This classic rod puppet was created for the graded unit of my first year studying model making. The brief was to create a puppet that could be used to teach young children about a mental health topic.

My character, named Benny, is a highland coo inspired by the paintings by Steven Brown and Jane Birrell. He has a very friendly feel to him and is very easy to operate.

The puppet is now owned by NEW Solutions, a mental health and wellbeing support organisation working in schools and communities, based out of Montrose.