Ollie Johnston, one of Walt Disney’s legendary Nine Old Men, animated and helped shape many iconic supporting characters, including Mr. Smee from Peter Pan (1953), the King of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland (1951), and the stepsisters from Cinderella (1950). In the early stages of a production, Johnston treated “sidekicks” with the upmost respect and identified with the character he was working on. He felt these characters’ emotions would influence how the character would look and move, and by knowing them, he could carefully incorporate these traits into their design. Join us for this hands-on workshop, in which you will learn about proportions, shape, gesture and attitude to create an original sidekick character of your own.
Other Programs
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The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Winter season and teaching simple art...
Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
10am–noon
Special Session: Fri, Dec 19
3–4pm | Ages 3–6 If it is adventure you seek, then look no further than this Studio Series! Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney Television...
Sat, Dec 20 | 10:30am–noonIf it is adventure you seek, then look no further than this Studio Series! Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney Television...
Sat, Dec 20 | 1–2:30pmThe 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...
Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
1–3pm- Workshops Virtual
Step into the world of classic Disney animation and discover the groundbreaking artistry behind One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)! Join us as we...
Sat, Jan 17 | 10:30am–noon PT - Workshops Virtual
Step into the world of classic Disney animation and discover the groundbreaking artistry behind One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)! Join us as we...
Sat, Jan 17 | 1–2:30pm PT - Workshops
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to capture the towering beauty of California’s redwoods on paper. Join us in the Learning Center for an...
Thu, Jan 22 | 5–7pm Step into the world of classic Disney animation and discover the groundbreaking artistry behind One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)! Join us as we...
Sat, Jan 24 | 10:30am–noonStep into the world of classic Disney animation and discover the groundbreaking artistry behind One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)! Join us as we...
Sat, Jan 24 | 1–2:30pm- Workshops
Flying ships have captured imaginations for generations, blending artistry with engineering to create the illusion of sailing the skies. In...
Sun, Jan 25 | 10:30am–12:30pm In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, take to the skies and celebrate the magic of Peter Pan’s...
Sat, Jan 31 | 10:30am–noonIn conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, take to the skies and celebrate the magic of Peter Pan’s...
Sat, Jan 31 | 1–2:30pm