🧰 Inside The Prop Workshop
Professional Prop Making Skills for Film and TV
A practical, self paced online course taught by working prop makers at Pinewood Studios.
Inside The Prop Workshop focuses on the core fabrication skills used every day fin Film and TV.
The course covers kit bashing, leatherwork, paint, surface finishes, weathering and ageing.
This is not a kit based craft course and it is not about building a single hero prop.
It is about learning skills you can use again and again across different builds, jobs and productions.
Early enrolment is now open at £150
Offer ends 31st January 2026
Course access begins on 26 February 2026
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Is this course for you?
This course is for people who are serious about learning how prop making actually works in a Film and TV environment.
It is suited to aspiring and early career prop makers, students and graduates building practical skills, theatre makers looking to move into Film and TV, and working creatives who need a flexible way to learn alongside other commitments.
If you are looking for a quick craft project, a cosplay build, or a materials included kit, this course is probably not the right fit.
What you will learn:
The focus of this course is on transferable skills rather than one off projects.
You will learn how professional prop makers approach builds, how to make design and material choices under real world constraints, and how to create props that read well on camera and hold up in use.
You will develop skills in kit bashing and construction, working with plastics and mixed materials, basic leather construction and wet moulding, paint finishes, weathering and ageing, and adding surface texture such as dirt, grit and wear.
Everything is taught with practical production realities in mind.
How the course works:
Inside The Prop Workshop is fully pre recorded and self paced.
You can work through the modules in your own time and return to them whenever you need.
The course is made up of six structured modules with practical demonstrations and clear explanations.
You can follow along step by step or watch first and apply the techniques later, just as you would on a job.
Alongside the videos, you will have access to a private community forum where you can ask questions, share progress and get feedback from the Makinarium team.
Live Q&A sessions will also be scheduled from time to time.
There are no deadlines and no required live attendance.
One object used to teach multiple skills
Rather than focusing on a single finished hero prop, the course uses a handheld prop that integrates a mobile phone as a way to explore different techniques.
This object is simply a vehicle for learning. Through it, you will practise kit bashing, leatherwork, paint, weathering and surface finishes.
The emphasis is always on understanding why a technique is used and how it can be applied to other builds.
You will gain the skills. What you build with them is up to you.
Course modules:
Module 1 Kit bashing and prop logic
Module 2 Leather construction fundamentals
Module 3 Wet moulding and tool free detailing
Module 4 Paint techniques for props
Module 5 Weathering and ageing
Module 6 Surface finishes and texture
Materials and sourcing:
Materials are not supplied as part of the course.
Learning how to source, choose and adapt materials is a key professional skill, and one that is often overlooked.
A full materials list will be provided, along with guidance on suitable alternatives and budget friendly options.
This reflects how prop makers work in real production environments.
Community and support:
When you enrol, you will be invited into a private course community.
This is a space to share work in progress, ask questions, get feedback and learn from others going through the course. The Makinarium team will be active in the forum, and live sessions will be added when appropriate.
Who is teaching the course?
The course is taught by working prop makers based at Pinewood Studios, with experience across Film and TV.
The techniques and workflows taught here are the same ones used on real jobs, under real time and budget constraints.
Early enrolment is available at an introductory price of £150 until 31 January 2026.
Course access begins on 26 February 2026.ff
Early enrolment secures your place on the course and gives you early access to the private community!
Enrol now! Come and joint the crew!
❓❓ FAQ’S❓❓
⚫Q1. When do I get access to the course?
You’ll receive full access to all six modules when the course is released on 26 February.
If you enrol during early enrolment, you’ll receive immediate confirmation, and access to the course community ahead of release.
⚫Q2. What does “early enrolment” mean?
Early enrolment allows you to secure a place on the course at a reduced introductory price before the full release.
The course content will be available from 26 February, and early enrolment closes on 31st January.
⚫Q3. Is this course suitable for beginners?
This course is designed for aspiring and early-career prop makers, as well as theatre makers and designers looking to understand professional fabrication practices.
Some basic making experience is helpful, but you don’t need to be working in the industry already.
⚫Q4. Is this a live course or self-paced?
The course is self-paced, so you can work through the modules in your own time.
Alongside the videos, you’ll have access to a live community forum and soon to be scheduled live Q&A / feedback sessions with working prop makers.
⚫Q5. Do I need to buy my own materials?
Yes. A full materials list will be provided in advance.
This is intentional as learning to source, choose, and work with materials is an essential part of professional prop making.
⚫Q6. What skills does the course cover?
The course covers six essential traditional fabrication skills used across film and TV, including materials, techniques, finishes and more.
Each module focuses on transferable skills rather than one-off projects.
⚫Q7. Who is teaching the course?
The course is taught by working prop makers based at Pinewood Studios, with experience across film & TV.
⚫Q8. How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have ongoing access to the course content after release, so you can revisit modules as needed.
⚫Q9. Will I receive feedback on my work?
Yes. Students will be able to share progress in the community forum and receive feedback from the Makinarium Team.
Live feedback sessions will also be scheduled and dates will be announced in due course.
⚫Q10. What happens after 31 January?
Early enrolment will close and the course will be offered at its standard price.
The introductory rate of £150 will no longer be available.
🌟🌟This course is currently in production. Early enrolment secures your place and introductory pricing ahead of the full release 🌟🌟