Meet our Magnificent Makers
Little Inventors wants children to open their eyes to the world of invention and creativity. But beyond the invention drawings, there is a unique opportunity for children and makers, designers and artists to come together and collaborate to bring children’s imagination to life.
By taking children’s ideas seriously and presenting them in a professional manner through collaboration with skilled makers, we will help showcase children’s original ideas, perspectives and voices.
We also want to challenge the skills and experience of adult makers, and encourage them to push beyond their own limits by engaging with the highly imaginative and unhindered minds of young children.
Do you make things?Join the fun!
I'm an animator and model-maker based in Northumberland. I combine digital animation techniques with more traditional methods like stop motion. I enjoy sharing my skills with others - I'm Lecturer at Sunderland University and also regularly work with community groups to create artwork.
Objects and inventions that have and tell story.
Hi, I’m Craig and I run a design and engineering consultancy. My background is in mechanical design and development engineering and I have worked on products ranging from race cars to large diesel engines to health and safety equipment. I’ve always loved getting involved in STEM support with schools and this looks like a great initiative where I could share my design and engineering skill to help bring some amazing inventions to life.
Ellie works with all kinds of materials from wood to clay. She often uses waste materials, such as plastic washed up on the beach or recycled glass bottles. She likes to get her hands dirty and try out all kinds of making techniques to help her come up with her designs.
I enjoy trying all things creative, whether it's physical, digital or even just a doodle on the bottom of a page! In my free time, I like to kick back with my elderly cat, Sid, and appreciate the nature in my back garden.
Hi, I'm Amber, and I love to make animations showcasing a creative story. My dream is to become a creative director at a cool studio and bring to life a variety of animations in a variety of styles.
I am a Fashion Designer specialising in sustainable, inclusive, and user-centred
garment design. My work combines fashion design, branding, and storytelling
to create garments that are both functional and meaningful. I enjoy transforming
ideas into thoughtfully designed pieces that balance creativity, practicality,
and innovation while creating engaging experiences for the people who wear them.
Hello! I'm a puppet and prop maker based in Northumberland. My work is usually full of fun, bright colours and silliness! I love being able to tell stories, express personality and character through puppet making.
I enjoy working in a wide range of materials and thrive off the challenge of making something out of nothing.
It is important to me that my work makes people smile. I'm always on the look out for daft projects that are a bit wacky and full of humour!
Hello everyone! I'm a crafty creator based in the North East of England, making a whole range of weird and wonderful things in my workshop. When I'm not designing, printing, modelling, whittling, or just making a general mess, I'm off on adventures into the wilds.
Carl has an interest in a broad range of design areas and has worked for a number of years teaching on various Animation and Design programmes at the University of Sunderland.
