Stop Motion Animation Workshops

For 8 - 15 yr olds

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…!

Have a look at my blog to see all the preparation that goes into the workshops!

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

Download the booking form HERE.

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Journey into Space

Make an out-of-this-world stop motion animation film & receive it on DVD. Lots of activities & resources to develop skills in 2D, 3D & pixillation. You'll also have access to a huge range of sound effects & music to create a soundtrack.

3 Day Workshop : £165, 8 - 15 yrs - FULLY BOOKED
13-15 February, 10:00am - 3:00pm

2 Day Workshop : £120, 8 - 15 yrs - 4 PLACES LEFT
16-17 February, 10:00am - 3:00pm



Easter Specials

Create a sensational Spring film. These workshops are going to be a real treat. Where else can you morph chocolate, make an Easter egg talk & animate yourself as a giant bunny?! Choose your own sound effects & music to create an eggcellent DVD.
Watch the films below to see more!

2 Day Workshop : £120, 8 - 15 yrs
2-3 April, 10:00am - 3:00pm

3 Day Workshop : £165, 8 - 15 yrs
4-6 April, 10:00am - 3:00pm












Summer Courses

Weekend Workshop (2 days): £120, 8 - 15 yrs
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.

3 Day Workshop (3 day): £165, 8 - 15 yrs
15th-17th August, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Make your own stop motion animation film with sound and music. On this practical course you will be introduced to a range of animation techniques. There will be lots of fun activities including dressing up and making a picnic!

5 day Masterclass (5 days): £265, 8 - 15 yrs
20th-24th August, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Become an animation director and make your own short film. You will develop a story and character/s. Then make a model complete with an armature and have a go at lip-syncing. You will also add sound and music to make a complete film. You don't need to come with an idea - there will be lots of inspiration for you to become the next Nick Park!



There's more in store for 2012!

coming soon

Halloween Workshops, Christmas Specials
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Testimonials

" Hi Emma,
Elliot has learned lots of new skills and will definitely be attending another of your workshops. We loved watching the fruits of his labour on the supplied DVD and have also learned more about Stop Animation than we knew before. You clearly love what you do and are very talented and professional. The workshop was packed with ideas, props and tools to make every minute of the two days fun and interesting. We will definitely be back and thank you once again for all your hard work and enthusiasm.
Kind regards,
Jo " April 2011