Photo Courtesy Ian Raymond. An animator sets a scene for a stop-motion animation film. A youth class in the art form will take place at the Copper Country Community Art Center in Hancock.

HANCOCK – Youth ages 6-14 have the opportunity to learn stop motion animation with instructor Ian Raymond in a four-week class at the Copper Country Community Arts Center. Students will learn how to animate frame by frame and create short stop-motion clips. Using the material of the week, students will create their own objects to animate and bring them to life by using instructed stop-motion techniques. Each student will work individually or with others to create a short animation movie.

The class is made up of four sessions and happens on Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 4 – 6 p.m.. The fee is $60 per student or $50 per student for current CCCAC member families. Space is limited and students must pre-register. To register, stop by the CCCAC, call 906-482-2333, or visit www.coppercountryarts.com to register by the May 31st deadline.

Ian Raymond worked making stop-motion television shows for 10 years. He currently teaches photography and other digital media courses at Michigan Tech. His passion is telling stories using images.

The Copper Country Community Arts Center, located at 126 Quincy Street in Hancock, has more than 30 classes and programs offered this summer for adults and youth. View the full schedule on their website www.coppercountryarts.com