Stiwdio Echnos

Stiwdio Echnos is run by two friends to provide animation workshops in Welsh and English to young people in Wales.
Workshop Information is available below.

Alongside this we are currently developing a Welsh language animated project.

Animation Workshops

Workshops

We will work with schools, youth clubs, and community groups to provide fun and educational sessions that guide participants through the 2D animation process. All participants will produce a short animation clip and get to try different animation exercises using animation paper and a lightbox!

Sessions are available in English and Welsh.

Our workshops are suitable for children aged 8+.

Half-Day / Hanner-Dydd

2-3 Hours

Participants complete a short animation exercise developed by 2D animation masters. Participants will learn about film and media as they brainstorm ideas and creative themes with their peers. Participants will then be encouraged to apply these techniques to create their own unique short animation.

Full Day / Dydd Cyfan

5-6 Hours

Participants complete multiple short animation exercises developed by 2D animation masters. Participants will learn about film and media as they brainstorm ideas and creative themes with their peers. Longer sessions allow participants to try different specialisations within animation such as character design and storyboarding. Participants are then able to use these techniques as well as their creative plans to create their own unique short animation.

Contact Us!

Dewch i Siarad!

If you’d like more information on pricing, adaptable sessions, and booking us to visit your school or youth club then drop us a message here!

Workshop FAQs

  • Yes. We have the required Public Liability Insurance and Employee Liability Insurance. Evidence of these can be provided. We are able to provide a risk assessment prior to our visit.

  • Yes. Our workshop runners have enhanced DBS checks. We will bring the certificates when we visit and can email proof in advance if required.

  • Our workshops are available in 3 hour (half-day) or 5-6 hour (full day) blocks. One workshop block can facilitate 30 children providing there is adequate space for our equipment. We are happy to produce a more specific timetable based on the classroom information you provide.

  • Each participant will need enough desk space to work on a 9’’x12’’ lightbox. We will provide extension cables to power the lightboxes, these will need to be plugged in to a power socket. Access to a screen is desirable but not essential.

  • The workshops cost depends on the number of classes participating and the type of workshop you choose. We can provide a quote based on your specific requirements by contacting us using the form above or emailing us at stiwdioechnos@gmail.com

  • We will be using a scanner and laptop to scan each drawn frame throughout the workshop. All produced animation will be uploaded to a youtube playlist and the link will be sent over after the workshop.

    Unlike with digital software, 2D animation requires particular skills in planning ahead, critical thinking, and patience! Participants will be limited in how often they can check their progress and will be taught animation techniques to plan their drawings in a methodical and traditional way.

About Us / Amdano ni

Stiwido Echnos is run by two childhood friends, Katie and Lily. Both attended Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera and then studied Animation Production at the Arts University Bournemouth.

Working under Stiwdio Echnos, they plan to create their own Welsh-Language projects and share their love of 2D animation with young people in Wales.