Animation Workshops focus on the creation of an animated film using plasticine*, paper, miscellaneous objects, or a pixilation technique. Students will tap into their creativity by participating in story development exercises, character and backdrop creation. Using stop-motion techniques, they will produce a short animated video.

Freeze Frame will provide all the technical equipment and film editing programs for in-person workshops.

Who: students in grades 1 to 12

What: animation workshops (stopmotion)

• claymation (*plasticine)

• pixilation (the student themselves)

• junkmation (miscellaneous objects from the classroom)

• paper cut-out

• Lego (you must provide the blocks)

* Supply your own plasticine or Freeze Frame can bring it for $1.50 / participant.

Where: at your school, day care or community center
When: Year round 

Half-day Workshops
(2-3 hrs)

Students will create a character and animate it, and see their short animation on screen.

The goal: To learn the basics of animation and be inspired to be creative.

In-person (up to 20 participants): $200

Online: $150

For a larger group, please inquire if you will need a second facilitator (this will mean a higher fee)

Full-day Workshops
(4-6 hrs)

Students will engage in aspects of scriptwriting, storyboarding, character and backdrop creation, animation and some editing.

The goal: To build storytelling, writing and technical skills, and to be able to create other animations at home or in school.

In-person (up to 20 participants): $400

Online: $300

For a larger group, please inquire if you will need a second facilitator (this will mean a higher fee)

Multi-day Workshops
(2+ days)

Students will gain a deeper understanding of all filmmaking processes. Freeze Frame can offer workshops that range in intensity and length to suit your classroom and/or curriculum needs.

Contact our office for prices