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Talks & Workshops
The above schedule is subject to minor changes. Please check the published schedule at the event, on the morning of the event for any updates or changes. Click PDF ICON above to download schedule as a PDF.
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Gelfing Wing Making Paid workshop is on Saturday Morning 11:00-12:00.
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There will also be a Cosplay Meet and photo-op at The Crystal Chamber Photo Op area on the Sunday at 13:00/1PM.
Workshops
Puppetry for screen! with Louise Gold & Warrick Brownlow-Pike
A puppetry masterclass with the masters! Learn the fundamental's of onscreen puppetry and valuable performance techniques. Bring your own puppet or you can use one provided.
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: £20 per person
The Making of six and a half Landstriders with Valerie Charlton
Learn the challenges and techniques of creative these unique and majestic creatures from the person that actually made them!
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Cosplay Showcase & Workshop
An informative and instructive Cosplay workshop from a professional costumer and Shapeshifter! If you are in Cosplay, we'd love to include you in our showcase!
Duration: 25 Minutes
Cost: Free
Gelfing Wing Making (including wings to keep) with artist & creator Talie Fae
Learn how to make beautiful Gelfing Wings from a real life Faerie! You will leave this workshop with your very own wearable Gelfing Wings. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration: 1hour
Cost: £50 per person
How to walk like a Skeksis & run like a Gelfing with Kiran Shah MBE.
Who better to teach you how to embody a character than someone who has been doing it for over 40 years! This fun and interactive workshop if suitable for all ages.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Becoming Aughra - Voice Acting masterclass with Donna Kimball
Donna Kimball is not only a talented puppeteer but also an amazing voice artist. Learn how she approached voicing Aughra and other well known characters like Mokey Fraggle and have a go yourself.
Duration: 40 Minutes
Cost: £20
Bringing creatures to life with Brian & Wendy Froud including live sketching.
Brian and Wendy Froud are often viewed as the mother and father of The Dark Crystal. Enjoy hearing them talk about their process.
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Talks
Opening Ceremony
(Separate Ticket required)
THE END OF THE WORLD! Or the beginning.. The Ceremony includes welcoming all our VIP guests to the event, a tribute to Elstree Studios 100th Anniversary by Morris Bright, and a special Henson welcome message.
A puppetry Legacy #1 - In conversation with infamous Muppeteers Dave Goelz & Steve Whitmire.
From Fizzgig to Gonzo and everything in between, we'll be chatting to Dave about his long and successful career with The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop, Disney & more!
From Chickens to Mermaids!
Q & A with Award winning Author Debra Goelz. Debra will share her experience of being a chicken for Muppet Treasure Island and what lead her to writing for YA fantasy.
Closing Ceremony
(Seperate Ticket needed £5)
The close to the last Great-Junction. With a special tribute to those whom we have lost from the Dark Crystal family - we honour them and remeber their legacy.
'The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson: Keeping the Best Place by the Fire'
We're thrilled to be joined by Dr Andrea Wright the author of the upcoming book with the above title, exploring the significance of Jim Henson's legacy in modern day Fairy Tale film and literature.
Forging The Resistance
In discussion with Victor Yerrid, Beccy Henderson, Neil Sterenberg, Ronnie Le Drew, Cecil Fay, Chris Kendall, Claire Roi Harvey, Sheila Clark, Mikey Brett, Dan Dewhirst. Moderated by Sherry Tippey.
Dark Crystal (1982) Cast & Crew
Q & A and chat with Michael Kilgarriff, Toby Philpot, Simon J. Williamson, Hugh Spight, Sherry Amott Tippey, John Coppinger & Louise Gold.
Jim Henson's Imagine Illustrated & inside the Archives
Jim Henson company Director of Archives Karen Falk will present some of the highlights from her book of the above title and share some stories and artefacts from within the Jim Henson Company Archives.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock...Again!
A playful discussion with FR writer Jocelyn Stevenson, world class FR Puppet Builder Rollie Krewson and Mokey Fraggle performer Donna Kimball.
Gelfling vs Skeksis! The Big Dark Crystal Quiz.
Our VIP's go head to head in the ultimate challenge. As a spectator you will be asked to choose a side, If the celebs don't know the answer to a question it will be over to you!
All Talks are included in your entry ticket price unless otherwise stated (Opening & Closing Ceremony) and you do not need to book, just turn up at the talks area 5-10 minutes before the talk starts and grab a seat! All Paid workshops are non refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
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