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.
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Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their...
Thu, Dec 5 | 5–7pm Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques. “Bah Humbug!” Despite ghosts being heavily associated...
Sat, Dec 7 | 10:30am–noon PTStudio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques. “Bah Humbug!” Despite ghosts being heavily associated...
Sat, Dec 7 | 1–2:30pm PTIntended for all ages and skill levels, Pop-Up Studios are two-hour in-person workshops focusing on various aspects of Walt’s legacy through hands-on...
Sun, Dec 8 | 10:30am–12:30pmStudio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques. Join us and our “Friends on the Other Side” as we...
Sat, Dec 14 | 10:30am–noon PTStudio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques. Join us and our “Friends on the Other Side” as we...
Sat, Dec 14 | 1–2:30pm PT- Workshops
Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their...
Thu, Dec 19 | 5–7pm - 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 | 10am–noon Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques. “Avast ye! A monstrous creature has turned the tides...
Sat, Dec 21 | 10:30am–noon PTStudio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques. “Avast ye! A monstrous creature has turned the tides...
Sat, Dec 21 | 1–2:30pm PT