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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

Upcoming courses

Upcoming courses

Sep 02, 2024Nov 04, 2024

Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Two separate sessions, 4 weeks each

Become trained in our Animator Cube for an official credential on your membership!

Promotional image for the Ditogear Animator Cube. Their logo is in the top left, and the image itself is of an armature that is held up with specific brackets to make the camera at the end of the armature move in 3D space

Upcoming courses

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.

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    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)

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    Jobs

    Interesting opportunities for animators in Calgary (and sometimes beyond). Unless otherwise noted, these postings are not affiliated in any way with Quickdraw.

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    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.

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