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.
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Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the...
Sat, Jul 19 | 10:30am–noon - Workshops Virtual
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the...
Sat, Jul 19 | 1–2:30pm - Workshops Virtual
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 16 | 10:30am–noon PST - Workshops Virtual
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 16 | 1–2:30pm PST “Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 23 | 10:30am–noon“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 23 | 1–2:30pmCastles across the globe are significant not just for their rich history, but for their artistic design. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of...
Sun, Aug 24 | 10:30am–12:30pmJoin 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 how...
Thu, Aug 28 | 5–7pmEnchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us...
Sat, Aug 30 | 10:30am–noonEnchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us...
Sat, Aug 30 | 1–2:30pm- 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