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Learn to animate.
Express your story, roots and emotions.
Heal the world with your creativity.
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Mental Roots teaches teenagers and adults of diverse backgrounds how to create 2D animation in a way that nurtures their mental wellbeing and self-expression that's true to their roots.
You will learn such skill through our online courses and masterclasses - as well as in-person animation workshops we aim to run in partnership with/hosted by places of education, corporations and charities.​
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Founded by Nathan Addai - award-winning, BBC-commissioned animator and Animation uni lecturer - Mental Roots is where your therapeutic storytelling comes to life.​​
GETTING STARTED IS EASY...
Find out more about our
ONLINE COURSE
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FREE 2D ANIMATION MASTERCLASS
Not sure if 2D animation is for you? Have a try in our LIVE monthly interactive session.
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Sign up for the next one HERE!
We leave our mark in group workshops too...
"Seeing the pupils engage in open conversation and share their lived experiences... was heart-warming."
Mental Health Lead at The Bemrose School, Derby
Here's our award-winning BBC animation that birthed the brand...
Celebrating 5 YEARS of impact
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Here's a poetic reflection on where we've BEEN, and the pivot to where we're GOING...
Written, performed and edited by Nathan Addai (Mental Roots Founder)