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Like 'Gumby?' Make You're Own After This Danbury Library Program
The Danbury Public Library this week is hosting a unique, virtual program on the art of stop-motion animation.
DANBURY, CT — If you're a fan of Gumby, then the Danbury Public Library's program this Wednesday, Jan. 28, just might be for you.
That's because the library is hosting a live, virtual program called "Introduction to Stop Motion Animation" with Lorenzo Volpintesta.
It will take place online at 5 p.m.
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This beginner-friendly virtual workshop introduces folks to the "captivating and creative world of stop-motion animation."
Of course, stop-motion animation is exemplified by the popular, 1950/1960s cartoon "Gumby and Friends," which younger generations enjoyed for years in reruns.
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Other examples include those beloved Christmas TV specials like Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and The Year Without A Christmas, among others.
The program is designed for aspiring animators and "curious minds alike, this engaging one-hour session will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to embark on your own stop-motion journeys from the comfort of your home."
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