Stop Motion Animation Workshops
Do you love Wallace & Gromit, Morph, Pingu? Here's your chance to use the latest software & equipment and learn lots of new skills to make your own stop motion films! These are practical courses led by animator Emma Dougherty. You will be introduced to a range of animation techniques. Animate PAPER, PLASTICINE & PEOPLE and more…!
All equipment & materials provided
All levels of ability welcome. Max. class size: 12
Courses take place at St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN
To download the booking form CLICK HERE.
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Pirates! 8-15 yr olds
Arrr! Ahoy me hearties! Ye'll have lots o' fun makin' a swashbucklin' stop motion animation film which ye'll receive on a DVD! 
Taster Day (1 day): £65
6th June, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Try out different types of stop motion on this action-packed day, as well as having some free time to experiment with your own ideas.
2 Day Workshop (2 days): £120
7th-8th June, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lots of activities to develop skills in 2D, 3D and pixillation: sailing the high seas, flying fish, walking the plank, shark attack & more! Ye'll also add sound effects and music.
Watch Emma's Pirate animation HERE! Also the FISH animation HERE!
Summer Courses - 8-15 yr olds
This summer animate water sports, a day at the beach, a picnic & much more! You'll create a diverse, fun film and receive it on a DVD.
Weekend Workshop (2 days): £120
11th-12th August, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Learn lots of new skills to make your own stop motion animation film. On this fun, practical course you will be introduced to a range of animation techniques with lots of fun activities, including animating food to make a picnic animation.
3 Day Workshop (3 day): £165
15th-17th August, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Make super stop motion animation films and learn a range of animation techniques. There will be lots of fun activities including dressing up and making a picnic! You will also create a soundtrack with access to a huge library of sound effects and music.
5 Day Masterclass (5 days): £265
20th-24th August, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of stop motion animation with this extended course. There will be a huge range of resources and activities to develop new skills in a variety of areas:
3D: Emma will show you how to make your own plasticine character complete with an armature. Animate it and have a go at lip-syncing. You can take your model home.
2D: Create an articulated puppet and animate it with photos of your face!
Pixillation: Have lots of fun dressing up and using people as puppets!
You will also add sound effects and music to make a complete film on DVD. All in all, there will be lots of inspiration for you to become the next Nick Park!
There's more in store for 2012!
Halloween Workshops, Christmas Specials
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