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This March Break, Kids Make History! Half-day animation workshops
Presented by: National Film Board of Canada

March break animation workshops for children

French workshops offered March 12, March 15 and March 19 at 1 PM
Kids aged 6–13 will explore history, learn about different cultures and animate their own films, all in a fun and interactive workshop environment. Call 416-973-3012 to sign up today! A parent, at no extra charge, must accompany their child.

Saturday, March 12: Ancient Egypt (sand animation) Learn how to spell your name—in hieroglyphics!

Sunday, March 13: Jurassic (3-D clay) Have an encounter with a dinosaur of your own creation!

Monday, March 14: Easter Island (3-D sand dough) Make your own Moai statue to stand the test of time!

Tuesday, March 15: Mayan (pixilation) Climb to the top and enjoy the view from a Mayan temple!

Wednesday, March 16: Ancient Greece (3-D clay) Animate your favourite Greek god or goddess in a film of mythic proportions!

Thursday, March 17: Ancient China (object animation) Animate your own Chinese dragon—don’t worry, they won’t bite!

Friday, March 18: Prehistoric (2-D) Leave your message on a cave wall, to be discovered centuries later!

Saturday, March 19: Ancient Rome (3-D clay) Do as the Romans did—take part in a chariot race as the audience cheers you on!

Sunday, March 20: Medieval (2-D classical animation/paper cut-out) Tell your story through the creation of a family crest!

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Starts: Mar 12, 2011 Ends: Feb 20, 2011
At: NFB Mediatheque ONF, 150 John Street, Toronto
Playing: Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Times: 10 AM or 2 PM daily
Cost: $ 5 per child, parents must accompany children at no extra charge

Getting there: 150 John Street at the corner of Richmond Street West. Osgoode subway station.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416.973.3012
Email:

Web site: http://www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

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