Though the roots of animation date back as far as Paleolithic cave art, creations such as the thaumatrope and zoetrope took the art form to new heights in the 19th century. These toys, which relied on optical tricks in order to create the illusion of movement in otherwise still drawings, paved the path for more complex forms of animation, and even inspired a young Walt Disney. Journey back in time to create your own thaumatrope and a miniature zoetrope, which exemplify—through nothing more than clever positioning and a simple spinning motion—how immobile drawings can appear to come to life.
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“Oh boy, oh boy!” This Studio Series is sure to quack you up. Join us as we wish an early 90th birthday to one of our favorite fowl friends, Donald...
Sat, Mar 23 | 10:30am–noon“Oh boy, oh boy!” This Studio Series is sure to quack you up. Join us as we wish an early 90th birthday to one of our favorite fowl friends, Donald...
Sat, Mar 23 | 1–2:30pm- Workshops Virtual
Who can forget when Carl Fredricksen releases an arrangement of balloons and floats away in his beloved home? Join us for this dreamy workshop as we...
Sat, Apr 6 | 10:30am–noon PT - Workshops Virtual
Who can forget when Carl Fredricksen releases an arrangement of balloons and floats away in his beloved home? Join us for this dreamy workshop as we...
Sat, Apr 6 | 1–2:30pm PT Who can forget when Carl Fredricksen releases an arrangement of balloons and floats away in his beloved home? Join us for this dreamy workshop as we...
Sat, Apr 13 | 10:30am–noonWho can forget when Carl Fredricksen releases an arrangement of balloons and floats away in his beloved home? Join us for this dreamy workshop as we...
Sat, Apr 13 | 1–2:30pm- Workshops
In 1999, Disney’s Tarzan® made an indelible impact in the world of cinema. Over the years, the iconic treehouse has been reimagined and revisited in...
Sun, Apr 14 | 10:30am–12:30pm Swing by and join us for this fun Studio Series as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Tarzan® (1999)! Venture into the jungle to uncover...
Sat, Apr 20 | 10:30am–noonSwing by and join us for this fun Studio Series as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Tarzan® (1999)! Venture into the jungle to uncover...
Sat, Apr 20 | 1–2:30pm