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Complete list of classes, seminars for 2018 Epcot International Arts Festival
Disney World is offering over 120 seminars and classes during the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, allowing guest to learn from Disney artists, guest-perts and cast members.
The festival runs from Jan. 12 to Feb. 18, 2018 and each week offers classes from animation, photography, calligraphy, to art of topiaries, mixology and more.
There are three types of classes that will be available:
Complimentary seminars: These will take place at the Odyssey Festival Showcase seven days a week from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. daily. Advance reservations are recommended and Epcot admission is required.
Interactive workshops: These will take place at the Odyssey Festival Showplace seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The cost is $39 per person, Epcot admission is required. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount. Advance reservations can be made at 407-WDW-TOUR.
Premium workshops: This entails painting with a Disney artist and will take place at the Odyssey Events Pavilion on Fridays, Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 9 and 16. This will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $295 per person, Epcot admission is required. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount. Advance reservations can be made at 407-WDW-TOUR.
Here is the complete list of seminars in all levels by date. Disney also states that the schedule is subject to change and cancellation:
Sunday, January 14, 2018
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- From Animated Films to Theme Parks
Lon Smart, Creative Concept Artist, Disney Entertainment
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Take a look at how a creative concept artist translates the fantasy world of film into an immersive theme park reality
- Principles of Background Art and Matte Painting in Animated Films
William Silvers, Former Walt Disney Feature Animation Studios Senior Background Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn how background art has transitioned from 2D to 3D film and explore the differences between traditional and digital painting
Monday, January 15, 2018
- Animation 101
Todd Bright, Bright Animation, Former Disney Animator
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn the fundamental principles of animation and create your own animated flip book
- What Does It Take to Get the Right Shot?
Simone Amaduzzi, Simone Amaduzzi Photography
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out what it takes to get the right shot from an international photographer
- Making the New Look Old
Joe Bopp, Just-in Wood Signs, Oviedo, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Discover the secrets of aging and transforming basic woods into other materials and learn DIY techniques for your home projects
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
- Cartoon Portraits
Jesus Minguez, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Draw your own cartoon characters and caricatures with guiding insights from this workshop
- Food as Art
Pana Thitaram, Walt Disney Imagineering
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Discover how food and the senses are used to enhance park attractions and environments
- The Art of Happiness
Will Gay, Design Director, Walt Disney World Resort
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Listen as Disney creative, Will Gay, talks about being an in-house Designer for Disney, and how following his dreams from an early age ultimately led him to happiness
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
- Handcrafted Calligraphy
Bonnie DiCocco & Donna Price, Driftwood Market, College Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn how to letter like the pros and create a hand-crafted calligraphy alphabet for use in future projects
- Magic in the Milk: A Look Into the World of Latte Art
Abby Lancaster, Barista, Axum Coffee, Winter Garden, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out what lies behind the magic of the milk in a live latte art demonstration
- Ancient Process of Casting Bronze
David Cumbie, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the bronze casting process throughout history
Thursday, January 18, 2018
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- Photography 101: Take Better Photos with Your Cell Phone
Tom Smutny, Disney Photo Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to maximize the capabilities of your phone’s camera in order to take the best possible photos
- Creating a Stained Glass Hanging
Everett Whittaker, Artisans on fifth, Mt. Dora, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplpac
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Discover the process of designing and constructing a stained glass hanging
Friday, January 19, 2018
- Premium Workshop: Painting with a Disney Artist
Odyssey Events Pavilion
Workshop begins at 8 a.m.
$259 per person plus tax
Paint your own canvas under the guidance of a talented Disney artist
- Once Upon a Doll
Linda Rick, Precious Moments Doll Maker
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Build your own fairytale-inspired doll and learn the process behind the creation of Precious Moments dolls
- Presenting an Art Exhibition in One of the Top 10 Museums in the World
Josh Garrick, Artist and Creator of “Seeking the Ancient Kallos”
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Hear about the amazing series of events along a journey of destiny for a farm boy from Amish country who created a history-making exhibit
- Hip Hop: The Evolution of Flow
Charles Griffin, Founder of the Central Florida Composers Forum
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Take a deep dive into hip hop’s nearly 50-year marriage between poetry and rhythm
Saturday, January 20, 2018
- Once Upon a Doll
Linda Rick, Precious Moments Doll Maker
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Build your own fairytale-inspired doll and learn the process behind the creation of Precious Moments dolls
- The Art of Disney Topiary
Debbie Mola, Disney’s Horticulture Team
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Learn how one-of-a-kind Walt Disney World topiaries are made and discover tips for creating your own horticulture sculptures at home
- From Concept to Creation
John Coulter, WonderGround Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Listen as John discusses how his background in theatrical costuming and design has influenced his whimsical painting style and unique attention to detail
Sunday, January 21, 2018
- Printmaking from a Clay Base
Sheryl Odza, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Take home a ready-to-frame print by painting and layering colored slips, stencils and chalks on a flat clay plate
- Home Brewing
Mike Wallace, Ten10 Brewing
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Learn the art and craft of home brewing
- Making Every Moment Precious
Linda Rick, Precious Moments Doll Maker
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn the history and magic behind the making of the Precious Moments Disney Collection
Monday, January 22, 2018
- Abstract Painting: A Journey in Bringing Your Art to Life
Crystal Dombrowsky, Crystal Dombrowsky Art Work
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Bring your abstract art to life as you paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece
- Store Design: Where Furniture, Interior and Themed Design Meet
Becky Browne Allen, Store Designer & Ashley Provenzano, Retail Development Manager, Walt Disney World Resort
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Learn how Walt Disney World Resort store designers incorporate the science of store planning with the art of retail design to produce world-class experiences
- Photography 101: Shooting Spectacular Fireworks
Jeff Nickel, Disney Photo Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Discover tips and tricks to photographing the sparkles and splendor of fireworks
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
- Floral Arranging
Disney Floral & Gifts
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn basic floral design principles and create your own petite Epcot’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion-inspired arrangement
- State of Excellence
David Matteson, Orlando Museum of Art
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Discover the breadth and brilliance of private art collections in the state of Florida
- Creating Bead Woven Jewelry
Joyce Eaton-Brady, Artisans on fifth, Mt. Dora, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn to use the peyote stitch to create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
- Gesture Drawing Class
Todd Bright, Bright Animation, Former Disney Animator
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn the art of quick sketching and how a single drawing can tell a story
- From Animated Films to Theme Parks
Lon Smart, Creative Concept Artist, Disney Entertainment
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Take a look at how a creative concept artist translates the fantasy world of film into an immersive theme park reality
- The Story of the Storytellers
Peter Schreyer, CEO and Executive Director, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the teen documentary photography program that showcases the lives of student participants
Thursday, January 25, 2018
- Still Life Watercolor Sketching
Will Gay, Design Director, Walt Disney World Resort
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn a Disney artist’s techniques and walk away with your own watercolor sketch
- What Does It Take to Get the Right Shot?
Simone Amaduzzi, Simone Amaduzzi Photography
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out what it takes to get the right shot from an international photographer
- It’s All in the Details: The Art of the Prop and Its Role in the Story
Kristen Craig, Set Decorator, Walt Disney World Resort
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Discover the art of props and the role they play in bringing the stories and attractions to life at Disney Parks and Resorts
Friday, January 26, 2018
- Premium Workshop: Painting with a Disney Artist
Odyssey Events Pavilion
Workshop begins at 8 a.m.
$259 per person plus tax
Paint your own canvas under the guidance of a talented Disney artist
- “Magical” Mixed Media Art
Rachelle Eason, BoiLedBooks
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Create a mixed media piece using BoiLeD BooK paper, paint and a mat for display
- Behind the Lines of Viz Art Ink
Gregg “Viz” Visintainer, Owner of Viz Art Ink and WonderGround Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out how one man’s passion for doodling led to a career in the arts
- Sketchbook Savvy
Thomas Thorspecken, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Experience traditional and digital sketchbooks used by professional artists
Saturday, January 27, 2018
- Doodling with Viz
Gregg “Viz” Visintainer, Owner of Viz Art Ink and WonderGround Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn, watch and draw your own doodle with hidden pictures and words to create a Viz Art Ink masterpiece
- Food Styling 101
Katie Farmand, Edible Orlando, Good Catch
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Understand the basics of what goes into making food photo- and video-ready
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 28, 2018
- Ink & Paint Animation
Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel
- Photography 101: Lighting and Perspective
Tom Smutny, Disney Photo p.m.Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Glean insights into different types of lighting, the use of perspective and other techniques to apply to your photography
- Violin: What It Is and How It Works
Daniel Muni, Muni Strings, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the process of making violins and the physics of acoustical amplification that give the violin its unique sound
Monday, January 29, 2018
- P.S. Flavor!™ – Artisanal Spice Artistry
Pam Smith and Nicole Ramsland, P.S. Flavor!™– Artisanal Spice Blends
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Blend your own spices with a “sand art twist” and learn the creative process of bringing a beautiful artisanal spice blend to life
- Painting Shanghai Disneyland
George Scribner, Animation Director, Scribnerart, Inc.
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Hear about the challenges and rewards of this 3-year painting project
- It’s All in the Details: The Art of the Prop and Its Role in the Story
Kristen Craig, Set Decorator, Walt Disney World Resort
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Discover the art of props and the role they play in bringing the stories to life at Epcot
Tuesday, January 29, 2018
- Watercolor Love
Rachelle Eason, BoiLedBooks
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Paint your own work of art by blending watercolors, then polish it off with a mat for display
- Watermelon Carving
Stephanie Barlow, National Watermelon Promotion Board
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Watch as a watermelon is artfully carved and take away some tips and tricks that you can use at your next party
- Photography 101: A Look at Landscapes
Jeff Nickel, Disney Photo Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy tips on how to maximize your photography of the beautiful scenes that surround us
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
- Floral Arranging
Disney Floral & Gifts
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn basic floral design principles and create your own petite arrangement in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Epcot
- What Does It Take to Get the Right Shot?
Simone Amaduzzi, Simone Amaduzzi Photography
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out what it takes to get the right shot from an international photographer
- Acrylic in Action!
Donne Bitner, Crealdé Artist, Crealdé School of Art
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn all about painting with acrylics
Thursday, February 1, 2018
- Whimsical Tea Pots of Clay
Doug Bringle, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Surprise yourself as you mold a small teapot from air-dry clay
- A History of American Mavericks – Composers Outside the Box
Charles Griffin, Founder of the Central Florida Composers Forum
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Study up on American music history and its strain of independent thinkers
- One Little Spark… Finding the Figment Inside of You
Jason “Tiki” Tackett, Disney’s Virtual Magic Kingdom, Disney Parks Blog
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Join Disney Artist Jason “Tiki” Tackett on a magical journey to find the creative spark which lives inside every one of us
Friday, February 2, 2018
- Premium Workshop: Painting with a Disney Artist
Odyssey Events Pavilion
Workshop begins at 8 a.m.
$259 per person plus tax
Paint your own canvas under the guidance of a talented Disney artist
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- The Art of Face Painting
Enjoy Your Face, Inc.
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Watch how quickly trained artists can transform a face with hand-painting techniques
- The Music of John Williams
Charles Griffin, Founder of the Central Florida Composers Forum
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Take a look at John Williams’s unique genius and understand where his art fits into the fascinating history of music for film
Saturday, February 3, 2018
- Burlap Wreath Making
Bonnie DiCocco and Donna Price, Driftwood Market, College Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Make your very own wreath using burlap and ribbons
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
- Ink & Paint Animation
Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
- Ceramics and Civilization
Doug Bringle, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Discover the importance of ceramics in the rise of civilization
Monday, February 12, 2018
- Gesture Drawing Class
Todd Bright, Bright Animation, Former Disney Animator
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Come learn the art of quick sketching and how a single drawing can tell a story
- Art in the Community
Joshua Vickery, Central Florida Community Arts
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Discover how the arts are a powerful outlet to express, build community and give back in a great way
- Violin: What It Is and How It Works
Daniel Muni, Muni Strings, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the process of making violins and the physics of acoustical amplification that give the violin its unique sound
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- Photography 101: Magic with Water
Tom Smutny, Disney Photo Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Learn about using camera settings, lenses and locations to get the best results with photographs involving water
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
- String Art
Bonnie DiCocco & Donna Price, Driftwood Market, College Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Create your own gorgeous string art just in time for Valentine’s Day
- Upcycling for Floral Arrangements
Jovon Harkless, Local Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Learn about upcycling techniques and alternate materials to create unique, personalized floral arrangements
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
- 3D Paper Crafting
Dave Avanzino, Disney Consignment Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Learn techniques to cut, fold and add spacers to your own 3D shadowbox artwork
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
- Impressionism With An Edge
Noreen Coupe, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Find out how to paint contemporary floral oil paintings with a palette knife to create bright, bold, textured works of art
Friday, February 16, 2018
- Premium Workshop: Painting with a Disney Artist
Odyssey Events Pavilion
Workshop begins at 8 a.m.
$259 per person plus tax
Paint your own canvas under the guidance of a talented Disney artist
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- What Does It Take to Get the Right Shot?
Simone Amaduzzi, Simone Amaduzzi Photography
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out what it takes to get the right shot from an international photographer
- One Little Spark… Finding the Figment Inside of You
Jason “Tiki” Tackett, Disney’s Virtual Magic Kingdom, Disney Parks Blog
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Join Disney Artist Jason “Tiki” Tackett on a magical journey to find the creative spark which lives inside every one of us
Saturday, February 17, 2018
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- Magicp.m. in the Milk: A Look Into the World of Latte Art
Abby Lancaster, Barista, Axum Coffee, Winter Garden, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Find out what lies behind the magic of the milk in a live latte art demonstration
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
- Our World in Abstract
Patricia Byron, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
Create a soft, intimate glimpse of your world with oil pastels and learn to see the landscape without quite so much definition
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
- To Be Announced – Seminar
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, February 19, 2018
- To Be Announced – Workshop
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11 a.m.
$39 per person plus tax
- Photography 101: Closer, Sweeter, Better
Tom Smutny, Disney Photo Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 p.m.
Discover how to deliver emotion in your photography and the importance of close-ups, composition and depth of field
- Living Women Composers
Charles Griffin, Founder of the Central Florida Composers Forum
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 p.m.
Survey the history of women composers with special emphasis on the amazing and varied voices that these artists represent today
