Thursday: Animation [Ages 9-12]

Learn the basics of animation to set your drawings in motion! We'll go over basic digital drawing and move into application functions and tools. Create your very own moving character! Demonstrations and creative prompts will be utilized in this class. New and continuing students welcome! *This class is a part of our Certificate in Fine Arts Program and will give each student one point towards their CiFA certification. Hybrid option available upon request. Please reach out to Kirsten Sanford, Education Manager for more information kirsten@westwindsorarts.org.

$35 Materials fee due on the first day of class

Covid Protocols: Classes and workshops held in all spaces at the art center and Whole World Arts utilize an HVAC system supplemented with portable HEPA filtration systems. Fresh air is introduced whenever possible. Classes are spaced appropriately to allow 3 - 6 ft. of social distancing. Acrylic barriers are utilized, as needed. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged for all adults regardless of vaccination status, and required for all youth classes. All our staff and Teaching Artists have been vaccinated. High-touch surfaces are wiped down regularly using certified cleaning agents. Hand sanitizer is available in all classrooms. Youth visual arts classes have their own sanitized art supplies to be used.

 About the Teaching Artist

Rashad Davis is an award-winning author/illustrator who explores themes like empathy, diversity, magic, and fantasy in his own work. He received his degree in Anthropology and Chinese Language and Culture at Tufts University and is finishing his Masters of Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design. He has experience as an Illustrator and Graphic Designer at the American Reading Company and has been a guest lecturer and workshop instructor at NJ area schools, Tufts University, Young Audiences of NJ, and Please Touch Museum.