{"id":24538,"date":"2025-05-24T14:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stellmach.com\/?p=24538"},"modified":"2025-06-23T19:24:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:24:51","slug":"animation-workshop-museum-zoetrope-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stellmach.com\/en\/blog-animation-workshops\/animation-workshop-museum-zoetrope-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoetrope Workshop for Families &#8211; Hands-on Animation at the Kassel City Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1648732309488{border-top-width: 0px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Discovering Animation History Through Play and Drawing&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369244430{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749308405325{border-top-width: 0px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749306749166{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>As part of the special exhibition &#8220;KASSEL FILMREIF!&#8221;, the City Museum of Kassel hosted a variety of events celebrating film and media. On March 11, 2023, I led a fully booked zoetrope workshop for families \u2013 offering a playful and hands-on introduction to early animation techniques and media literacy without screens.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Creative Media Learning for All Ages&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369250318{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749662960878{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]This <strong>hands-on animation workshop in the museum<\/strong> was designed to engage families in exploring the roots of film through art and experimentation. Participants discovered how <strong>movement in film was created long before digital tools<\/strong> \u2013 by drawing, observing, and interacting with historical optical devices.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What is a zoetrope &#8211; and how does animation work without a computer?&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369256813{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749311828511{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]The <strong>zoetrope<\/strong> was invented in 1834 and is one of the earliest devices used to simulate motion. By viewing a loop of illustrated frames through slits in a rotating drum, viewers experience the <strong>illusion of continuous movement<\/strong> \u2013 the foundation of modern animation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Drawing Motion by Hand&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369262629{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749307017845{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]Children, teens, and adults each created their own <strong>15-frame animated sequence<\/strong> on a one-meter paper strip. Step by step, they explored how small changes between images can lead to fluid motion. Using authentic <strong>zoetropes<\/strong> and <strong>praxinoscopes<\/strong>, participants watched their drawings come to life \u2013 enhanced by <strong>music that matched the rhythm of the movement<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Enthusiasm for Analogue Film Tricks&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369267612{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749658177802{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>The workshop quickly reached full capacity, reflecting the high level of interest from families.<\/strong> Participants were amazed by how easily a sequence of simple drawings could be turned into a loop-animation. The event received media coverage by <strong>Hessischer Rundfunk<\/strong> (regional TV), and two of the resulting animations were captured on video using original <strong>zoetropes<\/strong> and <strong>praxinoscopes<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Adaptable Format for Education &amp; Culture&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369273388{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750699418941{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"794\">This <strong><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"\/en\/book-me\/animation-workshops\/zoetrope-workshop\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">zoetrope workshop<\/a><\/strong> introduces children and families to the basics of animation using traditional zoetropes \u2013 through their own drawings and without the need for screens. As a creative and educational offering in a museum context, it\u2019s ideal for museums, school projects, and holiday programmes. The workshop is perfectly suited to a wide range of age groups and settings \u2013 from classroom activities to public exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Takeaway for Organizers&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750369279645{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749311702894{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>This hands-on animation workshop offers a screen-free, creative experience that introduces participants to the roots of filmmaking. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you&#8217;re planning an educational program, a cultural event, or a family-friendly exhibition \u2013 this workshop can be tailored to your needs and audience.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"qode_video_box\">\n\t<a itemprop=\"image\" class=\"qode_video_image\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/808299334\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stellmach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Film-still-car-and-tree-spinning-animation-workshop-Kassel-1920x1080-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode_video_box_button_holder\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode_video_box_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode_video_box_button_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749308877285{margin-top: 8px !important;margin-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Results on a praxinoscope and a zoetrope<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;25299,25295,25289,25291,25293,25297,25301,25303,25305&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688474044002{margin-top: 4px !important;margin-bottom: -130px !important;}&#8221; direction_nav=&#8221;yes&#8221; control_nav=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749312819717{margin-top: 8px !important;margin-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pictures of the workshop<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25343&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688474058254{margin-top: 4px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749312813351{margin-top: 8px !important;margin-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Report by the Hessian Broadcast TV<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1678889336706{border-top-width: 0px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Curious? 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