Business Details
15 Years
experience
Creative Animation Workshops & Courses in Coventry
Since 2011, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming the way people experience animation through immersive, hands-on learning. Our founder, Gemma Foy, brings over two decades of professional animation expertise, having collaborated with industry giants like Ragdoll Productions and Nestl. We specialise in crafting engaging workshops, courses, and birthday parties that cater to all ages and skill levels, blending technical precision with creative freedom. Our studio in Coventry, equipped with cutting-edge tools and materials, serves as a hub for artistic exploration, while our mobile services extend this creativity to schools, organisations, and events nationwide. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every participant feels empowered to express their unique vision.Our custom animation kits and upcoming online learning platform further democratise access to animation education, ensuring creativity thrives beyond our physical walls. Continuous feedback shapes our evolving offerings, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful. With a track record of hundreds of completed films and countless inspired animators, we remain committed to nurturing the next generation of storytellers. Our approach prioritises collaboration, making each session a shared journey of discovery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned filmmaker, our expert-led guidance ensures a supportive yet challenging experience. By celebrating individuality and technical mastery alike, we cultivate a vibrant community where creativity flourishes frame by frame.
Services
Animation Workshops
Birthday Parties
Online Learning
Team Building
Training CPD
Studio Hire
Animation Kits
Mobile Workshops
Film Production
Art Supplies
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of professional animation expertise from Ragdoll Productions veterans
- Custom-designed animation kits for home creativity
- Mobile studio services reaching UK locations
- Award-winning birthday parties with professional film production
- Industry-recognised CPD training for educators
What people say
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Services
Animation Workshops
Our animation workshops provide structured yet flexible learning environments where participants explore stop-motion techniques using professional-grade equipment. Sessions accommodate various group sizes, from school classes to corporate teams, with content tailored to specific needs and skill levels. All workshops include hands-on instruction, materials provision, and post-session film editing support to create polished final products.
Birthday Parties
Specialist animation birthday parties offer two-and-a-half hours of immersive film production for children aged seven and above. Guests choose between clay, brick, or cut-out animation techniques to create their own short films. Each party includes themed decorations, collaborative storytelling activities, and professional film editing, with final outputs delivered via digital platforms.
Online Learning
Our forthcoming online learning platform will deliver structured animation tutorials, downloadable resources, and interactive lessons for remote learning. Designed for educators, parents, and independent learners, the portal will feature progressive skill-building modules covering various animation techniques, technical workflows, and creative storytelling frameworks.
Animation Kits
Curated animation kits provide all necessary tools for home animation projects, including professional plasticine, lighting equipment, and digital interfaces. Each kit comes with instructional guides and software access, enabling users to replicate studio-quality productions in personal spaces while maintaining educational value aligned with our in-person workshops.
Team Building
Custom corporate animation workshops foster team collaboration through creative problem-solving challenges. Sessions range from introductory taster experiences to full-day projects where teams produce branded animations, developing communication skills while engaging in novel group activities that reinforce organisational values.
People
Gemma Foy
Founder & Lead Animator
Gemma Foy established LET'S ANIMATE in 2011 after graduating with first-class honours in animation. With industry experience from Ragdoll Productions and international brands, she specialises in educational animation facilitation. Her expertise spans technical instruction, curriculum development, and creating inclusive learning environments that empower diverse participants.
Questions
What animation styles can I learn at LET'S ANIMATE?
We teach stop-motion techniques including clay, brick, and cut-out animation, alongside digital drawing methods using professional software tools.
Can I book an animation workshop for my school class?
Yes, we offer tailored sessions for schools and organisations, either at our studio or via our mobile workshop service across the UK.
Do you offer birthday parties for adults?
While primarily designed for children aged seven+, we can adapt our animation birthday parties for adult groups with advance booking arrangements.
Are animation kits suitable for beginners?
All kits include comprehensive guides and software access, making them accessible for complete beginners while offering creative flexibility for experienced animators.
Can I hire the studio space for private events?
Our Coventry studio accommodates up to 30 participants for private workshops, parties, or corporate events with customised animation activities.
Do you provide training for educators?
We offer CPD-certified animation training programs for teachers and youth workers, covering technical skills and classroom implementation strategies.
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Reviews (6)
Frances Yeung
Sep 15, 2021
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Thank you so much for the Claymation workshop! You have managed to keep my two girls completely focus and get on with their clay making and camera work for the entire duration! They had fun and learned so much 👏😀Thank you!
Angela Jilks
Aug 24, 2021
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My son (8) loved the minecraft animation workshop. It’s hard to get him off gaming and into other activities but he thoroughly enjoyed this and immediately said he’d like to go again. Would recommend
Schleich Dasher
Jun 24, 2019
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Great place for children who are interested in animation, my daughter loves it and goes in the holidays, Gemma is good with the children explaining
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Ruth Coxhead
Jan 06, 2019
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WOW! I couldn't believe how much the students achieved and the quality of the work. Highly recommend Let's Animate. Thank you for a pitch Perfect workshop.
Kristina Tailor
Sep 28, 2018
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Brilliant workshop and Jemma was great! We did the Lego theme and it was so much fun, can't wait to see the finished product once she has tweaked and edited it :) definitely recommend for kids or adults and I'd love to go back again
Andrew Yair
Oct 09, 2017
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Really good - quite a unique thing to do, the kids were really proud when they saw the finished result!
