HopStop Family Film & Workshop: Pixar Shorts & Animation Creation

Craft a moving image and explore the magic of cinematic storytelling!

9/27/2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Sponsored by
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Audience
Public
More information
Hopkins Center for the Arts
603-646-2422

Craft a moving image and explore the magic of cinematic storytelling!

Join us for an interactive workshop led by Junction Arts & Media's Cedar O'Dowd. Participants will create a phenakistiscope, one the earliest forms of media animation. Spinning the disc creates the illusion of movement through a series of images, letting you bring your drawings to life with a simple twist of the wrist. This activity blends creativity with science to turn your sketch into a story! 

Next, enjoy a selection of Pixar short films, known for their heartwarming stories, imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters. These shorts continue to inspire audiences and storytellers around the world.

11:00 am: Join us in the Nearburg Gallery and Art Forum to make your own animated image in the form of a phenakistoscope.
11:30 am: Head into the Loew Auditorium for the film screening.

Signing up is encouraged but not required.

This workshop is best suited for youth ages 5 and up, but younger children can participate with adult assistance.

This event is free but registration is encouraged.

Location
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Sponsored by
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Audience
Public
More information
Hopkins Center for the Arts
603-646-2422