Josey Delaney

I am a hands-on creative with experience in prop-making, exhibition work, immersive theatre and sculpture-based making. I enjoy working with a range of materials and processes, including casting, painting and sculpting. Over the years I have also worked with plaster, silicone, resin, textiles, wood, metal and paint through both professional projects and my own creative practice.

Through both professional roles and independent creative practice, I have developed an understanding workshop etiquette, material preparation, tool maintenance, and collaborative studio working. Recently, I completed a 10-week Introduction to Prop-Making course with Naoko Tagai, where I developed skills in mouldmaking using alginate and silicone, plaster and resin casting, sculptural carving and realistic painting techniques. The course gave me more confidence working with materials in a practical setting and strengthened my interest in fabrication and sculpture.

I've also worked with Punchdrunk Enrichment on immersive theatre projects, helping with prop making, set painting, dressing spaces and organising materials and equipment. A lot of the work involved being adaptable, working closely with others and getting stuck into whatever needed doing on the day. Through previous roles at Wellcome Collection and London Transport Museum, I've also gained experience with installation work, handling objects carefully, workshop set-up and working as part of a creative team.

I'm reliable and open to the possibility of a long-term role. I am excited by the opportunity to work in a studio environment again, while expanding my skillset. I am a problem-solver who aims to be flexible and a supportive presence in the studio space.

Introduction to Prop-Making - NAOKO TAGAI

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

10 week course focusing on film and theatre prop-making techniques. Explored mound making techniques for alginate, silicone, resins and plaster. Refined Poly carving techniques for sculptural props. Studied photo realistic painting techniques

Design Assistant - PUNCHDRUNK ENRICHMENT

(2021-11)

Ongoing work on multiple immersive theatre productions including set painting and dressing, prop making and designing. Created an extensive portfolio of film-quality props using textiles, wood, found objects and paper. Administrative tasks included cataloging, labelling and organisation of prop items

Exhibition Apprentice - WELCOME COLLECTION

(2019-03 - 2020-11)

Planning installations, repairs and maintenance of exhibitions with preservation in mind. Managing inventory through creating searchable database. Audio/Visual installation. Building inspection and management.

Freelance Facilitator - TFL STARS AWARDS CEREMONY

(2018-11 - 2018-11)

Facilitated workshops to engage a young audience. Set up, tool down, managed and took responsibility for workshop space and materials.

RAWMINDS Ambassador - WELCOME COLLECTION

(2016-08 - 2018-10)

Designed, with collaboration, products for 'Living with Buildings' exhibition. Provided input on display cases still in-use today. Key responsibilities included project planning and management

Young Freelancer - LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM

(2017-08 - 2018-08)

Facilitating workshops with young people and professionals. Hands-on support for internal and external events, including leading rebranding projects. Produced digital content for media visibility. Pre-event set-up, customer support and community engagement and networking

BACONS COLLEGE (2015 - 2017)