Stop Motion Animation at MadFabLab (for ages 8+)
Details
This workshop will take you through the process of planning, building, shooting, editing and publishing stop motion movies while bringing Lego characters to life.
Your short-film will be uploaded to our YouTube account so that you can watch it at home and share it with family and friends.
All equipment and materials for this session will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself. If you wish to bring any Lego pieces to feature in your movie, you are more than welcome to do so. Just remember to take them home with you!
We are offering two types of tickets for this workshop so please ensure you are purchasing correctly:
- Animate Together: Share your building blocks with a friend or sibling and animate together
- Animate Solo: Explore the possibilities of stop-motion animation with your very own building blocks and animation station
No animation experience is necessary.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (ticket not required).
Equipment you’ll needAll equipment will be provided on the day, you just need to bring yourself.
FAQsI have accessibility needs, what kind of physical access do you have?
Unfortunately, the MadFabLab is on a first floor with no lift. We are actively pursuing leads on future space which will have improved access, but in the meantime please get in touch and we will work creatively to try and accommodate you.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?The MadFabLab is in the Northern Quarter in Manchester.
There are a number of options for getting to us by public transport.
By tramThe nearest tram stop is Shudehill, on the Bury–Altrincham and Rochdale–East Didsbury lines. For other lines, Piccadilly Gardens is the closest and we are just 5 minutes walk away from here.
By busThe nearest local bus station is Shudehill/Thomas Street, for visitors coming from North Manchester. For other local buses, Manchester Piccadilly Bus Station is located just 5 minutes walk away. The nearest national bus station is the Shudehill Bus Interchange, although Chorlton Street Bus Station is 20 minutes walk away.
By trainMadFabLab is less than 15 minutes walk away from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria train stations.
By airFrom Manchester International Airport, there is a train station at Terminal 2 with regular trains to Manchester Piccadilly Train station which take approximately 35 minutes. Alternatively, taxis are available outside all terminals and will take roughly 30 minutes on a good day, costing around £25.
By carIf you are driving to reach us, there is limited on-street parking in the area. Alternatively, there is an NCP Car Park roughly two minutes walk away. Also, be warned that the Northern Quarter has a somewhat inscrutable one-way system so bring your sat nav.
By bikeCyclists are always welcome and we have cycle storage next door at MadLab (36-40 Edge St).
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?Email us on [email protected]
Phone us on 0161 839 6324
What’s the refund policy?Please find MadLab’s Cancellation Policy here - https://madlab.org.uk/cancellation-policy/
This course needs a minimum of 10 people to run. Why not sign up and encourage a friend to come too?
Manchester Digital Laboratory (MadLab) is a grassroots innovation organisation, based in Manchester UK. Our primary areas of focus are science and technology; arts and culture.
We support a diverse range of communities and activities – from monthly meetups and courses through to public experimentation with new & emerging technologies, and collaborating with others to deliver new, interesting and exciting projects.
