For Adults of all ages and Teens 14+
Kickstart your creative skills at UCW: Creative Kickstart!
In this free 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to draw expressive faces with structure and personality using animation-style character design techniques. It’s all about sparking inspiration, building confidence and giving you a hands-on taste of Upchuckle Creative Workshops (UCW).
Led by an animation industry veteran and Upchuckle’s Founder & Director, this relaxed, judgment-free session welcomes everyone ages 14 and up—whether you’re brand new to art, a beginner exploring your creativity or a seasoned artist seeking fresh insight.
Creative Kickstart is the perfect way to experience UCW, connect with like-minded creatives and leave feeling energized, supported and inspired to keep creating!
OUR NEXT CREATIVE KICKSTART IS:
Wednesday, January 14th from 7pm-8pm
Students ages 14-15 must be enrolled by a parent/legal guardian
Enrollment closes at noon on Monday, January 12th
Seats are limited—Enroll now and kickstart your creative journey!
IMPORTANT: Those who don’t attend after enrollment (without giving reasonable or any notice) greatly impact our ability to continue offering our fun & free events like UCW: Creative Kickstart.
Help us in keeping our community creative!
As the Founder and Director of Upchuckle Education, Brad brings over 20 years of experience as a professional artist, character designer, animator and director of award-winning animated television shows. His work includes contributions to productions for Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, YTV, Netflix and more. He has also served as an Animation Diploma Program Director and Instructor at an accredited art and animation college.
Brad now focuses on helping students develop their skills through private art lessons, animation training, and specialized workshops. His passion for teaching, paired with diverse industry experience, guides his approach at Upchuckle Education, where learners of all ages and experience levels can feel supported, encouraged and confident as they explore creativity and grow their abilities.
MEET YOUR UCW INSTRUCTOR:
BRAD FERGUSON
Photo Credit: The amazing Laura Joy Photography