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October Half Term Workshops 2026 near Nunhead and New Cross
October half-term LEGO movie workshops.
This October half term, Movie Makers Club is running two creative stop-motion filmmaking workshop days for ages 8-12 at Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road, London SE14 5TY, close to Nunhead, New Cross, Telegraph Hill, Peckham and Brockley. Children work in small teams using LEGO® bricks and minifigures to build worlds, invent stories, animate scenes and premiere their finished films.
- Max 12 children
- All equipment included
- Beginner friendly
- Finished movie sent home
- Ages
- 8-12
- Where
- Telegraph Hill Centre, SE14
- When
- Mon 26 & Thu 29 Oct
- Time
- 9:30am-3pm
What happens
A full kids' animation workshop day, designed for creative teamwork.
Storyboard & build
Teams plan their beginning, middle and ending, then build characters, sets and props.
Animate & edit
Children film frame by frame, add sound ideas and shape their scene into a short movie.
Premiere & awards
The day ends with a screening, celebration and playful awards for each team.
Why parents like it
Purposeful screen time for creative children, not passive screen time.
Movie Makers Club gives children a joyful way to collaborate, solve problems, tell stories and use technology creatively. The group size is kept small so every child can contribute and feel part of the finished film.
- Creative confidence
- Teamwork and social skills
- Storytelling and imagination
- Hands-on building and design
- Relaxed, supportive atmosphere
- A finished movie to share afterwards
Parent confidence
Parents in Nunhead and South East London can feel confident.
A full-day holiday workshop should feel exciting for children and reassuring for parents. Movie Makers Club is kept small, practical and warmly led, with clear routines so every child has room to join in.
Small groups
Each workshop has a maximum of 12 children, giving everyone the chance to share ideas, build, animate and contribute to the finished movie.
Experienced leadership
Workshops are led by Ian, who is PGCE qualified and has experience teaching children and young people, including in a youth club setting.
Safeguarding and DBS
Current DBS checks, safeguarding awareness and clear day-to-day procedures support appropriate supervision throughout the workshop.
Inclusive environment
Beginners are welcome, and quieter children can take part through building, planning, animation or sound without being put on the spot.
Creative learning
Children practise storytelling, planning, collaboration and digital creativity, with the focus on confidence, imagination and problem-solving.
Parents can share allergy, medical, SEND, access or confidence notes before the day so support can be planned thoughtfully.
October half term 2026
Book one South East London half-term workshop, or come to both for a different movie challenge.
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Pricing
Simple day tickets for children aged 8-12
Early bird
£45
Standard
£50
Sibling ticket
£45
- Full workshop day from 9:30am-3pm
- LEGO® bricks, animation equipment and creative materials included
- Small group support with a maximum of 12 children
- Access to the finished movie after the session
Places are limited to 12 children per workshop.
Practical info
- Location: Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road, London SE14 5TY, close to Nunhead, New Cross, Telegraph Hill, Peckham and Brockley
- Time: 9:30am-3pm
- Ages: 8-12
- Drop-off: children are signed in by a parent or carer at the start of the day
- Collection: children are released only to the named adult on the registration form
- Bring: packed lunch, water bottle and comfortable clothes
- Lunch: supervised outdoor time in the nearby park, weather permitting
- Allergies: parents can share allergy, medical and access notes before the session
- Contact: a parent contact number will be kept available throughout the day
Coming next
Movie Makers Afterschool Club: a six-week stop-motion course.
For children who want to go further after a holiday workshop, Movie Makers Afterschool Club is a fixed six-week course where children build their animation skills week by week and work towards a finished group film premiere.
Dates are being confirmed with Telegraph Hill Centre now. We are aiming for Thursday evenings after October half term, with a six-week block from early November to mid-December. Alumni families will be offered priority booking before the course is advertised publicly.
- Six consecutive weekly sessions
- Two-hour sessions, likely 4:30pm-6:30pm
- For ages 8-12
- Maximum 12 children
- All LEGO bricks, minifigures, tablets and animation equipment included
- Full six-week course price: £120
Priority booking
Alumni families first
Returning families will get the first chance to book once the venue confirms the dates. There will be one fixed course ticket for the full six-week block.
Private bookings
Workshops for parties, groups and team days.
Looking for something creative for a children's party, adult group, corporate team-building session, school or community organisation? Movie Makers Club can also run private LEGO-based stop-motion workshops. Contact us for availability, prices or a tailored quote.
Questions
Frequently asked questions about our kids' animation workshops
Where are the workshops held?
Workshops are held at Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road, London SE14 5TY, close to Nunhead, New Cross, Telegraph Hill, Peckham and Brockley.
What is Movie Makers Club?
Movie Makers Club is a children's stop-motion animation holiday workshop where children build sets, create stories, animate scenes and finish the day with a short film.
Who runs the workshops?
The workshops are led by Ian, who is PGCE qualified and has experience teaching children and young people, including in a youth club setting.
My child is shy. Will they be okay?
Yes. The workshop is designed so children can contribute in different ways. A quieter child might prefer building sets, suggesting story ideas, moving characters, helping with sound or working alongside a friend.
Does my child need experience?
No. The workshops are designed for beginners as well as children who already love filmmaking or animation.
What supervision is provided?
Workshops are capped at 12 children and children are supervised throughout the day, including creative activities, lunch and collection. Parent contact details and any medical, allergy or support notes are gathered before the session.
Does my child need to bring LEGO® bricks?
No. LEGO® bricks, animation equipment and workshop materials are provided.
Will children work individually or in teams?
Children work in small collaborative teams. Each child is encouraged to contribute ideas, building, animation and sound.
Will parents receive the finished films?
Yes. Parents will receive access to the completed movies after the session.
Can siblings attend together?
Yes. Siblings are welcome, and the sibling ticket is available when booking more than one child from the same family.
Can friends be booked together?
Yes, where places are available. Add the friend's name when you register or email ahead of the session and the team will do their best to place friends together.
Can children attend multiple workshops?
Yes. Each date has a different story challenge, so children can return and make a new movie each time.
How do drop-off and collection work?
Children are signed in by a parent or carer at drop-off and released only to a named adult on the registration form at collection.
What about SEND or additional needs?
Please email before booking if your child may need extra support. The sessions are small and supportive, and advance notes help the team plan well.
What happens if my child is absent?
If your child cannot attend, please email as soon as possible. Refunds and transfers depend on the cancellation timing and whether the space can be filled.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the session will receive a full refund. Refunds within 7 days depend on whether the space can be filled. Read the full booking terms.
LEGO donations
Have unwanted LEGO bricks at home?
We welcome donations of unwanted LEGO bricks, minifigures, baseplates and accessories to help children build more imaginative movie sets throughout the year. Donations can be brought to Movie Makers Club at Telegraph Hill Centre during a workshop day by arrangement. Please contact us first if you have a large amount to donate or would like to arrange a suitable drop-off time.
Book now
Choose your stop-motion workshop date on Ticket Tailor.
Tickets are sold through Ticket Tailor. After booking, parents receive the registration form so we can collect emergency contacts, medical notes, collection details and permissions.