Description
Design Characters That Feel Alive.
Great character design isn’t about drawing something “cool.” It’s about creating someone the audience believes in.
For over 20 years, Aaron Blaise helped bring unforgettable characters to life at Disney — contributing to films like The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and directing Brother Bear. Most recently, he returned to hand-drawn storytelling with the award-winning short Snow Bear.
Now, for two days only, he’s opening up his full character design process — LIVE.
This Is Not a Pre-Recorded Course.
This is a rare opportunity to watch Aaron think, design, solve problems, and refine ideas in real time.
You’ll see the rough sketches.
The wrong turns.
The adjustments.
The breakthroughs.
Because that’s where real character design happens.
And you’ll be able to ask questions as it unfolds.
What You’ll Learn Over Two Intensive Days
- How to build characters from the inside out — starting with personality and story
- Using shape language & silhouette to create instant appeal
- Designing with emotion, clarity, and readability
- Balancing realism with stylization
- How professionals push past safe ideas to find something original
- Refining rough concepts into presentation-ready designs
- The mindset behind designing characters that directors and studios respond to
Why This Workshop Is Different
Most character design content teaches technique.
This workshop teaches decision-making.
You’ll learn why certain shapes feel heroic.
Why some characters feel trustworthy.
Why others feel dangerous or comedic before they even speak.
Aaron will break down how story, personality, anatomy, and graphic design all merge into something cohesive — something that feels alive.
Who This Is For
- Animation students building their portfolio
- Illustrators wanting stronger characters
- Story artists looking to level up appeal
- Professionals refining their design voice
- Anyone serious about visual storytelling
⚠️ Important: This Event Will Not Be Sold After It Ends
This is a live, limited workshop.
We cap attendance to keep the experience interactive.
The recording will only be available to registered participants.
Once the event concludes, it will not be reopened for sale.
When it’s full — it’s full.
What Makes Live Different?
There’s an energy to live instruction that can’t be replicated.
When Aaron is designing in real time, responding to questions, adjusting based on feedback — you’re not just watching.
You’re inside the process.
And that changes how you learn.
By The End of This Workshop
You’ll have a clearer design process. Stronger decision-making skills. A deeper understanding of what makes characters resonate.
And you’ll walk away seeing character design differently than you did before.
🎟️ If You’ve Ever Wanted to Learn Directly from a Disney Director — This Is Your Moment.
Two days.
Live interaction.
Limited seats.
No replay sales later.
Reserve your spot now.
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