Draw your avatar

Animation is a trick, an illusion that has an explanation. Once you understand how it works, you will be able to create masterpieces, just like the films by Hosoda. 

In this two-day workshop we will teach you the basic techniques of Japanese drawing and animation. 

Monday, August 9: 

From 9:30 to 3:30 (packed lunch) 

Stabile B, Dipartimento formazione e apprendimento, Piazza San Francesco 19, 6600 Locarno  

Just like Belle's characters, you will be able to create your own avatar, and start to discover the world of manga drawing and coloring technique with copics, the magic markers used by Japanese cartoonists to create illustrations. 

9PM 

Red Carpet,i Piazza Grande 

You will have the chance to be on the prestigious stage of Piazza Grande for a tribute to the Locarno Kids Award la Mobiliare, Mamoru Hosoda. 

Tuesday, August 10: 

From 9:30 to 3:30 (packed lunch) 

Stabile B, Dipartimento formazione e apprendimento, Piazza San Francesco 19, 6600 Locarno  

After drawing your avatar, the next step is to bring it to life thanks to the magic of animation, using the technique of the Japanese masters. 

4PM 

PalaCinema Locarno 

Screening of the animated film by Mamoru Hosoda The Boy and the Beast. 

You will need to reserve your seat to access the screening. 

All workshop participants will have free access to all Locarno Kids Screenings, including Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children (Friday August 6, 4pm, PalaCinema 2&3). 

The workshop is free of charge and designed for boys and girls from 9 to 13 years old. 

Workshop registration