Winter Workshops

In this hands-on, 10-week workshop students will embark on a fun, project-based exploration of digital animation through Adobe After Effects. They’ll learn how anyone can use animation to spice up their everyday projects by animating photographs, memes, logos, greeting cards, and more!   Students will learn a variety of beginner digital animation fundamentals, including what […]

Join us for an exciting journey into the fundamentals of traditional hand-drawn animation. Participants will learn the same tools and principles the pros use, dating all the way back to the early days of Disney. We’ll start by exploring key animation concepts such as squash and stretch, timing, and spacing, working our way towards animating […]

Dive deeper into the art of traditional hand-drawn animation! Students will learn more advanced character animation principles and techniques. They’ll also get to explore the art of hand drawn special effects like fire, water, smoke, fabric, and create multilayered animated scenes, synced with sound. This animation workshop builds on the animation skills students learned in Introduction […]

Develop your skills as a comic creator! In our comic book drawing classes, students will be introduced to the exciting world of comic construction, from how you brainstorm your initial idea to the creation of a full-sized page. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the various stages of creating a comic, including scripting, layout […]

For those looking to sketch and design distinct, interesting costumes and clothing for every range of character, this Costume Design art workshop is a must! By the end of this class, students will have the tools they need to sketch, draw, and design dynamic costumes and outfits for any kind of character. Costume Design is […]

Life Drawing is an important building block for all arts-based careers. It’s also an essential skill for any artist to develop, not to mention a great source of relaxation and stress-relief. This Life Drawing course follows the teaching methods of the celebrated Kimon Nicolaides, designed to allow anyone to improve their technique and recommended by […]

Top-Rated Drawing Classes in Toronto The Winter Learn to Draw: Portfolio Development workshop is a great introduction to the fundementals of representational drawing. If you are planning to apply to arts programs, this is a “must” and an opportunity to build your portfolio. It’s also a great opportunity for anyone looking to generally improve their drawing abilities […]

Max the Mutt and The Animation Lounge have teamed up to bring you Intro to Harmony & the 2D Animation Pipeline. This workshop will introduce students to animated, 2D film-making in a fun and innovative environment. You’ll be guided through the creation of your own team-based film project using Harmony (by Toon Boom), a production […]