Jan 23, 2024 – Apr 16, 2024
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
An overview of drawing techniques to produce your future animated films!
Learn Animation
Quickdraw offers a range of in-person and online courses and workshops for animators of all ages and skill levels in the Calgary area. Course offerings change regularly, and if you don't see what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Please note: All courses, including online courses, are intended for students based in Alberta only.
Upcoming courses
Jan 25, 2024 – Apr 18, 2024
Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
An introduction to the basics of animation!
Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 22, 2024
Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Learn the fundamentals of modelling and rigging a character in Blender!
Upcoming courses
Jan 26, 2024 – Apr 26, 2024
Fridays, 4:30pm - 7:30pm, 12-class course
Teens aged 13-17 go more in-depth into animation through storytelling and more advanced exercises.
Jan 27, 2024 – Apr 27, 2024
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm, 12-class course
Kids ages 8-14 learn to animate in student-lead classes!
Upcoming courses
May 16, 2024 – May 20, 2024
4-day long weekend animation challenge! Registration to open on April 23
Make a film over 4 days in the in-person event!
Thanks for participating in this boot camp!
Learn the fundamentals of After Effects and its uses within the animation context!
Please contact us if you are interested in this workshop for future dates
Become trained on how to use our Master Oxberry Animation Stand for a membership credential!
Upcoming courses
Ask us about scheduling your workshop!
Teach your students the art of animation by making their very own flipbooks with a professional instructor!
One full academic year of access to screenings links of films and interviews
PAW Packs are packages of educational materials and animations, interviews with the filmmakers, that cover various themes to help bring animation into the classroom with Alberta Curriculum Connections
Ask us about scheduling your workshop!
The Quickdraw Animation Society’s PAW Studios use the latest in animation software, along with the expertise of our talented instructors, to bring a fully functioning animation studio into classrooms and other environments throughout Calgary.
**CANCELLATION POLICY**
We appreciate that people’s plans and circumstances can change, and that sometimes it will be necessary to cancel your registration in a course. However, since our classes are so small, last-minute cancellations can be very difficult for us to deal with—we need time to make sure that we can reach out to members on the waiting lists for the classes, and to be sure that we have the minimum enrollment we need to run each class.
Students will receive a full refund on fees paid for courses or camps that are cancelled by the student at least two weeks in advance of the first day of class. If a course or camp is cancelled by the student within two weeks of the first day of class, Quickdraw will retain a processing fee of 25% of the full cost of the course. If a course or camp is cancelled by the student after the first day of class, Quickdraw will retain a processing fee of 50% of the full cost of the course, or a pro-rated amount based on the number of classes already completed if the course is more than half finished. That said, please let us know if there are any circumstances we should know about in working out a refund.
In the event that Quickdraw needs to cancel the course, whether due to COVID-19 precautions or other circumstances, students will have their choice of receiving a pro-rated refund based on the number of classes completed, retaining that amount as a credit towards future courses, or donating that amount to Quickdraw as a charitable contribution.
Suggest a class or workshop
Have a great idea for a class you want to teach? Have a great idea for a class you'd like to have offered at Quickdraw? Please drop us a line and let us know! We run classes based on interest and instructor availability and want to make sure that our members acquire the skills they need to make their films
Beyond the classroom
Quickdraw's support for animators goes far beyond our courses and workshops. Once you've learned enough to get you started on your professional path, keep an eye out for funding opportunities and job calls around Calgary, and browse through our equipment catalogue to find the tools you need to reach the next level.
Grants
Looking for support in creating new works or learning new skills? Here are some resources to get you started. (Note: Unless otherwise noted, these scholarships and grants are not affiliated with Quickdraw)
Jobs
Interesting opportunities for animators in Calgary (and sometimes beyond). Unless otherwise noted, these postings are not affiliated in any way with Quickdraw.
Resources
Whether you work with analog, digital, or somewhere in between, our equipment library and studios have what you're looking for to take your animation to the next level.
