Jan 28, 2025 – Apr 22, 2025
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
An introduction to the basics of animation!
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.
Quickdraw Animation Society is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, including members of diverse communities, BIPOC artists, and artists from D/deaf and disability communities. If you require accommodations to participate in our courses or workshops, please contact our Education Coordinator at education@quickdrawanimation.ca at least two weeks prior to the start date of your session so we can arrange a meeting to discuss how we can best support your needs.
Upcoming courses
Jan 29, 2025 – Apr 23, 2025
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Get hands-on experience with a whirlwind of alternative animation techniques with three amazing independent experimental animators!
Jan 30, 2025 – Apr 24, 2025
Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Have an idea for an animated THING and just need a kick in the butt to get it going? Join us for a mentored fun time on making your animation project become a reality!
Upcoming courses
Jan 24, 2025 – May 02, 2025
Fridays, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens aged 13-17 go more in-depth into animation through storytelling and more advanced exercises.
Jan 25, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm, 12-class course
Kids ages 8-12 learn to animate in student-lead classes!
Upcoming courses
May 15, 2025 – May 19, 2025
4-day long weekend animation challenge! Registration to open on April 16
Make a film over 4 days in the in-person event!
May 02, 2025
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn from Aardman story artist Lizzie Houldsworth in this story development masterclass
Feb 09, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Quickdraw helps animators apply for grants every year with great success - why not get paid to do something you love?
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.
