Jul 11, 2022 – Jul 29, 2022
Monday - Fridays 9:00am - 4:30pm
Kids ages 8-14 learn to animate in a fun day-camp during the Summer!
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
Aug 08, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Teens will learn basic techniques for 2D traditional and digital animation!
Aug 15, 2022 – Aug 19, 2022
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Teens learn how to use Blender, a free 3D software to create a simple film!
Upcoming courses
May 20, 2022 – May 23, 2022
48 hour filmmaking challenge!
Make a brand new film over 4 days in this in-person event!
Jul 07, 2022 – Jul 08, 2022
Thursday and Friday evening 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn the fundamentals of After Effects and its uses within the animation context!
Jul 09, 2022 – Jul 09, 2022
Saturday afternoon, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your After Effects Skills to the next level with this informative workshop!
Upcoming courses
Stay Tuned for Fall Registration Dates
Learn an industry-standard 2d animation software online!
Stay Tuned for our Fall Registration Dates
An introduction to the basics of animation!
TBA
Take a step further into the vastness of animation!
Upcoming courses
Fridays 4:30pm – 7:30pm, stay tuned for our Fall registration dates
In this class students will delve into the world of animation
Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm Stay Tuned for our Fall registration dates
Kids ages 8-14 learn to animate in student-lead classes!
Upcoming courses
Ask us about scheduling your workshop!
Put the magic of animation in your students’ hands with our flipbook workshops!
Ask us about scheduling your workshop!
The Quickdraw Animation Society’s Portable Animation Workshops (PAW) 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.
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.
