Winter Camp and after school opportunities

Friday Night Lights, Camera, Stop-Motion Animation!

Steller Jay Creative is opening its doors on Friday nights for young filmmakers to enjoy an exciting evening making short stop-motion films with all technology, instruction, and materials ready to go. Pizza, music and tons of fun provided! All skill levels are welcome. Doors are open from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Drop-off and pick-up times are up to parents and guardians.

  • Fridays: 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • Sessions: 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 , 2/6, 2/13, 3/6, 3/13

  • $60

  • Limit: 8 students

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Early Release wednesday - Stop Motion Animation Class

Students will be taught stop-motion animation techniques and story-telling strategies necessary to produce original, animated short films. No experience necessary. All technology and materials are provided.

  • Wednesdays: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

  • Session #1: 1/7-1/28 (4 classes)

  • Session #2: 2/11-3/2 (4 classes)

  • $225

  • Limit: 10 students

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Spring Break Stop Motion Animation Camp!

Jump into a full day of an amazing art form built for today’s creative kid. Stop Motion Animation Camp gives young filmmakers a chance to dive into to one of the world’s most engaging and accessible art forms. After lunch, with the support of instructor Jay Carlton, students will be given open time to explore their imaginations and create short films unique to their vision. On camp’s final day, families and special guests are invited to join the filmmakers for a mini film festival - popcorn included.

  • Monday to Thursday, 3/23/26 to 3/26/26

  • 9am to 2pm

  • $340

  • Limit: 8 students

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No School Days: Parent Teacher Conference Week

Stop Motion Animation Camp

Jump into a full day of an amazing art form built for today’s creative kid. Young filmmakers will get a chance to dive into to one of the world’s most engaging and accessible art forms. We strive for fun, creativity, and friendship. Please pack a lunch.

  • Wednesday to Friday, 3/18/26 to 3/20/26

  • 9am to 2pm

  • $280

  • Limit: 8 students

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No School Days: Parent Teacher Conference Week

Painting, CollAge, and the Masters of Creativity Camp

Lead by Storyline expert, Mrs. Cami Green, students not only grasp an understanding of the worlds greatest artists, they create inspired works of their own. Guided by the worlds most celebrated artists, young artists push their creativity to the limit. Please pack a lunch.

  • Wednesday to Friday, 3/18/26 to 3/20/26

  • 9am to 2pm

  • $285

  • Limit: 12 students

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The Saturday Series

Paul KLEE

Exploring the works of the magical Paul Klee, artists will push their creativity to the limit, finishing class with paint on their hands and masterpieces of their own.

  • 1/17/26

  • 10am to 12:30pm

  • Ages 7-15

  • $55

  • Limit: 10 students

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The Saturday Series

HENRI MATISSE

Inspired by Henri Matisse’s bold and beautiful paintings, young artists will dive into the creative process, bringing their imaginations to life.

  • 2/21/26

  • 10am to 12:30pm

  • Ages 7-15

  • $55

  • Limit: 10 students

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The Saturday Series

Claude Monet

Guided by the inspired works of Claude Monet, artists expand their creativity, creating beautiful works of their own.

  • 3/14/26

  • 10am to 12:30pm

  • Ages 7-15

  • $55

  • Limit: 10 students

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ADULT & CHILD Claymation MOVIE MAKING

Kids and their adults will have a great time building wild creatures and characters out of clay and making fantastic stop animation movies where creativity has no bounds. Each student will take home digital copies their movies to show all their friends and family. All technology and materials are provided.

  • Saturdays, 1/24 , 2/14 , 3/7

  • 10am to 12:30pm

  • Ages 5 and up

  • $70/per session

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ADULT STOP MOTION ANIMATION BASICS

Calling all the young at heart! Enter the Steller Jay Creative studio for a deep dive into one of the world’s most engaging and accessible art forms. Combining computer technology with a variety of materials such as LEGO®, clay, paint, hot glue, magnets, dry-erase pens and green screens, filmmakers will construct miniature sets, characters, stories and vignettes reflective of their wildest ideas. All technology and materials are provided.

  • Session 1: 1/21 and 1/28

  • Session 2: 2/25 and 3/4

  • 6pm to 8pm

  • $125

  • Limit: 10 students

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Home School Academy: Stop Motion Animation Development and Creation 

Using the magic of stop-motion photography, students learn the movie making process from idea to editing. After learning the storyboard process, using a variety of materials such as LEGO®, clay, paint, hot glue, magnets, dry-erase pens and green screens, filmmakers will construct miniature sets, characters, stories and vignettes reflective of their wildest ideas. Small class sizes will allow more one-on-one time with students to improve their skills.

  • 2/24/26 to 3/10/26

  • Tuesdays, 1pm to 3pm

  • Ages 6 to 16

  • Limit: 8 students

  • $175

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