Mumbai to Host Children's Animation Workshop at NGMA
Mumbai to host animation workshop for children at NGMA
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Mumbai will host 'A Toon Club Animation Workshop for Children' at the National Gallery of Modern Art from May 23 to 29, 2026. Led by renowned animation director Tehzeeb Khurana, the free workshop aims to introduce children aged 8 to 16 to Indian animation techniques and visual storytelling.
- 01The workshop will feature various animation techniques including hand-drawn, matchstick, pixilation, bead, and cut-out animation.
- 02Participation is limited to 20 children, aged 8 to 16, making it an exclusive opportunity for young aspiring animators.
- 03The initiative is part of the 'Celebrating Mumbai – A UNESCO City of Film' program.
- 04Screenings of notable animated works, including 'Goopy Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya' and 'Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya', will accompany the workshop.
- 05Tehzeeb Khurana emphasized the importance of combining hands-on learning with an understanding of animation's history and relevance.
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) are collaborating with Neelaya Collective to host 'A Toon Club Animation Workshop for Children' at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai from May 23 to 29, 2026. This five-day workshop, led by esteemed animation director Tehzeeb Khurana, is designed for children aged 8 to 16 and aims to introduce them to Indian animation and visual storytelling. Participants will learn various animation techniques, including hand-drawn animation, matchstick animation, pixilation, bead animation, and cut-out animation, inspired by Indian animation pioneers like Dadasaheb Phalke and R.A. Shaikh. The workshop is free but limited to 20 participants. Additionally, the event is part of the 'Celebrating Mumbai – A UNESCO City of Film' initiative, which includes screenings of award-winning animated features such as Shilpa Ranade's 'Goopy Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya' and the classic Doordarshan music video 'Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya'. Khurana highlighted the workshop's goal to blend practical learning with an appreciation of animation's historical and contemporary significance, while filmmaker Soumitra Ranade noted the challenges facing Indian animation and the importance of such initiatives in fostering local talent and investment.
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This workshop provides an opportunity for local children to learn about animation, fostering creativity and skills in the arts.
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