As part of the ERASMUS+ Green Tales Project, a three-day teacher training was organised by the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation (IYMF) in collaboration with Çukurova University and hosted in Adana, Turkey, from April 8 to 10. The training brought together 39 teachers each from 39 different schools and 44 future teachers from Çukurova University, providing an immersive learning experience on the use of animation techniques to promote environmental awareness in education.

Throughout the training, participants engaged in both theoretical discussions and practical workshops focused on stop-motion animation techniques and accessible digital tools. The primary objective was to foster creativity while integrating environmental themes into educational practices. The sessions explored cut-out drawings and pixelation techniques, equipping participants with the skills to implement these approaches in their own classrooms.

French animator Yann Bonnin led the hands-on sessions and worked directly with teachers and students in the classroom. He provided step-by-step guidance through each stage of the animation process—from initial concept to final video production. Participants learned to structure their ideas into scripts and storyboards, manage timing and movement through animatics, and use the “Stop-Motion Studio” app to bring their creations to life.

During the training, Bonnin also had the opportunity to meet with local education authorities, including İzzettin Aydın, Yüreğir District Director of National Education, and Uğur Şahin, Director of Strategy Development at the Yüreğir District National Education. Their presence underscored the importance of integrating innovative and sustainable practices into the education system.

The workshop was marked by enthusiastic participation and significant progress in the creative work of the students and teachers who will bring what they learned back to their own schools, spreading the reach and impact of this training even further. It served as an inspiring example of how artistic tools can be harnessed to deepen environmental understanding and support pedagogical innovation across Europe.