Early Work
2013-2015
Below is a selection of work from my early career including shadow puppets, props, masks and my first ever carvings in wood.
Heron Puppet
Made from silk, plastazote foam, piping and a few nuts and bolts, this puppet was developed for a busking act in 2015. These days I prefer to work in wood, but I’m still proud of this guy nonetheless!
Hare Puppet
This table top rod puppet was my first wood-carved creation, made back in 2013 on a 5 day ‘carve a wooden puppet’ course tutored by John Roberts, Artistic Director of Puppetcraft. Since making this piece I have developed a bug for woodcarving and haven’t stopped since!
Cat and Fiddle
This puppet was carved in 2015 on a six day ‘carve a wooden puppet’ course, tutored by John Roberts, Artiststic Director of Puppetcraft. From 2015-2016 I puppeteered in Puppetrcraft’s production of ‘Monkey!’, a touring marionette show, where I learnt to operate traditional marionettes.
Dragon Puppet
This puppet is made from a wire frame and clad in silk and viscose fabric. It was made for Puppetcraft’s 2014-16 production of ‘Monkey!’, a touring marionette show. Unlike the other string puppets in the show, this puppet was operated on rods by two puppeteers. The eyes also lit up - fun!
