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.

Tour du Mini Monde - Whitstable & Herne Bay

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

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.

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!

Tattoo workshop - Gulbenkian Theatre

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

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

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!'

Pirate Workshop - Gulbenkian

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

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!

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!

Winners!

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

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

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

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!

Kent Children's University

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

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.

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

Wish Upon A Star - Gulbenkian Theatre

An installation that I was commissioned to do at the Gulbenkian. It showed alongside a production of 'Laura's Star' and kids and adults were invited to make a wish and hang it inside the installation. ## Available for Hire ##

Cinderella - Margate Theatre Royal

Made LED wigs for the pantomime!

St Nicholas Parade - Canterbury

Did school workshops of barrel costumes & coziers based on stories of St Nicholas ready for Saturdays parade. There was some brilliant dancing and lots of enthusiastic smiles.