Thursday, December 13, 2007

Christmas Carol - Broadstairs













Been asked to decorate the hall for this wonderful 'must see' production in Broadstairs. Plus crowns for the Christmas past & present.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

March of the Dead Mask

Here's my contribution For Strange Works March of The Dead Parade

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Snuff Puppets Thames Festival


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.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Friday, August 24, 2007

Footprints - Marlowe Academy













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.

Monday, August 13, 2007

Kinetica Workshop

Helped Kinetika make these giant wings for an event at the South Bank centre

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Grotter Day - Whitstable













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.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Tour du Mini Monde - Whitstable & Herne Bay


A cycling world tour for kids (and parents!) We were in Herne Bay on the 26th August

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Kent Children's University - Maidstone















Another amazing funny foam workshop, the kids and parents designed and made some awesome things! The dinosaur being one of my favourite.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Tour du Mini Monde - Canterbury











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!

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Tattoo workshop - Gulbenkian Theatre



Got to tattoo some future rock stars and the Gulbenkian's Regener8 festival!

Monday, June 25, 2007

Flying Fish Workshop - Estelle Jourd

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

Friday, June 22, 2007

Herne Bay in Bloom Mural

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!'

Friday, June 01, 2007

Pirate Workshop - Gulbenkian

Ahoy me hearties! Twas a motley crew that I made costumes with! Inspiring group of kids.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Wingham Bird Park



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!

Sunday, April 01, 2007

AOA - Loop Dance Company Brook Theatre

Taken from kids drawings based on Madonna's book the Adventures of Abdi, this low budget theatre set brought a few squeals of delight!

Friday, March 16, 2007

Winners!

5 VERY HAPPY Treasure Hunt winners! They won a goat for a village in Africa.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Adventures of Abdi - Brook Theatre







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

Monday, March 05, 2007

Treasure Hunt! - Canterbury

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

Friday, February 23, 2007

Gallery IOTA Wake











Decorated the Gallery IOTA for the wake - yep sadly the gallery is forced to close - but we went out in style, of course!

Saturday, February 03, 2007

Kent Children's University

Helped people make hats and masks as part of another fun workshop for Kent Children's University

Friday, January 26, 2007

Planet one nine ninety nine - 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.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Under One Sky II













Installation at Birley's Pavillion, Canterbury. Worked with a great group of people including Lisa Payne, Rick Bollinger, Pablo and Jo Dyer