet performance needs

Class Format:

• Fridays: 5 PM – 8 PM (Design, planning, and prep)
• Saturdays: 10 AM – 5 PM (Full build sessions)
• Duration: 4 weeks, 8 sessions total
• Class size: Maximum of 4 students for personalized instruction

Who is this for?

• Aspiring prop designers and builders
• Theater artists seeking new technical skills
• Creative makers, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts ready to work at a professional level

Tuition & Materials:

• All tools and materials provided
• Students learn professional techniques while the instructor retains the completed props for active production use
• Tuition Fee $640 for 8 classes ($80/class)

Host or Publisher Patricia Bilello