Clay Stop Motion Animation Workshops

Create. Animate. Imagine.

Give your child the chance to discover the magic of stop motion animation this summer.

In this fun, 2 hours long, hands-on workshop, they'll sculpt their own clay characters, and bring their creation to life one frame at a time with the magic of stop motion animation. By the end of the session, they'll leave with their very own animated short film to keep and share with family and friends.

Taught by a professional stop motion animator:

The workshops are led by Maraike Kraemer, a professional stop motion animator whose work includes productions such as Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep.

Through Jolly Fox Studio, Maraike loves inspiring the next generation of animators by sharing the creativity and joy of claymation.

Designed for children aged 8–17, the workshops are welcoming, relaxed and suitable for complete beginners. Workshops are organised into age-appropriate groups to ensure every child enjoys an engaging and supportive experience.

Whether your child already loves animation or simply enjoys making, building and creating, they'll be guided every step of the way in a friendly, encouraging environment where imagination comes first.

Your child will:

Sculpt their own clay character
Learn the basics of stop motion animation
Create and animate their own short film
Take their finished animation and sculpts home to share with family and friends

No previous experience is needed. Just curiosity, creativity and a willingness to have fun.

Places are limited to keep group sizes small and ensure every child receives plenty of individual guidance.

What to bring:

A fully charged phone or tablet
The "Stop Motion Studio" App already downloaded (turquoise App with white camera)
A drink for your child
Everything else will be provided by Jolly Fox Studio.
These are drop-off workshops!