Hi my name is Darren and I run animation workshops in and around the West Midlands. I have 10 years plus experience running workshops for schools, community organisations and adult participants. I tend to focus on tactile animation such as stop motion, cut out and hand drawn animation, sand and paint animation. If you would like more information, please get in touch.
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Due to working in full time education, I will only be available from the term holidays and Saturdays after April 2023.
The workshops also have a therapeutic quality, they are aimed to be as holistic as possible. This allows participants to take ownership of their project as well as a finished film for self reflection. The 'hands on' nature of the workshops gives participants the opportunity to explore animation using physical mediums like plasticine, card and sand.
Darren and I have collaborated on a number of projects, working with groups new to animation, and producing film poems as a duo. He is able to communicate ideas and techniques clearly and, without rushing the process, is focused on task completion. It’s always a pleasure to work with him.
Liz Lefroy
Poet and Senior Lecturer in Social Care
... it was so enjoyable and easy to collaborate with Darren. He was reliable, prompt
with his responses to any queries, flexible, interested and motivated on helping us achieve
our goals... I would highly recommend him and his skills to any school looking to deliver a
similar animation project or looking for an expert to deliver CPD on animation which is now
part of the national curriculum for ICT.
Emma Lacken- Class Teacher and Arts Specialist
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