Scratchfilm abstract animation - Workshop

This fun and creative workshop is open to anyone interested in creativity, art, animation or filmmaking - no previous experience required! You’ll make your own scratchfilm animation using handmade techniques and materials. Explore your creativity in this amazing medium in a small immersive class. By the end of the day, you’ll have made original animated sequences, that will be digitized and edited as a collective film to share online. A maximum of 15 participants ensures an individualised experience and the day is fully catered including nibbles and lunch. Open to all ages 18+. Concession prices available.

In this unique workshop you will be able to explore your inner creativity and learn the basics of animation by making a scratchfilm, in a studio environment. In this half-day workshop you'll be guided to animate abstract images in imaginative ways. You’ll use techniques of scratching, drawing, painting, and collaging on actual film, using provided tools, materials, 35mm film and a lightbox. During the workshop, your scratchfilm will be digitised for viewing the animation in motion. The session will result in a completed film by all participants. You’ll then be able to download and share the video!

All materials and tools are provided at the workshop. Free street parking. Nibbles and lunch are included on the day.

Date: Sunday 24 November
Location: 18 Progress Street, Mornington VIC 3931
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Price: $180 / $162 (conc) Booking essential as places are limited.

Workshop tutor: Sabrina Schmid
Sabrina is an experienced tutor and professional animator whose short films screened at numerous international festivals including the Melbourne International Animation Festival 2023 and St Kilda Film Festival 2024. She has taught animation at university level in the UK and Australia. Member of the Design Institute of Australia.

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