Learn the craft. Develop your voice. Build your future.

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ENHANCE YOUR ANIMATION SKILLS with six weeks of expert guidance, personalised feedback and practical learning.

Whether you're creating your very first animation, refining your existing skills or taking the next step towards a creative career, this mentorship is designed to help you become a more confident stop motion artist.

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Only 10 places available

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Why I Created This Mentorship

Over the past year I've had the pleasure of teaching DOZEN of artists through my online workshops BUT real progress doesn't come from watching another tutorial or attending another workshop.

It comes from practising consistently, receiving honest feedback, asking questions and having someone guide you through the challenges that every animator faces.

That's exactly why I created The Stop Motion Mentorship.

For six weeks we'll work together where you'll receive practical assignments, personalised feedback and the accountability to keep making progress every single week.

My goal isn't simply to teach techniques.

It's to help you become a confident, independent stop motion artist.

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The Power of Personalised Mentorship

One of the most rewarding parts of teaching has been seeing how quickly people improve when they're given regular, personalised feedback.

Several students have told me they learned more in six weeks working with me than they did during two years at college.

That's the value of personalised mentorship.

Instead of trying to apply general advice from tutorials or large classes, you'll receive guidance designed around your own goals, strengths and challenges—helping you improve faster and with greater confidence.

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Imagine Where You Could Be Six Weeks From Now...

• Feeling confident planning and producing your own stop motion projects.

• Receiving personalised feedback every week, helping you improve faster than you could on your own.

• Building stronger characters, performances and animations that you're genuinely proud to share.

• Developing a professional workflow that gives you the confidence to tackle increasingly ambitious projects.

• Finishing the mentorship with a stronger portfolio that showcases your skills and creative potential.

• Feeling better prepared to pursue freelance opportunities, apply for roles in the creative industries, or take the next step towards a career in stop motion.

 

By the end of the six weeks, you won't just have learned new techniques—you'll have the confidence, experience and direction to continue developing as a stop motion artist long after the mentorship has ended.

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Is This Mentorship Right For You?

Whether your goal is to create films for your own enjoyment or build a career in stop motion, this programme is designed to help you develop both as an animator and as a creative professional.

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It's ideal if you:

✓ Are completely new to stop motion and want to build strong foundations from the start.

✓ Already make animations but feel you've reached a plateau and aren't sure how to improve.

✓ Want structured learning instead of piecing together advice from online tutorials.

✓ Want personalised feedback on your work from a professional stop motion artist.

✓ Are building a showreel for university, freelance work or employment in the creative industries.

✓ Are hoping to break into the stop motion or animation industry and would value guidance on developing your showreel, approaching studios and building a sustainable creative career.

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If you're serious about developing your skills and taking the next step as a stop motion artist, this mentorship is for you.

 

What You'll Learn

Each week combines live demonstrations, discussion, practical assignments and personalised feedback, giving you the opportunity to immediately apply what you've learned to your own work.

Throughout the programme you'll develop not only the technical skills needed to create stronger stop motion animation, but also the professional mindset, workflow and creative confidence used throughout the industry.

By the end of the mentorship you'll have a stronger understanding of the complete stop motion production process, a more professional showreel, and the knowledge and confidence to continue developing your work—or take the next step towards a career in stop motion.

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Throughout the programme you'll also be able to ask questions about building a creative career, including:

• Building a professional showreel

• Developing personal projects

• Freelancing and working professionally

• Approaching studios and clients

• Funding creative work and applying for grants

• Pricing your work

• Developing confidence as an artist

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What You'll Receive

• Six Weekly Live Mentoring Sessions

• Personalised Feedback tailored specifically to your own work and goals.

• Weekly Practical Assignments

• Apply what you've learned between sessions and build lasting skills.

• Bring your questions each week and receive practical guidance whenever you need it.

• Career & Professional Guidance

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With only 10 participants, everyone receives the individual attention they deserve.

 

Meet Your Mentor

Hi, I'm Louis McNamara.

I'm a professional stop motion animator with years of experience creating characters, producing artwork and teaching.

Everything I teach comes from practical experience.

My aim isn't simply to show techniques.

It's to help you understand the creative thinking behind them, develop your own artistic voice and give you the confidence to continue growing long after the mentorship has finished.

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Investment

The full investment for The Stop Motion Mentorship is £550.

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Still Not Sure?

If you're unsure whether the mentorship is right for you, have questions about the programme, or would simply like to discuss your experience and ambitions, I'd be happy to help.

Just get in touch using the contact form or send me an email, and we can chat about where you are in your stop motion journey and whether this mentorship is the best next step for you.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous experience?

No.

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The mentorship is suitable for complete beginners through to intermediate animators.

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What equipment do I need?

You'll receive a recommended materials list before the mentorship begins.

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What happens if the November mentorship doesn't go ahead?

If there isn't enough demand, the programme will be postponed until January.

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Ready to Become a Better Stop Motion animator?

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If you're ready to start receiving the feedback and guidance that will help you genuinely improve then I'd love to work with you.