SCRAP x MOSMA: Stop Motion Animation Puppet Basics | Monday, Dec. 29 & Tuesday, Dec. 30 | Ages 11-17

SCRAP is beyond excited to be partnering with the Museum of Stop Motion Animation to offer a unique winter 2-day workshop for young creators ages 11-17!

Along with our usual themes of creative reuse, for this TWO-day winter break session, participants will learn hands-on from experienced stop motion fabricators about the art of puppet-making. Participants will apply techniques by using aluminum wire and epoxy putty to create an armature skeleton for their puppet. Repurposing materials, they will finish their puppet by layering exterior elements like foam, fabric, fiber, and paint. Students will leave with tips and resources about how to bring their puppets to life!

Will you make a scruffy cat? Will you make a loveable snowman? Maybe even make a mini-you! What kind of character will you make?

Note: Participants will not in this workshop be creating an actual piece of stop motion film; this workshop is primarily for the creation of the puppet to be used in future projects.

Educator Bios:

Kate Burck: Kate is SCRAP's Education Specialist, with a background in 2D digital and mixed media animation, fiber arts, and found-object crafts.

Nathan Monroe-Ramberg: Nathan is a stop motion educator, animator, and current student at Pacific Northwest College of Art.

Rebecca Kolb: Rebecca is a stop motion Fabricator, Puppet Maker, and watercolor Illustrator. https://www.thespectralstudio.art/links/

This marvelous collaboration is brought to you by SCRAP and by the Museum of Stop Motion Animation. About MOSMA:

The Museum of Stop Motion Animation is a creative nexus between local industry and the global community. Building upon Portland's unique legacy in this remarkable medium, our goal is to enrich the public’s understanding and appreciation by inviting them to peer behind the curtains of this intriguing art form.

• Website: mosmapdx.org

• Instagram: @mosmapdx

Every day's schedule:
Drop off: 10:45-11am (Programming begins at 11am)
Lunch: 12:30-1pm
Pick up: 3-3:15pm (Programming ends at 3pm)

Location: The new SE SCRAP Education Studio! 619 SE 6th Ave 😊

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Ticket prices:

• 2-Day Package ($150) - Available through December 22, 2025 at 4pm!

Apply for a scholarship here!

Please address any questions to portlandeducation@scrapcreativereuse.org.

Cancelation & refund policy:
90% refund until three weeks before your workshop start date, 50% refund until two weeks before your workshop start date. No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days.