Neve Pearce – Prop and Puppet Maker
Based in Glasgow
@nevepearcepuppets
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Creating striking characters for stage, screen and unique commissions.
Having graduated with a BA from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2020, I’ve since worked as a Freelance Art Department Assistant, Set Dresser, Sculptor, Costume, Prop and Puppet Maker for various clients either on site or from my studio space in Bridgeton.
I create work with a thoughtful and detailed eye. I’m currently taking commissions and am looking for opportunities where I’m able to work collaboratively within theatre, community arts, events, film and television, where I can meet new people, learn and experiment with new and traditional techniques, and create attentive work.
Skills:
Character design – Digital and hand-drawn illustration or through hand-sculpted maquettes.
Puppet making – Table-top, rod, stop-motion, shadow puppetry, marionette, and mask making using a variety of materials and processes.
Sewing – Pattern drafting, quilting, embroidery, felting, hand sewing and machine sewing using industrial sewing machines and overlockers.
Foam construction – patterning, foam assembly, heat manipulation, carving, and texturing.
Sculpting – Using oil based, water based and polymer clays, plastics, polystyrene and upholstery foam.
Wood carving – By hand using whittling knives and chisels, carving using rotary tools and sanders.
Metalworking – MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding, grinding and forming steel on an anvil.
Moulding and casting – Using plaster, silicone, resin and expanding foam.
Paint effects – Faux texturing of wood, metals, ageing, weathering, and other textures using acrylic and oil paints, dyes and pigment powders.
Wig making – Hair ventilating using synthetic, human and animal hair.
Prosthetic makeup – Moulding, casting, and applying latex prosthetics.
Education:
Hearts & Minds – State Of Play: Clowning for Wellbeing: Day Course – August 2024
Somewhere Between – Play My Way: Introduction to Clowning: Day Course – July 2024
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Puppetry for Contemporary Theatre: Weekend Intensive – April 2024
Glasgow Connected Arts – Participatory Arts Short Course: Weekend Intensive – March 2024
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – BA Production Arts and Design – Prop Making – 2017-2020
City of Glasgow College – SVQ Level 5 Preparing and Using Semi-Automatic MIG, MAG and Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment – September/October 2019
Brighton and Hove City College – UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design – 3D Design – 2015-2017
Experience:
Citizens Theatre – Homecoming Community Procession – June/July/August – Puppet Maker and Puppeteer
Surge Festival – Lo-Fi Hip Hop Beetroots Beetroots – June/July 2025 – Prop Maker
Surge Festival and Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre – Duck! walkabout act – May/June/July 2025 – Costume Maker
Kelburn Estate – The Neverending Glen commissions – May/June/July 2025 – Puppet Maker, Puppeteer, and Workshop Facilitator
The New Way Project – Introduction to Puppetry day workshop – February 2025 – Workshop Facilitator
Glasgow Life – Soft City – December 2024/February/March 2025 – Artist Assistant and Workshop Assistant
The New Way Project – puppet character commission – October 2024/February 2025 – Puppet Maker
Kelburn Estate – Blight halloween event – September/October 2024 – Prop Maker
Puppet Place – Bristol 48h Puppet Film Challenge – September 2024 – participating Filmmaker
The Audio Story Company – Daring to Dig – September 2024 – Prop Maker
R.I.Pablo Musician – RIP costume commission – July/August 2024 – Costume Maker
Edinburgh Fringe – Scissor Kick – Catafalque – July 2024 – Puppet Maker
Kelburn Estate – Kelburn Garden Party – June 2024 – Prop Maker
Imaginate Children’s Festival – Lo-Fi Hip Hop Beetroots – April/May 2024 – Costume Maker
Six Foot Gallery – Curios exhibition – November/December 2023 – Exhibiting Sculptor
BBC Scotland – Christmas at the Quay – November 2023 – Art Department Assistant
The Audio Story Company – Merry interactive installation – October/November 2023 – Prop Maker and Set Dresser
Puppet Place – Bristol 48h Puppet Film Challenge – September 2023 – participating Filmmaker
Hairy Heart Games – Crackernuts – August/November 2023 – Puppet and Model Maker
Kelburn Estate – Kelburn Garden Party – June 2023 – Decor Crew
Little Big Stack – Potty the Plant – May/June 2023 – Puppet Maker
Other Dimension Films – The Slaughter of the Damned – January/February/March/April 2023 – Puppet Maker
Plunge Creations – The Masked Singer and London St Pancras International Installation – October/November/December 2022 – Costume Maker, Costume Repairer, and Prop Maker
BBC Scotland – Scotland’s People – October 2022 – Prop Maker
Kelburn Estate – Anarchy halloween event, Wizard School children’s event, Kelburn Garden Party Festival– June/July/October 2022 – Prop Maker and Decor Crew
Boutique 50 – The Glasgow School of Art exhibition – June 2022 – Exhibiting Sculptor
Maramedia – Olga Da Polga – March 2022 – Prop Maker and Art Department Assistant
Starcatchers – Spike – March/April 2022 – Puppet Maker
BBC Scotland – Christmas at the Quay, Scottish BAFTAs, Scotland’s People, The One Show: COP26, Alleluia! – September/October/November 2021 – Prop Maker and Art Department Assistant
Starcatchers – Spike – September 2021 – Puppet Maker
EvenTure – The Tam O’ Shanter Trail Of Terror – August/September 2021 – Sculptor/Prop Maker
Carmondean Community Council – Mural painting – August/September 2021 – Assistant Painter
RCS – Pomona – August 2021 – Prop Maker
Edinburgh Fringe – The Trick That Fooled – July/August 2021 – Prop Maker
New Rhythms for Glasgow – Alice's Tea Party – June/July 2021 – Workshop Assistant/Prop Maker
The Cafe Hub Glasgow – GOSSIP Collective exhibition – May 2021 – Exhibiting Sculptor
Jolly Good Show – The Wizard of Oz – November 2019 – Puppet Maker
Edinburgh Fringe – RCS – Legally Blonde – June 2019 – Puppet Maker
Chichester Festival Theatre – Forty Years On – April 2017 – Assistant Prop Maker
Raven Kaliana Artist – Love VS Trauma film and The Art of Ubuntu film– March/May 2017 – Assistant Puppeteer
Little Angel Theatre – The Singing Mermaid and Dogs Don’t Do Ballet – February/April 2017 – Prop Maker