Stop-Motion Animation Workshop for Schools

We bring the tablets, stop-motion software, scene-building sets, lighting kits and tripods specified for the booked format. The school provides the agreed suitable indoor space, tables, chairs and power. We confirm the exact setup before booking.

Yes. We export all finished animations and provide them to the school digitally so students can share their work.

Yes. We adapt the complexity for different age groups. KS1 students create simpler animations with more adult support, while KS2 students work more independently.

We provide all tablets and stop-motion software for the workshop. Schools do not need to supply iPads, laptops, or any other devices. This means the workshop is unaffected by school device shortages, IT restrictions, or wifi availability.

Finished animations are typically 10–30 seconds. The activity is designed so pupils or pairs can work through a storyboard-to-film cycle within the session, although completion depends on the booked format and cohort. The finished files are provided to the school; any later compilation is the school’s choice.

Yes. We export all finished animations and provide them to the school digitally. Schools can share the animations within their existing parental consent processes for student work.

Storyboarding and narrative planning are a core part of the workshop. Students plan their animation on paper before they start filming — a critical step that mirrors professional animation production and supports literacy, narrative structure, and collaborative planning skills. The exception is the Taster format, which is too short for full storyboarding; in that format we use simplified planning sheets to keep the focus on the animation production itself.

A classroom or hall works well. Students need desk space for building LEGO scenes and positioning tablets. All workshops take place indoors.

Prices start from £597 per day excluding VAT for this workshop. The exact figure uses one of five geographic price bands selected from the school postcode. Ask whether an externally funded route is open at the time of enquiry; eligibility, availability and award are not guaranteed.

Availability varies by date, location and workshop. Enquire early with your preferred dates and we will confirm what is currently available. Short-notice enquiries are welcome, but no date is guaranteed until the booking is confirmed.

We only take photographs and videos when the school has confirmed that parental consent is in place. We always follow your school's own media and photography policy and will check with staff before capturing any images.

We maintain the specialist workshop equipment and inspect, service and replace it as needed. Hyett Education supplies the activity risk assessment, while the school retains its normal on-site duties.

Years 1 to 6 — Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6). We adapt the complexity for different year groups, so the workshop suits the full primary age range.