5 Week Stop-Motion Animation Summer Workshop
What: Five-week stop-motion animation workshop
Who: Teens (12 – 18)
When: Monday, June 1 – Friday July 3, 2026
Time: Monday – Friday • 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: ARTSPACE at Untitled 1 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City
Description:
Adapt a story – draft scripts & storyboards
Build the world – design sets, sculpt puppets, rig props
Animate & shoot – capture a complete short film frame-by-frame
Edit & polish – add sound, titles, and final touches
Go public – submit to student film festivals, create promo materials, and host a premiere screening of your film
Why join?
Hands-on mentorship: lead instructor Nicole Emmons (professional animator & filmmaker) guides you through the entire pipeline + visiting animator guest speakers
Career-level experience: five full weeks of production mirrors a real studio schedule
Festival exposure: finish with a festival-ready short, promo kit, and red-carpet screening
Who we’re looking for
Passionate teen animators, storytellers, puppet-makers, set designers, filmmakers—anyone who loves bringing ideas to life in motion. Commitment is key: this is an intensive, collaborative project.
How to apply (by May 15th)
Email: info@1ne3.org
Subject line: “Summer Stop-Motion Workshop – [Your Name]”
A paragraph of why you want to participate.
Space is limited. Secure your spot and start animating this summer!
Cost: $600
Note* Workshop fee for Students participating in this years Mentorship Program are paid for by the mentorship scholarship.
