Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Stop Motion with Clay

Children will enjoy a fun day inspired by design, storytelling, and filmmaking, filled with creativity, frame by frame. Using Wes Anderson's film Fantastic Mr. Fox as a reference, participants will discover the director's distinctive visual style and meticulous attention to detail. No previous experience is required – just curiosity, imagination, and a desire to learn a new creative skill.

Throughout the workshop, children will explore the fundamentals of stop motion animation, learning to plan narratives, design characters, and construct miniature worlds. Working collaboratively, they will experiment with cinematic techniques and bring their ideas to life through hands-on filmmaking.

The session encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork in a relaxed environment. Each child will take home their character sketches, handmade clay puppets, and their very own stop motion film.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the basics of stop motion

• Develop storytelling skills

• Practice hands-on model making

• Making clay puppets

• Producing a stop motion film

Please note:

• This workshop will include a short visit to the Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition

• This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-10. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You can find additional information in the sections below

• Capacity is limited. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

• All equipment and materials will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch

• All participants must be dropped off and picked up by a parent, carer or responsible adult. A member of our team will greet you on arrival and sign participants in. 

• We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure this person is available for the duration of the session. 

• Workshop content is tailored to a specific age group. Participants outside the advertised age range may find the session less accessible or engaging. 

• If there’s anything we can do to support your child’s participation, whether around mobility, communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation or anything else, you’re welcome to let us know at checkout. Sharing access needs is completely optional and helps us prepare the session in the most inclusive way. 

• This session can accommodate up to 20 participants. It will be led by one or two facilitators, with a typical adult-to-child ratio of 1:10. 

• If your child receives additional support in their education setting, you are welcome to bring a supporting adult with them at no additional cost. Please note that we are not able to provide one-to-one support ourselves. 

• If you have any questions or want to discuss specific access requirements, please get in touch with the team at DMAcademy@designmuseum.org

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