Storyboard Workshops with John Ramirez!

Learn from the best!In conjunction with the Art Institute of Orange County, the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is pleased to present a storyboard workshop with John Ramirez at the Art Institute of Orange County on Saturday, July 8 and Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The workshop on the 8th is designed for students 13 and younger; the one on the 15th for students, ages 14-19. The workshops are limited to only 24 participants. Reserve your space today by clicking here. 

Ramirez's work can be seen in Toy Story II and Beauty and the Beast, among other animated film projects. He is an award-winning theme park and Rose Bowl float designer. He cites Chuck Jones as one of his major influences. 

Class to take place at Art Institute of Orange County campus, 3601 W. Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Call the Center with questions or for more information.949-660-7793 x 1007. Reserve your space by clicking on this sentence.

12 Principles of Animation Workshop this Saturday, August 17!

12 Principles of Animation Workshop - Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose Animation

There are two different approaches to animating a scene. "Straight Ahead Action" means drawing out a scene frame by frame from start to finish. While "Pose to Pose" involves starting with drawing the key frames, and then filling in the inbetween drawings later.

John Ramirez, animator artist for Disney movies such as “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin” and “The Lion King”. All classes will be held at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.

Register today! Click here.

Ages: Middle-school age and older

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013

Time: 3:00-6:00 PM

Questions: Sasha@ChuckJonesCenter.org or (949) 660-7793 x107

12 Principles of Animation Workshop on July 20, 2013

The 12 Principles of Animation Workshops - Staging

This principle is similar to staging as it is know in the theatre and film. Its purpose is to direct the audience's attention, and make it clear. What is of greatest importance in a scene; what is happening, and what is about to happen. The presentation of any idea so that it is completely and unmistakably clear. Whether that idea is an action, a personality, an expression or a mood.

About the teacher

John Ramirez, animator artist for Disney movies such as “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin” and “The Lion King”. All classes will be held at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.

To register, click here

Ages: Middle-school age and older

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2013

Time: 3:00-6:00 PM

Questions: Sasha@ChuckJonesCenter.org or (949) 660-7793 x107

The 12 Principles of Animation Workshops - 2. Anticipation

Principle 2 - AnticipationJoin us June 15, 2013 at 3:00-6:00PM at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity for the second principle of animation - ANTICIPATION.

Anticipation is used to prepare the audience for an action that is about to occur. It makes the action of a character appear more realistic and helps to ready the audience for the main physical action the character will be doing. It can also be used in your story by setting up a scene with an object that readies an audience for an important moment in a film.

Location: Chuck Jones Center for Creaivity, 3321 Hyland, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cost: $57.00

Ages: Middle school and older

To register, click here.

Questions: Sasha@ChuckJonesCenter.org or (949) 660-7793 x107

Artist John Ramirez to Lead Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Workshops at Dayton Art Institute

Artist, animator, art director, and designer, John Ramirez, will be leading two workshops at the Dayton Art Institue, Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19. Ramirez, who was mentored by and worked alongside Chuck Jones, will be at the Dayton Art Institute as part of their Super Hero Summer where he will offer two classes devoted to encouraging thinking beyond the obvious and growing beyond expectations all the while developing important skill sets in drawing. For details about the workshops and to enroll your budding young artists, visit Dayton Art Institute.