# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Want to learn animation ? Intro to 2D digital character /stop action/claymation No experience needed! Create art and make new friendsAbout this EventJoin us for our famed Summer Teen Animation Program in Washington D.C.! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of stop-action motion and 2D drawn and digital animation, including how to make a short film. This in-person course offers a fantastic opportunity for teens to explore their passion for storytelling through art, drawing, collage and film. You will have a unique chance to meet interesting professionals and see how they work. Our instructor is a trained animator with a wealth of knowledgre and proven teaching skills.This is an intensive program: 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.3 week course: June 29-July 17 - Introduction to stop-action motion, claymation and 2D digital animation. You get a delicious taste of animation but without a final finished piece.5 week course: June 29-July 31 - The Whole Works --- and we celebrate with a wonderful showcase at the end.Includes:Learn essential tools and techniques – flip books and intro to character animationAnime character drawing and animatingStop Motion and ClaymationProducing a final short filmEquipment: Provided, but if you have a laptop or tablet / pencils and paper for drawing, do bring!For ages 14-17 (we will accept 12/13 year old if interested).Requirements: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! - WE WORK WITH YOU AT YOUR LEVEL. We ask participants for 75% attendance and we give Certificates of Completion to those who do. Taking a one week vacation is fine but this is not a drop-in experience, so please commit to really benefit. Meeting schedule: June 29-Aug 31, Mon to Fri 12.30-5.30pm, in-person. August 31st afternoon is the showcase of all the final work. Venue is two blocks from Dupont Circle Metro Station in a safe and secure facility.Cost: FREE for all the participants after a required, non-returnable $75 (DC residents) / $95 (non DC residents) registration fee to cover incidentals. Once you have signed up here, we will get in touch to have you fill in our form. Once admitted, you will be asked to pay the registration fee to secure your place in the program.Maximum Participants: 18 slotsIf you have any further questions, please contact Director Deirdre E-P at info@y-cam.org with Animation Program in the subject line.Photo by BP Miller on Unsplashand Emmanuel Acua on Unsplashand FRANCESCO TOMMASINI on Unsplash - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/summer-2026-teen-animation-anime-course-|-5-week-or-3-week-options/100001987062459306 - **Event Categories**: Art, Workshops, Entertainment, fine-arts, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Foundry United Methodist Church - **lat**: 38.9101098 - **long**: -77.03685829999999 - **full address**: Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7cf465170eb3a554597ade35950eb60ac2ad212120e5184d3658594a2c94eac6-rimg-w1200-h799-dc301912-gmir.jpg?v=1776162887 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options being held? - **A:** Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options? - **A:** Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options is organized by DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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