Aardman exhibition and Introduction to Stop Motion Animation at the Young V&A – Tuesday 9 June

Explore the Inside Aardman exhibition and learn about exciting and accessible animation techniques.

Join us at the Young V&A for a hands‑on twilight CPD from one of Into Film's exceptional creative facilitators, where you will explore practical stop‑motion techniques you can take straight back to the classroom.This visit also includes  free tickets to Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition. 

Young V&A Visit & Exhibition Entry(4:30 - 5:15pm)Explore the galleries, discover the Young V&A Schools’ Programme, and enjoy complimentary access to the new Aardman exhibition celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Motion & Model Making with Aardman Creative (5:15 - 6:45pm)One of Into Film's experienced creatives will lead you in a hands‑on creative session exploring a range of animation styles, before leading a practical clay stop-motion activity. Whether you’re new to animation or looking to expand your toolkit, this workshop builds confidence and sparks ideas for your lesson plans. 

By the end of the session, you will: 

  • Understand the core principles of stop motion animation 

  • Build confidence using stop motion software 

  • Explore different styles and approaches to stop motion 

  • Learn how to make a simple model with guidance from an animation expert.

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Young V&A is a museum of creativity for children and young people, based in Bethnal Green. It opened its doors on 1 July 2023 as a brand-new museum of creativity for children from birth to 14 years old, with our three permanent galleries, Play, Imagine and Design. In 2024, Young V&A was named Art Fund Museum of the Year and Kids in Museums’ Most Family Friendly Museum. Our co-created and co-designed museum has also been recently recognised in RIBA’s National Design Awards, 2025. Between April 2025 and March 2026, we welcomed over 35,000 students and teachers into the museum who engaged with Young V&A through workshops, self-guided visits to our free permanent galleries and visits to our temporary exhibitions.

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