Courses & Clubs at Depot
We understand that film is more than just a pastime or mere escapism and through our programme of courses, clubs, screenings, discussions & workshops we aim to promote an appreciation of cinema in all its forms, from all corners of the world.
Browse our selection for kids, teens and adults. We have opportunities for all education providers too; schools, colleges and home education included.
For queries or a conversation about anything education related please email Anthony our Education Manager at [email protected]. For work experience related queries, please contact [email protected].
Previous courses at Depot have included:
The Art of Directing
Photography for Beginners
Oh No! Monsters! Stop Motion Workshop
Feel like you have something to offer Depot? Do you have big (or small) ideas for education projects but no home for them? Get in touch to see how we could help.
Filmmaking On Your Phone Workshop
Wednesday 1 April & Thursday 2 April 2026
10:15 – 15:00
£75
Ages 12+
Finding it impossible to separate them from phone or tablet? Don’t, make them put it to good use instead and make a film.
Over two short days they will learn the basics of film language and then have a go at planning, shooting & editing their very own short films – on that pocket production suite they carry around with them at all times. As filmmaking is a social and collaborative medium your children will also be expected to work together in small groups. If your child does not have access to a smartphone or tablet, that you are happy for them to use, don’t worry, we have a couple of devices available for our workshops.
This course is aimed at younger teenagers at high school level (12+). And is led by Anthony Gates who, as well as being Depot’s Education Manager, has had years of experience teaching film and filmmaking to children and teenagers.
Fast & Furious Screenwriting: Write a Short Play In A Day
Saturday 18 April 2026
10:15 – 16:15
18+
£59.00
Got an idea for a short play for up to 3 characters? Then this is your chance to get it structured and written using fun exercises and peer feedback.
Further Adventures in Screenwriting
Six Thursday evening sessions: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
£100
Designed as a follow up for writers who have completed Julie Everton’s popular Introduction to Screenwriting course. This higher level course offers a framework to develop new and in-process screenplays, including: writing prompts and glorious experiments, workshopping of drafts and screenplays, plus film analysis and discussion.
Session breakdown:
1 – Further adventures in developing ideas
2 – Character – enemies, frenemies, allies and mentors
3 – Scene writing exercises to develop the craft of scene writing
4 – Structure & story patterns.
5 – Adaptation – transpositions, commentaries, analogies
6 – Rewrites and workshopping / pitching
If you haven’t completed Julie’s Introduction to Screenwriting course but feel this intermediate level course is appropriate for you, please get in touch for a conversation. If you are a new writer Julie will be running her Introduction to Screenwriting course again after summer.
Visual Music Workshop – exploring live cinema and new music
Saturday 16 May
10:30 – 14:00
£10
16+
Pair with the unique film event Four Quartets on Film
This workshop, run by artist Tim Hopkins, invites you to explore ‘Live Cinema’ techniques using video materials developed on the day and software, Isadora.
‘Live Cinema’ takes cinematic ingredients – materials, mise-en-scene, photography, filming, editing – but mixes them live to make screen events that combine the visuality of film with the excitement of live presentation. In the workshop participants will explore this process, manipulating objects and other materials in front of the camera, creating menus of clips / live video sequences, experimenting with vision mixing tools. Tim will also share materials from his own films for people to remix as they want.
Live Cinema has great potential for makers of visual art, film and time-based media. This workshop would suit artists working solo or looking for new kinds of collaboration.
Tim Hopkins has made work with music in many forms – as an opera director and scenic designer, and using video in stage productions. His recent Four Quartets films, screening at Depot on Sat 23 May, also nod to the C20th ‘visual music’ scene artists such as Oscar Fischinger, Mary Bute, Evelyn Lambert and Norman McLaren.
Scriptease is led by playwright Sara Clifford (www.inroads.org.uk) and filmmaker Lisa Fulthorpe (www.fireflyfilm.co.uk) who are both experienced teachers in their fields and who love bringing stories to life for the stage and screen.
These courses are fun, experimental and suitable for both beginners and more experienced writers. So if you’ve ever wanted to write a script come and give it a go!
Cinemas of the Mind
A screening with post-film discussion facilitated by Dr Jake Harvey, a forensic psychiatrist, and Jenny Leeburn, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, focusing on the psychological aspects of the film, and the emotional impact on the viewer.
Kino Collective
A group of young people dedicated to sharing an enthusiasm and knowledge of cinema through the hosting of specially selected screenings and events for young adults.
Book to Film Club
Depot’s Book to Film Club is a relaxed and open space to talk about books and movies. With classics, horror, and sci-fi on the shelf, there’s something for everyone to get their reading glasses on for.
Schools, Colleges & Home Education
Looking for creative activities for your children? We offer courses in filmmaking, photography and animation. Sessions take place in our studio space and are run by experienced teachers and professionals. Want to watch a film linked to a module or class topic? Reward your group at the end of term with a screening? Want to showcase your group’s own productions, on the big screen? Ask about our private education screenings.