Looking for a class that sparks your child’s imagination and builds real-world skills? Our Stop Motion Animation course is truly unique in the entire Bay Area, offering hands-on fun where kids bring their own stories to life, frame by frame! Along the way, they’ll develop creativity, leadership, communication, and project management skills—all through the exciting blend of animation, photography, design, and filmmaking. Enroll now to give your child an unforgettable learning experience!
(Tax included)
10 Classes
Ages 7 - 13
Location: Cubberley Community Center
Capacity: 12 students
Saturdays from Jan 18 to March 29
Endless Fun & Creativity!
Discover a world of creativity through our stop-motion animation classes, where students also explore the fundamentals of photography, design, and filmmaking in one unique class. From storyboarding and set design to animating characters, recording voice-overs, and adding sound effects, they’ll gain hands-on experience bringing stories to life. Using everyday materials like clay, toys, and household objects, students will learn how to capture unique perspectives and ignite their imaginations. Join us for an inspiring adventure that nurtures creativity, fosters confidence, and celebrates the art of storytelling!
Our instructors are award-winning teaching artists who have taught arts and filmmaking for over a decade. They've worked with students of all ages at numerous Bay Area institutions, including Juana Briones and El Carmelo Elementary Schools, Synapse School, EPACENTER Arts, Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Palo Alto Art Center.
Meet the instructors Nasim & Ala:
• Nasim's page on City of Palo Alto Website
• Ala’s page on the City of Palo Alto website
Students will work in pairs using iPads and learn:
• Camera operation and compositional techniques
• Prop and character design using fruits, clay, toys, Legos, recycled materials, and household objects
• Different types of stop-motion animation
• Visual storytelling
• Basic sound recording and editing
All skills are taught through fun, hands-on activities.
Children learn the techniques naturally while creating their own animations.
Nothing! We provide everything your child will need, including iPads and art materials. There’s no need to bring anything from home.
Classes take place at the Cubberley Community Center:4000 Middlefield Road, Studio #U1, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Not at all! We cater to beginners and experienced young artists alike. Our instructors guide students step by step, ensuring everyone can learn and have fun at their own pace.
Feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns at contact@finecutstudio.com. We’re happy to help!
1. Pay the class fee.
2. You’ll receive a form to fill out your child’s information.
3. Once the form is complete, your registration is confirmed.
4. You’ll get a confirmation email with details about the first class and other essential information.
Your privacy is important to us. We never share or sell personal information for any reason.
Yes. Our classroom is located within the Cubberley Community campus, and our instructors each have over 10 years of experience teaching art and film to students of all ages.
Absolutely! You’re welcome to stay inside or just outside the classroom. We keep the doors open during the session.
We will share a Google Drive folder with you. Each week, you can view your child’s animations and track their progress.
Yes! At the end of the semester, we hold a screening event where students showcase their stop-motion animations for family and friends—an exciting celebration of their hard work and creativity.
Our course goes beyond simple stop motion. We believe in combining photography, art design, and filmmaking into a single program, offering kids a more comprehensive creative experience.
Give your child a one-of-a-kind creative experience in our Stop Motion Animation course, uniquely offered in the Bay Area! Designed for ages 7–13, this hands-on program blends animation, photography, art design, and filmmaking—letting kids bring their ideas to life, frame by frame. Along the way, they’ll develop skills in creativity, communication, leadership, and even project management. Join us in Palo Alto for a fun, interactive class that sparks imagination and builds confidence.Ready to sign up?
Register now to secure your spot!
