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.
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Sat, Oct 11 | 1–2:30pmIn this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! Join us in our Art...
Thu, Oct 16 | 5–7pmEye of a cat, tongue of a toad… what else are we missing? Oh yes—you! Come join us by the cauldron to honor Walt Disney Pictures’ The Black Cauldron...
Sat, Oct 18 | 10:30am–noonEye of a cat, tongue of a toad… what else are we missing? Oh yes—you! Come join us by the cauldron to honor Walt Disney Pictures’ The Black Cauldron...
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Sun, Oct 19 | 10:30am–12:30pm- Workshops Virtual
No wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In...
Sat, Nov 8 | 10:30am–noon - Workshops Virtual
No wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In...
Sat, Nov 8 | 1–2:30pm - Workshops
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! Join us in our Art...
Thu, Nov 13 | 5–7pm Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary...
Sat, Nov 15 | 10:30am–noonWalt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary...
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Sun, Nov 16 | 10:30am–12:30pm