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Do you fancy making your own Wallace and Gromit style animated film?

Following the sell-out success of last summer's innovative workshops, the City Museum is once again offering local children the chance to learn how to use plasticine and wire to create their own mini-animated, 'Wallace and Gromit'-style movie. On Thursday 23 or Friday 24 August 2007, Winchester City Council's museums service will be helping children to create their very own DVD on the subject of The Victorians in Winchester.

Children will first take inspiration from the Victorian gallery in the museum and then,
using the latest computer equipment and techniques, course participants will have the chance to make their own short film with the help of expert film animator Lucy Jackson. .

At the end of the course each child will a copy of the DVD to keep. Participants can attend on one day or both days (10.30am - 3.30pm), at a charge of £20 per day. No experience necessary, but children should be eight years old or above and should bring their own packed lunch. Early booking is advised as the course is limited to ten places per day.

Notes to editors
1. For further information contact: Winchester Museums visitor services manager Sher Kent 01962 848 557, email skent@winchester.gov.uk

2. Good photo opportunities of the children creating their own 'Wallaces' and 'Gromits'. Please call Sher Kent to arrange a time if you wish to send a photographer, or ask for a digital image to be emailed to you.

City Museum tells the story of Winchester from its origins as a prehistoric trading centre and Roman regional capital, pre-eminence as a principal city in the Anglo-Norman kingdom, development and decline in the Middle Ages, through to modern times. Reconstructed 19th and 20th century shops. Hands on activities and quizzes. Audio guide available (English, French, Spanish). For more information log onto www.winchester.gov.uk/heritage