Maquette: Narrative, Draw, Sculpt, Paint & Exploration
Step into the world of professional animation with our Maquette class, inspired by the creative processes of studios like Laika Animation Studio! Designed for both young artists and adults, this class begins with the heart of creation—the narrative. Bring your ipad and learn how to build a professional character sheet.

• Build a Narrative: Discover the why behind your character or object. What’s their story? What drives them? This foundation shapes every creative decision that follows.

• Create & Draw: Translate your narrative into visual form with character or object sketches, including detailed turnaround drawings to capture every angle.

• Sculpt: Bring your idea to life using air-dry clay, learning essential sculpting techniques to add form and dimension.

• Refine: Sand and smooth your sculpture, preparing it for the finishing touches.

• Paint & Explore: Experiment with dynamic painting techniques using traditional paint, colored pencils, powders, and spray paint to add texture, depth, and personality to your creation.

Supplies Included: Air-dry clay, paper, pencils, sculpting tools, paint, colored pencils, powders, and spray paint.

Optional (Not Required): iPad with stylus (like Apple Pencil) to support digital sketching.

Perfect for artists of all levels, this class blends storytelling with hands-on artistry, guiding you from concept to fully realized creation.