Learn to fold Dracula themed origami as part of ‘Dracula Returns To Derby’.
In this session you will learn various folding techniques and look at different paper types. You will then fold your own bats, fangs and other models to take home.
Derby’s Grand Theatre, which once stood on Babington Lane, was the site of the world premiere of Hamilton Deane’s adaptation of Dracula, on 15 May 1924. Bela Lugosi, the Hungarian-American actor who played the role in the 1931 film, visited Derby in 1951 to star in a revival of the play at the Hippodrome Theatre on Green Lane. Matt says: “My practice covers a variety of disciplines reflecting my interests. Origami has always been a passion of mine. As a member of the British Origami Society, we often and share techniques and designs. A recent model of my own is Dracula with a flowing cape.
During my fine art degree at The University of Derby in the 90s my specialism was artists’ books. This led to training and a career at a bindery. I have now been a conservation bookbinder for the last 24 years. I restore treasured and antiquated books, optical toys, and toy theatres.
I have regularly run workshops for a variety of groups, in hospitals (for patients and staff wellbeing), museums, colleges/universities and even in pubs. I also work at Derby Museums as Curator of Visual Art.”
Presented as part of Dracula returns to Derby, an AHRC-funded research project led by the University of Derby in partnership with Derby Museums, Derby Theatre, Bournemouth University and Sheffield Hallam University. A series of public workshops and events that connect the city with the world’s most famous vampire.
