Join us for Upchuckle Education's next great art workshop for teens, Intro to Character Design in Barrie, ON
Level up your skills and design characters that truly stand out--only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON

All artwork on this page created by your UCW Instructor, Brad Ferguson


PREREQUISITE: Basic drawing skills are recommended but not required.

MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT: Included (But bring your iPad to draw on if you’d like!)

DATES/TIMES: Daily, starting Monday, August 11th until Friday, August 15th (1pm-5pm).

OPEN TO AGES: Teens 14-17

PRICE: $289+HST/seat ($14.45/hr for 20hrs of dedicated, professional training)

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

INSTRUCTOR: Brad Ferguson

CLASS SIZE: Up to 12 Students

CONTACT: Education@Upchuckle.com or HERE

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL NOW!


Learn to draw and so much more at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON

Strengthen your skills & understanding, whether for fun, book illustration, animation or game creation!

Do you have characters in your head you’ve always wanted to draw? Do you get stuck and frustrated, not knowing what to draw or finding it difficult to know what’s “off” with your designs?

This 5-day creative deep dive will show you how to bring your characters to life with clarity, confidence and style.

Through fun and focused exercises, you’ll explore the foundations of strong character design—learning how to sketch faces with personality, pose characters with energy and movement, and design from the inside out with structure and shape language. Whether you're exploring character design just for fun or starting to think about a future in animation, comics or game design, this workshop will sharpen your skills and expand your creative toolkit.

By the end of the week, you’ll have a complete original character design, plus the tools and techniques to keep levelling up long after the workshop ends.

Learn to bring your ideas to life (no matter how weird they are) at UCW in Barrie, ON

*Please note: Colour is not a focus of this workshop series.

DEDICATED LEARNING FROM AN INDUSTRY PRO!

  • 5 daily workshops from August 11th-15th (1pm-5pm)

    (Enrollment closes Wednesday, August 6th @9am)

Only $14.45+HST/hr x 20hrs

All Materials Are Included.

$289+HST per seat

Don’t delay-Seats are limited!

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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. In addition to creating entertainment for audiences around the globe, he has served as an Animation Diploma Program Director and Instructor at an accredited art and animation college.

Having worn many hats throughout his diverse career, Brad is now focused on helping students develop their own skills and creative voice. His passion for teaching—paired with extensive industry expertise—drives him to inspire and support learners at Upchuckle Education: a place where people of all ages and experience levels can feel safe, supported and encouraged as they explore creativity, gain confidence and grow their abilities.

MEET YOUR UCW INSTRUCTOR:

BRAD FERGUSON

Brad Ferguson:  Founder & Director of Upchuckle Education and Instructor

Credit: All photos on this page taken by the amazing, Laura Joy Photography