Stop Motion Animation Community Class

Turn your art into movement! In this class, participants will learn the basics of animation using stop motion filmmaking and develop their very own short animated video. The stop motion technique uses photography to create animated movement from still objects. Participants will watch examples and brainstorm their own ideas. Artists can choose between working in 2D (paper, paint, or fabric) or 3D (clay, figurines, Lego, puppets, objects) and will be lead through the production process from storyboarding to editing. This class is perfect for visual artists who want to explore turning their art into moving images!  

ASL interpretation available upon request.  

This class is for people 18 years old and older and open to mixed ability participants.   

Class Schedule: 

• Week One: Introduction  
• Week Two: Storytelling and Planning  
• Weeks Three to Six: Art Creation and Filming  
• Week Seven: Editing & Sound
• Week Eight: Presentation 

LOCATION |  National accessArts Centre, 8038 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary AB

Wednesdays | April 19- June 7, 2023

TIME | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST

FEES | $110 ($13.75 a session)

Meet Katie Wackett

Katie Wackett is a multidisciplinary artist and film curator who currently works at the National accessArts Center developing filmmaking + cinema studies programming. Katie has facilitated several programs at the NaAC including Movie Club and a Super 8 Filmmaking workshop. Outside of the NaAC, Katie works at several film festivals and creates her own film works. Her career has centered on fostering community around film and creating positive educational experiences. Katie hopes to improve the accessibility of filmmaking, and ultimately encourage artists to share their unique perspectives through film and video creation.