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FEBRUARY 11–15, 2027 • ORLANDO, FLORIDA
2D Animation
BootcampDraw It. Move It. Feel It.
Four days of hands-on animation training with Disney animator and director Aaron Blaise.
Four hotel nights, meals, equipment and event recordings included.
Animation training with Aaron Blaise
Learn the fundamentals of hand-drawn animation in person, with demonstrations and time to practice each day.
Aaron will work directly with participants, answer questions and provide individual feedback. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome.
From the bouncing ball to basic character animation.
2D Animation Bootcamp Announcement Video.
You Could Be One of Only 30 Guests Joining Aaron for Four Days of Animation Training.
Live demonstrations, hands-on exercises and personal feedback, from the bouncing ball to basic character animation.
Aaron will work alongside the group throughout the bootcamp. All experience levels are welcome.
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Equipment Provided!
Animation equipment and software are provided.
Wacom One display tablets, Apple computers and TVPaint software for hands-on practice.
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Lodging Included!
Four hotel nights in Orlando are included.
Arrive Thursday, February 11, and depart Monday, February 15. Host hotel details will be provided to participants.
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Meals Included!
Breakfast and lunch are provided during workshop days.
Time to learn, draw and connect with fellow artists.
What you'll work on
A practical introduction to the principles that make drawings move convincingly.
Timing & spacing
Start with core exercises that explore timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and weight.
Motion & action
Work with arcs, overlapping action, posing and the basics of believable movement.
Bring it to life
Apply the principles to simple character actions, with demonstrations and feedback from Aaron.
Activities may be adjusted to suit the group and the pace of instruction.
Trip Includes:
- Four-night hotel stay in Orlando, Florida
- Personalized animation instruction & feedback
- Animation equipment & software provided
- Breakfast & lunch during workshop days
- Certificate of completion & event recordings
Travel to Orlando and airport transfers are not included.
Early-Bird Savings
See current registration options and pricing on the booking page.
Members Save $150
Annual Premium and Lifetime Members receive an extra $150 off registration. Membership details →
Payment Plans Available
Choose to pay in full or in installments during registration. Special refund restrictions apply to payment plans; see the FAQ.
Event schedule
Thursday arrival, three full workshop days, and Monday departure. This is a general outline; the detailed itinerary will be shared with participants.
Check in at the host hotel and meet Aaron and the group.
Instruction, demonstrations and hands-on exercises in traditional movement.
Continue practicing timing, weight, movement and character animation.
Work on your exercises with Aaron's guidance and wrap up the workshop.
Hotel checkout and travel home.
Aaron Blaise
Disney animator, director and 2025 Winsor McCay Award recipient.
Aaron spent 21 years at Walt Disney Feature Animation, working on films including Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas and Mulan. He co-directed Brother Bear, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
His latest independent hand-drawn short film, Snow Bear, reflects his continued commitment to traditional animation.
Selected Films & Works by Aaron Blaise
Planning Your Visit
Our bootcamps take place in the Orlando area. The map below shows the host location from a previous bootcamp. The final 2027 hotel details will be sent to registered guests.
Questions & answers
A few things to know before you register.
What are the event dates?
Do I need animation experience?
What equipment should I bring?
Are hotel accommodations and meals included?
How do I get to Orlando?
Can minors attend?
Are payment plans available?
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
For standard registrations, a $500 deposit is nonrefundable. If you cancel fewer than 30 days before the event, your full payment is nonrefundable. Payment-plan registrations have the additional restrictions described above.
If Creature Art Teacher cancels the event, registration payments will be refunded in full. Please contact our team promptly if you need to cancel.
Will I receive recordings or a certificate?
I have another question.
Join Aaron for the 2D Animation Bootcamp.
Four days of hands-on animation with hotel accommodations, meals, equipment and event recordings included.
Annual Premium and Lifetime Members save an additional $150. Payment plans are available.
