Introduction to Handmade Animation

THURSDAYS | 5:00-8:00 PM | SKIP BUILDING | Ages 7+ | $40/session ($100 series)

Workshops are open to ages 7+ (children below 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult). Classes can be taken as drop-ins or sign up for the full series to get a discount. Each class is $40. Sign up for all three to receive a discount ($100 for the series; save $20!). 

INTRODUCTION TO HANDMADE ANIMATION: DAY OF THE DEAD EDITION

JUMP start your stop motion with a real animation professional!

INSTRUCTOR: Lars C Larsen

DATES: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Through a series of hands-on animation exercises, participants will develop foundational skill and build confidence to further explore the art form. Participants will create Day of the Dead themed animations that can be viewed by thousands at JUMP's ever popular Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 2nd. 

Participants will learn:

• Basics of how to shoot animation

• Foundations of the art form to inform exploration

• Tips and trick from an animation professional

Materials to bring:

• All materials will be provided

• Basic iPad familiarity needed

Takeaways:

• Will have access to clips and an end of course sizzle reel to share

Instructor Bio:

Film industry veteran Lars C Larsen served as stop motion Rigging Supervisor on Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning film, Pinocchio. His stop motion credits also include Coraline, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link, The Shivering Truth, Buddy the Elf, Mike Judge and Zach Wood’s In the Know, The Tiny Chef Show. Lars has most recently been working on Wildwood, Laika’s forthcoming feature.

DISCLAIMERS 

1. If minimum capacity is not met by one week prior, the workshop will be cancelled. 

1. CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are no longer able to attend, a full refund (minus service fees) is available for cancellations made up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the workshop start date. Cancellations made less than 14 calendar days are nonrefundable. If JUMP cancels the workshop for any reason, attendees will be issued a full refund with fees. 

1. ACTIVITY WAIVER: JUMP activity waiver must be filled out by all attendees prior to the start date. Please fill this out prior to signing up or immediately after, to ensure a smooth process. https://tinyurl.com/JUMP-ACTIVITY-WAIVER