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Virtual Class | A Best Friend: Canine Character Design (Grades 6–12 Session)

Cost
$400 members | $475 non-members
Date
Every Sat, Sep 27–Nov 1 | 10am–noon PST
Year
2025
Location
Learning Center
Ages
Grades 6–12

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 will look at important character design principles and how to translate these vital principles into creating a dynamic canine companion in honor of Pluto’s 95th anniversary!

On-Sale Information

Tickets for Virtual Class | A Best Friend: Canine Character Design are available as follows:

  • Walt’s Circle Donors: Purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, June 24 at noon PT by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
  • Founding, Supporter, and Friend-level members: Purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, June 25 at noon PT by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
  • All member levels: Purchase tickets online beginning Thursday, June 26 at noon PT via the Member Portal.
  • Public (non-members): Remaining tickets available online beginning Friday, June 27 at noon PT.

Upgrade your membership to receive priority access to purchase tickets. Membership dues and Walt's Circle donations may be paid as monthly installments or as a one-time annual payment. For more information, please email the Membership Department at membership@wdfmuseum.org.

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.

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