ANIMATION

Analog Animation: Clay Stop-Motion

Name: Analog Animation: Clay Stop-Motion
Brand: Brennan Bova
Price: 195.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Sculpt an original clay character and bring it to life through frame-by-frame stop-motion animation. You’ll build a posable character, set up camera and lighting rigs, work with frame-capture software, and explore timing, spacing, weight and physical performance as you create a short animated sequence. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your clay character, a finished digital video and leftover materials so you can keep experimenting with stop-motion at home.

All Materials Included

Clay, sculpting tools, camera rigs, lighting equipment and take-home materials are provided.

ART HUB

Hands-on classes at the Urban Art Collective Art Hub.

Small Class Size

6 minimum · 10 maximum

SKILL LEVEL

No Experience Needed

WORKSHOP RUNDOWN

Phase 1: Character Sculpting & Rigging

Sculpt an original clay character designed to move and hold its shape during animation. Explore simple internal supports, character construction and ways to keep the figure stable while posing it frame by frame.

Phase 2: Camera Setup & Frame Capture

Set up overhead camera rigs and lighting stations, then learn the basics of frame-capture software and onion-skinning. Practise keeping the camera, lighting and character placement consistent from frame to frame.

Phase 3: Animate Your Character

Bring your character to life through frame-by-frame movement while exploring timing, spacing, weight and expressive physical performance. Refine the sequence as you work and troubleshoot movement with hands-on guidance.

Phase 4: Export & Take It Home

Finish your animation and export it as a shareable digital video. Leave with the completed file, your original clay character and leftover materials so you can continue experimenting with stop-motion at home.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By The End Of This Workshop, You Will:

Sculpt a posable clay character designed for stop-motion animation.
Understand how camera placement and consistent lighting affect frame-by-frame animation.
Use frame-capture software and onion-skinning to build a sequence.
Apply timing, spacing and weight to create more believable movement.
Animate a short original stop-motion performance.
Export your finished animation as a shareable video file.
Leave with your clay character and materials to continue animating at home.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Brennan Bova

Brennan Bova is an animator, designer and educator with 16 years in the industry and a long history of getting characters into motion. You could say he’s pretty animated about it.

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Just Bring Yourself: All required materials, tools and animation equipment are provided.
Optional: Bring a smartphone or tablet if you would like to experiment using your own device for frame capture.

Have a question about the course or need to discuss accessibility or accommodations before class? Contact us at learn@urbanartcollective.ca.

Parking is available at 1088 Somerset St W at the UAC Art Gallery, as well as at 50 Bayswater Ave. The parking area at 50 Bayswater is accessed from Somerset St W, not from Bayswater Avenue.

Cancellation Policy

14+ days before the first class: Full refund to your original payment method.
7–13 days before: Full-value UAC LAB credit.
Less than 7 days before: No refund or credit.

Registrations can be transferred to another person at no charge before the class begins. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits or individual make-up classes.

If UAC LAB cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or full-value UAC LAB credit. If we reschedule and the new date does not work for you, you may also request a refund or credit.

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