
Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation
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A workshop on using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation will take place at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Led by Animator Zoe Hutber from Aardman Academy, the session is aimed at teachers and will explore various stop-motion techniques. Participants will learn how to engage students in creating animations inspired by museum visits.
Join Ofsted-inspected Aardman Academy (training department of Aardman Animations, famous for Wallace and Gromit) for this teacher CPD.
This session, led by Animator and BAFTA nominated short film director Zoe Hutber, will guide the participants through a variety of stop motion approaches. This session will equip you with a variety of strategies you can use to get your pupils to create stop-motion animations inspired by a visit to a museum, gallery or archive.
Creating stop-motion animation is entertaining & visually appealing. It sustains students' attention, presents complex subjects simply, and feeds into the curriculum. It also offers the opportunity for cross curricular working and learning.
Suitable for both primary and secondary school teachers.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Discovery Musuem.
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Frequently asked questions
Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 16:00.
Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation is held at Discovery Musuem in Newcastle upon Tyne (Blandford Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4JA).
Entry to Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Discovery Musuem can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation
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A workshop on using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation will take place at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Led by Animator Zoe Hutber from Aardman Academy, the session is aimed at teachers and will explore various stop-motion techniques. Participants will learn how to engage students in creating animations inspired by museum visits.
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Organiser’s full description
Join Ofsted-inspected Aardman Academy (training department of Aardman Animations, famous for Wallace and Gromit) for this teacher CPD.
This session, led by Animator and BAFTA nominated short film director Zoe Hutber, will guide the participants through a variety of stop motion approaches. This session will equip you with a variety of strategies you can use to get your pupils to create stop-motion animations inspired by a visit to a museum, gallery or archive.
Creating stop-motion animation is entertaining & visually appealing. It sustains students' attention, presents complex subjects simply, and feeds into the curriculum. It also offers the opportunity for cross curricular working and learning.
Suitable for both primary and secondary school teachers.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Discovery MusuemBlandford Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4JA
Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne
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When is Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation?
Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 16:00.
Where is Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation taking place?
Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation is held at Discovery Musuem in Newcastle upon Tyne (Blandford Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4JA).
How much are tickets for Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation?
Entry to Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Discovery Musuem can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation?
Tickets for Using archives and museums as inspiration for stop-motion animation can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
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Until Thursday, 22 October 2026
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