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Youth Workshops
Flipbook Frenzy - Animation Basics for Ages 8-18
Join us for Flipbook Frenzy and turn your ideas into animated reality! Unleash the animator within! Industry professional, Anaiyah Luther will lead a dynamic youth media class for ages 8-18, where creativity meets animation! Dive into the world of storytelling, frame-by-frame, to create a flip book creation by hand. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and imagination! Join us for Flipbook Frenzy and turn your ideas into animated reality! Unleash the animator within!
Meeting Dates and Times:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 / 4PM-6PM
Thursday, April 25, 2024 / 4PM-6PM
Maximum Attendee: 12
Key Learning:
1. Hands-On Learning: Dive into animation basics through practical activities.
2. Creative Storytelling: Learn simple narrative structure.
3. Frame-by-Frame Mastery: Bring drawings to life with frame sequencing.
4. Skill Progression: Suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
All Materials Provided
This workshop will be offered on a sliding Scale Scale from $0-$50. We recommend $20 for the 2 day spring session.
*Once you sign up, we will follow up with you to learn more about your interests and experience!
Check out the work by instructor Anaiyah Tatiana: @anaiyahtatiana
Instructor Bio:
I am Anaiyah Tatiana, a freelance animator, illustrator and teacher from the Bronx, New York, specializing in 2d character animation. I’ve always enjoyed creating interesting new character designs, but there’s nothing more exciting than being able to take those characters and bring them to life with animation. I love trying to capture the subtleties of expression through human movement and seeing how far I can exaggerate a character's form while staying in the realm of believability.
I’ve been animating professionally since 2017, I’ve been teaching since 2013 and making art all my life. I’ve animated for Augenblick Studios, Cartuna Studios, and independent filmmakers including Barbara Asare-Bediako’s “Ballet After Dark” where I worked as the animation director. Currently I’m wrapping up animation for Kevin Schreck’s documentary “Enongo” about rapper and Engineering doctorate, Sammus aka Dr. Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo.
Deadline to apply: 04/11/2024
Stop, Snap, & Rock: LEGO Stop Motion Workshop
Stop, Snap, & Rock: LEGO Stop Motion Workshop invites young creators to join us for an epic adventure where your LEGO creations dance to the rhythm of your favorite tunes! In 'Stop, Snap, & Rock,' we'll turn those bricks into stars, learning awesome stop-motion skills. Geared towards ages 8-18, this workshop is your ticket to crafting captivating stop-motion stories synced to the rhythm of your favorite tunes. Unleash your inner director, snap those bricks into action. Join us for a hands-on experience where your LEGO creations come alive with the power of stop-motion and the beat of your favorite tracks!
Meeting Dates and Times:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 / 4PM-6PM
Thursday, May 23, 2024 / 4PM-6PM
Key Learning:
Stop-Motion Fundamentals:
Learn the basics of frame-by-frame animation to bring LEGO creations to life.
Music Integration:
Sync stop-motion sequences with music, discovering the impact of rhythm and mood.
Storyboarding and Planning:
Develop planning and storyboarding skills for cohesive and engaging narratives.
Collaboration and Creativity:
Foster a collaborative and creative environment for idea exchange and experimentation.
All Materials Provided
This workshop will be offered on a sliding Scale Scale from $0-$50. We recommend $20 for the 2 day spring session.
*Once you sign up, we will follow up with you to learn more about your interests and experience!
Attendance Requirement
Participants may be absent for no more than 4 classes to stay enrolled. Our classes run from 4 pm - 6 pm. Students can arrive at PhillyCAM as early as 2 pm to work on homework or create their own media.
Deadline to apply: 5/20/2024
Questions? contact ariel@phillycam.org
Workshops Location:
PhillyCAM
699 Ranstead St., Suite 1
Philadelphia, PA 19106