Summer Cosplay Workshops with local artist

'We are encouraging people to be creative with their identity, to create themselves a character and have fun making the costume”

Jonathan Reynolds is a Northants based artist who makes weird and wonderful creations from clay, wood, found objects and more. He takes his inspiration from popular culture, sci-fi and gaming.

Artist Jonathan Reynolds with some of his creations. | Joseph Brown

placeholder image — Artist Jonathan Reynolds with some of his creations. | Joseph Brown

This Summer he is collaborating with Lumina Arts in Northampton to offer free cosplay creation workshops for 16-25 year olds. Meeting every other Thursday evening at Lumina's Arts Hub on George Row.

Young creatives can learn how to sculpt with foam clay, cast with resin, stitch and print using the 3D printer. Thanks to a grant from Northants Community Foundation all the materials are covered and the free-form creative sessions are offered for free. Whether you want to create a suit of armor, a space cadet or a Greek Goddess, come with your idea and Jonathan and The Forge team will help you make it happen.

'Knight at Arms' Costume by Jonathan Reynolds.
Participants will have their portrait taken by Jack Savage. — 'Knight at Arms' Costume by Jonathan Reynolds. Participants will have their portrait taken by Jack Savage. | Jack Savage

'We are encouraging people to be creative with their identity, to create themselves a character and have fun making the costume. Creativity and making stuff with your hands is so good for your mental health and here you can find a group of like-minded makers and artists' says Jonathan.

Participants will finish the course with a professionally taken photo from Jack Savage. 'We're really happy to be collaborating with Jonathan on this project, Lumina has this great space for the creative community'.

'The Forge' project has 4 more sessions starting on Thursday 6 August 6-8pm. Its open to anyone aged 16-25, just turn up to join in.