3D in Motion: Model, Animate, Create (SEND Session)

Get ready to design, create and animate in this engaging 3D modelling and animation workshop for children aged 7-12!

This workshop explores how you can bring your imagination to life in 3D. Learn how to scan models and animate them: whether it’s a character, a scene, or a funky object. Perfect for anyone curious about digital art, animation or game design.

Each session is 2 hours long. Sign up for one of two sessions on Sunday 18th January:

10:30am - 12:30pm

1:30pm - 3:30pm

What you’ll do

You will:

• Model objects using beginner-friendly 3D tools
• Animate your model to make it move
• Explore lighting and camera angles

Who’s this for?

This is a workshop for SEND children aged 7-12.

SEND sessions are designed to support children with additional needs. We do this by:

• Playing calming music at the start and end of the workshop

• Having a 15-minute transition time at the start and end of each session to give children time to settle/ prepare to finish
• Running short practical sessions - with a break in the middle
• Having a variety of fidget toys to hand
• Having smaller group sizes - a maximum of ten children and ten accompanying adults

You can see a full list of available workshops here.

What you need to bring

All workshop equipment is provided.

We welcome you to bring any assistive aids that will help your child feel more comfortable (e.g., ear defenders or a specific fidget toy).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every booking automatically grants entry to an accompanying adult. Due to venue size, we ask that you don't bring more grown-ups so that everyone has plenty of room to create!

Cost

This event is free to attend. We charge a £3 booking fee, which is refunded after you attend the event. If you prefer, you can also leave it as a donation to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds are processed within seven working days via our booking platform, Eventbrite.

If you cannot afford a ticket, please email office@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.

Additional information

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

This workshop uses Mixamo, a free browser-based application which you can download and use at home.

About the workshop lead

This workshop is led by Lee Power. Lee is an experienced teacher who specialises in design and loves tinkering with new technology.