Northbrook College is bringing its creative talent to London’s biggest pop culture convention. Join our panels, take part in workshops, and meet the makers shaping tomorrow’s creative industries.
Propmaking, SFX, Costume Design, and Beyond.
WHAT TO EXPECT
At MCM Comic Con you’ll experience Northbrook College like never before, with live workshops in foam crafting, moulding, casting and body painting, inspiring panels led by tutors, alumni and students, and an exclusive showcase of creative work from across our courses.
WHY NORTHBROOK COLLEGE?
Northbrook College is a recognised leader in creative education, with specialist facilities, expert tutors still working in the industry, and graduates who go on to careers in film, TV, theatre and live events. Studying here means turning your creativity into real, career-ready skills.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Creative Courses at Northbrook / Prop Making & SFX
📅 Friday | ⏰ 2:00 – 2:45 pm
🎙 Dan Jenkins & Jacques Griffiths
Explore the wide range of creative courses at Northbrook College, from costume and make-up to theatre and design, with a special focus on prop making and SFX. Our tutors will share how these skills are taught, showcase examples of student work, and explain how studying with us can open doors to careers across film, TV, theatre, and live events.
Foam Crafting Workshop
📅 Friday | ⏰ 11:45am – 1:15pm
🎙 Dan Jenkins
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to a range of techniques used in foam armour construction. Delivered by Dan Jenkins, course leader of BA hons Prop making and SFX, the focus will be on taking patterns from your own body and turning these into usable armour patterns, cutting and thermoforming foam accurately and adhesives to bring it all together. This workshop is for beginners but will be enjoyable for all skill levels.
Moulding & Casting Workshop
📅 Saturday| ⏰ 4:45 – 6:15pm
🎙 Jacques Griffith
This hands-on workshop will explore the fascinating and extensive world of moulding and casting used in prop making. After a short demonstration by prop makers and Lecturers, you will get the opportunity to explore mould making Alginate and plaster to create a cast of your own hand that can be used as an armature for further sculpture or a decorative prop for anatomical or horror purposes.
Foam Crafting Workshop
📅 Sunday| ⏰ 12:00 – 1:30pm
🎙 Dan Jenkins
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to a range of techniques used in foam armour construction. Delivered by Dan Jenkins, course leader of BA hons Prop making and SFX, the focus will be on taking patterns from your own body and turning these into usable armour patterns, cutting and thermoforming foam accurately and adhesives to bring it all together. This workshop is for beginners but will be enjoyable for all skill levels.
This May, you’ll find Northbrook College at Cosplay Central, inside the ICC Capital Suite.
📌 Location: ICC Capital Suite, Rooms 14–16
📍 How to get there: Head to Level 3 of the ICC at the east end of ExCeL London.
Come along to join our panels, workshops, and student showcases, and explore all the regular Cosplay Central features in this dedicated hub.
Come and visit us at MCM Comic Con London to see Northbrook College in action.
From live workshops and panels to incredible student and alumni showcases. It’s your chance to meet our tutors, ask questions, and experience the creativity that sets us apart.
Whether you’re a school leaver ready to take the next step, or someone looking to explore a university-level qualification, Northbrook offers a wide range of creative courses taught in specialist facilities that mirror industry standards.
👉 Discover how you can turn your passion into a career with Northbrook College.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Inspired by what you’ve seen at MCM? Register your interest to hear from our tutors, explore upcoming open events, and find out how Northbrook can help turn your passion into a creative career.