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Brad is absolutely FANTASTIC! So kind, accommodating, great with the kids, and insanely talented!

We've attended 3 events and our son would LOVE to come back!”  -TG

2 Very Special Christmassy Cartoon Camps

Choose 1 or save when you bundle both!

Rudolph Christmas Ornament made at Upchuckle Education's Cartoon Camp Christmas Workshops in Barrie, ON

1pm-4pm For Ages 8-16

Saturday, Dec 13th: Animated Christmas Card Workshop

Saturday, Dec 20th: Cartoony Ornament Workshop

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Upchuckle Education is the 2025 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Best Art School in Barrie, ON

“Best Art School in Barrie”

An abominable snowman Christmas tree ornament made at Upchuckle Education's Cartoon Camp Christmas Workshops in Barrie, ON

DETAILS OF THESE CARTOON CAMPS

2 fun-filled workshops of creative, confidence-building imagination & gift-making!

LOCATION: Upchuckle Education-Suite 135, 80 Bradford St., Barrie, ON

DATES: Saturday, December 6th and/or Saturday, December 13th

TIME: Each workshop runs 1pm-4pm

A student uses a light table for her drawing while animating at Upchuckle Education's Cartoon Camp in Barrie, ON

Workshop 1: Animated Christmas Cards (Dec 13th):

In this fun & creative workshop, students (ages 8–16) will design and animate their own hand-drawn Christmas flipbook to be customized and given as a Christmas card to someone special. With the support and guidance of professional artists, your child will jump right into planning, drawing and flipping their idea into motion—whether that’s a dancing elf, a bumbling Santa or a snowman demonstrating magical flair, all with a special holiday message for the video card recipient(s).

After the workshop, we’ll professionally film each flipbook, edit it into a polished animated Christmas card and email the video card to the recipient(s) of your child’s choice, just in time for the holidays.

A unique keepsake, a meaningful gift and a fun seasonal experience rolled into one!

Our art students creating together at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON

Workshop 2: Cartoony Ornaments (Dec 20th):

This creative workshop is all about making imaginative festive decorations with personality, whether to be gifts or to decorate your home (or both!). Guided by professional artists, students will plan and then create their choice of 2 of our 4 options:

•A Doodle-Decorated Christmas Tree Centre Piece

•Candy-Holder Christmas Tree Ball Characters (might be tricky for younger students)

•Design Your Own Christmas Tree Ornament (flat and easier for younger students)

•Dancing Jingle Elf Cutout Puppet

Students leave with finished ornaments they designed themselves that are fun, original and ready to either display or give as a special gift.

A perfect workshop for kids who love drawing, creating and making something truly their own for the holidays!

Includes Christmas treats & all materials!

$49

EACH 3-HOUR WORKSHOP PRICE:

+HST

(less than $17/hr!)

$15 WHEN YOU BUNDLE BOTH

OR SAVE

FOR:

$83

 $98 

+HST

(less than $14/hr!)

We have limited seats & they go quickly! 

ENROLL TODAY!

**Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, December 10th for Workshop 1 and noon on December 17th for Workshop 2!**

(Students must be enrolled by their parent or legal guardian)

Please Note:

These special 3-hour Christmas Workshops do not include a Pizza Party (that’s reserved for our full-day Cartoon Camps)—but there WILL be treats! :).

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Studios your Cartoon Camp Leader has made television shows for:

Brad Ferguson.  Professional artist, animator, award-winning director and educator

Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program (Peep and the Big Wide World)

Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Series & Best Director nomination (Almost Naked Animals)

Brad Ferguson of Upchuckle Education-HBEC Grand Pitch Competition-Grand Prize Winner

Learn more about Brad HERE

OMG where to begin. Brad is my favorite instructor, period. And I’m not even his student anymore! I cannot stress how much of a blessing it was to have crossed paths with him. He’s taught me so many masterfully genius artistic concepts that I continue to use to this very day. He’s taught me to be professional without forgetting to be silly, the two can coexist and SHOULD coexist. He’s a great role model, full of humility, care and understanding.
— Gerry Fonseca

Some Student Feedback

Brad is a phenomenal teacher. Everything is possible with Brad and nothing is off limits! Whatever your learning style, Brad will adapt and strive for improvements for all involved! He is well spoken and and happy to explain things in detail should you not understand something. Things are step by step with him and you won’t feel left behind. I learned so much from Brad in a short timeframe, not just about Animation but about how I learn. Thanks Brad!”
— GENEVIEVE CAYER
Brad is an excellent instructor who really cares about his students. He is very kind and supportive, as well as a joy to be around! Even on a busy schedule he makes time to help out and hear out anyone who needs him. I would highly recommend learning from him, it will definitely be a quality education!
— Melodie Litwin
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Take a look at the fun & creative works from past events, lessons, workshops & Cartoon Camps!

With your generosity, we coordinate with local charities to provide creative-learning opportunities for students who are in great financial need, living in foster care or are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or close friend—and we match every donation, doubling it’s impact!

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