Pixar Shorts & Animation Creation
in partnership with Junction Arts & MediaCraft 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.
With thanks to our Season Sponsor – Community Programming: The Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation.
Cedar O'Dowd is currently Coordinator and Producer at Junction Arts and Media (JAM). They are an aspiring screenwriter and director originally from the Washington D.C. area. They animate using fascinating techniques such as Cyanotype, a unique type of animation which utilizes dark blue prints using blue light spectrum and ultraviolet light. Cedar has led kids' animation workshops around the Upper Valley.
More HopStops
Contact Us
Box Office
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 12-5 pm
Saturday: 2-5 pm
Open one hour prior to all ticketed events at the venue of the performance.
Visiting Information
Black Family Visual Arts Center
22 Lebanon Street
Hanover, NH
