Ollie Johnston, one of Walt Disney’s legendary Nine Old Men, animated and helped shape many iconic supporting characters, including Mr. Smee from Peter Pan (1953), the King of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland (1951), and the stepsisters from Cinderella (1950). In the early stages of a production, Johnston treated “sidekicks” with the upmost respect and identified with the character he was working on. He felt these characters’ emotions would influence how the character would look and move, and by knowing them, he could carefully incorporate these traits into their design. Join us for this hands-on workshop, in which you will learn about proportions, shape, gesture and attitude to create an original sidekick character of your own.
Other Programs
- Workshops
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Winter season and teaching simple...
Fri & Sat, Dec 20–21 & 27–28 | 10am–noon - Workshops
The Artist Studio is geared toward children age 7 to adults. Exploring the world of animation, guests discover aspects of stop-motion and specific...
Fri & Sat, Dec 20–21 & 27–28 | 1–3pm - Workshops
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! Join us in our Art...
Thu, Jan 23 | 5–7pm Lights! Camera! Animate! All great films have a strong and passionate crew behind them, led—of course—by the director! Take a seat with us at this...
Sat, Jan 25 | 10:30am–noonLights! Camera! Animate! All great films have a strong and passionate crew behind them, led—of course—by the director! Take a seat with us at this...
Sat, Jan 25 | 1–2:30pmWith a new year comes new perspectives. Join us in this Pop-Up Studio as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Fantasia/2000 (2000), a new...
Sun, Jan 26 | 10:30am–12:30pm- Workshops
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Lunar New Year and teaching simple art...
Fri & Sat, Jan 31 & Feb 1 | 10am–noon - Workshops
The Artist Studio is geared toward adults and children ages 7 and up. Exploring the world of animation, guests can step into our Learning Center to...
Fri & Sat, Jan 31 & Feb 1 | 1pm–3pm
Fri & Sat, Apr 25 & 26 | 1pm–3pm - Workshops Virtual
How will you ever get to the ball this evening? Take a pumpkin, of course! Join us as we board a gourd and honor the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s...
Sat, Feb 8 | 10:30am–noon PT - Workshops Virtual
How will you ever get to the ball this evening? Take a pumpkin, of course! Join us as we board a gourd and honor the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s...
Sat, Feb 8 | 1–2:30pm PT - Workshops
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! Join us in our Art...
Thu, Feb 13 | 5–7pm How will you ever get to the ball this evening? Take a pumpkin, of course! Join us as we board a gourd and honor the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s...
Sat, Feb 15 | 10:30am–noon