Workshops

Take part in one of our Workshops, all of which focus on various aspects of Walt’s legacy, including animation, storytelling, and innovation. 

Sat, Sep 19 | 10:30am–noon

Donald Duck is not the only iconic duck at Disney. Get your ducks in a row as we toast the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Quack Pack (1996). We will examine how this rad TV series further dives into the lives of Hewy, Dewey, and Louie in their teen years, then we will...

Sat, Sep 26 | 10:30am–noon

“Hello ‘dere’!” Join us as we celebrate inventor Ludwig Von Drake’s 65th anniversary. We will discuss how this wonderful character came to be and honor his profession by looking at other eccentric inventors and how they were animated. You will then animate your own inventor enthralled with their...

Sat, Sep 26 | 1–2:30pm

“Hello ‘dere’!” Join us as we celebrate inventor Ludwig Von Drake’s 65th anniversary. We will discuss how this wonderful character came to be and honor his profession by looking at other eccentric inventors and how they were animated. You will then animate your own inventor enthralled with their...

Thu, Oct 22 | 5–7pm

Join us for some spooky spirits in this fun hands-on workshop centered around the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park! Our Education team will guide you step-by-step through sketching and summoning your own ghost guest fit for any haunted occasion. Grab a beverage, some snacks, pencil, and paper, and...

Sat, Oct 24 | 10:30am–noon

Soar like never before as The Walt Disney Family Museum commemorates the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Dumbo (1941). As we dive into the story of this film’s production, we will also examine some examples of how flight has been animated throughout history. Later, with your lucky pencil and some...

Sat, Oct 24 | 1–2:30pm

Soar like never before as The Walt Disney Family Museum commemorates the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Dumbo (1941). As we dive into the story of this film’s production, we will also examine some examples of how flight has been animated throughout history. Later, with your lucky pencil and some...

Thu, Nov 12 | 5–7pm

In honor of our special exhibition Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle, enjoy an evening of beverages and art delving into one of Earle’s favorite techniques: scratchboards! This medium involves scratching away pieces of dark ink to reveal a bright layer beneath. Learn this unique medium and...

Sat, Nov 14 | 10:30am–noon

Get froggy with us as we uncover the history of how our amphibian friends have been brought to life on the big screen, then we will hop to our animation light tables and make our very own slippery creatures come to life.

Sat, Nov 14 | 1–2:30pm

Get froggy with us as we uncover the history of how our amphibian friends have been brought to life on the big screen, then we will hop to our animation light tables and make our very own slippery creatures come to life.

Sat, Nov 21 | 10:30am–noon

While it may be a tale as old as time, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast (1991)—celebrating its 35th anniversary this month—continues to enchant the hearts and minds of generations. Join us as we explore this timeless tale’s origins, production, and its legacy in animation history...

Sat, Nov 21 | 1–2:30pm

While it may be a tale as old as time, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast (1991)—celebrating its 35th anniversary this month—continues to enchant the hearts and minds of generations. Join us as we explore this timeless tale’s origins, production, and its legacy in animation history...

Sat, Dec 5 | 10:30am–noon

Eyvind Earle’s love for nature is not only apparent in his work on Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959)—it can be found in his personal works as well! He created whimsical winter landscapes, ranging from snowy trees in Yosemite to frosted buildings in Central Park. In honor of Eyvind Earle’s love...

Sat, Dec 5 | 1–2:30pm

Eyvind Earle’s love for nature is not only apparent in his work on Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959)—it can be found in his personal works as well! He created whimsical winter landscapes, ranging from snowy trees in Yosemite to frosted buildings in Central Park. In honor of Eyvind Earle’s love...

Thu, Dec 10 | 5–7pm

In this colorful session, we will honor our current special exhibition Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle, and Earle’s own history of creating innovative holiday greeting cards, inspired by the mid-century time period. Follow along as we use simple and approachable techniques to make retro...

Sat, Dec 12 | 10:30am–noon

Eyvind Earle’s love for nature is not only apparent in his work on Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959)—it can be found in his personal works as well! He created whimsical winter landscapes, ranging from snowy trees in Yosemite to frosted buildings in Central Park. In honor of Eyvind Earle’s love...

Sat, Dec 12 | 1–2:30pm

Eyvind Earle’s love for nature is not only apparent in his work on Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959)—it can be found in his personal works as well! He created whimsical winter landscapes, ranging from snowy trees in Yosemite to frosted buildings in Central Park. In honor of Eyvind Earle’s love...

Sat, Dec 19 | 10:30am–noon

In conjunction with our Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle special exhibition, join us as we discuss Earle’s legacy, explore his work on Walt Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (1955), and examine how man’s best friend has been animated throughout film. From there, with light tables and 2D animation...

Sat, Dec 19 | 1–2:30pm

In conjunction with our Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle special exhibition, join us on this special occasion as we discuss Earle’s legacy, explore his work on Walt Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (1955), and examine how man’s best friend has been animated throughout film. From there, with light...

Schedule is subject to change. For the most current schedule of events, please visit our calendar.

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.