• Introduction-Intermediate
  • Youth

This 4 day ONLINE workshop (1PM-4PM) for students ages 13-17 years is perfect for anyone with a desire to draw and create animated characters.  

Learn how to design and illustrate animated characters through a variety of stylistic drawing techniques using paper and pencil. Students will develop and refine their drawing skills and explore exercises covering concepts of gesture, expression, and character personality. For students with some experience, strengthen your portfolio and design structured characters for both animation and comics. 


4 Day Workshop (Tues-Fri: Dates Below) : Base Tuition: $185 

TSA will deliver this course using ZOOM. Prior to the course session, you will receive an invitation for the session(s) via email. You'll need a laptop, desktop or tablet, internet connection with good bandwidth and headset (either wired or wireless). We recommend that you set up a free ZOOM account and be familiar with ZOOM prior to the class beginning.  Here is a link to help you get started: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697

Notes: Enzo Avolio has been working in Animation and the Arts for several years now, this includes teaching Character Design in the BA Animation program at Sheridan College in Oakville. He has television credits for both Disney and Warner Bros. and he joins TSA as a Guest Instructor in Character Design, Drawing for Animation and Comics for youth courses. Enzo’s goal is always to equip and encourage students in growing their imaginations with a spirit of fun and honesty fully expressed.
* This course is not currently open for registration

What you will learn

  • Implement Structure Drawing skills
  • Learn and enhance gesture, expression and personality drawing skills
  • Grow concept and imagination skills

Materials to Bring

  • sketchbok
  • paper
  • pencils
  • pens
  • eraser
  • computer
  • phone
  • email