Kids & Teens animation Academy
We help creative kids (ages 7–18) turn screen time into real animation skills—
guiding them to create their first real 10–20 second animated scene in just 12 weeks, from idea to final render, without unsafe content or chaotic online programs, thanks to
our mentor-led curriculum built on timeless industry methods.
2,024+
Students
8+
Years in Business
2,707+
Classes Taught
🚀 Step-by-Step Plan
✨ Step 1: Imagine It (Idea Development & Story Planning)
Students start by dreaming up their animation idea — a short scene, a simple story, or even a single moment — and learn how to plan it out using story exploration and storyboarding techniques inspired by industry pros.
✨ Step 2: Design It (Characters, Backgrounds & Visual Style)
They create characters, props, and backgrounds using both pencil/paper sketches and digital tools like RoughAnimator, Procreate, or ToonBoom Harmony — all guided by our team to match their age, tools, and creative style.
✨ Step 3: Animate It (Frame-by-Frame Production)
With guidance from mentors, students learn the core animation principles and bring their scene to life through hands-on animation.
✨ Step 4: Finish It (Sound, Effects, and Final Export)
Students add music, voice, or sound effects to their scene and render their final animation.
✨ Step 5: Celebrate It (Showcase & Feedback)
Students can enter their final scene into our end-of-term contest, get featured in a video presentation, and be recognized by peers and mentors.
✨ Step 6: Graduate to our Advanced Pathway
Students who complete these first five steps are invited to continue their growth in our Advanced Pathway — a deeper, more personalized track that explores storytelling, portfolio-building, and industry techniques. Whether they dream of applying to top animation schools like CalArts or want to develop their own animated series, this next step offers ongoing mentorship, peer collaboration, and a clear creative roadmap for serious young animators.
This experience is designed with our students in mind. We understand the challenges they face because we've seen countless students transform their passion into polished animations. We know that what they need is not just instruction, but inspiration and interaction.
This mentorship provides a safe, exciting space where they can express their imagination, learn at their own pace, and collaborate with others who share their passion.
Join us, and let's turn creative potential into animated reality. Together, we'll navigate the path from a first sketch to a fully animated story, making every step of the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
🏰 What’s Included in the Membership
Mentor-Led Animation Production Training:
animation, story development, character design, world building, storyboarding, gesture drawing, animatics & more
– offered live (4x/month)**
– and offered on demandLive Coaching & Feedback Sessions (2x/month)*
Live Voiceover Collaboration Sessions (2x/month)**
Live Draw Together sessions (1x/month)**
Live Animate Together sessions (1x/month)**
Monthly Challenge*
End-of-Term Animation Contest + Showcase Video (3x per year)*
Access to Our Advanced Mentorship Pathway**
Opportunities to collaborate on student projects as an animator, character designer, background artist, script writer, and/or voice actor*
Connect with other students and find friends who are passionate about the same things that you are
Get support from our team when needed
Safe, Private Online Learning Platform
*is included with our Basic Monthly & All Access Pass membership options
**is included with our All Access Pass membership option
Check out some of our student-made creative work
Imagine your child, brimming with creativity, spending hours sketching characters and dreaming up incredible stories. They’re passionate about bringing those ideas to life, but something’s missing. Despite watching endless tutorials and online videos, the process of turning their drawings into animated stories feels overwhelming.
Sound familiar? Your child is full of creativity and drive, but translating their vision into animation leaves them feeling frustrated. Tutorials can be dry and uninspiring, and trying to figure it all out alone can feel isolating.
They need more than just technical skills; they need a community that supports their journey and makes learning FUN!!
Live Event Schedule
Animation Production & Intro to Animation Lessons
● Your child will dive into the entire, exciting animation production process and will learn the lifelong skills that makes a story pop:
○ character design
○ scriptwriting
○ storyboarding
○ animation
○ gesture drawing 🎨✨and more
● Perfect for all skill levels. This makes creating animated scenes way easier, and even our more experienced students who've been drawing for 5+ years have had major breakthroughs!
● Whether your child is a newbie or a pro, these lessons are their ticket to leveling up their animation game alongside fellow creatives their age. They will grow and develop as an artist and a person more than you ever thought possible.
● Lessons posted 2x/week – available on demand to accommodate busy schedules
● Offered LIVE 4x/month for All Access Pass members:
2x/month:
TUESDAY (through end of 2025), then
MONDAY (starting 2026)
7:00–8:30pm Mountain Time
(6pm Pacific / 8pm Central / 9pm Eastern)
– AND –
2x/month:
THURSDAY 4:00–5:30pm Mountain Time
(3pm Pacific / 5pm Central / 6pm Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for students who cannot attend live
Live Draw Together & Animate Together Sessions
● Free draw/animate what you want and talk/chat/share art together while a mentor demonstrates a live drawing or animation in progress, and you can ask them questions about their process.
● Sessions will alternate between "Live Draw Together" and "Live Animate Together"
● Opportunity for students to meet and connect with other creative kids
● Offered LIVE for All Access Pass members:
1x/month:
MONDAY 7:00–8:30pm Mountain Time
(6pm Pacific / 8pm Central / 9pm Eastern)
– AND –
1x/month:
THURSDAY 4:00–5:30pm Mountain Time
(3pm Pacific / 5pm Central / 6pm Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for All Access Pass students who cannot attend live
Live Q&As (Coaching & Feedback Sessions)
● Question and Answer sessions for students to get live help and feedback on their work.
● Meets on a Wednesday or a Friday depending on the schedule that week.
2x/month:
WEDNESDAY or FRIDAY
4:00-5:30PM Mountain Time
(3pm Pacific / 5pm Central / 6pm Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for students who cannot attend live
Online Voiceover Sessions
● Live Online Class on Saturdays
● Join other students and perform character roles together in a live recording session.
● Offered LIVE for All Access Pass members:
2x/month:
SATURDAY 9:30-11:00 AM Mountain Time
(8:30am Pacific / 10:30am Central / 11:30am Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for All Access Pass students who cannot attend live
DAILY Online Community Interaction and Support
● Connect with other students, build friendships, and work together on projects.
● Receive help and support any day of the week through our safe, private online community.
Live Event Schedule
Animation Production & Intro to Animation Lessons
● Your child will dive into the entire, exciting animation production process and will learn the lifelong skills that makes a story pop:
○ character design
○ scriptwriting
○ storyboarding
○ animation
○ gesture drawing 🎨✨and more
● Perfect for all skill levels. This makes creating animated scenes way easier, and even our more experienced students who've been drawing for 5+ years have had major breakthroughs!
● Whether your child is a newbie or a pro, these lessons are their ticket to leveling up their animation game alongside fellow creatives their age. They will grow and develop as an artist and a person more than you ever thought possible.
● Lessons posted 2x/week – available on demand to accommodate busy schedules
● Offered LIVE 4x/month for All Access Pass members:
2x/month:
TUESDAY (through end of 2025), then
MONDAY (starting 2026)
7:00–8:30pm Mountain Time
(6pm Pacific / 8pm Central / 9pm Eastern)
– AND –
2x/month:
THURSDAY 4:00–5:30pm Mountain Time
(3pm Pacific / 5pm Central / 6pm Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for students who cannot attend live
Live Draw Together & Animate Together Sessions
● Free draw/animate what you want and talk/chat/share art together while a mentor demonstrates a live drawing or animation in progress, and you can ask them questions about their process.
● Sessions will alternate between "Live Draw Together" and "Live Animate Together"
● Opportunity for students to meet and connect with other creative kids
● Offered LIVE for All Access Pass members:
1x/month:
MONDAY 7:00–8:30pm Mountain Time
(6pm Pacific / 8pm Central / 9pm Eastern)
– AND –
1x/month:
THURSDAY 4:00–5:30pm Mountain Time
(3pm Pacific / 5pm Central / 6pm Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for All Access Pass students who cannot attend live
Live Q&As (Coaching & Feedback Sessions)
● Question and Answer sessions for students to get live help and feedback on their work.
● Meets on a Wednesday or a Friday depending on the schedule that week.
2x/month:
WEDNESDAY or FRIDAY
4:00-5:30PM Mountain Time
(3pm Pacific / 5pm Central / 6pm Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for students who cannot attend live
Online Voiceover Sessions
● Live Online Class on Saturdays
● Join other students and perform character roles together in a live recording session.
● Offered LIVE for All Access Pass members:
2x/month:
SATURDAY 9:30-11:00 AM Mountain Time
(8:30am Pacific / 10:30am Central / 11:30am Eastern)
● All sessions are recorded for All Access Pass students who cannot attend live
DAILY Online Community Interaction and Support
● Connect with other students, build friendships, and work together on projects.
● Receive help and support any day of the week through our safe, private online community.
student made character and walk cycle animation
Master Concept to Creation
Comprehensive Skill Development
Students will learn to create digital cartoons, design characters, write scripts, voice their characters, and animate their scenes. This holistic approach ensures they gain a wide range of creative skills.
student made character and walk cycle animation
student art by Nina G.
student art by Nina G.
Create Together, Grow Together
Collaborative & Supportive Environment
We encourage collaboration among students, offering opportunities to work on projects as animators, designers, writers, or voice actors. Additionally, there is continuous support through live classes, Q&A sessions, and an active online community.
student art by Angeline S.
Learn Your Way, Anytime, Anywhere
Flexible & Engaging Learning Formats
Both live and recorded sessions, online options, and various schedules offered to accommodate different needs. This flexibility, along with interactive elements like live voiceover sessions, keeps learning engaging and accessible.
student art by Angeline S.
Testimonials
What students are saying...
“I loved the knowledge of the animation programs that I learned.
A huge benefit was the community feel. It’s a wonderful place to come and explore your passion, or just laugh with some new friends. This class was much better than online videos that have no structure or new material. It was a wonderful experience.
I wish I had more time to explain how much I admire this class. It perfectly combines a friendly environment, allowing everyone to learn at their own pace and enough challenge to keep me engaged.”
-S.H.
“The class experience was awesome!!! Before this class I used to lock myself in my room and try to learn off the internet. This class is better!! I got to work with cool people and I love the method of art teaching.”
-M.S.
Laura L. says, "Mr. Fisher got me out of the fear of animation and through his classes I have learned so much!"
Lauryn E. shared, "My favorite part of the classes are the Q&As and being able to ask questions. I love sharing my work and seeing other student's share their work, and the interactive polls are so fun!"
Cooper H. says, “You get to talk and show what you are creating, and experience it with other people who are doing it with you. Its great!”
Jadyn V. said, "This class is worth it because you are able to make friends, you're learning more and able to improve on your skill with each class, the support that you get and the help that you get is really good!"
Student, Amanda H. explains how beginners and more experienced students learn together side by side
Lucas S. says, "My mom was looking for an animation class for me and came across this and the rest is history!"
What parents are saying...
“Mr. Fisher, You are such a wonderful teacher, encourager and inspiration to my daughter. Thank you for believing in her and helping her excel. We both appreciate your influence in her life.”
Parent of 7th Grade Student
“Thank you, Mr. Fisher! My son has loved your class! Thanks for all your effort that you put forth into an encouraging and positive experience for the kids!”
Parent of 8th Grade Student
Monthly Plans
To participate in this program, the student and the parent/legal guardian are entering into the following contractual agreement.
STARTER MONTHLY
INCLUDES:
INCLUDES:
Mentor-Led Animation Production Training: Lessons posted 2x/week – available on demand to accommodate busy schedules
Step by step curriculum for an entire year!
Connect with other students and find friends who are passionate about the same things that you are.
Get support from our team when needed
Safe, Private Online Learning Platform
$77
every month
BASIC MONTHLY
INCLUDES EVERYTHING IN
STARTER MONTHLY
+ PLUS ALL OF THIS:
INCLUDES EVERYTHING IN
STARTER MONTHLY
+ PLUS ALL OF THIS:
LIVE Coaching & Feedback Sessions (2x/month)*
Monthly Challenge
End-of-Term Animation Contest + Showcase Video (3x per year)
Opportunities to collaborate on student projects as an animator, character designer, background artist, script writer, and/or voice actor
*for event times, see "Live Event Schedule" above
$97
every month
ALL ACCESS PASS
*most popular & best value
INCLUDES EVERYTHING IN
STARTER MONTHLY & BASIC MONTHLY
+ PLUS ALL OF THIS:
INCLUDES EVERYTHING IN
STARTER MONTHLY & BASIC MONTHLY
+ PLUS ALL OF THIS:
LIVE Mentor-Led Animation Production Training (4x/month)*
LIVE Voiceover Collaboration Sessions (2x/month)*
LIVE Draw Together sessions (1x/month)*
LIVE Animate Together sessions (1x/month)*
Access to our LIVE Advanced Mentorship Pathway
*for event times, see "Live Event Schedule" above
$147
every month
To participate in this program, the student and the parent/legal guardian are entering into the following contractual agreement.
What to Expect...
After signing up, you will receive a welcome email with all the details. If you don't see it, please check your spam/junk folder. We will also send the info by SMS/text to be sure you receive it.
You'll receive a link for the Student Info Registration Form to be filled out before first class.
Student's, get ready to supercharge your drawing skills and embark on an epic artistic journey!
14-DAY CREATIVE KICKSTART GUARANTEE
If your child doesn’t feel excited, supported, and creatively challenged within the first 14
days, you can cancel and get a full refund. No pressure. Just peace of mind.
After 14 days, if for any reason you decide it’s not the right fit, you can cancel anytime. No contracts. No drama.
Important Info
What will I need for this class?
1) Pencils/Paper
Students will need the following to fully participate:
BLANK PAPER (a sketchbook is recommended), PENCILS, SHARPENER, and an ERASER.
2) Digital Device
A DIGITAL DEVICE TO DRAW, DESIGN, AND ANIMATE WITH – ONE of the following:
• Desktop or laptop computer (Windows or Mac) – with a drawing tablet*.
8MB RAM minimum is recommended for the apps to work well.
• iPad Pro – with an Apple Pencil.
Apple Pencil ONLY works with the iPad Pro
• Touchscreen Chromebook – with a drawing stylus.
8MB RAM minimum is recommended for the apps to work well
• Touchscreen Mobile Device – with a drawing stylus.
Smart phone or tablet (older iPad, iPhone, Android, or Kindle Fire) with a drawing stylus: We recommend the Adonit Pro drawing stylus available on their website for $30 Also, right now the Adonit Droid is available on clearance for $15. Test the RoughAnimator App on your mobile device to make sure that your device can support it. If RoughAnimator will not work well, other animation apps probably will not work on that device either.
*IMPORTANT NOTE about drawing tablets for Windows or Mac computers, either of the following options will work:
• Wacom drawing tablet – for Windows or Mac computers.
You can find a good one on the Wacom website or on Amazon for approx $75 to $100. The Wacom Intuos S is a good starter tablet. Alternative options for drawing tablets include Cintiq, XP-Pen, Huion, and Gaomon.
• iPad Pro and Apple Pencil with Astro Pad Studio.
If you already own an iPad Pro and a Windows or Mac computer, this is an alternative option to provide a drawing tablet that will allow you to use Windows and Mac only apps like Toon Boom Harmony, that do not run on an iPad or mobile device. With this option, you will not need to buy a Wacom drawing tablet.
3) Animation App
ANIMATION APP – RoughAnimator ($8).
We recommend every student have RoughAnimator installed on your device to follow along with live in-class demonstrations. We work primarily with RoughAnimator in our classes for many of our lessons and we will teach you how to use it.
In additional to RoughAnimator, you are welcome to use other animation apps for your assignments and projects if you already know how to use those apps. An optional student subscription to the industry standard animation software, Toon Boom Harmony will be available for a student materials fee. This software will ONLY work on a Windows or Mac computer, not on other electronic devices. We also have tutorials available to teach you how to use it.
OpenToonz is a free industry standard alternative for Mac or Windows computers. We have a list of easy-to-follow video tutorials to help students get started using OpenToonz for any enrolled student who requests it.
We do not teach how to use the following apps but you are welcome to use them for your assignments and projects –
Other recommendable industry standard 2D animation apps include: TV Paint, Clip Studio Paint EX, and Blender.
Other recommendable iPad animation apps include: Procreate Dreams, Toon Squid, Callipeg, and Clip Studio Paint EX.
The following animation apps are fun to use, but their features are too limited for many of our lessons: Krita, FireAlpaca, FlipaClip, Flipbook, and Pencil2D.
4) Sketching App
A SKETCHING APP FOR DRAWING, PAINTING, AND CONCEPTING IDEAS
The following apps will work for this purpose: Sketchbook app, Clip Studio Paint Pro or EX, Photoshop, ProCreate, or any of the following FREE apps: Krita, Ibis Paint, Medibang Paint, or Jump Paint.
5) Internet
A DIGITAL DEVICE WITH INTERNET ACCESS AND THE ZOOM APP installed to connect to and participate in our live online classes – it can be the same device used for #2 above, but it is often easier to follow along if these devices are separate.