A Fabrication & design Workshop
“Here at The Quercus workshop, we create content that feels alive shaping the soul and forming creative contrast within a world of storytelling, puppetry and design. Known for our work in exploring visual anthropology by making the odd ordinary and the mundane maddening, we bring highly quality craftsmanship, and detail to bring your spark of creativity to life.”
Puppet Fabrication
Puppet fabrication is a time-honoured craft that spans over 4,000 years, deeply rooted in tradition, with creativity and experimental knowledge passed down through generations by the hands that crafted them. Quercus are those hands.
We are a Norfolk-based workshop that specialises in high-quality, handcrafted puppets for the animation, theatre, and entertainment industries. We stand out with our focus on recycled materials, attention to detail, curious minds, and the ability to capture the spark of life.
For stop-motion, TV, theatre performances, festivals, and events, please get in touch!
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blue prints and design
Puppet Blueprints and puppet design by combining detailed structural plans with digital technology, enabling the creation of dynamic, interactive puppets with unique style.
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Stop Motion
A 26-30cm poseable styled Puppet crafted from a aluminium wire Skeleton ,with muscle make from foam, wood or clay with optional replacement faces and Rigging mechanics.
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performance puppets
Pick your character pattern from hard and rod to Marionettes with the body construct a lightweight body with foam or wood, flexible armature for limbs and textures fabrics and detailing.
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Custome Puppets and Parts
· custom parts involves designing unique components, sculpting the parts, assembling them, and adding finishing touches for realism for your personalized character..
Character design
Character design is a powerful tool that enables you to explore the world through the lens of diverse stories and personas, whether you’re a brand, a company, or an individual. At Quercus, we can bring your vision to life with a distinctive style, utilising shape language, colour theory, and concept art to showcase your character’s personality and narrative to your audience.
For original character, adapting character into new styles, turnaround ,expression, pose sheets, illustration or concept art, please so get on touch.
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Original Characters
Do you have an idea that you need a character design for? We can develop a style that fits your concept, create a 2D design sheet including colour, turnaround, volume, variants of the character, and animation sheet.
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adaptation
If you have a character that you need help developing into a different visual style or need a professional finish, Quercus can help.
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Design Project
interested in creating a custom character design form media project We offer this service for stickers, print, and marketing materials.
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2D Character animated assets
Creating moving assets for your 2D character design, such as turnaround and visual development processes
sculpture and modelling
Sculpture is a balance between the creative style and image of character designs and the physical, tactile craftsmanship of fabrication, seamlessly fused into captivating three-dimensional artworks. Whether you’re looking for a maquette, textured figure, or clay model, Quercus is for you.
Investing in a custom sculpture offers unique expression, allowing you to reflect your vision and personality in a one-of-a-kind piece. Sculptures vividly convey a character's story and emotions, enhancing your narrative for personal projects, marketing, or branding.
With our meticulous attention to detail, you’ll receive handcrafted artistry that mass-produced items simply can’t match. Plus, a custom piece creates a lasting impression, providing inspiration and conversation starters in your space.
From custom character maquettes to wall mounts, bespoke figures, clay models, or miniatures, let us tailor a solution that fits your aesthetic and functional needs perfectly. Get in touch and let’s create something extraordinary together!
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Maquettes
A maquette is a small-scale model or prototype of a larger work for characters, set or props
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Casting and Resin
Casting involves pouring a liquid material, such as resin, into a mold to create a solid object with a specific shape. Resin is a versatile medium that allows for detailed designs and finishes.
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Painting and Texture
Painting in modeling enhances visual appeal and conveys mood through colour and technique. Texture adds depth and realism, allowing artists to simulate surfaces.
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traditional 3D sculpture
A personalized three-dimensional artwork made from fabric, wood, clay, resin, and recycled materials.