Design Museum Academy Adult Workshop
Workshop: Feature Film Storyboarding with Jay Clarke
Explore the role of storyboarding in visual storytelling in this hands-on introduction with Jay Clarke, lead storyboard artist on Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs.
What to expect
Join Jay Clarke, lead storyboard artist on Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, for an in-depth introduction to feature film storyboarding.
Drawing on over 20 years of experience working across animated and live-action films for Wes Anderson and Aardman, Jay offers an insider's perspective on storyboarding as a core tool of visual storytelling. You will explore what storyboarding is, how it is used within the film industry, and examine examples from Isle of Dogs and Shaun the Sheep.
Jay will lead a live drawing workshop, guiding you through thumbnail storyboards for a short scene from the Isle of Dogs script. Discover behind-the-scenes examples from the film, then storyboard an unseen section of script yourself, translating ideas from page to image. The session will explore key elements of film language, including camera angles, movement, animation, and posing.
Learning outcomes:
- Creating your own storyboard for a short scene.
- Learn pro tips for camera angles, movement and character poses.
- Visual storytelling skills that you can apply to animation and shorts.
Please note:
- A visit to Wes Anderson: The Archives is included in your ticket price, so you can visit on the day in your own time (before or after your workshop session).
- You are welcome to bring your own tools, digital or analogue (from a sketchbook or post-it notes to a digital tablet or laptop). We can also provide a MacBook and drawing tablet. Please let us know your preference at checkout.
- Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
- This workshop is suitable for adults 18+.
Isle of Dogs Bridge Scene © Fox Searchlight Indian Paintbrush
Facilitator
Jay Clarke
Jay is a storyboard artist whose career began at Aardman on the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. He later served as Lead Storyboard Artist on Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, which won the Silver Bear at Berlin and the Academy Award for Best Production Design. Clarke also storyboarded Isle of Dogs, has worked with Warner Bros. and Netflix, and has been recognised by the Art Directors Guild.
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Booking information
Adult: £62
Early bird adult: £56
Student: £56
Early bird Student: £51
Members*: £50
*Please note that this benefit applies only to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not to those of additional guests.
• Early bird tickets are available until Thursday 4 June 2026.
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The morning and afternoon workshops are independent sessions with the same content taught in each. Please book the one you'd like to attend via the link below.
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Additional Information
This workshop is for participants aged 18 and over, and the content has been designed with adult learners in mind.
If there’s anything we can do to help you participate, whether it’s around mobility, sensory access, mental health, communication preferences, or anything else, you’re welcome to share this with us at ticket checkout. This is entirely optional, and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
You're welcome to bring a companion if you'd benefit from 1:1 support during the workshop. Companion places are free – please email the team at DMAcademy@designmuseum.org with your Booking information so we can reserve your spot.
This session is led by one facilitator and includes up to 10 participants.
If you have any questions or would prefer to chat to someone directly, get in touch with us via DMAcademy@designmuseum.org. We’ll do what we can to best support you.
Background image: Isle of Dogs Storyboard © Fox Searchlight Indian Paintbrush