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Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 19–30 | 9am–3pm

In this two-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Students will focus on combining animation principles, 2D digital animation software, and the four natural elements: fire, wind, water, and earth. Various traditional and experimental

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 17–28 | 9am–3pm

At the heart of every great artist is a strong foundation of skills allowing them to take their ideas and turn the imaginary into reality. Join us this summer for a two-week class focusing on the fundamentals of drawing infrastructures. Whether it be exteriors of skyscrapers or interiors of cozy

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 17–28 | 9am–3pm

Take the first step on an incredible two-week journey as we look at what it means to be a woman in animation. Students will design their own female lead character while studying narrative structure, fairy tales, writing tropes, and stereotypes in animated films. After developing concept art and

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 3–14 (no class on Tue, Jul 4) | 9am–3pm

Before celluloid animation came into vogue, the dominant form of animation was stop motion. Join us for this two-week class in which you learn the basics of armature building. After focusing on facial features, hair, texture, and clothing, students will build their own wire stop motion puppet and

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 3–14 (no class on Tue, Jul 4) | 9am–3pm

Join us as we honor one of the greatest pieces of technology formerly used within the animation industry: the multiplane camera. In this two-week class, prepare to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles and paper cut-outs, various methods

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 19–30 | 9am–3pm

A well-developed setting can set your story apart and completely immerse your audience. Join us for a two-week intensive course exploring visual development. In this session, students focus on the process of crafting an original world from initial idea to concept art and beyond. Students brainstorm

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 5–16 | 9am–3pm

From body shape to clothing, every piece of a character gives a viewer insight into who they are. Join us for this two-week intensive class as you learn what it takes to design memorable and original anthropomorphic characters. As you create a new personality, dive further into stylized animal

Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 5–16 | 9am–3pm

During the 1920s and early 1930s, rubber hose characters became the staple in animation. With exaggerated flexibility and rubbery limbs, this genre of animation was not only a time saver for animators but gave this era an iconic look. Join us for this two-week intensive class that focuses on 2D

Nov 17, 2022–Mar 19, 2023

The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to announce its next community exhibition, Spirit of the Season: A Community Art Exhibition. Adult and teen artists are invited to submit artwork inspired by their own holiday traditions and expressing what the spirit of the season means to them.

Animated Contrarian: Celebrating Ward Kimball's Centennial Year
Posted on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 14:30

Need something to do while you are stuck inside? We have compiled ten articles exploring legendary Disney animators for you to read, and are starting a Blog Club on our Facebook page to foster discussion on these topics. Read any of the articles that interest you, and join the Blog Club conversation on our Facebook page each day as we explore the articles.

Posted on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 16:15

One Saturday morning in 1953, artist Herb Ryman sat down in front of Walt Disney and started to sketch. He had two full days to create a visual concept depicting an idea of Walt’s: an amusement park that would appeal to both children and adults.

Petrified
Posted on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 16:34

What is the oldest attraction in Disneyland? At roughly 55 to 70 million years old, the petrified tree in Frontierland, an anniversary gift from Walt to Lillian Disney.

Look Closer: Swiss Family Robinson Lobby Card
Posted on Thu, 09/23/2010 - 10:54

“It’s like a small movie poster?”

That is in fact exactly what a Theater Lobby Card is, a small movie poster.

Decorating theater lobby walls in the bygone era of cinema, Lobby Cards provided audiences with a taste of what was to come at their local movie house. Featured in the August installment of Look Closer, Lobby Cards promoting The Swiss Family Robinson illustrate the action, laughs, and drama of Walt Disney’s largest live action film. The complete collection of eight cards features the stars of the film, both human and animal, as well as the occasional pirate in perilous circumstances.

Spotlight On: John Canemaker
Posted on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 12:00

Many Disney enthusiasts will need no introduction to John Canemaker, one of the world’s foremost animation historians, and an Academy Award®-winning animator in his own right. Intimately acquainted with the craft of making animated films, John has used his unique insights to write books exploring the lives and work of past masters in the field. His books have included Before the Animation Begins, which focuses on the top Disney concept artists; Paper Dreams, about the creative talents in the story department; and Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation, profiling some of the studio’s greatest animators.

Thumbs UP for The Parent Trap
Posted on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 12:00

Our guest blogger, Jonas Rivera—an Academy Award-winning producer at PIXAR—shares his thoughts on the original film about twin sisters who were separated at birth, meet for the first time, swap places, and seek to reunite their parents.

Workshops
In-Person: Sat, Apr 8 | 10:30am–noon
Virtual: Sat, Apr 15 | 10:30am–noon PST

Don’t be surprised if you find hidden eggs laying around this month: the Easter Bunny is in town! Join us down a rabbit hole as we unearth the history of the Silly Symphony Funny Little Bunnies (1934) and discuss how animators brought some of our other favorite cinematic hares to life. You will then

Workshops
SOLD OUT | In-Person: Sat, Apr 8 | 1–2:30pm
Virtual: Sat, Apr 15 | 1–2:30pm PST

Don’t be surprised if you find hidden eggs laying around this month: the Easter Bunny is in town! Join us down a rabbit hole as we unearth the history of the Silly Symphony Funny Little Bunnies (1934) and discuss how animators brought some of our other favorite cinematic hares to life. You will then