Stop Motion Animation Stories: At the end of the 4 webinars children and parents will have the tools and materials to create a complete short film using stop motion animation.

We will screen professional short animations, learn animation techniques, create stories, and make sets, puppets, and props. We will also learn how to use materials at home to create the perfect stop motion animation set up! Introduction to Stop Motion Animation at Home In our introductory class we learn what stop motion is and how it can be a positive form of expression. We will learn the basics of stop motion and a few easy techniques for making beautiful animations from your own home. We will watch some examples of stop motion animation from the pros. During the last part of class, we will try out a simple animation with our phones!