Illusion Of Life | A Beginner's Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Ever wondered how your favourite stop motion films are made?

Illusion of Life is a fun, relaxed workshop where you'll discover the magic of bringing everyday objects to life through animation. Whether you've never animated before or you're looking for a new creative hobby, this session is designed for complete beginners.

Many of us stop making things as adults because we think we're "not creative enough." This workshop is about letting go of that idea. Stop motion is playful, surprisingly accessible and a wonderful reminder that creativity isn't about being perfect, it's about experimenting, laughing and seeing where your imagination takes you.

Together we'll explore the fundamentals of stop motion storytelling before creating your own short animated film using LEGO, paper, clay, drawings and everyday objects. We'll use an easy-to-learn mobile app, so no specialist equipment or experience is needed.

There's no pressure to make something perfect, just come along, meet like-minded people, have a laugh and discover the joy of animation.

• Complete beginners
• Adults of any age
• Anyone looking to try something creative
• People interested in film, animation or storytelling
• Anyone wanting a fun evening away from work and screens

Just bring:

• Your smartphone
• Your curiosity

Everything else is provided.

I'm Samuel Carson, a professional stop motion animator, filmmaker and creative facilitator. I recently worked as an animator on the BAFTA-winning short film Two Black Boys in Paradise and have spent the last five years leading hands-on animation workshops across the UK and internationally.

I can't wait to share my love of stop motion with you.