STUDIO WORKSHOPS
At LET'S ANIMATE, our studio workshops are where creativity comes to life - one frame at a time! Whether you're a curious beginner or a bidding filmmaker, our Coventry-based animation studio offers a welcoming, hands-on space to explore the magic of animation.
With expert guidance, a range of exciting materials and professional equipment, you'll design, animate and produce - all while learning about the full animation process.
Perfect for individuals, families or groups, our workshops are fun, creative and designed to inspire storytelling of all ages.
Click the button to browse our current sessions, or scroll down to find out more about each workshop.
Let's turn imagination into animation!
LET'S JOIN THE CLUB!
AWESOME ANIMATORS ANIMATION CLUB
Sessions : After School & Home Education
Running : Biweekly
Group size : Up to 8
Length : 1 Hour
Cost : £10
Ages : 7+
Come and be a part of our growing community of Awesome Animators, where you can make new friends, share creative interests, and build connections, all while creating your own animated film.
In these one-hour sessions, filmmakers are given a short animation challenge and are free to create an animation based around this theme in a stress-free and supportive atmosphere.
From learning the basics of animation to exploring advanced techniques, animation club is designed to cater to all skill levels, whilst providing a space for filmmakers to collaborate, exchange ideas, develop skills and explore the world of animation, expressing your style and vision.
Every film you create is returned to you, helping you build an impressive filmmaking portfolio!
YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO AWESOME ANIMATORS
1.
WELCOME
Step into the studio and get ready for action!
You'll be introduced to a super fun stop-motion challenge you can complete in just one hour!
2.
ANIMATION CHALLENGE
Now it's your turn!
Using this week's chosen theme and medium, you'll create your own animated scene from scratch.
3.
BRING IT TO LIFE
Lights, camera, animate!
Bring your creation to life one frame at a time. Then edit and add sound to make it shine!
4.
GET CREATIVE
We might all be working on the same challenge, but no two animations are ever the same!
You're encouraged to add your own twist, dream up wild ideas and make something
totally YOU!
5.
SHOWTIME
Time to roll out the red carpet!
At the end, we all watch each other's mini movies and celebrate everyone's
awesome work.
6.
FILM PORTFOLIO
Each movie you make is
yours to keep. Watch it again, show it off or add it to your growing collection.
Your animation journey is just getting started!
MICRO MOVIE MAKERS
HALF-DAY ANIMATION WORKSHOPS
Sessions : School Holidays and Home Education
Group size : Up to 8
Length : 2 Hours
Cost : £20
Ages : 7+
Micro Movie Makers is a two-hour creative taster where imagination meets animation - perfect for anyone who loves storytelling, hands-on-fun and a touch of movie magic.
Each fast paced, hands-on workshop focuses on a specific animation medium - plasticine, Lego or cut-out paper. You'll sculpt, build or design characters based on a set theme, then bring them to life using stop-motion techniques. Add sound, animate your scene and create your very own mini movie to share.
whether you're stacking bricks, shaping clay or crafting paper cut-outs, LET'S ANIMATE'S Micro Movie Makers workshops offer an exciting way to explore animation and filmmaking, one frame at a time.
YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO MICRO MOVIE MAKERS
1.
INTRODUCTION
Jump in!
We'll start with a quick rundown of the day's plan, looking at some awesome animation styles and tricks to get your ideas flowing.
2.
STORYTIME MAGIC
It's brainstorming time!
Dream up a short, snappy story based on the workshop medium - whether it's squishy plasticine, colourful lego or crafty cut-out paper.
3.
BUILD YOUR WORLD
Time to get hands on!
Create your characters, props and sets using all the materials provided.
4.
ANIMATION 101
Learn the secrets of animation!
We'll guide you through using our fully equipped animation stations and share fun tips to make your animation
super smooth.
5.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ANIMATE
Bring your scenes to life, one frame at a time.
Then dive into editing - add sounds, polish your masterpiece and be proud of what your've created.
6.
SHOWTIME
It's movie time! Watch everyone's movies,
cheer each other on.
Films are sent back to all filmmakers to keep,
share and enjoy!
FANTASTIC FILMMAKERS!
FULL DAY ANIMATION WORKSHOPS
Sessions : School Holidays and Home Education
Group size : Up to 8
Length : 6 Hours
Cost : £40
Ages : 7+
Our Fantastic Filmmakers day is perfect for filmmakers who love to imagine, create and tells Stories.
Using a variety of exciting materials -plasticine, lego and cut-out paper - young filmmakers dive into the world of animation.
From dreaming up a story and designing characters, to building sets, animating scenes, editing footage and adding sound effects, we guide every stop of the way.
Each session kicks off with a fun theme to spark creativity and by the end, you'll have your very own animated movie to proudly share.
At LET'S ANIMATE, we're all about encouraging imagination and helping storytellers build confidence in a friendly, supportive space.
Join us to become a
Fantastic Filmmakers today!
YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO FANTASTIC FILMMAKERS
1.
INTRODUCTION
Jump in and meet your
fellow filmmakers!
We'll start with a quick look at the day's plan and explore some cool animation styles to get your creativity buzzing.
2.
STORYTIME SPARK
Time to dream up your story!
You'll brainstorm, plan and script your own short tale to bring to life.
3.
BUILD YOUR WORLD
Get hands-on making backgrounds, characters and props with all the fun materials we provide.
Watch your story start
to take shape!
4.
ANIMATION 101
Learn the secrets of animation!
We'll guide you through using our fully equipped animation stations and share fun tips to make your animation
super smooth.
5.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ANIMATE
Bring your scenes to life, one frame at a time.
Then dive into editing - add sounds, polish your masterpiece and be proud of what your've created.
6.
SHOWTIME
It's movie time! Watch everyone's movies,
cheer each other on.
Films are sent back to all filmmakers to keep,
share and enjoy!
LET'S ANIMATE ONE TO ONE!
ONE TO ONE SESSION
Group size : One to One
Cost : £50 (Per Hour)
Ages : 7+
Would you like to dive deep into the animation process with personalised guidance? Consider booking a LET'S ANIMATE one-to-one session!
These sessions are tailored to meet your individual learning needs, whether you prefer a single session or ongoing instruction. You'll receive everything you need to start and continue your animation journey.
In these one-to-one sessions, filmmakers are presented with an animation challenge and are encouraged to create an animation based on this theme in a relaxed and supportive environment.
From mastering the basics of animation to exploring advanced techniques, our one-to-one sessions cater to all skill levels, helping you develop your skills and express your unique style and vision in the world of animation.
THE STUDIO
All workshops can take place at the
LET’S ANIMATE studio in Coventry -
our colourful, creativity-packed space designed to inspire!
With high-quality equipment, loads of art materials, and a fun, hands-on vibe, it’s the perfect place to bring stories to life.
Or… we can bring the magic to you!
Our mobile animation studio can
pop up at your location -
just give us a room with tables and
space for eight animation stations
and we’ll handle the rest.
LET'S GET ANIMATING!
AFTER THE WORKSHOP \ CLUB
After the club or workshop, we’ll upload all the films to Dropbox,
so your budding filmmakers can easily download and cherish their creations forever!
LET'S CONNECT
Let's Animate
Unit 4 Regency Works
1A Shakleton Road
Coventry
CV5 6HT
0797 33 54567