Note: Young Animators is NOW FULL. Please contact Theresa Pinhey at education@quickdrawanimation.ca to be added to the waitlist, or mailing list for notifications on the next round of registrations!

In this class students will delve into the world of animation, covering a range of topics including stop-motion, digital platforms, sound design and traditional animation techniques. Participants will complete a short animated film with sound by the end of the course. Open and interesting to all skill levels.

This is a 12-week program, with no classes on major holidays including September 30th, October 7th, and November 11th. 

If you have any questions, or concerns please reach out to Theresa Pinhey at education@quickdrawanimation.ca. There are payment plans available if the course's price is at all a barrier to you. 

Learn about story-telling and making your own characters

practice with various styles of animation to find your style

Learn through different historical animations how you can show and not tell

Experience NOT REQUIRED, but sometimes bringing an idea can help you create!

Teens aged 13-17 go more in-depth into animation through storytelling and more advanced exercises. 

Young Animators Morph Copy 01.mp4

Mihaela Slabé is an animator from Calgary, Alberta. She graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2015 and has been teaching art and animation since then. Mihaela loves stop-motion animation but has dabbled in both 2D and 3D animation. She’s interested in how animation can be used to explore the subconscious and forge new pathways to healing through visual storytelling.

Young Animators After School (in-person)

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