Just spent an awesome couple of weeks with the Snuff Puppet team and a great bunch of people making giant puppets for the Thames Illuminated Carnival this year. George and I made the above pictured 'the man with London on his back' A bit of a grumpy geezer with obnoxious tendencies but with an occasional tender side.
Worked with the Marlowe summer school kids, about to take their first 'steps' into the academy. We made these two 8ft giant footprints to adorn the school walls.
Build a grotter day was even more packed this year than last! We showed hundreds of people make how to make grotters on Reaves beach in Whistable for part of this years Oyster Festival. Beautiful event but sooo windy.
We created a mini world for kids to cycle around for the Tour de France in Canterbury. Brilliant day, the weather was on our side! Great meeting so many enthusiastic kids and parents, all winners of the tour du Mini Monde of course!
Went to Estelle's Flying Fish workshop at the Horsebridge Centre and made a flying Fish with my friend, Emily. We named her Fiona! Who unfortunately was lost at sea due to extremely windy conditions
Thanks to everyone who supported Veena and I during 3 days of hard painting. The weather provided everything from burnt noses and soggy socks! Big thanks to the lovely family who gave us drinks and encouragement. My favourite public quote over the course of the 3 days was: 'cool, you should put that on ebay!'
Helped the kids and parents of 'Spots' make this mural after their inspiring trip to Wingham Bird Park. Their enlarged drawings were cut out of wood,painted and then are dotted around (forgive the punn!) the bird park. Lovely project and Great place, I highly recommend it! You gotta see those meercats!
Taught stage design workshops in 3 primary schools with designs based on Madonna's book The Adventures of Abdi - for a collaborative performance with Loop Dance Company at the Brook Theatre
Gather your wits and skills, all you need is an enthusiastic team of 5 to enter THE Treasure Hunt of the year! and the 10 squid goes to charity! See ya there! www.myrednoseday.com/animate
A week long residency in Castle Hill School with 4 other artists loosely based on the Little Prince book. We create an artistic environment to help with different issues that the kids have. Great fun was had by all as well as addressing sensitive subjects.