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View Basket/CheckoutI’d just like to say to both of you that Turnip Starfish has given so much to my children. Their art has improved enormously and in particular it’s made such a difference having a community of people who enjoy drawing.
Kate - e-mail - 17/03/2020
The Turnip Starfish team have been independently producing and directing animation for TV in Cardiff since 2009. The team have been working in the animation sector since 1999. See some of our latest animation here! Maybe we can help you?
Team Turnip Starfish run animation workshops, manga drawing workshops, cartoon drawing workshops, digital painting workshops and more in South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bristol and beyond. Give us a buzz and maybe we can come to you!
What manga to read
Stuck for something to do? Why not try reading a manga?! Reading manga takes a little bit of time to get used to. This is because ... MORE
What to watch?
Here are my recommendations of anime to watch in your free time, whilst in lockdown... MORE
New One 2 One classes!
This is a fantastic opportunity to have a personal interactive One 2 One drawing session with Lexy... MORE
Cancelled all workshops
First of all, we hope you are all safe and well.
Today we have removed all of the workshops from our website.
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
On the 26th of February 2020 I finally got to see the My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising film and it was incredible. It is the second film based on the manga My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi. The film was ... MORE
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure on Netflix
At the beginning of this month Netflix released it's second, and for me the most exciting, collection of Studio Ghibli films. However, hidden amongst the vast amount of high-profile anime appearing on Netflix a 'menacing' presence was also felt as well as a strong sense of excitement. This could mean only one thing; JoJo's Bizarre Adventure had arrived... MORE
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Lexemons anime and manga blog
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! almost slipped under my anime radar! I am so glad that I’ve been able to find and watch such an entertaining, funny and incredibly beautiful show which is definitely... MORE
My vote - Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2020
Lexemons anime and manga blog
So as promised I will share my votes with you and whether or not I think it will win. I am only going to go into... MORE
Studio Ghibli on Netflix
Lexemons anime and manga blog
As of February 1st 2020, Netflix will be streaming Studio Ghibli’s outstanding back catalogue directly into your home! Studio Ghibli is probably the most ... MORE
Anime on All4
Lexemons anime and manga blog
Whilst browsing on Channel 4’s streaming/catch up service I recently discovered that there is now an anime selection. This is exciting news, especially if you’re... MORE
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2020
Lexemons anime and manga blog
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a celebration of Japan’s anime. Now entering its fourth year, the Anime Awards is open to everyone to vote... MORE
Neo Awards 2019
Lexemons anime and manga blog
It’s that time of year again guys! It’s Award time! First of all is the NEO Magazine Awards. For those who don’t know NEO Magazine is a monthly magazine published in the United Kingdom and Ireland by Uncooked Media since 2009. The magazine focuses on a variety of East Asian entertainment such as Japanese anime and manga; Hong Kong, Korean and Japanese films... MORE
New Anime for early 2020
Lexemons anime and manga blog
There are some exciting new anime shows and films coming out in 2020, but you will have to wait a few months to see them. There are a lot of things to look forward to such as the final season of Attack on Titan and the Demon Slayer film, but this winter season seems a bit lacklustre. I have done my usual research and have decided that the following few anime should be worth a watch in early 2020... MORE
Fire Force (Enn Enn no Shouboutai)
I have briefly written about Fire Force before in a previous blog, however I am now 15 episodes into it and feel that it needs its own, more in-depth blog... MORE
Lexemons anime and manga blog - Yōkai
Yōkai are supernatural monsters, spirits, and demons in Japanese folklore. There are a wide range of yōkai, from evil to mischievous, protective and lucky. As well as the variety of intent, yōkai have a vast variety of... MORE
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
My Hero Academia (MHA) has only just returned to our screens and already fans have been given an extra treat, another movie! If that wasn't exciting enough the release date is... MORE
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival
The festival features premieres of the best recent anime films plus a prize raffle, masterclass and workshop... MORE
Mangaka Hiro Mashima
Hiro Mashima is well known in the world of manga and anime, most predominantly for the manga and anime Fairy Tail. Mashima is an extremely talented artist and writer, and has also created many other popular manga such as... MORE
It's our Birthday!
We are so proud to share the news that Turnip Starfish is officially 10 years old!
Nick Price, director and founder of Turnip Starfish said "I am so proud of the whole team that have worked so hard over the last 10 years to deliver amazing workshops, we could not have done this without you and I know that the team are even more proud of the young people that have flourished and achieved so much with our guidance over the last few years!"
To celebrate you will see some of our workshops have a discount! See it as our birthday gift to you!
It keeps getting better... we have also moved all of our Saturday classes to our exciting NEW VENUE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY turnips everywhere!
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