Animation Workshop with Jim Parkyn
Sir Duncan Rice Library Craig Suite, Aberdeen, AB24 3AA
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Learn to paint using plasticine with animator Jim Parkyn! Having previously worked with Aardman on the likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, Jim invites you to join him in painting with modelling clay. Using an array of colourful plasticine, you will create a 2D masterpiece to take home with you. Why not pick up a new skill, develop a passion for creativity and become absorbed in your creation in this relaxing and light-hearted workshop. This event is welcoming to all ages and levels of creative ability.
Jim Parkyn is a Scotland-based artist with over 25 years in the animation industry. Jim has been involved in many best loved animations for Aardman Animations, the BBC and many other clients. As a sculptor, model maker and character designer Jim is the helping hand behind many classic characters including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Creature Comforts and animated feature films and commercials.
Jim has not only added his touch of unique character and personality to many animations but is also a character designer for plush toy manufacturers and brands. If this wasn’t enough, he also has his own studio where he creates small films and online films for brands and charities. With a lifelong passion for plasticine, Jim has made it his mission to celebrate clay and curate a collection of plasticine products throughout the ages and to showcase the many uses of this unique art material.
Find the full programme, including accessibility information, at www.waywordfestival.com
Jim Parkyn is a Scotland-based artist with over 25 years in the animation industry. Jim has been involved in many best loved animations for Aardman Animations, the BBC and many other clients. As a sculptor, model maker and character designer Jim is the helping hand behind many classic characters including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Creature Comforts and animated feature films and commercials.
Jim has not only added his touch of unique character and personality to many animations but is also a character designer for plush toy manufacturers and brands. If this wasn’t enough, he also has his own studio where he creates small films and online films for brands and charities. With a lifelong passion for plasticine, Jim has made it his mission to celebrate clay and curate a collection of plasticine products throughout the ages and to showcase the many uses of this unique art material.
Find the full programme, including accessibility information, at www.waywordfestival.com
