Before the use of cels, paper cut-out figures were a common form of animation. Join us as we create paper creations with simple shapes and designs using construction paper and glue, then animate our creations to make our own silent stop-motion short films.
Animators often start their journey with a piece of paper, a pencil, and their own imagination. We will explore the traditional practices and principles of hand-drawn animation. With a few simple techniques, students will bring their drawings to life in the same way that animators in the 1930s did.
Create fun and unique art pieces with a painting technique involving small dots, patterns, and colored paints. Students will learn about impressionism and gain a basic understanding of color filling, shading, and tints to create a cohesive art piece.
When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food options, and more all within their provided budget, and see if they can run a successful park!
The Ink and Paint Department was an invaluable part of the animation process, especially with the addition of color to animated films. In this School Experience, students will learn about the relationship between colors, and how color theory utilizes both art and science in color mixing to achieve a particular visual effect.
How we travel around the world—in trains, cars, planes, and rockets—has evolved exponentially over the past century as new innovations have been developed. Join us as we explore various modes of transportation, and use colors and shapes to create and design our own scenes with two-dimensional trains and railcars.
When a young Dina Babbitt—then Dina Gottliebová—arrived at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II, she was petrified but determined to protect herself and her mother from the wrath of the Nazis. She used her artistic talents to paint a mural of one of her favorite films, Snow White and...
Join as we examine the history of Magic Kingdom’s beloved Haunted Mansion attraction, its many ghostly inhabitants, and other famous spirits within the animated world. Then using 2D hand-drawn animation, create your own levitating ghost.
Join as we examine the history of Magic Kingdom’s beloved Haunted Mansion attraction, its many ghostly inhabitants, and other famous spirits within the animated world. Then using 2D hand-drawn animation, create your own levitating ghost.
Join us as we explore the history of this spooky attraction and other famous ghostly locations in animation. Using drawing fundamentals, size and scale, and aesthetic themes, try your hand at designing your own terrifying and eccentric hotel.
“Be our guest” and join us as we venture into the creation of fabricated foods. Using felt and other materials, create your very own sweet treat fit for the month of October.
Join us as we explore design, shape, tone, and unique flair, and create your very own spooky wallpaper.
Join us as we take a closer look at the history of gargoyles and gothic designs. Using shapes, style, and your own imagination, craft your own eerie beast.
Join us as we explore the history of sculptures and puppetry as you create your very own ghostly, singing character.
Join us for the long-awaited, in-person celebration of our newest special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, as Exhibition Curator Kent Ramsey gives an in-depth talk about this lesser known, yet crucial, time period at The Walt Disney Studios and shares the wealth of knowledge he...
Join us for an intimate talk between beloved actress and Disney Legend Hayley Mills and Director of the Walt Disney Archives Rebecca Cline as they explore Mills' new memoir—Forever Young—describing the start of her career as a child actress, memories from iconic lead roles in classic Disney films...
In celebration of the premiere of Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+, join Muppet Performers Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta—the hands and voices behind The Great Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn—as they share insight into their experiences working with Jim Henson and the Muppets, discuss their favorite...
In this very special Storytime event, Santa J. Claus makes a summer vacation stop to celebrate Christmas in July. Join us as Santa reads one of his favorite stories, The Feast of Cheer, and discusses how Walt's great imagination and wonderful characters inspired him to provide Disney toys and magic...
Join Archivist Madlyn Moskowitz, guardian and steward of Lucasfilm’s collection of screen-used Star Wars props, costumes, and related ephemera, for a special presentation about her duties and responsibilities ranging from cleaning, storage, and transportation to consultation for replica makers and...
Pixar Animation Studios is committed to ensuring that talented individuals find access, opportunity, and belonging as issues of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion continue to be spotlighted and given greater voice. Join us as Pixar Layout Lead Andrea Goh and Editorial Coordinator Jake...