Animation course for young people with dyslexia

Once upon a dyslexia animation course

Calling all young dyslexic people age 11-16! Do you like Laika? Do you want to learn to animate like a Pixar pro? Do you want to share your dyslexic story?

We’d love you to join us as we learn from animation experts Square Peg to create a short animated movie about what being dyslexic means to you.

In 6 sessions, you will:

• Learn the traditional animation technique of stop motion from an animation pro
• Make new dyslexic friends
• Get to express yourself creatively in fun ways
• Get to make your own animation about your dyslexia

Your film will be edited and shared on our Dyslexia Unwrapped website, as well as at a special screening for your friends and family, just like a real movie premier!

These special workshops will be run by Indie from Square Peg, who is also dyslexic.

Cost: free

Where: Raploch Community Campus, Stirling

Dates and times: 22 October, 29 October, 5 November, 12 November, 19 November, 26 November, 10am – midday.

Notes for parents and carers:

Participants are expected to attend all sessions if possible. 

All materials and light snacks will be provided. 

Session 1 – Kick off – getting to know each other and first thoughts films

Session 2 – Storyboarding – visualising your animation

Session 3 – Production – creating and preparing everything

Sessions 4 – 6 – Animating – bringing everything to life

Please email [email protected] with any questions.