Workshop: Puppet construction and animation with Daniel Elliott

Spring School Holiday Art Workshops at The Gallery

Puppet construction and animation with Daniel Elliott

Monday 1 October

Join Daniel Elliott for a fun and engaging introduction to stop motion animation, where kids can learn the fundamentals of storytelling and animation using items and tools found in the average home. Daniel is an experienced animator and filmmaker, having his work shown in many film festivals and projected as public art both in Australia and abroad. Using charcoal and paper, students will learn how to develop their own characters, develop their own stories, learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation, and most importantly, discover that the only skill you really need for animation is patience.

Completed animations will be projected as part of Fitzroy St Plaza Projection Public Art Program in November 2024

Students can come on either day, or both!

Key Features: 

• Bring your own smartphone or tablet device to this workshop
• If a device is required please contact the gallery prior to booking, There are a small number available.
• Interactive animation session inspired by the work of William Kentridge
• Hands-on activities with collage and charcoal
• Guided art projects where kids create their own animations
• Animations will be projected as part of Fitzroy St Plaza Projection Public Art Program in November

Workshop Activities:

• Create and plan a simple story that can be built into an animation
• Cut paper to create characters
• Use charcoal to draw characters
• Learn how to photograph and animate paper and images

Materials Provided:

• Charcoal
• Paper / Newspaper / Magazine
• Scissors

Tool Required:

• Smartphone or tablet with app installed
• If a device is required, please contact the gallery prior to booking; there are a small number available.

Artistic Outcomes:

• Student will gain an understanding of animation concepts and skills
• They will learn how to tell a story with narrative and movement
• Use digital devices to take photos and create an animation that tells a story
• Create an artwork that results in a finished animation

Join us for a creative journey that empowers students to use digital devices with traditional artistic skills and lets children express their individuality through art!

What: Animation Workshop with Daniel Elliot

Where: Art Studio, Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel St Tamworth.

When: Tuesday 1 October

Session 1             10.00 – 11.00      early primary students

Session 2             11.30 – 1.30        For primary / high school students

Session 3             2.00 – 4.00pm     For Primary /  high school

Cost: Session 1 – $20    Session 2 – $30      Session 3 – $30 

Queries: Contact the Gallery on (02) 6767 5230 or email: gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Please advise of any access requirements.

The gallery is fully accessible and offers free parking at the rear of the building.
Numbers limited to 12 students per class.

More information can be found HERE and book in today HERE