Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Stop Motion with Clay

Inspired by the fascinating stop motion films of LAIKA Studios, children will create characters, shape clay models, and animate their own stories.

This is event is sold out.

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Children will enjoy a fun day inspired by design, storytelling, and filmmaking, filled with creativity, frame by frame. The day begins with a visit to LAIKA presents Wildwood: The Exhibition, participants will discover visual style and meticulous attention to detail in LAIKA’s animation. No previous experience is required – just curiosity, imagination, and a desire to learn a new creative skill.

Throughout the workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of stop motion animation, learning how to plan narratives, design characters, and construct miniature worlds. Working collaboratively, they will experiment with cinematic techniques and bring their ideas to life through hands-on filmmaking.

The session encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork in a relaxed environment. Each child will take home their character sketches, handmade clay puppets, and their very own stop motion film.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the basics of stop motion

Develop storytelling skills

Practice hands-on model making

Making clay puppets

Producing a stop motion film

Please note:

This workshop will include a short visit to the LAIKA presents Wildwood: The Exhibition

This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-10. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You can find additional information in the sections below

Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

All equipment and materials will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch

All participants must be dropped off and picked up by a parent, carer or responsible adult. A member of our team will greet you on arrival and sign participants in

We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure this person is available for the duration of the session

The workshop content is tailored to a specific age group. Participants outside the advertised age range may find the session less accessible or engaging

This event is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access throughout the museum.

If there’s anything we can do to support your child’s participation, whether around mobility, communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation or anything else, you’re welcome to let us know at checkout. Sharing access needs is entirely optional and helps us prepare the session in the most inclusive way

This session has capacity for up to 20 participants, led by one or two facilitators, with a typical adult-to-child ratio of 1:10

If your child receives additional support in their education setting, you are welcome to bring a supporting adult with them at no extra cost. Please note that we are not able to provide one-to-one support ourselves

If you have any questions or want to discuss specific access requirements, please get in touch with the team at DMAcademy@designmuseum.org

“I like learning new skills and making my character.”

“I had an amazing design camp and I can't wait to come again!”

“My son said he wants to do this workshop again! He said it was his FAVOURITE :)"

Child: £81

Child Early Bird: £73

Members*: £65

*'Membership Plus' and 'Family' members: The member’s discount applies to up to 3 Child or Young person’s tickets

*'Access', 'Student', 'Individual', and 'Members & Guest' members:
The member’s discount applies to 1 Child or Young person’s ticket only

Early bird tickets are available until 22 days before the workshop.

Requests for Carer tickets for Design Camps: Please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org in advance if your child needs additional support

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