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The Theatre Production Arts Certificate 2024 is here!

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Our Courses

Our courses and workshops, led by some of North America’s finest backstage theatre artists, bring you behind the scenes to learn how to construct and paint impressive sets; build props ranging from faux food to flicker candles; create breath-taking masks, scenic art drops and special effects makeup—and more! These opportunities are intensive and hands-on, conducted in a working studio with one-on-one mentorship from our artist instructors.

Explore our current course offerings below to see what interests you!
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Course Listings

Spring 2024
  • Artistic Welding - Spring Session

    Artistic Welding – Spring Session

    $675.00

    Instructor: Rich Baker | Dates: June 1-2 & 8-9, 2024 (9am-4pm)

    This is an Intro course to artistic welding. Rich will offer a choice of 5 or 6 pre planned projects to choose from that will cover all the basic skills, encouraging students to leave with the knowledge and confidence to expand their creativity further outside the classroom.

     

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  • Artistic Welding - Spring Session

    Artistic Welding – Spring Session

    $675.00

    Instructor: Rich Baker | Dates: June 1-2 & 8-9, 2024 (9am-4pm)

    This is an Intro course to artistic welding. Rich will offer a choice of 5 or 6 pre planned projects to choose from that will cover all the basic skills, encouraging students to leave with the knowledge and confidence to expand their creativity further outside the classroom.

     

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Summer 2024
  • Artistic Welding - Summer Session 1

    Artistic Welding – Summer Session 1

    $675.00

    Instructor: Rich Baker | Dates: June 24-27, 2024 (9am-4pm)

    This is an Intro course to artistic welding. Rich will offer a choice of 5 or 6 pre planned projects to choose from that will cover all the basic skills, encouraging students to leave with the knowledge and confidence to expand their creativity further outside the classroom.

    Select options

  • Artistic Welding - Summer Session 2

    Artistic Welding – Summer Session 2

    $675.00

    Instructor: Rich Baker | Dates: September 2-5, 2024 (9am-4pm)

    This is an Intro course to artistic welding. Rich will offer a choice of 5 or 6 pre planned projects to choose from that will cover all the basic skills, encouraging students to leave with the knowledge and confidence to expand their creativity further outside the classroom.

     

    Select options

  • Introduction to Costume Design

    Introduction to Costume Design

    $650.00

    Instructor: Michelle Bohn | Dates: July 8-12, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Gain an understanding of the principles of design and learn how costume defines and supports character during this intensive, one-week introductory course.

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  • Makeup Intensive

    Makeup Intensive

    $650.00

    Instructor: Georgia Steel  Dates: August 19-23, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Discover an exciting variety of theatrical makeup techniques, tips and tricks from specialty makeup professionals, during this hands-on, behind-the-scenes course.

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  • Mask Making

    Mask Making

    $650.00

    Instructor: Michelle Jamieson | Dates: August 12-16, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Learn to sculpt, construct and decorate theatrical masks using a variety of materials to create fantastical stage beings.

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  • Prop Making

    Prop Making

    $650.00

    Instructor: Michelle Jamieson | Dates: July 22-26, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Explore the creative process of prop building during this intensive, one-week course. Discover how to start from a drawing or image and progress to a completed object using different materials, techniques and methodology.

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  • Prop Making 2 - Expanding Skill Sets

    Prop Making 2 – Expanding Skill Sets

    $675.00

    Instructor: Michelle Jamieson | Dates: August 26-30, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Expand on the creative process of prop building during this intensive, one-week course. Experiment with carving a sculpture, multi-part mold making, and the art of breakaway props. As well as a ton of finishing techniques to take your props to the next level!

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  • Scenic Arts Drops & Murals

    Scenic Arts Drops & Murals

    $650.00

    Instructor: Laurie Tomé | Dates: August 19-23, 2024  (9am-5pm)

    Create a large-scale theatrical drop, taking a design image from the page to the stage – from layout to a painted drop.

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  • Scenic Painting for the Theatre

    Scenic Painting for the Theatre

    $650.00

    Instructor: Laurie Tome | Dates: July 29 – August 2, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Discover techniques and methods used by generations of theatrical scenic artists during this one-week intensive course.

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  • Set Design

    Set Design

    $650.00

    Instructor: David Court | Dates: July 15-19, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Set Design is a practical course for those with limited experience in theatrical design.

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  • Setting-the-Scene 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' Part 1

    Setting-the-Scene ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ Part 1

    $550.00

    Instructor: Mark Flanagan & TBD | Dates: July 15-19, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    ​The first part of a two-week ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ adventure!

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  • Setting-the-Scene 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' Part II - The Adventure Continues

    Setting-the-Scene ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ Part II – The Adventure Continues

    $550.00

    Instructors: Michael Wharran & Matthew Burgess | Dates: August 5-9, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    ​The second part of a two-week ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ adventure!

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  • Theatrical Carpentry 1

    Theatrical Carpentry 1

    $650.00

    Instructor: Mark Flanagan | Dates: July 8-12, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Strong theatrical carpentry skills are essential to creating sets and props that capture the theatregoer’s imagination.

    Select options

  • Artistic Welding - Summer Session 1

    Artistic Welding – Summer Session 1

    $675.00

    Instructor: Rich Baker | Dates: June 24-27, 2024 (9am-4pm)

    This is an Intro course to artistic welding. Rich will offer a choice of 5 or 6 pre planned projects to choose from that will cover all the basic skills, encouraging students to leave with the knowledge and confidence to expand their creativity further outside the classroom.

    Select options

  • Artistic Welding - Summer Session 2

    Artistic Welding – Summer Session 2

    $675.00

    Instructor: Rich Baker | Dates: September 2-5, 2024 (9am-4pm)

    This is an Intro course to artistic welding. Rich will offer a choice of 5 or 6 pre planned projects to choose from that will cover all the basic skills, encouraging students to leave with the knowledge and confidence to expand their creativity further outside the classroom.

     

    Select options

  • Introduction to Costume Design

    Introduction to Costume Design

    $650.00

    Instructor: Michelle Bohn | Dates: July 8-12, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Gain an understanding of the principles of design and learn how costume defines and supports character during this intensive, one-week introductory course.

    Select options

  • Makeup Intensive

    Makeup Intensive

    $650.00

    Instructor: Georgia Steel  Dates: August 19-23, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Discover an exciting variety of theatrical makeup techniques, tips and tricks from specialty makeup professionals, during this hands-on, behind-the-scenes course.

    Select options

  • Mask Making

    Mask Making

    $650.00

    Instructor: Michelle Jamieson | Dates: August 12-16, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Learn to sculpt, construct and decorate theatrical masks using a variety of materials to create fantastical stage beings.

    Select options

  • Prop Making

    Prop Making

    $650.00

    Instructor: Michelle Jamieson | Dates: July 22-26, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Explore the creative process of prop building during this intensive, one-week course. Discover how to start from a drawing or image and progress to a completed object using different materials, techniques and methodology.

    Select options

  • Prop Making 2 - Expanding Skill Sets

    Prop Making 2 – Expanding Skill Sets

    $675.00

    Instructor: Michelle Jamieson | Dates: August 26-30, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Expand on the creative process of prop building during this intensive, one-week course. Experiment with carving a sculpture, multi-part mold making, and the art of breakaway props. As well as a ton of finishing techniques to take your props to the next level!

    Select options

  • Scenic Arts Drops & Murals

    Scenic Arts Drops & Murals

    $650.00

    Instructor: Laurie Tomé | Dates: August 19-23, 2024  (9am-5pm)

    Create a large-scale theatrical drop, taking a design image from the page to the stage – from layout to a painted drop.

    Select options

  • Scenic Painting for the Theatre

    Scenic Painting for the Theatre

    $650.00

    Instructor: Laurie Tome | Dates: July 29 – August 2, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Discover techniques and methods used by generations of theatrical scenic artists during this one-week intensive course.

    Select options

  • Set Design

    Set Design

    $650.00

    Instructor: David Court | Dates: July 15-19, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Set Design is a practical course for those with limited experience in theatrical design.

    Select options

  • Setting-the-Scene 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' Part 1

    Setting-the-Scene ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ Part 1

    $550.00

    Instructor: Mark Flanagan & TBD | Dates: July 15-19, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    ​The first part of a two-week ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ adventure!

    Select options

  • Setting-the-Scene 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' Part II - The Adventure Continues

    Setting-the-Scene ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ Part II – The Adventure Continues

    $550.00

    Instructors: Michael Wharran & Matthew Burgess | Dates: August 5-9, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    ​The second part of a two-week ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ adventure!

    Select options

  • Theatrical Carpentry 1

    Theatrical Carpentry 1

    $650.00

    Instructor: Mark Flanagan | Dates: July 8-12, 2024 (9am-5pm)

    Strong theatrical carpentry skills are essential to creating sets and props that capture the theatregoer’s imagination.

    Select options

Fall 2024
Winter 2025

Stay tuned for upcoming course listings for this season.

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Off the Wall’s Impact

I came to OTW because the theatre I volunteer at decided to send me here as kind of a thank you for the work I’ve done. Coming to OTW has been completely life-changing for me. I’m going to pursue a career in the prop-building world. I believe I’m supposed to.

I came to OTW because the theatre I volunteer at decided to send me here as kind of a thank you for the work I’ve done. Coming to OTW has been completely life-changing for me. I’m going to pursue a career in the prop-building world. I believe I’m supposed to.

MATTHEW BURGESS

Theatre Production Arts 2017; Currently Stratford Festival Prop Builder
I learned something new every year. There’s such a variety of materials and so many talented people working with you one-on-one in a small group setting that it’s impressive what you can create. Setting the Scene is unique, it’s super affordable, it’s an amazing experience.

I learned something new every year. There’s such a variety of materials and so many talented people working with you one-on-one in a small group setting that it’s impressive what you can create. Setting the Scene is unique, it’s super affordable, it’s an amazing experience.

Jennifer Brickman

Setting the Scene 2016; Currently Lead builder, Macy’s Christmas Windows USA
Last week I attended Connie’s 4-day shoe making workshop and I couldn’t have had a better time. She is such an amazing teacher and such a prolific craftsperson. Thank you for providing this course, I hope to attend many more in the future. I also walked away with a superb pair of bespoke leather Oxfords! Priceless.

Last week I attended Connie’s 4-day shoe making workshop and I couldn’t have had a better time. She is such an amazing teacher and such a prolific craftsperson. Thank you for providing this course, I hope to attend many more in the future. I also walked away with a superb pair of bespoke leather Oxfords! Priceless.

Jane Graydon

Shoe Making 2021
I had a job interview yesterday to work in a scenic paint department in Burlington, and I’ve been offered the job! Thanks to my courses this summer at Off the Wall, I have been equipped with skills I could not have learned elsewhere. Off the Wall was the perfect launchpad for me to change course in my life, and I’m so grateful for the supportive artistic community I was welcomed into!

I had a job interview yesterday to work in a scenic paint department in Burlington, and I’ve been offered the job! Thanks to my courses this summer at Off the Wall, I have been equipped with skills I could not have learned elsewhere. Off the Wall was the perfect launchpad for me to change course in my life, and I’m so grateful for the supportive artistic community I was welcomed into!

Jessica Nourse

Theatre Production Arts 2021; Currently Scenic Painter
After being apart for so long, it was exhilarating to be in a room of passionate people all talking about theatre. Lela is so knowledgeable - you can hear the passion she has for her job in every story. OTW allowed me to tap into my creativity and learn a skill I normally wouldn’t have access to. For that I’m very grateful.

After being apart for so long, it was exhilarating to be in a room of passionate people all talking about theatre. Lela is so knowledgeable - you can hear the passion she has for her job in every story. OTW allowed me to tap into my creativity and learn a skill I normally wouldn’t have access to. For that I’m very grateful.

Kelsey Rae

Pattern Drafting 2022; Currently Stage Manager

Off the Wall’s Impact

I came to OTW because the theatre I volunteer at decided to send me here as kind of a thank you for the work I’ve done. Coming to OTW has been completely life-changing for me. I’m going to pursue a career in the prop-building world. I believe I’m supposed to.

I came to OTW because the theatre I volunteer at decided to send me here as kind of a thank you for the work I’ve done. Coming to OTW has been completely life-changing for me. I’m going to pursue a career in the prop-building world. I believe I’m supposed to.

MATTHEW BURGESS

Theatre Production Arts 2017; Currently Stratford Festival Prop Builder
I learned something new every year. There’s such a variety of materials and so many talented people working with you one-on-one in a small group setting that it’s impressive what you can create. Setting the Scene is unique, it’s super affordable, it’s an amazing experience.

I learned something new every year. There’s such a variety of materials and so many talented people working with you one-on-one in a small group setting that it’s impressive what you can create. Setting the Scene is unique, it’s super affordable, it’s an amazing experience.

Jennifer Brickman

Setting the Scene 2016; Currently Lead builder, Macy’s Christmas Windows USA
Last week I attended Connie’s 4-day shoe making workshop and I couldn’t have had a better time. She is such an amazing teacher and such a prolific craftsperson. Thank you for providing this course, I hope to attend many more in the future. I also walked away with a superb pair of bespoke leather Oxfords! Priceless.

Last week I attended Connie’s 4-day shoe making workshop and I couldn’t have had a better time. She is such an amazing teacher and such a prolific craftsperson. Thank you for providing this course, I hope to attend many more in the future. I also walked away with a superb pair of bespoke leather Oxfords! Priceless.

Jane Graydon

Shoe Making 2021
I had a job interview yesterday to work in a scenic paint department in Burlington, and I’ve been offered the job! Thanks to my courses this summer at Off the Wall, I have been equipped with skills I could not have learned elsewhere. Off the Wall was the perfect launchpad for me to change course in my life, and I’m so grateful for the supportive artistic community I was welcomed into!

I had a job interview yesterday to work in a scenic paint department in Burlington, and I’ve been offered the job! Thanks to my courses this summer at Off the Wall, I have been equipped with skills I could not have learned elsewhere. Off the Wall was the perfect launchpad for me to change course in my life, and I’m so grateful for the supportive artistic community I was welcomed into!

Jessica Nourse

Theatre Production Arts 2021; Currently Scenic Painter
After being apart for so long, it was exhilarating to be in a room of passionate people all talking about theatre. Lela is so knowledgeable - you can hear the passion she has for her job in every story. OTW allowed me to tap into my creativity and learn a skill I normally wouldn’t have access to. For that I’m very grateful.

After being apart for so long, it was exhilarating to be in a room of passionate people all talking about theatre. Lela is so knowledgeable - you can hear the passion she has for her job in every story. OTW allowed me to tap into my creativity and learn a skill I normally wouldn’t have access to. For that I’m very grateful.

Kelsey Rae

Pattern Drafting 2022; Currently Stage Manager

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