I offer a range of workshops in animation, puppet making, and needle felting.

Aardman Academy Mentor

I’m currently a mentor on the Aardman Academy Stop Motion 1 course. I meet with my mentees on a weekly basis, giving feedback on their animation.

Theatre Troupe

Theatre Troupe works with young people with mental health problems through the arts. I provided weekly video workshops during the first lockdown, helping young people to create plasticine stop motion puppets. I then animated their puppets in a video showcase of their work. (2020)

‘Sam is an exceptional talent, and his work with us more than exceeded our expectations for our short film.  The storytelling he makes through his animation is perceptive and emotionally on point.  He has a particular flair for comedy and pathos.  

 Sam not only completely understood the nature of the young people we were working with, but was able to interpret their creative work with subtlety and nuance, really doing justice to their artistic creations and giving them a lasting memory through an excellent film.’

Emily Hunka - Artistic Director Theatre Troupe

Needle Felting

During my workshops, you will learn how to blend and sculpt wool to create texture and form. On completion of the workshop, you will leave with your own unique sculpted creature. The photos below show a few examples of puppets created in my workshops.