Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the-scenes look of how tiny (yet mighty) creatures like butterflies have fluttered in different animated pieces from Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942) to Disney’s...
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
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In celebration of our newest special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we are pleased to host an exclusive Member Preview Night. Experience Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story before it opens to the public and toast to the special exhibition’s opening with bubbles...
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Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the-scenes look of how tiny (yet mighty) creatures like butterflies have fluttered in different animated pieces from Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942) to Disney’s...
When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food options, and more all within their provided budget, and see if they can run a successful park!
The realm of mythical creatures has been a fascination to the human mind for centuries, and with the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940), it is a perfect time to figure out how to conjure such a creature! During this whimsical Pop-Up Studio, you will explore the history of this classic...
No wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In celebration of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940), we will explore how wizards and witches have cast an array of spells over the...
No wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In celebration of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940), we will explore how wizards and witches have cast an array of spells over the...
Beware the full moon, lest you dare face what lies beyond in the dark. Grab your gear and join us for this spooky workshop as we look at how transfigurations from human to animal have been illustrated in animation. Then, animate a were-creature transformation of your own, using traditional 2D...
Beware the full moon, lest you dare face what lies beyond in the dark. Grab your gear and join us for this spooky workshop as we look at how transfigurations from human to animal have been illustrated in animation. Then, animate a were-creature transformation of your own, using traditional 2D...
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it is no wonder that these lovable 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...
This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work with software and digital drawing tools while gaining additional animation techniques and tips. Students will be working to build portfolio...
Beware the full moon, lest you dare face what lies beyond in the dark. Grab your gear and join us for this spooky workshop as we look at how transfigurations from human to animal have been illustrated in animation. Then, animate a were-creature transformation of your own, using traditional 2D...
Beware the full moon, lest you dare face what lies beyond in the dark. Grab your gear and join us for this spooky workshop as we look at how transfigurations from human to animal have been illustrated in animation. Then, animate a were-creature transformation of your own, using traditional 2D...
Eye 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 (1985) for its 40th anniversary. We will see the story behind this unique feature and how potent magical brews have been concocted in other iconic...
Eye 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 (1985) for its 40th anniversary. We will see the story behind this unique feature and how potent magical brews have been concocted in other iconic...