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LET'S GET INTRODUCE

Hello, I'm Gemma!

I am a freelance animator and facilitator

with over 20 years experience in the

field of animation. 

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In 2011, I founded LET'S ANIMATE, an animation facilitation company, that uses

the art of animation to inspire

and engage creativity. 

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We offer lessons, workshops, clubs, and even birthday parties, both in-house and on the road.

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LET'S FIND OUT MORE

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY JOURNEY TO WHERE I AM TODAY

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FROM A YOUNG AGE...

Animation has been a passion of mine from a very young age. As a young girl, I would spend hours in my room trying to replicate stop-frame animation and build my own models.

 

I often wish I had the technology available today!

INDUSTRY WORK...

This passion never dwindled and in 2007, I completed an animation degree, graduating with a first-class honours.

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I then moved on to a role as a 2D animator at Ragdoll Productions, the creators of Teletubbies and In The Night Garden, before working as a freelance animator for clients like Nestlé, Ladybird,

Yahoo and Munch Bunch.

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ANIMATION FACILITATION...

While working as a freelance animator, I developed an interest in teaching others how to animate.

 

I adore the excitement of inspiring creativity in others. It was this energy and passion that motivated me to open my own animation studio,

LET'S ANIMATE.

OVER THE YEARS...

Over the years, I have provided numerous animation workshops to a wide range of organisations, schools, and individuals, offering everyone the opportunity to explore animation as a creative process—whether through a short session or a full animation course.

 

Hundreds of films have been created, and many people have been inspired. 

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ANIMATION KITS...

I wanted to provide an animation experience for you in your own setting, so I designed and now

sell animation kits. 

 

These kits contain the same equipment I use when facilitating, meaning you can animate anywhere too!

 

Head over to my online shop to make a purchase and explore the other animation supplies I offer.

WHAT NEXT...

I will always have a passion for animation and love inspiring creativity through the animation process.

 

 I don't see this passion stopping anytime soon! 

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So Stay tuned for more ideas, courses,

clubs and workshops.

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Join my mailing list, and let's animate together.

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Let’s Animate is devoted to helping everyone experience the delight of the animation process in an enjoyable and engaging way.

Aspiring future filmmakers.

 

With Let’s Animate, your show is about to begin.

Gemma Hickman 

" My son absolutely loves attending these animation classes! He has learnt so much and really enjoys the calm atmosphere that the workshops equally provide. He enjoys meeting new people and always raves about the class he’s just had. Absolutely would recommend! "

Paul Teenvine 

" Gemma is fantastic at what she does and here at Teenvine+ Next Steps we have enjoyed two wonderful workshops over the last 18 months where our 13-18 year olds with SEND have created their own marvelous movies! 5/5! "

LET'S CONNECT

Let's Animate

Unit 4 Regency Works

1A Shakleton Road 

Coventry

CV5 6HT

0797 33 54567

I shall get back to you shortly!

© 2011 - 2025 LET'S ANIMATE 

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