Stop-Motion Animation Studio

🎬 Stop-Motion Animation Studio

Little Creators, Big Movie Magic!

Lights, camera, animation!

Does your child love creating characters, telling stories or making their own little movies?

Our Stop-Motion Animation Studio is an exciting four-week creative course where children aged 5–12 years discover how to bring their imagination to life, one frame at a time!

Using simple animation techniques, handmade characters and digital technology, young creators will learn how still images can be transformed into moving pictures.

From designing characters and building miniature sets to filming and editing their own animated stories, children will experience the magic of movie-making in a fun, supportive environment.

No previous animation experience is necessary!

🌈 What Your Child Will Learn

Throughout this course, learners will explore:

• Understanding how stop-motion animation works.
• Creating movement using individual photographs.
• Designing and constructing simple characters.
• Building miniature scenes and backgrounds.
• Developing short stories and storyboards.
• Using a camera or tablet to capture animation frames.
• Exploring basic editing, titles and sound effects.
• Developing creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

🎥 Your 4-Week Creative Journey

Week 1 — Discover the Magic of Animation

Learn how individual images create the illusion of movement. Explore simple animation techniques and create your first short stop-motion experiment.

Week 2 — Characters & Miniature Movie Sets

Design and create characters using modelling clay, paper or other suitable craft materials. Build a miniature setting and plan a short animated story.

Week 3 — Lights, Camera, Action!

Bring your story to life! Learn how to position characters, capture individual frames and create smooth animated sequences.

Week 4 — Edit & Premiere Your Mini Movie

Complete your animation by exploring basic editing techniques, adding titles and suitable sound effects, and presenting your finished creation.

🧵 Supply List — What Learners Need to Bring

All learners must bring their own materials and equipment for this course.

Animation Equipment

• Tablet or smartphone capable of taking photographs and recording stop-motion animation.
• Suitable stop-motion animation application installed before the first session.
• Small tabletop tripod or compatible device stand.
• Device charger or suitable charging cable.

Character & Set-Making Materials

• Assorted modelling clay or plasticine.
• Coloured construction paper and cardboard.
• Small pieces of craft foam.
• Glue stick.
• Child-safe scissors.
• Coloured pencils or markers.
• Small decorative craft materials for characters and scenery.
• Small cardboard box or sturdy base for constructing a miniature set.

Planning & Drawing Materials

• HB pencil and eraser.
• Sketchbook or drawing paper.
• Ruler.

Additional Essentials

• Small storage container for characters and accessories.
• Folder for storyboards and drawings.
• Water bottle and a small snack.

Important: Course fees do not include materials or equipment. Parents and carers are requested to organise the complete supply list before the first session.

Please ensure that the learner's device is charged and that the chosen animation application is installed and working before attending.

Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that any device brought to class is suitable for their child.

💜 Course Details

Duration: 4 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Age Group: 5–12 years
Skill Level: Beginners welcome
Course Fee: $55 per session
Total Course Fee: $220 for four sessions
Location: Lyndaz Kreative Klasses, Rooty Hill NSW
Class Format: Small-group, in-studio learning

📅 Arrange My Schedule

Every family's routine is different!

Our Arrange My Schedule option allows families to organise suitable class times, subject to availability.

🌸 Inclusive & Supportive Learning

At Lyndaz Kreative Klasses, creativity is for everyone!

Our classes welcome children of different abilities, backgrounds and learning styles, including NDIS participants.

Activities are adapted to suit individual learning needs, with patient guidance and encouragement throughout the course.

Children can explore their creativity while developing communication, teamwork, planning and problem-solving skills.

✨ Every Great Movie Begins with a Little Imagination!

Give your child the opportunity to create characters, tell stories and experience the exciting world of animation.

Enrol online and arrange your learning schedule today!