From Script to Board - Masterclass with Aardman story artist Lizzie Houldsworth

FROM SCRIPT TO BOARD with Aardman Story Artist Lizzie Houldsworth

  When: Friday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM (Calgary Time - MST)
  Materials Encouraged: Sketchbooks and a pen/pencil of your choice

Join Lizzie Houldsworth, an accomplished story artist at Aardman Studios, as she walks you through the creative journey of bringing stories to life—from the initial script to the final storyboard. This is an incredible opportunity for animation enthusiasts, creators, and cat lovers alike to explore storytelling through the lens of Aardman's signature charm and creativity.

Lizzie will be calling in via ZOOM from the UK for this workshop.

Partnership between: Calgary Cat Festival & Market x Quickdraw Animation Society x Aardman Academy!

The Calgary Cat Festival and Market is the only event in our region dedicated to Celebrating Every Cat—No Pedigree Required! We bring together cat lovers, pet owners, and animal welfare advocates for a weekend full of shopping, education, and adoption opportunities.

The Quickdraw Animation Society is a non-for-profit, artist-run, member-driven, charity dedicated to all things animated. We are focused in supporting professional practices to grow and flourish within community through offering animation courses to youth and adults, providing accessible equipment and studio rentals, hosting production events, special screenings, as well as our annual GIRAF Festival of Independent Animation.