Unlock your creative potential with two immersive stop motion workshops led by our talented artist-in-residence, Lily Zhang! Designed for adults, artists, and creatives of all levels, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation and puppet design. Whether you’re an aspiring animator, a visual artist, or someone looking to explore a new medium, these hands-on sessions will inspire and equip you with essential skills.

Ages: Teens/Adults 13+

Register for both workshops using our registration form HERE

Workshop 1: Basics in Claymation

Date: November 30th
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Digital Creator North Bay (Lower level of The Capitol Centre)
Fee: $10 materials cost

Dive into the world of stop motion with this introductory claymation workshop! Learn essential animation techniques like timing and performance to bring your characters to life. Create your own clay figure, master the art of movement (starting with a simple wave), and explore how to enhance your scenes with green screen technology. Together, we’ll edit your animations to place your characters in dynamic and imaginative settings.

What to expect:

• Learn the principles of stop motion animation.
• Hands-on experience in crafting and animating clay characters.
• Explore post-production techniques to add creative backgrounds to your scenes.

This session is perfect for artists looking to explore new storytelling techniques or incorporate animation into their creative practice.

Workshop 2: Puppet Making 101

Date: December 7th
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Digital Creator North Bay (Lower level of The Capitol Centre)
Fee: $10 materials cost

Bring your artistic visions to life by designing and creating your own animation-ready puppet! In this workshop, you’ll start with a custom design and transform it into a durable stop-motion figure. Learn to construct an aluminum wire armature and refine your creation with sculpted details, expressive features, and custom styling.

What to expect:

• Design and build your own stop motion puppet from start to finish.
• Learn techniques for crafting durable, poseable armatures.
• Add expressive details like facial features, clothing, and accessories.

Whether you’re an artist exploring mixed media or an animator seeking hands-on experience, this workshop will leave you with a unique creation and new skills to apply to your projects.