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Cartoon capers at Haddo House
27/07/2010
Children can get creative at the National Trust for Scotland’s Haddo House near Tarves on Thursday 29 July, at a special workshop that shows them the ins and outs of animation.
Children can get creative at the National Trust for Scotland’s Haddo House near Tarves on Thursday 29 July, at a special workshop that shows them the ins and outs of animation.

With real animators from Red Kite Animation lending a helping hand, children can learn how to design, film and make their own creations They’ll then team up and pool their work, creating all kinds of imaginative and unusual stories. The workshop is suitable for 8 to 14 year olds.

Property Manager Julie Lorimer said:

“It’s rare that children get the chance to share their natural imaginative talents with adults who make things up for a living, and this event provides a chance for them to be as creative as they can. Red Kite Animation are an amazingly talented group of people, and are bound to inspire everyone who comes along.”

The event runs from 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:00 on Thursday 29 July and costs £4 for children. Booking is essential – contact 0844 493 2179.

A William Adam designed House with a superb collection of paintings, Haddo House is open for guided tours throughout the summer season. The expansive Haddo Country Park surrounds the property, boasting acres of woods, ponds and lawns for visitors to amble by.