The art of fishing is one of great patience and skill. Spend a tranquil day with us as we examine the history of fishing in animation, the techniques necessary to launch the perfect cast, and then fundamental drawing principles necessary to animate a character gently casting their line into a pond.
Across all musical genres, bands have the power to put on a performance that reaches their audiences deeply. Join us as we take a closer look at rock stars throughout animation history, then using traditional hand-drawn animation, we will bring to life our very own rock and roll icon.
Across all musical genres, bands have the power to put on a performance that reaches their audiences deeply. Join us as we take a closer look at rock stars throughout animation history, then using traditional hand-drawn animation, we will bring to life our very own rock and roll icon.
Summer beaches are wonderful places to spend the day. Join us as we soak in the various types of surfing styles within animated films and television, and using traditional hand-drawn animation, animate a surfer character catching the perfect wave.
Summer beaches are wonderful places to spend the day. Join us as we soak in the various types of surfing styles within animated films and television, and using traditional hand-drawn animation, animate a surfer character catching the perfect wave.
For several decades, video games have immersed adults and children into unknown worlds, building global connections through gameplay and creating lasting bonds of friendship. Log on (in-person) with us in this workshop as we explore the history of 8-bit video game character designs, then design and...
Springtime is lovely for a picnic in the Presidio. Pack your basket and join us in this workshop as we explore the various ways in which animation has been able to create some of the most iconic landscapes. Using clay and mixed media, we will build a miniature picnic scene and create all the...
Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working traditionally with pencil and paper. Budding animators develop a strong foundation, continue to build their knowledge of...
Explore the great outdoors with Author Alison Farrell as she reads her book, The Hike, and leads a tutorial on how to build your own leaf basket.
Pink castles, talking sofas, and inanimate objects springing to life: What sound like fantasies from the pioneering animation of The Walt Disney Studios were in fact the product of the colorful salons of Rococo Paris. Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts is The Metropolitan...
As part of our annual festivities in honor of Walt’s birthday, join us for a virtual conversation with Susana Tubert, Creative Director of Disney Live Entertainment, as she shares insights from her work leading the development of beloved holiday celebrations in Disney Parks and how, in collaboration...
Join film critic and author Leonard Maltin for a discussion about his newly released memoir Starstruck: My Unlikely Road to Hollywood as he shares stories of his favorite Hollywood moments, his extensive work within the Disney universe, and the ways in which the films of Walt Disney influenced his...
Join us for an in-depth discussion with author Bill Cotter about the beloved Disney television series Zorro as he shares the origins, production, and legacy of this iconic western saga.
Join us as we “talk about” Disney Animation’s newest film—Encanto (2021)—with Director Byron Howard, Director and Screenwriter Jared Bush, and and Producer Yvett Merino, and uncover how perspective and understanding, the universality of familial love, and the people, cultures, and music of Colombia...
This Black History Month, join us as we highlight stories that reflect Black culture, contributions, and experiences with a special, month-long screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Princess and the Frog (2009).
Join us for a special screening of a new documentary, Magic in the Mountains (2021), telling the remarkable story of how Palisades Tahoe—a little-known ski area in California—won the bid for the 1960 Winter Olympics, and with the help of Walt Disney, forever changed how the games were presented.
Join us in reflecting on the opening of Tokyo Disneyland at its 35th anniversary as Cora shared his experiences working for Disney Parks, beginning as an Attractions host in 1957, and later in his management roles as Vice President of Walt Disney Productions Japan, Ltd. and President and Chairman of...
As the weather warms up, it is the perfect time to head outdoors and practice your aim through archery. Join as we celebrate archery within animation and use traditional hand-drawn animation to depict an archer pulling back their bowstring and sending an arrow straight and true to the bullseye.
As the weather warms up, it is the perfect time to head outdoors and practice your aim through archery. Join as we celebrate archery within animation and use traditional hand-drawn animation to depict an archer pulling back their bowstring and sending an arrow straight and true to the bullseye.
The art of fishing is one of great patience and skill. Spend a tranquil day with us as we examine the history of fishing in animation, the techniques necessary to launch the perfect cast, and then fundamental drawing principles necessary to animate a character gently casting their line into a pond.