Children animating stop-motion scenes with tablets in a Pixel and Paint class

Programs

Stop-Motion Programs

Four weekly sessions where kids plan, build, shoot and edit their own animated films — and take home a finished video every single session. No experience needed. Our team guides every step while encouraging them to create their own unique projects.

Two age tracks

Two children animating a LEGO scene with a tablet in a Movie Makers class for ages 8 to 10
Movie Makers

Ages 8–10

Playful, hands-on and full of toys, clay and LEGO. Built for younger animators making their very first films.

A student posing a wooden figure in front of a phone camera in a Storycraft Pioneers class for ages 11 to 14
Storycraft Pioneers

Ages 11–14

The same craft, aged up. More storytelling, more camera control, and more ambitious projects.

What Your Child Will Learn

Level 1 – Where the Magic Begin

Kids are introduced to the world of stop-motion through fun, hands-on projects where they create a brand-new animated video every single week. Along the way, they learn:

  • How stop motion works using toys, clay, paper puppets, LEGO, and everyday objects
  • Smooth movement with spacing, keyframes, in-betweens, and looping
  • Creative filmmaking skills like storytelling, storyboarding, and camera framing
  • Essential tools like frame rate, onion skinning, manual camera control, timelapse, and adding sound & voices
A child filming a stop-motion scene with a tablet and desk lamp in a Level 1 class

Level 2 – For Kids Ready to Go Deeper.

Level 2 is designed for students who want to refine their skills and create more advanced, cinematic animations. They will explore:

  • Advanced animation principles like squash & stretch, anticipation, and exaggeration
  • Professional tools such as advanced camera & audio controls, rig removal, and higher video quality
  • More polished storytelling, smoother motion, and stronger visual impact
A student arranging paper cut-outs on a lightbox while filming a Level 2 stop-motion animation

How it works

Step 1
Level 1 · Part A

4 weeks

Step 2
Level 1 · Part B

4 weeks

Step 3
Level 2 · Part A

4 weeks

Step 4
Level 2 · Part B

4 weeks

Each block is 4 weekly sessions of 90 minutes — $189. Book one block at a time. Your child keeps the same day and time all the way through, moving up as they finish each part. All equipment provided.

Programs run Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Live times and start dates are always shown when you book.

Not sure where to start?

Try a free 90-minute session first — every Saturday, no experience needed.

All programs run at our studio inside Burlington Centre — Unit C3A, 777 Guelph Line.

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