Whats in store for 2012!

Paul | February 07 2012

Sorry for the long delay in blog posts. Christmas seems so far behind us now and I cant believe we're already well into Febuary 2012. So I have allot…read more

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Orange Ninja’s- more work at Artem FX

Paul | February 07 2012

Me and a number of talented ladies, Gemma De Vecchi, Helen Christie, myself and Elisabet Berggren to name a few, worked tirelessly on a 14 day build to produce 4…read more

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Seasons Greetings!!

Paul | December 24 2011

Heres to a fantastic Christmas and amazing new year to one and all. What a year!

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Pictoplasma ‘Post-Digital Monsters’, featuring Och and Chipper!

Paul | December 09 2011

Our very own Och and chipper will be amoung other digital monsters at the up coming ‘Post-Digital Monsters’ exhibition, an installation at the heart of pictoplasma's upcoming exhibition in Paris,…read more

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The Christmas Open at Cockpit

Paul | December 09 2011

Wow what a busy weekend it was. Not only was it the christmas Open, but my brothers wedding. It was an amazing weekend all round, with a total sellout…read more

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Cockpit Open Studios this weekend! 25th-27th of November

Paul | November 24 2011

Come meet Ove and Ulla up close!

The Stitches and Glue studio is near the main entrance room number E2, opposite the christmas tree.

Cocokpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington…read more

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The Story Teller….

Paul | November 10 2011

Due for release on friday the 11th of November at the Stitches and Glue collectable store.

The Story Teller, Monster Workshop

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Don’t leave it too late!

Paul | November 04 2011

Make a note in the diary of these important dates!

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Christmas comes early to fans of Stitches and Glue!

Paul | November 04 2011

Throughout the month of November we will be offering a 10% discount to all our Facebook Fans from our collectors store. This discount includes custom pieces too! Just be sure…read more

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Christmas Open Studio’s Holborn

Paul | October 27 2011

With the Big day fast approaching, why not treat everyone to something a little different! More info on the event can be seen at…read more

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Rube continue on to ‘Blooom Art Festival, Cologne’

Paul | October 27 2011

The Creature Feature show at the Strychnin gallery is coming to an end, but Rube's journey isn't over! He is off to take part in Blooom festival in Cologne,

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Boyn! the Monster that bounces

Paul | October 27 2011

Introducing Boyn.. 

This little fella can’t stop flapping his ears and bouncing about. He was found being quite a nuisance causing a clatter amongst the somber bells high up…read more

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Creature Feature Show

Paul | October 16 2011

This time last week was the opening weekend for the creature feature show at the Strychnin Gallery in Berlin. Rube went down a storm, I even did a small…read more

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Meet Rube!

Paul | September 30 2011

I have the great pleasure of introducing you to the newest member of the Stitches and Glue family. Rube, An unsophisticated creature from a rural area; distracted by shiny objectsand fire…read more

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Limited Edition Och and Chipper Mugs and T-shirts.

Paul | September 21 2011

You can now own your very own Och and Chipper mug! and why not get the t-shirt to go with it. I've been wanting to get some printed for…read more

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‘Rube’ Puppet build

Paul | September 21 2011

So far so good. The newly named puppet 'Rube' was all patterned up and enlarged, quite large in fact. We thought we'd make an impression. He'll stand at around…read more

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Puppet Sculpt- Rube

Paul | September 19 2011

Work is well underway on the new puppet for the 'Creature Feature' show in Berlin and here's the sculpt for your very eyes! Can't wait to get going on…read more

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Finished Donkey Head. ‘Midsummer night dreams’.

Paul | September 19 2011

The finishing touches are all done to the donkey head peice. We're really pleased with the result. It's so light to wear and totally adjustable, one size fit's all!

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Creature Feature Invite

Paul | September 07 2011

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Creature Feature

Paul | September 07 2011

A little while back I mentioned in a post that I was asked to take part in an exhibition showcasing works by artists in the specail fx industry. Well…read more

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Colorinkbook

Paul | September 07 2011

I was approached a little while ago to take part in volume 13, of the Brothers Washburn Art DIY periodical, Colorinkbook.

Color Ink Book:

Is a black and white…read more

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A midsummers night dream

Paul | September 07 2011

Heres a sneak peak at a donkey head mask for an adaptation of a midsummers night dream. Was a super quick build that we've managed to fit in between…read more

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Character developement- Boyn

Paul | August 26 2011

I've been working on some new characters for monster workshop and heres a sneak peak of boyn. The idea with this little guy is that he'll be able to…read more

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Back in the new refurbed studio!

Paul | August 26 2011

After a few months away on some film work, that unfortunately I can't really talk about, I'm very keen to get stuck into some more monster realted work.

To…read more

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Doodles

Paul | July 21 2011

 

During my lunch breaks and on route home i've been working on some new characters for monster workshop. I've been…read more

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Away from the workshop. But please join us on Facebook

Paul | July 21 2011

The workshop has been a little quiet on the making side of things due to me being wrapped up on some movie work. But watch this space as theres…read more

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Strychnin gallery invite

Paul | July 10 2011

I'm pleased to announce that Stitches and Glue has been invited to take part in a special Fx showcase exhibition in Berlin's Strychnin gallery in October. I'm realy…read more

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Jumbo Monster Rug

Paul | July 10 2011

Following on from its massive success with the visitors of the recent Open studio event, the large monster rug can now be found on sale at the Stitches…read more

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Xmen, First Class

Paul | July 10 2011

I was lucky enough to work on Xmen before christmas, with a great bunch of people working on the fur work for Mr Beast. I manged to catch it…read more

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Open studio event in E2

Paul | July 10 2011

The Open studio event at Cockpit Arts in Holborn was a great success. Thankyou to everyone that came and said hello. It was great to introduce myself and my…read more

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Basement, Dream collection

Paul | July 10 2011

A little while ago I did some work at Artem, a special fx workshop in London, on a bunny head for a television ad. My contribution was the fur…read more

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Open Studio’s Kicks off this evening! Holborn, 6pm-9pm

Paul | June 10 2011

The open studio's event is apon us and I'd like to welcome every monster supportor along to come celebrate it with a toast at this evenings private view. Be the…read more

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Cockpit Arts, Open Studios- Holburn 10th-12th June, Room E2

Paul | June 06 2011

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New Paper toys released! Win a lucky claw for your creativeness.

Paul | May 20 2011

Two new paper toy's have been added to the freebies page (designed by Aleander Gwynne) So go download them, make em and then send us a pic of and you…read more

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Stitches and Glue awarded runner up in the Spider Design IT Award 2011

Paul | May 20 2011

I recently was awarded a commendation and runner up prize for The Spider Design IT award. I had to present an idea to a panel of three judges, 

and came…read more

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Dulo

Paul | May 20 2011

I'd like to introduce the latest Bespoke handmade creature to pop his head round

the workshop door, .... Meet Dulo.

 

This handsome fellow was found in great distress,…read more

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The Cyclops in action

Paul | May 03 2011

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The Odyssey, The finish

Paul | April 30 2011

Yep all the puppets completed and delivered. You can see all the final photos on our puppet gallery: http://monsterworkshop.co.uk/puppets

 

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Puppet Build continued

Paul | April 30 2011

All is going amazingly well, the puppets are built and now down to the final fabrication and paint work! Getting really exciting

The birds

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Puppet Build- In the workshop

Paul | April 18 2011

Sneak peak at whats recently been happening....

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The Odyssesy, Final sculpts

Paul | April 18 2011

Here are the final sculpts for the puppets to feature in the Odyssey. The next step is making patterns and reproducing them in a light-weight material suitable

for puppeteering.…read more

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Final Cerberus sculpt

Paul | April 08 2011

Here's the final head sculpt for the beast Cerberus. From this i will take a pattern and reproduce the heads in a light weight material called plastazote, allowing them…read more

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Initial Cerbuus Sculpt

Paul | April 05 2011

I've been getting to grips with blocking out the shape of the 3 headed beasty. Made an error buying the soft chevant to sculpt with, which in my sauna…read more

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The Odyssey,  Cranleigh school

Paul | April 05 2011

I was approached by Nikki Lockwood of Cranleigh school, surrey, to produce some puppets for their up coming adaptation of the Odyssey.

Cyclops,Cerbuus (3 headed dog), A…read more

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Guf- Custom Monster

Paul | March 28 2011

Recent custom monster to come out of Monster workshop called Guf

Known for his affliction of miss matched socks, it is thought that he uses…read more

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Crotchet- New to Monster March

Paul | March 20 2011

The march is in full swing and entering it's final chorus. Here is the last fella to hit the adoption store for this month.

Please welcome, Crotchet:

We received a…read more

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Monster March Continued with a Glo!

Paul | March 09 2011

The second installment to the march is Glo:

We were contacted by a tree surgeon who was felling a dead tree and found an old monster living in it's…read more

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Introducing Owto

Paul | February 28 2011

Leading the monster march is Owto: 

Owto was rescued by a loving couple in the west country, who found him cold and malnourished under their summer house. 
He put…read more

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March of the Monsters!

Paul | February 28 2011

As spring begins the monsters start to march and Monster Workshop is buzzing with excitement, bringing more new characters to our misfit collection. Every ten days we will introduce…read more

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Luxurious Lucky Monster Claws

Paul | February 24 2011

These deep royal purple luxurious lucky charms are believed to bring the owner good fortune. 
A larger size that our existing mini claws that will definitely add a touch…read more

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It’s all go!

Paul | February 24 2011

Yep the workshop is busy busy busy, with some really exciting commision pieces, as well as new monster arrivals to celebrate Monster March!

All will be revealed very soon.

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Oak, the latest from Monster Workshop

Paul | February 17 2011

 

One brisk Sunday morning in January, a young family walked their old loyal dog Giles. Suddenly Giles pulled free and dashed…read more

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New Studio at Cockpit Arts, Holburn London

Paul | February 04 2011

It's really exciting to be finally up and running in the new digs, well nearly there. Starting to get my artwork on the walls and make the place homely,…read more

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Ooljee- Custom Demon Doll

Paul | January 29 2011

Meet Ooljee the latest custom Demon doll to come out of the workshop. I had alot of fun making him and I'm sure he'll enjoy life with his new…read more

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New home at Cockpit Arts, London

Paul | January 21 2011

On the 1st of Febuary, Stitches and Glue will be joining its new family at Cockpit Arts, a business incubator for designer-makers, Holburn, London. I'm really looking forward to being around…read more

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New York Time’s Puppet of the Year goes to..

Paul | January 21 2011

PUPPET OF THE YEAR An increasingly competitive category. First runner-up was the burnt-out Sun in “Baby Universe (A…read more

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Hermees by Gary Ham

Paul | January 21 2011

Meet Hermees the newest member of the my toy collection. I've been a fan of Gary's work for a while and didn't hesitate when i saw…read more

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Monster Cakery

Paul | January 14 2011

We decided to have a little fun in the kitchen and make some monsterous cup cakes. Very tasty!

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SKY’S Spenglers

Paul | November 17 2010

More freelance work to hit the screen. The new addition to the Sky advertising campaign has hit the television. A massive build within a crazy deadline. More can be…read more

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El Gato Con Botas - “Puss in Boots”

Paul | November 17 2010

Earlier in the year I worked with the theatre company blind summit on puppets for an opera version of puss in boot's touring in the US. Find out…read more

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Cockpit Arts, Christmas Open Studios- Holborn

Cockpit Arts, Christmas Open Studios- Holborn

25-27 November | Website Link

Room E2, Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP

Blooom Art Festival 2011

Blooom Art Festival 2011

29th of Ocotber - 1st of November | Website Link

The contemporary Art Show!

Creature Feature

Creature Feature

7th Oct- Nov 7th | Website Link

At the Strychnin Gallery, Berlin

Boxhagener Str. 36

Cockpit Arts 25th

Cockpit Arts 25th

10-12 June 2011 | Website Link

For a fantastic ‘behind-the-scenes’ experience visit me at the Cockpit Arts Open Studios 

Stuff This 2010

Stuff This 2010

Dec 4th 2010- Jan 23rd 2011 | Website Link

The annual 'Stuff This' show at the Rivet Art gallery, Ohio USA

Plush You

Plush You

October 4th – October 31, 2009 | Website Link

An annual exhibit that showcases plush creations from artists all over the globe

Pink Ghost

Pink Ghost

May 2009 | Website Link

Come check out what local, national and international artists have done to their pair.

APW Custom Munny show

APW Custom Munny show

April 2009 | Website Link

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