2026
spring break classes
April 6 - April 10
hosted at
Valhalla Elementary School
All classes age 8+
Parents & Teachers welcome to register as well!
Character Animation
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Monday - Friday
Discover the secrets of bringing static drawings to life through the essential principles of motion and timing. From the iconic physics of a bouncing ball to the early stages of character personality, you will transform simple shapes into expressive, living art.
Human Character Design
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday - Friday
Explore the art of creating believable people by translating human anatomy into simple, expressive shapes that define a character's role and history. You will learn to use silhouette and posture to communicate personality instantly, ensuring your designs are both grounded in reality and optimized for movement.
Effects Animation
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Explore the specialized world of non-character movement, focusing on how to animate elements that flow, flicker, and transform. You will learn to manipulate timing and spacing to create dynamic sequences that feel both powerful and organic.
Animal Character Design
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Learn how to build appealing animal characters by simplifying complex anatomy into basic shapes and clear silhouettes. This class covers the art of anthropomorphism, showing you how to blend animal traits with human expressions to create designs that are both relatable and ready for motion.
registration
full day bundle
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
Maximize your creative growth this spring by enrolling in the full four-class bundle, covering everything from fundamental physics to creative character design. The daily schedule is designed for focus and refreshment, featuring 30-minute breaks in both the morning and afternoon, along with a one-hour lunch period. Students are responsible for bringing a brown bag lunch each day to enjoy.
half day bundles
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
Students will discover the secrets of bringing static drawings to life by translating human anatomy into expressive shapes optimized for movement. Students will learn essential principles of motion—starting with the physics of a bouncing ball—to turn grounded character designs into believable, living art. The session includes a 30-minute break to ensure students stay refreshed and focused throughout the morning.
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
In this afternoon session, you will explore the world of non-character movement, teaching you to animate organic elements that flow, flicker, and transform through precise timing and spacing. Then you will learn to build appealing animal characters by simplifying complex anatomy into basic shapes and clear silhouettes ready for motion. This session includes a 30-minute break to ensure you stay sharp.
a la carte classes
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
Discover the secrets of bringing static drawings to life through the essential principles of motion and timing. From the iconic physics of a bouncing ball to the early stages of character personality, you will transform simple shapes into expressive, living art.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
Explore creating believable people by translating human anatomy into simple, expressive shapes. You will learn to use silhouette and posture to communicate personality instantly, ensuring your designs are both grounded in reality and optimized for movement.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
Explore the specialized world of non-character movement, focusing on how to animate elements that flow, flicker, and transform. You will learn to manipulate timing and spacing to create dynamic sequences that feel both powerful and organic.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages 8+
Learn how to build appealing animal characters by simplifying anatomy into basic shapes and clear silhouettes. This class covers the art of anthropomorphism, showing you how to blend animal traits with human expressions to create designs that are both relatable and ready for motion.