In the 1930s, cartoons had their own distinctive aesthetic—one composed of rubber hose limbs and pie-cut eyes. During this time, Walt Disney was also creating now-iconic characters, such as Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto, and though all of them contained some of these traditional features, they also had unique, human traits. In Gallery 3, see examples of these characters in their earliest appearances, and then join us for a workshop that focuses on how to use elements such as proportion, silhouette, and shape language in order to design a successful anthropomorphic character that harkens back to the distinctive 1930s art style.
Other Programs
- Workshops Virtual
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th...
Sat, Sep 6 | 10:30am–noon PST - Workshops Virtual
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th...
Sat, Sep 6 | 1–2:30pm PST “Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th...
Sat, Sep 13 | 10:30am–noon“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th...
Sat, Sep 13 | 1–2:30pm- Workshops
Join us in our Art Studio where you can enjoy evening cocktails and follow along as our Education staff teaches you step-by-step instructions on...
Thu, Sep 18 | 5–7pm Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the...
Sat, Sep 20 | 10:30am–noonFollow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the...
Sat, Sep 20 | 1–2:30pm- Workshops
Hooray! It’s Pluto’s 95th anniversary! Come celebrate with us as we explore the character design and development of one of our favorite furry friends...
Sun, Sep 21 | 10:30am–12:30pm - Workshops
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3–6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the fall season and teach simple art...
Sat & Sun, Sep 27 & Sep 28 | 10am–noon - Workshops
The Artist Studio is geared toward adult and children ages 7 and up. Exploring the world of animation, guests can step into our Learning Center to...
Sat & Sun, Sep 27 & Sep 28 | 1–3pm