Stop-Motion Animation: Head Fabrication

Cost
$15 supply fee
Date
Every Wed, Sep 25–Nov 13 | 4–6pm
Year
2024
Location
EPACENTER
1950 Bay Rd
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Ages
Grades 6–12

Stop-motion animation dates back to the 19th century and has left a lasting impact on the world of cinema. Over the years, artists and animators have utilized stop-motion in various ways from experimental shorts to feature-length film. Join us in this eight-week class as we dive into the history of this art form. During this class, you will examine and try your hand at various methods of fabricating heads, hair, and replacement pieces for an armature puppet. Then, using animation principles and perspective techniques, you will use your puppet to create an animated scene.

Please note: This class takes place at EPACENTER, 1950 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

On-Sale Information

Tickets for the Stop-Motion Animation: Head Fabrication announced above are available as follows:

  • Walt’s Circle Donors: Purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, July 9 at noon by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
  • Founding, Supporter, and Friend-level members: Purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, July 10 at noon by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
  • All member levels: Purchase tickets online beginning Thursday, July 11 at noon PT via the Member Portal.
  • Public (non-members): Remaining tickets available online beginning Friday, July 12 at noon PT via the public ticketing site.

Upgrade your membership to receive priority access to purchase tickets. Membership dues and Walt's Circle donations may be paid as monthly installments or as a one-time annual payment. For more information, please email the Membership Department at membership@wdfmuseum.org.

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