Youth Character Design Academy
Build an original character while learning the drawing and design skills that make characters feel believable, expressive, and uniquely yours.
JOIN A SESSIONThis isn’t a “copy what the instructor draws” class. Students learn the building blocks behind character design and use them to develop their own ideas.
Character Illustration Foundations
Week 1 — Shape Language
Week 2 — Faces & Expressions
Week 3 — Bodies & Posing
Week 4 — Illustration
Course A students conclude with a class showcase.
Character Design & Visual Storytelling
Week 5 — Action & Movement
Week 6 — Character Turnarounds
Week 7 — Worldbuilding
Week 8 — Comics
Course B students conclude with a class showcase.
Class Format
- 90-minute weekly classes
- Small-group instruction
- Traditional + digital-friendly instruction
- All skill levels welcome
- Full Academy, Course A, or Course B options
- Limited individual drop-in spaces
Who Is This For?
This course is designed for young artists who love drawing characters — whether they’re still learning the basics or already fill sketchbooks with their own characters.
No previous character-design training is required.
Join an individual lesson when space is available.
Drop-in enrollment does not include a take-home Academy kit.
Your materials are provided.
Each student receives an Academy kit on the first day of class. Please bring the kit back in the provided bag for every class afterward. A closed water bottle is welcome, too.
Fall 2026
Dates: October 27 – December 15
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Sandra Moon Complex Multi-Purpose Room
Registration closes: October 19
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