In this two day hands-on workshop you will use stop motion animation techniques to design, plan and shoot a short film using your favourite Lego from home.

Under the supervision of our professional animation and filmmaking tutors you will create a set for your very own story and bring your characters to life using visual and sound effects. The final films will be uploaded to our Youtube account after the workshop for you to share with your family and friends!

Please bring with you any Lego you have from home, including mini figures. Only limited lego will be provided, such as base plates and standard bricks. We also ask that attendees bring a packed lunch. Suitable for those aged 8-13 years.

Course Dates

Feb Workshop: Mon 16 Feb + Tue 17 Feb

Apr Workshop: Mon 13 Apr + Tue 14 Apr

Course Tutor: Ashley Thorpe & Graham Hayter

Ashley Thorpe is a professional filmmaking and FX editor based in Exeter.
Ashley returned to his Devon roots in 2005 and focused all his energies upon creating a series of animated short films using neglected aspects of English mythology as source material. His latest production – Borley Rectory (a Carrion Film / Glass Eye Pix NYC co-venture) starring Reece Shearsmith & Julian Sands was released in 2019. In 2015 Ashley animated the opening Lalo Schifrin scored sequence for Neil Marshall’s (Game of Thrones, Westworld) and Axelle Carolyn’s Saturn Award nominated Hollywood Horror feature Tales Of Halloween. Ashley regularly teaches animation, visual effects and filmmaking to a variety of age groups.

Graham Hayter has had over 16 years experience working in the 2D children’s Television animation industry and has worked on a number of shows made by Honeycomb Animation and King Rollo Films including Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Binka, Poppy Cat, Funky Valley and Funky Town. Both Funky shows were animated in a digital cut-out style.

Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.

Venue: Digital workshop & Workshop, Exeter Phoenix

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