Stop Motion Puppet Fabrication: 6-week Boot Camp

Bring your wildest creations to life in this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to fabricate your very own stop-motion puppet! Whether you dream of building a quirky character for your next animated film or just want to dive into the magical world of stop-motion, this 6-week intensive workshop is your chance to turn imagination into reality.

With expert guidance from our instructors (Anthony Galante, Victoria Arslani and Mikail Ekiz), you'll explore the secrets of puppet-making, from sculpting unique facial expressions and body parts to wiring armatures that can strike the perfect pose. By the end of the 6-week program, you'll not only have your very own custom stop-motion puppet to take home but also the skills to create more!

Expect a fun, creative, and hands-on experience where your puppet will soon be ready to star in its own animation. Whether you’re a beginner or a budding animator, this workshop promises a creative adventure that’s anything but stiff! Let’s get puppeting!

There are three schedules to choose from for our workshop. Please select which day of the week works best for you and stick with it. (Thursday schedule only, Saturday schedule only, Sunday schedule only)

Thursdays 5:30pm-9pm:

March 27, April 3, April 10, April 24, May 1, May 8

Saturdays 1pm-4:30pm:

March 29, April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 10

Sundays 4pm-7:30pm:

March 30, April 6, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 18

Materials included:

*ATTENTION: SOME MATERIALS USED IN THIS WORKSHOP ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. MIGHTY OAK WILL TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS TO MAKE THE CLASS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE.

-Upholstery Foam
-Armature Wire 1/8”
-Annealed Wire 24 gauge
-Devcon 5 min Epoxy
-Propoxy*
-K&S Square Tubing (3/16” & 7/32”)
-Liquid LatexBarge Cement*
-UHU glue
-Knurled Nuts 8/32”
-Bolts for 8/32"
-Wingnuts 8/32”
-Sculpey Clay
-Acrylic Paint
-Sewing Kit

Optional tools to buy separately:

-Sculpting Tools
-Pliers
-Wire Cutters

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! All guests must be 18+ to attend the workshop.

Can't wait to see you there!

Host or Publisher Mighty Oak