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The Amazing Digital Circus Animation Class: Animate Your Favorite Characters!

Completed by 29 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Join our Digital Animation Class for fans of The Amazing Digital Circus! Perfect for all skill levels, using Procreate or FlipaClip. Fun, flexible, and skill-building weekly lessons for kids. Hop in anytime and stay as long as you like!
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4.9
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(627 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
1-5 learners per class
55 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
💰Save $10 off your first class with code TOGETHERSAVE10💰

UNLEASH YOUR DIGITAL ANIMATION SKILLS WITH THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS!

Ready to create some digital magic? 🎪

Are you a fan of the hit YouTube series The Amazing Digital Circus and want to create awesome animations while building foundational animation skills?

Get ready to leave your friends in awe with your stunning digital animations.

Get ready to be filled with creative confidence and be amazed at what you can accomplish with our animation instructor, Maggie Wehler!

Imagine bringing characters like Kinger, Pomni, Gangle, Ragatha, Zoobie, and Jax to life with your own unique touch.

Now, you can!

INTRODUCING THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS-THEMED ANIMATION CLASS

Learn animation techniques using popular software like Procreate and FlipaClip, while having fun with a circus theme. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, this class is designed to help you succeed.

WHY THIS CLASS IS PERFECT FOR YOU:

- Unlock Your Creativity: Tired of feeling stuck? This class will help you break free and unleash your full creative potential. Learn how to animate exciting scenes and develop your unique style.
- Build Confidence: Imagine the pride you'll feel when you create animations that wow your friends and family. Each week, you'll gain the skills and confidence to tackle more complex projects.
- Expert Guidance: Our experienced animator will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you understand each technique and can apply it to your own work.
- Flexible Learning: Life is busy, but that shouldn't stop you from pursuing your passion. Join any week, and you'll never miss a beat. Drop in for just a week or stay for 2, or 20!—your skills will continue to grow.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Here are examples of lesson topics that you will find in this class. Classes are learner-led, often adjusted to cater to the needs and interests of enrolled learners, so feel free to message us for any clarifications or to know the topic of upcoming lessons.


- 🎪 Animating Circus Performances
- 😃 Character Movements and Expressions
- 🎬 Creating Dynamic Action Scenes
- 🌆 Background and Environment Design
- 🎩 Animating Circus Props and Accessories
- 💬 Character Interactions and Dialogues
- 🌀 Advanced Techniques: Tweening and Easing
- 🔁 Looping Animations and GIFs
- ✨ Animating Special Effects


BUT MAYBE YOU’RE WONDERING IF THIS CLASS IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 🧐

- "I'm Not Experienced Enough": This class welcomes all skill levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, you'll find valuable lessons tailored to your level.

- "I Don't Have the Right Tools": All you need is a tablet or iPad and animation software like Procreate or FlipaClip. A stylus is optional, but even your finger can work in a pinch!

- "I Can't Commit to a Long Course": With our flexible drop-in format, you can join whenever it fits your schedule. There's no pressure to commit long-term, but many of our students love staying for months because they see real progress.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

🎬 MAGGIE WEHLER, PROFESSIONAL ANIMATOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Maggie Wehler is a freelance animator and illustrator who has worked on a multitude of indie video games and indie animation projects! As she loved video games and cartoons as a child, she began drawing digitally in middle school and hasn’t stopped since! Taking that passion, she earned a degree in Film & Animation at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she also completed a minor in Game Design. After college, Maggie attended the Disney College Program and worked at the Walt Disney World Parks in Florida while attending seminar classes with Disney artists and designers! She also makes freelance animated videos for the YouTube channel Psych2Go, which has over 11 million subscribers! Maggie firmly believes that everyone deserves to have a space to create, all art forms are valid, and any art fundamentals can be learned through drawing characters you love to draw! Other than drawing, Maggie enjoys playing video games like Splatoon and Monster Hunter, along with watching movies, anime and reading graphic novels.

READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR ANIMATION SKILLS?

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your digital animation abilities and create works of art that you're truly proud of. Join our Amazing Digital Circus-Themed Animation Class and start your creative journey today.

SUPPLY LIST:

- Tablet or iPad
- Animation software (e.g., Procreate, FlipaClip)
- Optional: Stylus (Apple Pencil recommended)

Sign up now.

Spaces are limited, and this class fills up quickly. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming a digital animation master. 🎨

Learning Goals

🎪 Animate with Confidence: Learn how to bring characters to life with smooth, expressive movements and dynamic poses.
🎭 Master Character Expressions: Develop skills to animate facial expressions and body language that convey emotions and personality.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will need to have animation software ready to use before attending their first class. Any basic animation software will do. The free program Flipaclip can be downloaded for free here: https://flipaclip.com/ Students could also download Procreate from the apple store for $12 or use any other basic animation software. No account is needed for the class, as students use the software without an account. Message me if you have a different software and you are wondering if it will suffice for this class.
Supply List
-Ipad or Tablet or Computer
-Any animation software like Procreate or Flipaclip. Flipaclip is completely free and can be downloaded at flipaclip.com
-Optional: Apple Pencil. Any stylus will work, but Apple Pencil is the best. A finger will even do in a pinch!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Chris Hurley
Washington Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Derrick Heisey
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Master’s Degree from University of Massachusetts
Chris Hurley
Master’s Degree in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Bachelor’s Degree in History from Westfield State College
Chris Hurley
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Maggie Wehler
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design from Rowan University
Mike Jasorka, Comics Pro
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco State University
Kevin Anthony Catalan
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from The University of New Mexico
Derrick Heisey
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University, Fresno
Kaitlyn Sydelle, Anime Comic Artist
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from UW-Whitewater
Jes Sudbrink
Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language from North Carolina State University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Bachelor’s Degree from North Carolina State University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Do you want to raise happy, curious, and creative kids?
Do you want their imagination nurtured, their critical thinking sharpened, and their skills developed?

We love Art, Literacy, and Big Ideas—and we inspire children to fall in love with these disciplines too.

I’m Daniel Grissom, an artist and lifelong educator, and I believe that kids learn best when their curiosity leads the way. As a child, I read, wrote, and drew constantly—long before I ever thought of it as “learning.” Most kids do. But by high school, I had stopped doing all those things. I stopped drawing. I stopped reading for fun. I stopped loving to learn. Somewhere along the way, I lost the joy of creating and the spark of curiosity that had once come so naturally.

It wasn’t until college—when the right mentors helped me reconnect with my passions—that I realized how powerful learning could be when it starts with what you love. That’s what led me to create Curious Together Arts and Humanities: the kind of education I wish I’d had in middle and high school. One that builds real skills (because skills breed confidence), while taking kids’ ideas and creativity seriously.

Our classes are designed for all kinds of learners: the outside-the-box thinkers who crave more challenge, the passionate artists and storytellers, and the kids who may be struggling in school—not because they aren’t bright, but because they haven’t yet found the right environment that sees their potential.

After over 15 years of teaching in classrooms around the world, I now lead a team of passionate educators who design arts and humanities classes that spark curiosity, build confidence, and make learning feel like an adventure—not a chore.

If your child is looking for a place where their ideas matter, and where learning feels meaningful and fun again—you just might’ve found your people.

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Our program is built on 3 pillars of success:

🎯 Developing Skills
🚀 Building Confidence
💪 Fostering Independence

At Curious Together, these pillars guide everything we do. We use research-backed teaching methods to boost engagement and accelerate growth—for students of all ability levels.

Our teachers are not only highly credentialed, but bring real-world experience in the fields they teach. That means your child is learning from people who’ve lived what they’re teaching—artists, writers, educators, and creators who know how to inspire and connect.

We focus on specific, teachable skills that students can master early, so they know what success feels like. That sense of progress fuels their confidence and lights the fire for deeper curiosity. Whether your child already loves reading and drawing, or they’re just beginning to explore their creative voice, we’ll help them discover new passions—and pursue them with joy.

Our classes are a bridge between your child and a world of ideas, expression, and skill-building. Let’s help them cross it—together.

🔦 ABOUT OUR TEACHERS 🔦

⭐ DANIEL GRISSOM, Founder of Curious Together: 
With fifteen years of experience teaching in schools around the world, Daniel knows what it takes to nurture a child's imagination, talents, and unique, creative voice. In 2021, he left the brick and mortar classroom to make more room for the things he loves most--art, family, and teaching children in ways unbounded by traditional schooling. And in 2022, he founded Curious Together and his online cartooning program Kids Cartoon Academy. He has a Master’s Degree in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University (NYC) and knows what it takes to cultivate a child’s imagination and develop their skills. He has taught over 2000 students in his online classes within the last two years. He uses scientifically proven methods to create a fun and engaging classroom that invites students to deep learning and transformative results. When he's not teaching, you'll find him drawing (of course), reading, watching sports, smoking barbecue, traveling, running his online art store, or being silly with his wife and two daughters.

📓 DERRICK HEISEY, Writer and Teacher: Since 2015, Derrick has taught every grade level from Kindergarten to 12th. He is a licensed Special Education teacher with a degree in English Creative Writing from the University of New Mexico and a minor in Philosophy. He's published short stories and poetry, and produces a podcast where he reads his original fiction. According to him, mastering the written word is one of the most empowering journeys a person can pursue, and nothing brings him as much joy as sharing that passion with students. Everyone has something important to say; they just need to find the right words, and Derrick can’t wait to help his students discover their voices. When he isn’t teaching, you can find him in his garden inspecting tomatoes, scribbling in a notebook, or reading a book with his dachshund Charlie Marlow curled up on his lap.

📖 MICHELLE BOWEN, Literacy and Storytelling Specialist: Michelle is a passionate and dedicated teacher who has made her home in teaching middle and high school ELA and literature courses. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of San Diego and her Master’s in Liberal Studies: Ethics, Science, and Culture from Arizona State University. With a knack for teaching argumentation and close reading, she helps her students develop their analytical skills while fostering a love for literature. Her teaching philosophy is best summed up by quote from On Writing by Stephen King: “Just remember that Dumbo didn’t need the feather; the magic was in him.” She believes every student has the ability to grow into a confident reader, writer, and thinker-they just need the right support to realize it. When she’s not in the classroom, Michelle can usually be found at a film festival discussing the finer points of horror and sci-fi films or hiking the California coast. 

🤔 CHRIS HURLEY, Philosopher Teacher: Chris is a teacher, daydreamer and philosopher (so are you!). He holds Bachelor degrees in Philosophy and History, as well as a Master's of Linguistics. He loves Philosophy because it nudges us to look up at the night sky or to ponder the social ramifications of AI or to view what we encounter in our lives from another’s eyes. In Chris’ classes, you are not students and teachers so much as detectives on a team hunting after clues. You will look at the ordinary and spectacular, as well as your own experiences and those of others. After twenty years of teaching, Chris still enjoys nothing more than exploring the world with my classes and he’s thrilled that you might join him on the journey. Personally, he’s a movie nut, a terrible tennis player, and will devour pizza of any kind (even anchovies!). He looks forward to meeting each of you, to hearing your thoughts and ideas, and helping you understand that by not knowing, we give ourselves the greatest gift of all, that of discovery.

💥 KEVIN CATALAN, PROFESSIONAL COMIC BOOK ARTIST: Kevin Anthony Catalan is a freelance Comic Cartoonist with two published comic books, Space Knights and Tales of Space Knights, and is featured as a cover artist and guest artist for various other comics.  Kevin was taught how to draw at a very young age by his father, an animator that worked at Disney and Warner Brothers, and was introduced to comics at age 9, instantly falling in love with the medium. Kevin graduated with a B.A. from San Francisco State University, majoring in Studio Arts with a focus on oil painting, and took various comic book classes. While in the University, Kevin tutored his fellow classmates in various subjects including Astronomy, Painting, and Comics Making. Kevin self published his epic action-packed comic book “Space Knights” a month after his college graduation in 2020, which has now been picked up by an independent Publisher. With all of this success as a comic book artist, teaching has been the most gratifying thing that has come out of his art career. Teaching is about growth on both sides. Kevin’s approach is to start a dialogue with his students, being able to ask questions and let them form their own way of tackling problems. There are no solid rules to art making, but they are lots of guides. So Kevin will help his students find their own individuality by showing them his methods but encouraging them to find their own unique interests and style. Outside of drawing comics, Kevin loves to play video games, watch movies, use his telescope to stargaze and exercise. 

🎬 MAGGIE WEHLER, PROFESSIONAL ANIMATOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Maggie Wehler is a freelance animator and illustrator who has worked on a multitude of indie video games and indie animation projects! As she loved video games and cartoons as a child, she began drawing digitally in middle school and hasn’t stopped since! Taking that passion, she took online classes through the Academy of Art University in highschool and then pursued a degree in Film & Animation at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she also completed a minor in Game Design. After college, Maggie attended the Disney College Program and worked at the Walt Disney World Parks in Florida while attending seminar classes with Disney artists and designers! She also makes freelance animated videos for the Youtube channel Psych2Go, which has over 11 million subscribers! Maggie firmly believes that everyone deserves to have a space to create, all art forms are valid, and any art fundamentals can be learned through drawing characters you love to draw! Other than drawing, Maggie enjoys playing video games like Splatoon and Monster Hunter, along with watching movies, anime and reading graphic novels.


🗯️ MIKE JASORKA, PROFESSIONAL CARTOONIST AND COMIC ARTIST: Mike Jasorka grew up in a small rural town in New Jersey and graduated in 2007 from Rowan University with a studio art degree in illustration before making a move to his dream city of Los Angeles. There, he spent his time juggling his joy for self-publishing and creating his own comic books, providing storyboards for the advertising/film/music industry and teaching sequential art (comics) at Venice Arts - a non-profit multi-media arts organization. At Venice Arts, Mike has taught over 500 youth how to write and draw comics by applying the methods and foundations he uses in creating his own comics as well as the opportunities he has had professionally. Mike's teaching philosophy revolves around approaching creativity with a patience to grow - as every project brings new growth through challenge and requires great patience in order to passionately complete them. Most of Mike's time today is spent creating his next comic works, hanging out with his fiancée and friends, writing songs on the guitar and playing drums when he can.

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