NARS Animation Workshop: The Magic of Moving Pictures
Join us for The Magic of Moving Pictures, a free Animation Workshop series led by teaching artist Maya Perry at the Sunset Park Public Library! Designed for children ages 6–14 from the Sunset Park community and beyond, this hands-on series introduces young artists to the history and techniques of animation through playful exploration and storytelling.
Over the course of several weeks, students will discover how still images come to life through persistence of vision, from early optical toys like thaumatropes and flipbooks to modern stop-motion techniques using paper, clay, everyday objects, and even their own bodies. Each session builds foundational animation skills while nurturing curiosity, collaboration, and creative confidence.
From crafting a flipbook, storyboarding an idea, to animating with clay or fabric, students will engage deeply with art and technology—bringing their imagination to motion one frame at a time.
This workshop series is free to attend, and all materials are provided by NARS Foundation in partnership with the Sunset Park Public Library. Children participating should be at least 6 y/o.
This workshop is provided free of charge by the NARS Foundation to the partnering location of Sunset Park Library, and free of charge to all participants. This is made possible through generous support from Con Edison, and the City Council for District 38.
