2D Animation Workshop
Hand-drawn & digital
animation fundamentals.
Learn the art of 2D animation — from traditional hand-drawn techniques to modern digital workflows. Master timing, spacing, and bring your characters to life frame by frame.
What is the 2D Animation Workshop?
The 2D Animation Workshop is a hands-on short-term program for aspiring animators who want to master the fundamentals of 2D animation. Participants learn traditional hand-drawn techniques, digital animation tools, the 12 principles of animation, and professional workflows. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will get you animating with confidence.
Course Content
A hands-on workshop covering the complete 2D animation workflow.
Hand-Drawn Animation
Master traditional frame-by-frame animation techniques.
- Pencil testing and rough animation passes.
- Key poses, breakdowns, and in-betweens.
- Flipbooks and timing charts.
- Cleaning up and final line art.
Digital 2D Tools
Learn industry-standard digital animation software.
- Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony.
- Digital drawing and rigging basics.
- Timeline, camera, and scene management.
- Exporting animations for video.
Animation Principles
Apply the 12 principles of animation to your work.
- Squash and stretch for organic movement.
- Anticipation, staging, and follow-through.
- Arcs, timing, and exaggeration.
- Appeal and solid drawing fundamentals.
Character Animation
Bring characters to life with personality and emotion.
- Bouncing ball and simple object animation.
- Walk cycles and character locomotion.
- Facial expressions and lip sync basics.
- Building a short character animation.
Bring Your Drawings
to Life
2D animation is where art meets motion — and anyone can learn it with the right guidance. The 2D Animation Workshop teaches you to see movement as a sequence of drawings, not just disconnected frames. Students stop asking "How do I make it move?" and start asking "What story is this movement telling?" — the shift that transforms artists into animators.
Skills You'll Gain
Build a portfolio of 2D animation exercises and short films.
Frame by Frame
Timing & Spacing
Walk Cycles
Toon Boom Basics
Animation Principles
Character Design
Lip Sync Basics
Portfolio Assembly
Every frame tells a story.
Start your 2D animation journey here.
Start your 2D animation journey
with hands-on training
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the 2D Animation Workshop
This workshop is designed for aspiring animators, artists, illustrators, and creatives who want to learn 2D animation from scratch or improve their existing skills.
Basic drawing skills are helpful but not required. The workshop starts with simple shapes and builds up to character animation, accommodating all skill levels.
You will learn Toon Boom Harmony (industry standard for 2D animation) and get introduced to other digital animation tools. Free alternatives will also be covered.
You will create multiple animation exercises including a bouncing ball, a walk cycle, and a short character animation sequence — a portfolio-ready demonstration of your skills.
Simply fill out the "Get in Touch" form on this page. Share your animation background and goals — our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule a discovery call.