Ever wondered how your favorite stop-motion films like Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas, or Chicken Run are made? Step behind the scenes and discover the magic by helping bring Nick, the Puppets Up! mascot, to life!
Using a professional overhead stop-motion animation station, visitors of all ages can move Nick one frame at a time as he travels throughout the festival—visiting puppet tents, discovering performers, enjoying tasty treats, and creating unforgettable festival memories. Every participant contributes a few frames to one continuous collaborative film, resulting in a unique animated adventure that captures the spirit of Puppets Up!
Want to continue the adventure at home? Nick DIY Stop Motion Puppet Kits will be available for purchase at the Merch Tent, complete with everything you need to build your own articulated Nick and a QR code to learn how to animate him.
Drop-in • No registration required
