Saturday, March 29, 9:30am-noon

Harvey Academic Center 110, VTSU-Lyndon

Vermont-based artist Kevin Harkey's most recent projects included creating storyboards for Sunrise Studio's David, Netflix Studio's Wendell and Wild, and the Gaumont Studio's production of Paul McCartney's children's book, High in the Clouds. Kevin has worked on five of the top twenty-five grossing and critically acclaimed animated feature films of all time. He has boarded on such classics as Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, and How to Train your Dragon. We are thrilled to offer emerging illustrators and animators the opportunity to learn from him. In this workshop, you will learn how storyboards are used in the animation industry, and how to create your own. No experience necessary. $10 suggested donation at the door.

You can check out Kevin's work at http://www.kevinharkey.com/.

Saturday, March 29, 12:30-3:30pm

Harvey Academic Center 133, VTSU-Lyndon

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. This workshop will explore the concept of anthropomorphism by combining everyday, easily attainable materials with stop-motion processes. Open to ages 10 and up. No experience necessary. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Hayley Morris is an artist and animation director based in Vermont, working under the studio name Shape & Shadow. Specializing in mixed media and stop-motion animation, she creates visually captivating stories that come to life through intricate textures, handcrafted details, and inventive storytelling. Her work spans a wide range of applications, including commercials, music videos, projection design, miniature fabrication, and short-form animation for both documentaries and feature films.

Saturday, March 29, 1:00-3:00pm

Harvey Academic Center 110, VTSU-Lyndon

3D modeling meets sculpting! Learn how to bring your character blockouts from Maya to the next level with the power of ZBrush. We'll cover basic functions and principles of the software and then jump into the fun of character sculpting. Experience with Maya is strongly recommended. Please purchase or begin a free trial of Brush before the start of the workshop. You can do that here. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Samson Fickes is an artist and storyteller living in Vermont. He is currently studying specialized 3D modeling and working as a 3D generalist on an upcoming action-adventure video game. In his free time, he can usually be found either reading or making comics.

Saturday, March 29, 3:00-5:00pm

Harvey Academic Center 134, VTSU-Lyndon

Participants will get to try out direct drawing and etching techniques on 16mm film for a tactile animation experience. There will be a concise introduction to the medium of 16mm film and mechanics of projection. Working frame by frame in a collaborative setting, we will create a short experimental film that considers the potentials of handmade film, including how image is used to make sound in the optical track. Animators will explore the range of movement that is available in a small frame size, from the nearly impossible ‘hold’ to the much more natural ‘strobe’ and ‘morphing' techniques. We’ll look at inspiring examples of direct-animated films to get us started. The film we create will be screened at the conclusion of the workshop.

Open to all ages and levels of experience; students 10 and under should be accompanied by a helpful adult. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Leif Goldberg lives and works in Vermont with his family. Leif is an independent experimental visual artist whose drawings and prints have been published in numerous anthologies. His animated film work has been showcased at Anthology Film Archives, and as part of the collaboration with Forcefield at the 2002 Whitney Biennial. Having taught both film and animation at the college level, he currently facilitates art workshops for kids and adults of all abilities.

Saturday, March 29, 3:30-5:30pm

Harvey Academic Center 110, VTSU-Lyndon

This fun workshop will involve demonstrations of tips and tricks used to make a character speak. Students will get the chance to animate some dialogue for themselves. ToonBoom Harmony will be available in the classroom and a TA will be present to help students who have limited experience with the program. Students can also use Adobe Photoshop or bring their own tablets and use their preferred digital drawing app, as long as they have the capability to import an audio track. No animation experience is necessary! Ages 14 and up. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Known as 'Ally Olsen' on an outdated LinkedIn page and 'ponyprospector' everywhere else, this Vermont State University alumna has a childlike passion and fascination with animation that never left. She especially has a fondness for character animation (and cats).

Thursday, April 3, 6:30-8:00pmCatamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury

Instructor: Kristen Langlais

Join Kristen Langlais for a joyful and relaxing fiber arts evening! In this first of three winter felting workshops, participants will learn how to needle felt colorful wool to create a two dimensional picture in an embroidery hoop frame. New & experienced felters are welcome!

Class fee: $25 (10% discount for Catamount Arts members). Catamount Arts is committed to offering quality arts experiences for all students, regardless of ability to pay; please call Anne at 802-748-2600 ext. 109 for information about scholarship funds.

Class limited to 12 students.

Kristen Langlais is a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, fiber artist, storyteller, gardener, Christmas tree farmer, and shepherdess. She loves connecting people of all ages to nature in varied ways. She also enjoys partaking in endeavors that boost creativity through wool felting and music.

Mondays, April 7-May 19, 2025 (except April 21)

6:30-8:30pm

Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury

Instructor: William York Hyde

Did you grow up (on TV or online) with Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Jackie Gleason, Laugh-in, Prairie Home Companion or In Living Color?  That's Vaudeville, and that's what we're doing.  This 6-week course will help participants develop their inherent funny bones and gain new life skills to boot. The final class will have you performing in a Vaudevillian revue of skits, puns and fun -- a regular hogshead of humor.  HOORAY!  Whether you've been on stage or not, if you want to have some laughs, develop better acting chops and boost your self-confidence, come play with us!

Class fee: $130 (10% discount for Catamount Arts members and high school students). We strive to make arts learning experiences accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay; please call Anne at 802-748-2600 ext. 109 to discuss payment plans or payment on a sliding scale.

 William York Hyde, SAG-AFTRA member and former flatlander, has performed in movies, TV shows, radio broadcasts, commercials, voice-overs, and more than 130 stage productions. Since settling in St. Johnsbury, William has taught acting classes for Catamount Arts, coached high schoolers in performing Shakespearian soliloquies, completed several Teaching Artist seminars, and founded a local Vaudevillian comedy troupe, which performed at St. J Sparkles and First Night North, and is now booking future shows. From coast to coast, from the avant-garde to Shakespeare, from Renaissance fairs to Broadway, William is keen to share his experience and insights with curious, creative, and adventurous New Englanders.

Mondays, April 7-May 19, 2025 (except April 21)

6:30-8:30pm

Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury

Instructor: William York Hyde

Did you grow up (on TV or online) with Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Jackie Gleason, Laugh-in, Prairie Home Companion or In Living Color?  That's Vaudeville, and that's what we're doing.  This 6-week course will help participants develop their inherent funny bones and gain new life skills to boot. The final class will have you performing in a Vaudevillian revue of skits, puns and fun -- a regular hogshead of humor.  HOORAY!  Whether you've been on stage or not, if you want to have some laughs, develop better acting chops and boost your self-confidence, come play with us!

Class fee: $130 (10% discount for Catamount Arts members and high school students). We strive to make arts learning experiences accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay; please call Anne at 802-748-2600 ext. 109 to discuss payment plans or payment on a sliding scale.

 William York Hyde, SAG-AFTRA member and former flatlander, has performed in movies, TV shows, radio broadcasts, commercials, voice-overs, and more than 130 stage productions. Since settling in St. Johnsbury, William has taught acting classes for Catamount Arts, coached high schoolers in performing Shakespearian soliloquies, completed several Teaching Artist seminars, and founded a local Vaudevillian comedy troupe, which performed at St. J Sparkles and First Night North, and is now booking future shows. From coast to coast, from the avant-garde to Shakespeare, from Renaissance fairs to Broadway, William is keen to share his experience and insights with curious, creative, and adventurous New Englanders.