Make Your Own Phenakistoscope (in Slovenian)

Did you know that people were creating moving images long before movies and computers? In this workshop, we will explore the phenakistoscope, a 19th-century optical toy that brings static drawings to life through spinning and a mirror, creating a short animation. Using a laser cutter, we will make our own phenakistoscope and then draw a series of images on it that will come alive when spun.

Participants will explore the basic principles of animation and discover how art and technology can intertwine in a playful and creative way. At the end, each participant will take home their own unique optical toy – a spinning disk that creates the magic of motion right before their eyes.

This workshop is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

The workshop is part of the Educational Program project by the Društvo Slon association, co-financed by the Slovenian Film Centre, a public agency of the Republic of Slovenia.