To view Summer Class offerings, please visit our Summer Classes page. For single-day Studio programming, please visit our Workshops page, which includes adult sessions.
Mon–Fri, Jun 30–Jul 11 | 9am–3pm
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
A hero comes in many shapes and forms. Join us as we take a leap into what it means being a woman in animation. Students will study narrative structure, fairy tales, writing tropes, and identifying stereotypes in animated films. From there, this class will teach you how to design a female lead...
Grades 3–5
Mon–Fri, Jun 30–Jul 11 | 9am–3pm
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
Fairies, dwarves, mermaids, and elves have a special place in the realm of fantasy. These iconic figures are not only found in ancient fables and folklore, but also in Walt Disney’s films and in Disneyland’s Fantasyland! Gather some pixie dust and soar with us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of...
Grades 3–5
Mon–Fri, Jul 14–25 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Jul 25)
(half-day Jul 25)
It’s time to roll into adventure and prepare your spell slot sheets, travelers! Come join us on an incredible journey as we mix writing, visual art, and a little bit of simulation to create a captivating tale mixed with fun role-playing game elements. Explore what makes an exciting story as you dive...
Mon–Fri, Jul 14–25 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Jul 25)
(half-day Jul 25)
Throughout recorded history, artists have utilized different mediums and tools to uniquely express themselves visually. In today’s industry, digital software has become quite ubiquitous, allowing one to unleash their creativity using a variety of tools to help make anything from illustrative pieces...
Grades 6–8
Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 8 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Aug 8)
(half-day Aug 8)
“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us…” does not apply to this Class! Saddle up and reach for the sky as we honor the 70th anniversary of Disneyland park. We will go behind the scenes of how Frontierland came to be and teach how to animate aspects of the Old West using digital 2D animation...
Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 8 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Aug 8)
(half-day Aug 8)
Whether it be a movie, a television show, or a video game, trailers help draw in viewers and give a glimpse of a new story that a studio is excited to share. This class will focus on making your own unique animated trailers using digital software, timing, and animation techniques incorporated to...
Grades 6–12
Every Sat, Aug 23–Sep 27 | 10am–noon
While animation often involves movement, there are other art forms that have integrated themselves to help further reinforce the story and its characters in a film. Maquettes are a unique type of art that involves sculpting a character or prop to get a three-dimensional and comprehensive...
Grades 9–12 & Ages 18+
Every Sat, Aug 23–Sep 27 | 1:30pm–3:30pm
Needle felting is a multifaceted artform in which the artist can sculpt various creations out of thin strands of felt, and even bring these designs to life using animation. If you wish to venture more into different artistic outlets, then this is the perfect class for you! This six-week course will...
Every Wed, Aug 27–Oct 15 | 4–6pm
Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This eight-week course will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each session working with a...
Every Wed, Aug 27-Oct 15 | 4–6pm
This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation I/Beginner. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work on their individual projects during the class and learn additional animation techniques and tips throughout the course. Students...
Every Sat, Sep 27–Nov 1 | 10am–noon PST
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...
Every Sat, Sep 27–Nov 1 | 1–3pm PST
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...
Accessibility
Guests of The Walt Disney Family Museum can request American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on-demand for our Talks, Workshops, School Experiences, Tours, and Storytimes. If you would like to request an ASL interpreter, please fill out the form linked below. Please note: Interpreter availability is not guaranteed and requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.
The museum is proud to partner with Bay Area Communication Access (BACA) for our ASL interpreter needs. For more information on their services, please visit BACA's website.
Additionally, in our Classes and Workshops, we also provide a wide and diverse range of visual and sensory accommodations, including (but not limited to) physical items to visual/written instructions.
For more information on our Accessibility offerings, please visit our Accessibility page by clicking the link below.
Scholarship Information
To ensure that all students have the opportunity to take classes at The Walt Disney Family Museum, we are pleased to offer scholarships to qualifying families and students of all ages.
Please visit the page of the specific class(es) you would like to attend to view scholarship opportunities and application information. If a class is sold out, scholarships may still be available for students in need.
If you have any additional questions about scholarships, please email the Studio Team at studio@wdfmuseum.org.
Scholarships made possible in part by our generous donors and corporate sponsors:
Schedule is subject to change. For the most current schedule of events, please visit our calendar.