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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 18h

Get ready for a deep dive into the creative world of the award-winning, Cardiff-based collaborative duo, Joanna Quinn and Les Mills! Pictured here with their fabulous new book is Marci Rojas, Senior Animator at Cloth Cat.

Order your copy today from Graffeg Books:

graffeg.com/products/beryl

#Beryl

Beryl by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills - Published by Graffeg Books 2025

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 21h

Storyboarding wizard Benedict Tomczyk-Bowen has been mentoring our awesome Academy trainees this week. Storytelling is right at the heart of what we do here at Cloth Cat. It’s been such a pleasure for us to encourage and inspire a new generation of talented animators!

#ClothCatAcademy

Storyboarding: A Professional Toolkit with Benedict Tomczyk-Bowen

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 3d

Bochau is the name of the cheeky little animated hamster in Siwan Jobbins and Twt Productions’ live action Welsh series Annibendod. The series was produced in collaboration with Boom Cymru for S4C’s Cyw service. Follow the link to find out more!

clothcat.com/articles/ann...

@s4c.cymru #ClothCat

Annibendod: How We Brought Bochau to Life in Blender

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 11d

We had a wonderful time at Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival this weekend, which was hosted at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. Cloth Cat are proud sponsors of the festival and we'd like to congratulate Eiko on another brilliantly successful year for Kotatsu!

#kotatsu #cardiff #ClothCat

Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 14d

Our animation trainees have been absolute stars this week! They’ve been testing their skills, pushing their limits, and leveling up faster than you can say “keyframe!” We’d like to say a big thank you to Dani Abram for making Cloth Cat Academy’s Moho: Mechanics of Motion course such a huge success!

Cloth Cat Academy | Moho: Mechanics of Motion with Dani Abram

Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 21d

Dani Abram has been teaching our Toon Boom: Animation Toolbox course this week! The studio has been alive with curiosity, collaboration, and creative breakthroughs. There was a real sense of momentum as our trainees dove into learning, challenged themselves, and grew in confidence. Thank you Dani!

Cloth Cat Academy | Toon Boom: Animation Toolbox with Dani Abram

Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · 28d

It’s been a lively week at the Cloth Cat studio!

The Cloth Cat Team has been hard at work on two exciting new animation projects! We’ve also come to the final day of our Toon Boom Rigging course. In addition, Cloth Cat Games are busy producing our first ever console game!

Have a great weekend!

Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Sep 5

The August issue of the Cloth Cat Newsletter is now available to read online! Follow the link to read this month’s edition:

cloth-cat.kit.com/posts/cloth-...

If you haven’t yet signed up to our monthly newsletter, follow the link and click subscribe!

#newsletter #cardiffanimation #clothcat

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Sep 2

Crybaby is an eleven-minute, 2D animated short film about autism and the overwhelm that can be caused by negative internal voices. Follow the link to find out more about Eleri’s inspiring journey:

clothcat.com/articles/cry...

@eleriedwards.bsky.social @ffilmcymruwales.bsky.social #AutismAwareness

Crybaby: Celebrating the Success of Eleri Edwards

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’ve compiled a list of our favourite free animation software, which you can download and start using today! Follow the link to read the full article:

clothcat.com/articles/fre...

@blender.org #krita #godot #freesoftware #animation #gamedesign #cardiffanimation #clothcat #clothcatacademy

Free Animation Software: A Cloth Cat Guide

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Aug 8

It’s International Cat Day! Between all of us here at the Cloth Cat Team, we have enough cats to stage our own production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical. Here are some photos of our cherished feline friends. Happy International Cat Day 2025!

#CelebrateCats #internationalcatday #clothcat

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Aug 7

Do you want to produce industry-standard storyboards that will impress and inspire? Apply now for in-person training at Cloth Cat Academy!

clothcat.com/academy

@bowendesign.bsky.social #toonboom #storyboardpro #animationtraining #storyboarding #clothcat #clothcatacademy #cardiffanimation

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Aug 7

Ethel & Ernest is currently available to watch on iPlayer! We’re proud to have worked on such a high-profile project here at Cloth Cat. Our talented team did an amazing job bringing Raymond’s iconic look to life.

bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

@bbciplayer.bsky.social @ffilmcymruwales.bsky.social

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Aug 6

Production Traineeship in association with Creative Wales and S4C

Follow the link in our bio to read the full job description and to find out more about the candidate requirements. The deadline for applications is 5th September.

clothcat.com/academy/prod...

@s4c.cymru #moho #clothcatacademy

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Aug 1

The July issue of the Cloth Cat Newsletter is now available to read online! Follow the link to read this month’s edition:

cloth-cat.kit.com/posts/cloth-...

If you haven’t yet signed up to our monthly newsletter, follow the link and click subscribe!

#watervoleproject #cardiffanimation #clothcat

Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jul 22

Unlock your full potential as an animator! Take the next big step in your animation career with in-person training at Cloth Cat Academy!

clothcat.com/academy

@daniabram.bsky.social #moho #animationtraining #2danimation #clothcat #clothcatacademy #cardiffanimation

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jul 18

Are you ready to take your animation skills to the next level? Apply now for in-person training at Cloth Cat Academy!

clothcat.com/academy

@daniabram.bsky.social #toonboom #toonboomharmony #animationtraining #2danimation #clothcat #clothcatacademy #cardiffanimation

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’re thrilled to share that our recent project, 'Help Save Our Upland Water Voles' has been featured by the Welsh online news service, @nation.cymru!

Follow the link below to read the full article:

@inccymru.bsky.social #watervole #natureconservation #cardiffanimation #clothcatacademy

Welsh charity shares powerful animation highlighting plight of Wales' native water vole

Stephen Price Water voles are now one of the rarest mammal species in the whole of Wales. They were once a common sight along our rivers and wetland habitats, but in just 70 years they have disappeare...

nation.cymru

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our second collaboration with the INCC is a wonderfully evocative story highlighting the protection of endangered water voles in Wales.

Find out more about the project by visiting our website!

clothcat.com/projects/hel...

@inccymru.bsky.social #natureconservation #watervole #blender #clothcat

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our MD Jon Rennie was very proud to have been selected as a juror in the judging process of the International Emmy Awards 2025! The semi-final round of judging took place yesterday in Cardiff Castle, hosted by Gwenllian Gravelle from S4C International.

@s4c.cymru @cymrugreadigol.bsky.social

Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jun 27

Do you want to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting mark on the animation industry? Apply now for in-person training at Cloth Cat Academy!

clothcat.com/academy

@drawnsean.bsky.social #toonboom #toonboomharmony #animationtraining #rigging #clothcat #clothcatacademy #cardiffanimation

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎓 This September at Cloth Cat Academy! 🎓

Full information on all of our upcoming courses and potential funding opportunities is available on our website:

clothcat.com/academy

#toonboom #toonboomharmony #animationtraining #2danimation #moho #storyboarding #clothcat #clothcatacademy

TOON BOOM: RIGGING FOR PRODUCTION
with Sean Francis
8th - 12th September 2025

clothcat.com/academy

TOON BOOM: ANIMATION TOOLBOX
with Dani Abram
15th - 19th September 2025

clothcat.com/academy

MOHO: MECHANICS OF MOTION
with Dani Abram
22nd - 26th September 2025

clothcat.com/academy

STORYBOARDING: A PROFESSIONAL TOOLKIT
with Benedict Tomczyk-Bowen
6th - 10th October 2025

clothcat.com/academy

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jun 24

We attended the Arts & Business Cymru Awards last week with Lauren Orme, director of Cardiff Animation Festival. It was great to meet and celebrate some of the many innovative creators that are reshaping the landscape of arts and culture in Wales!

@cardiffanimfest.bsky.social #ABCAwards #artswales

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jun 20

Are you an animator looking to upskill? Our next series of courses starts in September, right here at Cloth Cat HQ! For full information on all of our upcoming courses and potential funding opportunities, please visit our website!

clothcat.com/academy

#toonboom #moho #animationtraining #clothcat

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Cloth Cat @clothcatstudio.bsky.social · Jun 20

If you're Welsh or you live in Wales, Ymddiried: Media Grants Cymru may be able to provide funding towards your next course here at Cloth Cat Academy! If you're looking to upskill, be sure to utilise this great opportunity and submit your funding application before 1st July!

www.ymddiried.cymru