Classes

To view Summer Class offerings, please visit our Summer Classes page. For single-day Studio programming, please visit our Workshops page, which includes adult sessions.

Every Wed, Aug 27-Oct 15 | 4–6pm

This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation I/Beginner. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work on their individual projects during the class and learn additional animation techniques and tips throughout the course. Students...

Every Sat, Sep 27–Nov 1 | 1–3pm PST

Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...

Every Wed, Oct 29–Dec 17 | 4–6pm

Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This eight-week course will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with a...

Every Wed, Oct 29–Dec 17 | 4–6pm

This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work with software and digital drawing tools while gaining additional animation techniques and tips. Students will be working to build portfolio...

Every Wed, Oct 29–Dec 17 | 4–6pm

This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working traditionally with paper and pencil. Using a light table students create, trace and refine their drawings frame-by-frame. Whether you are just starting out or building up skills, traditional animation is your playground.

Accessibility

Guests of The Walt Disney Family Museum can request American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on-demand for our Talks, Workshops, School Experiences, Tours, and Storytimes. If you would like to request an ASL interpreter, please fill out the form linked below. Please note: Interpreter availability is not guaranteed and requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

The museum is proud to partner with Bay Area Communication Access (BACA) for our ASL interpreter needs. For more information on their services, please visit BACA's website.

Additionally, in our Classes and Workshops, we also provide a wide and diverse range of visual and sensory accommodations, including (but not limited to) physical items to visual/written instructions.

For more information on our Accessibility offerings, please visit our Accessibility page by clicking the link below.

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. 

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