Claymation Studio: Animating Adventures

Ready to bring your wildest dreams to life in a space where creativity knows no bounds?

If you’re curious about animation, this is the workshop for you. With the use of clay, you will have the opportunity create your own characters, develop a story, and produce a short film as you learn the basics of stop-motion animation. It’s the perfect blend of art and technology for curious and creative minds.

During this workshop, you will:

• Explore the Museum's galleries for inspiration
• Plan out your story with a simple storyboard
• Build and animate clay characters and scenes
• Use animation software to create and edit your film
• Share your finished masterpiece with the group before taking it home

Whether you're trying animation for the first time, or just love to make things, this workshop is perfect for every young artist with a creative spirit. Bring your imagination, patience, and attention to detail—we’ll provide the rest!

All required materials and technical equipment will be provided. 

Please bring along a 4GB USB so you can take your film home, your lunch and a water bottle.

Don't take out word for it. Here's what some of our past participants had to say: 

"It was cool how we could make whatever we wanted while using funny things.”   Ziggy 11 years 

"I learnt how to do new things and I really like what I made. So fun! I learnt so much!"   Emil 10 years

"The thing I liked about this program was getting to see other people’s techniques, styles and ideas! I really enjoyed it, thanks for providing this fun, enjoyable program!"  Frankie 11 years

"I loved it. The way it’s all presented is awesome. I had a great time."  Matilda 11 years

"It was amazing how some of my favourite things made a film."   Charlie 9 years

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• They had fun and felt supported
• They learned something new and made friends
• They can’t wait to come back!

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• Diverse and engaging activities
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Drop and leave programs enable participants to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.