Let's Make It
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Our Founders
Ellen is a senior-level Prop Modeller who has worked on projects as diverse as Narnia (2026), Avengers: Doomsday, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Mickey 17 and Venom: The Last Dance.
Ellen learned her craft at Royal Holloway, University of London, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and six years working as a propmaker at the prestigious Glyndebourne Opera, where she created hundreds of assets for more than a dozen productions. She has also created pieces for many other entities including The National Theatre and the BBC.
Ellen has an outstanding reputation within the industry, and takes particular pleasure in nurturing talent and interdepartmental liaison.
Richard is multimedia creative with expertise in film art and critical theory.
Richard is graduate of film and critical theory from The University of Southampton, and has over twenty years of experience working with diverse materials in his artistic practice.
About Withywoods
Nestled within the rolling hills of the English countryside, Withywoods stands as a testament to the enduring history of craftsmanship and artistic endeavour. Originally dating back to the 18th century, the estate flourished during the late 19th century as one of the homes of the Arts and Crafts movement led by visionaries such as William Morris, John Ruskin, and Philip Webb seeking to revive traditional craftsmanship and celebrate the beauty of handmade objects.
Today, our on-site studios are the home to skilled craftsmen and artists who remain dedicated to the Arts and Crafts commitment to handcrafted excellence. Our Withy Workshop specialises in creating the finest assets for prestigious film and television productions, alongside painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and many other creative talents.
Though not currently open to the public, Withywoods, steeped in the spirit of creativity and tradition, is an invitation to all craftspeople to immerse themselves in the timeless allure of handmade artistry. A testament to the enduring legacy of the Arts and Crafts movement, it stands as a living celebration the beauty of artisanal integrity.