Secrets of DIY Animation (3 week course)

Please note: this is a 3 week course and the ticket prices include the full 3 sessions. It will take place in person at Glasgow Zine Library.

A hands-on introduction to DIY animation! In this three-part series we’ll explore animation techniques, tricks, and history, with a focus on independent and experimental approaches. Over the 3 weeks you will be introduced to a variety of animation styles and interesting animators, learn some collage-based and hand-drawn animation techniques, and learn editing basics. No previous experience necessary, this workshop aims to set you up to keep exploring. The course will run on these dates:

Sunday 15th March: Time is not Time

Intro to the principles of animated movement

Sunday 22nd March: Shape is not Shape

Morphs, movements, and transformations

Sunday 29th March: Any way you get there

Transitions, loops, basic editing, and finishing your animation

** Each 1.5 hr teaching session is followed by 1.5 hr optional working time with Leif **

To be able to progress through the course, you will need to attend as many sessions as possible.

L.T.Leif is a Glasgow-based/Canadian artist and musician. They run the GZL Animation Club with a group of likeminded DIY experimenters. They also host occasional variety-show style events with their collective Cozytown Live, and their music is released on Lost Map Records, where they also present visual works. Leif has worked as the Programming Director of The Quickdraw Animation Society and GIRAF International Animation Festival, supporting the creation and presentation of independent and experimental animation. This was in Calgary, Canada, where they also ran Choose Yer Own, a community-based festival where anyone could do anything, and played in many bands. Leif believes in silliness, authenticity, attention, and the power of the amateur. They love experimental making of all kinds. Animation holds a special place in their heart for its accessibility, unpretentious nature, and magical potential.

Please note: we can only issue refunds requested 72 hours before the course begins.

This event is for ages 18+ and will be held in person at Glasgow Zine Library.

There will be a maximum of 10 participants. During the event participants will be involved in: Hands on activities, Sharing work that has been created, Visual presentation, Instruction/teaching

The sessions will take place at the GZL space on Albert Road in Govanhill.

You may be asked to wear a mask at this event. GZL provides hand sanitizer and KN95 masks for participants. If you would like to attend and request that all other participants wear masks, you can either ask our staff member on the day or email us ahead of time at [email protected] and we will ask all who are able to mask to do so. Additionally, we have an air purifier with HEPA filters in the library.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via [email protected]

GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.

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All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.

After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.

Please email [email protected] for any queries or issues.

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Glasgow Zine Library, 32-34 Albert Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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