UCW for Teens (14-17)-In-depth, expert-led Workshops, classes and programs at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Explore your potential, discover your passion and find your creative voice at UCW for Teens (14-17). Upchuckle Creative Workshops, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON. Classes, programs and more with focuses in art, animation, and entertainment

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Expert-led creative learning workshops and programs for Teens (14-17)

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Teen UCW: Creative Kickstart is a free preview workshop for artists ages 14+ and up. No commitment, just creativity. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Teen UCW: Creative Kickstart is a free preview workshop for ages 14+. No commitment, just creativity. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON

Thursday, March 26th | 7pm - 8pm

Where Creativity Gets A Kickstart!

Spend an hour learning directly from an award-winning animation industry pro!

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!

Level: Everyone

Click to meet your Instructor: Brad

Free Workshop

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Ages 16+ can self-enroll. 14-15 require parent/guardian

Enrollment closes:

Tuesday, March 24th @ noon

• Seats are limited (12 max)

• For Teens 14+ and Adults of any age

• All materials included

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

MORE COMING SOON! We’re currently developing exciting, new Workshops!

The Teen UCW Catalogue

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

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In this 5-part Workshop Series, Teens ages 14-17 will learn how to bring their character design skills to the next level! Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Level up your skills and design characters that truly stand out! A drawing of a super-hero crocodile, his pig sidekick and their nemesis. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
In this 3-part Character Lab Workshop Series, Teens 14-17 will focus on drawing and designing expressive and appealing faces with structure. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Learn to draw expressive, structures and appealing character faces in this 3-session workshop series, Character Lab 1: Faces & Expressions for Teens 14-17. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Let's explore how to use the most powerful iPad app for digital art on the go, Procreate! This UCW for Teens (14-17) will teach students how to navigate the interface and share helpful tricks in this powerful app. Only at Upchuckle Education Barrie
Unlock the power and flexibitlity of creating mobile digital art at Teen UCW: Intro to Using Procreate for iPad. Only at Upchuckle Education, in Barrie ON
Take another deep step into Procreate at Teen UCW: Creating Art in Procreate. Only at Upchuckle Education, in Barrie, ON
Bring your imagination to life with the power of Procreate for iPad at Teen UCW: Creating Art in Procreate. A workshop for creative teens from 14-17 years old. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Learn the important foundations of 1-point perspective at Teen UCW: 1-Point Perspective. For ages 14-17, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Build the foundation for immersive 3D drawing and understanding at Teen UCW: 1-Point Perspective. A workshop series for ages 14-17 only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Expand on the foundations of 1-point perspective and add more depth & realism to your work at Teen UCW: 2-Point Perspective. For ages 14-17, only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON
Go beyond the basics to design worlds and objects with real dimension at Teen UCW: 2-Point Perspective. Art classes, programs and workshops for Teens 14-17. Only at Upchuckle Education, in Barrie, ON
Join us for Teen UCW: Animation on iPad. Learn to bring your drawings to life in the app Toonsquid. Only at Upchuckle Education in Barrie, ON for ages 14-17.
Create magic and bring your art to life, one animated frame at a time at Teen UCW: Animation on iPad. 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 about Brad HERE