Bring the North Pennines’ mining heritage to life through stop-motion film, and join us for one or both days of this 2-day workshop.

Learn how create stunning, original animations led by north east artist and animator, Robin Webb, on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 October, at Alston Town Hall. The workshop is suitable for families with children over the age of seven years. You are welcome to join one or both days.

What’s Involved:

• Explore the mining heritage of Alston with a guided site visit (day 1 only)
• Learn stop-motion animation using accessible tools and techniques
• Use photography, painting, found objects, fabric, clay and more to tell powerful visual stories
• Create your own short, animated film inspired by place, memory, and landscape

Whether you’re completely new to animation or an experienced creative looking to try something different, this workshop offers a relaxed, hands-on space to experiment, learn, and tell your own visual story. All materials and equipment are provided – just bring your creativity.

Optional: use your own device to gather photos or footage during the site visit.

Free, but booking required as spaces limited. Please use the Ticketsource link below to book. Please book onto each day that you would like to attend.