Mon–Fri, Jun 5–16 | 9am–3pm
During the 1920s and early 1930s, rubber hose characters became the staple in animation. With exaggerated flexibility and rubbery limbs, this genre of animation was not only a time saver for animators but gave this era an iconic look. Join us for this two-week intensive class that focuses on 2D...
Mon–Fri, Jun 5–16 | 9am–3pm
From body shape to clothing, every piece of a character gives a viewer insight into who they are. Join us for this two-week intensive class as you learn what it takes to design memorable and original anthropomorphic characters. As you create a new personality, dive further into stylized animal...
Mon–Fri, Jun 20–30 (no class on Mon, Jun 19) | 9am–3pm
In this two-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Students will focus on combining animation principles, 2D digital animation software, and the four natural elements: fire, wind, water, and earth. Various traditional and experimental...
Grades 6–8
Mon–Fri, Jun 20–30 (no class on Mon, Jun 19) | 9am–3pm
A well-developed setting can set your story apart and completely immerse your audience. Join us for a two-week intensive course exploring visual development. In this session, students focus on the process of crafting an original world from initial idea to concept art and beyond. Students brainstorm...
Mon–Fri, Jul 3–14 (no class on Tue, Jul 4) | 9am–3pm
Before celluloid animation came into vogue, the dominant form of animation was stop motion. Join us for this two-week class in which you learn the basics of armature building. After focusing on facial features, hair, texture, and clothing, students will build their own wire stop motion puppet and...
Grades 3–5
Mon–Fri, Jul 3–14 (no class on Tue, Jul 4) | 9am–3pm
Join us as we honor one of the greatest pieces of technology formerly used within the animation industry: the multiplane camera. In this two-week class, prepare to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles and paper cut-outs, various methods...
Grades 5–8
Mon–Fri, Jul 17–28 | 9am–3pm
Take the first step on an incredible two-week journey as we look at what it means to be a woman in animation. Students will design their own female lead character while studying narrative structure, fairy tales, writing tropes, and stereotypes in animated films. After developing concept art and...
Mon–Fri, Jul 17–28 | 9am–3pm
At the heart of every great artist is a strong foundation of skills allowing them to take their ideas and turn the imaginary into reality. Join us this summer for a two-week class focusing on the fundamentals of drawing infrastructures. Whether it be exteriors of skyscrapers or interiors of cozy...
Scholarship Information
To ensure that all students have the opportunity to take classes at The Walt Disney Family Museum, we are pleased to offer scholarships to qualifying families and students of all ages.
Please visit the page of the specific class(es) you would like to attend to view scholarship opportunities and application information. If a class is sold out, scholarships may still be available for students in need.
If you have any additional questions about scholarships, please email the Studio Team at studio@wdfmuseum.org.
Scholarships made possible in part by our generous donors and corporate sponsors:
Schedule is subject to change. For the most current schedule of events, please visit our calendar.