THE BLUEPRINT OF
ALL OUR WORKSHOPS
Positive Self-Talk Introduction
Participants begin by sharing two positive affirmations about themselves to establish a supportive environment.
Physical Training & Stretching
30-minute session:
• 15 minutes of physical conditioning
• 15 minutes of mobility and stretching
Creature Character Development Presentation
A guided presentation outlining our professional process for developing creature characters for film and video game productions.
Breath & Sound Techniques
Exploration of vocalisation, breath control, and sound design for creature performance.
Video Game Mechanics Training
Movement techniques required for in-game characters and motion capture performance.
Character Design
Participants create their own creature characters using workshop methodologies.
Character Performance & Feedback
Participants perform their characters and receive constructive, positive feedback.
Positive Checkout
Participants leave the session by speaking positively about what they achieved.
Additional Development Silently Working In The Background:
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Confidence Building
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Public Speaking
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Self-Awareness
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Body Awareness
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Creative Expression
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Imaginative Play
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Team Building
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Positive Self Talk
WITHIN OUR
QUADRUPED SESSION
Positive Self-Talk Introduction
Participants begin by sharing two positive affirmations about themselves to establish a supportive environment.
Physical Training & Stretching
30-minute session:
• 15 minutes of physical conditioning
• 15 minutes of mobility and stretching
Preparation For Arm-Xtensions
Movement techniques that prepare individuals to use the arm-xtensions.
Quadruped Exercises & Activities
Exploration of vocalisation, breath control, and sound design for creature performance.
Live Motion Capture
A live demonstration of using the workshop techniques in motion capture for bringing a character to life.
Sound Bath & Creature Exploration
A form of meditation guided by breath and sound instruments, which transitions to exploring the creature within.
Quadruped Character Design
Participants create their own quadruped creature characters using the information they retained over the 2 days.
Character Performance For Camera
Participants perform for the camera for showreel material.
Next Steps & Positive Checkout
The session ends with the lead tutor giving a talk on branding, next steps and sharing personal journey. The session then ends with
Participants speak positively about themselves and make a promise to themselves about what they will do next.
Course Tutors
Ace Ruele
Lead Tutor
Course Coordinator
Laura Romer-
Ormiston
Lead Tutor
(Warm-Up & Cooldown)
Addition Notes:
The workshops are full-day workshops starting at 9am and finishing at 6pm. There will be two 10-minute breaks, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, and a lunch break for 40 minutes. Sandwiches and bottles of water will be provided, but you can either bring your own lunch or go out to eat.
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By agreeing to do this workshop, you accept that the session will be recorded and shared on social media for marketing reasons.
Your final performance will be recorded and you will receive your footage within 2 weeks after the session.
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By taking part in this workshop, you accept full responsibility for any accident or injury that may occur unless there is a fault with any equipment we give you to use.
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Students may be required to be barefoot for specific parts of the session.
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Parking may not be free; please double-check in advance.
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There is a part of the session where you will be moving on your knees; you may bring knee pads if you require, as well as a yoga mat for stretching (these are not provided).
Please be aware that this is not a motion capture workshop. The skills gained from this session can be used for motion capture, especially the section on locomotion, which is used for motion capture in video games, but the workshop itself is focused on creature performance and not motion capture.
Fee:
The fee for attending the workshop is £350.
This workshop qualifies for instalment payments. Please contact us to find out more information. This is done via bank transfer only. The discount can not be used if you are paying by installment. The final payment must be made 2 weeks before the class starts, or you could lose your space.
(Please double-check that there are available spaces via email)
Refund Policy:
We do not offer a refund for the workshop, as arm extensions may have been made specifically for the class. For reasons such as work, medical, emergency, child care and family matters, the fee can be used for the following workshop.
If the session has to be cancelled by the organiser, a refund will be issued within 28 days unless you would like to keep your place for the next available workshop.
DATES:
October 17th & 18th 2026
LOCATION:
Target 3D 11C Dock St, London E1 8JN
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DISCOUNT CODE: CREATURE219
Creature Bionics offers a 10% discount "for life" for workshops over £200.
The discount code is applicable for:
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Participants living with a chronic illness.
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BA graduates from any form of performing arts.
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Current BA students studying any form of performing arts.
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Participated in a mocap or creature workshop prior to attending our workshop.
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Full payment is able to be made 2 weeks before prior to the date of the workshop via online or bank transfer.
Please Note: -
You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility.
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Instalment payments are not eligible for a discount.
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If you do not provide evidence and turn up to the workshop, you will be required to leave immediately!
For information on instalment payments for workshops over £200, please send us an email.
Please use the code at checkout
for an questions, please email Info@creaturebionics.com