Upchuckle Creative Workshops (UCW) provide a variety of art, animation & creative workshops to adults (18+). Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Explore your potential, discover your passion and find your creative voice at UCW. Upchuckle Creative Workshops, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON. Classes, programs and more.

EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL. DISCOVER YOUR PASSION. FIND YOUR VOICE.

Expert-led creative learning workshops and programs for adults

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

“Best Art School in Barrie”

Visit Teen UCW (14-17)
Join us at UCW Creative Kickstart. A free, no-commitment drawing workshop led by our Founder, Brad Ferguson. No catch, no cost - just creativity at this once per lifetime sample workshop at Upchuckle Education, in Barrie, ON
Enrollment for this Upchuckle Creative Workshop is now closed. It will return! Thank you.
Bring your curiosity and enjoy yourself at the completely free preview art workshop at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON. No commitment, just creativity. Look for this workshop popping up multiple times through the year at our art & animation school

Tues, Jan 26 | 7pm - 8pm (1 hour)

Where Creativity Gets a Kickstart!

Spend a fun, informative, no-pressure hour learning directly from an award-winning animation industry pro and educator!

  • In this completely free 1-hour workshop, UCW: Creative Kickstart, you’ll learn how to draw expressive faces with structure and personality using animation-style character design techniques. It’s a hands-on taste of the UCW experience, designed to spark inspiration and build both your technical and creative confidence.

    This relaxed, judgment-free session welcomes everyone eligible to participate in our UCW offerings (ages 14+)—from brand-new beginners to seasoned artists seeking fresh insight, or simply a creative outlet. Built on our firm belief that anyone can learn how to express their ideas through art, it’s the perfect way to get to know us, preview our teaching style, connect with other creatives, and leave feeling supported and inspired to keep on creating!

Meet your Instructor: Brad

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Enrollment closes:

Sat, Jan 23 @ noon

• For Adults of any age and Teens 14+

• All materials included

• 1 UCW: Creative Kickstart admission per student (Lifetime Limit)

  • Onsite workshop seating is limited (12 max)

  • Unless otherwise stated, all workshops on this page are for ages 18+ only

  • Each student must enroll themselves individually in order to accept the terms of our agreement (for group or corporate booking exceptions, please contact us directly)

  • All prices are subject to HST

The UCW Catalogue

A library of our past signature Workshops. These offerings aren’t live right now, but they will return. Stay tuned!

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Upchuckle Education presents UCW: Contours & Watercolour. This enlightening workshop for adults retrains our brains to draw what we observe. Then bringing it to life with pops of watercolour painting. Only in Barrie, ON
An image of a blind contour ink drawing with pops of watercolour (by local artist and instructor, Corrie Sherwin) for UCW: Contours & Watercolour where students retrain their artistic perception. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Upchuckle Education presents a 6-part Workshop series, UCW: Intro to Character Design. Learn to design appealing and expressive characters from the ground up! Just like we do it to make movies and television shows.. Only in Barrie, ON
An image of an expressive female character being drawn by your UCW instructor for part of our 6-Workshop series, UCW: Intro to Character Design. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
UCW Upchuckle Creative Workshops Flipbook Animator 1: Bouncing Into Motion. Learn important fundamentals of animation, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
UCW Upchuckle Creative Workshops Flipbook Animator 1: Bouncing Into Motion. Learn important fundamentals of animation, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Discover the excitement of bringing art to life through flipbook animation. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON.
UCW Upchuckle Creative Workshops Flipbook Animator 2: Leaping Into Action. Learn important fundamentals of animation, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
UCW Upchuckle Creative Workshops Flipbook Animator 2: Leaping Into Action. Learn important fundamentals of animation, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Take your next big leap into animation by breathing life into a leaping character. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON.
UCW Upchuckle Creative Workshops Flipbook Animator 3: Walk This Way. Learn important fundamentals of animation, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
UCW Upchuckle Creative Workshops Flipbook Animator 3: Walk This Way. Learn important fundamentals of animation, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Continue to grow your animation skills one step-at-a-time with an animated walk cycle.Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON.

Meet Your UCW Instructor, Brad Ferguson

Upchuckle Education Founder and Director, Brad Ferguson who is also your Upchuckle Creative Workshops (UCW) Instructor in Barrie, ON

Award-Winning Experience:

Heavy contributor to multiple Emmy and CSA-winning television series, including Peep and the Big Wide World and Almost Naked Animals.

Local Recognition:

Barrie Arts Award for “Business Champion”, Voted “Best Art School in Barrie” (2025), Mayor’s Innovation Award nominee (2024) and Grand Prize Winner of the HBEC Grand Pitch Competition (2023).

Industry Expertise:

20+ years of professional experience as an Animator, Designer, Storyboard Artist and Director/Showrunner.

Educational Leadership:

Former Post-Secondary 4-year Animation Diploma Program Director and Instructor. Also your Founder and Director of Upchuckle Education.

Some Clients Brad’s made TV shows for:

Upchuckle Education-Clients Your Instructor, Brad Ferguson has worked with

Learn more & view Brad's portfolio HERE