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Off the Grid: Learning Without Limits

Everything Starts with Drawing

No grades. No algorithms. Just imagination, skill, and a pencil.

Drawn to Move: Intro to 2D Animation

“Drawn to Move” is a welcoming space to learn how animation isn’t just about making images move —it’s about telling stories that move people and  have fun. Themed experiences explore the FUN-damentals of animation—from squash and stretch to timing and motion—through exercises and creative storytelling challenges.


SATURDAYS 10:00am - 11:30am


ELIGIBILITY:

  • Ages 8-12
  • Must have a basic understanding of drawing.
  • Under 8 and over 12 requires teacher approval email team@ctnfoundation.org


IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Register starting 9/12/2025


SCHEDULE AND THEMES:

  • October 11th 
  • October 18th
  • October 25th - Halloween Animation Party
  • November 1st
  • 2026 dates coming soon!


LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE to ENSURE FOCUSED LEARNING and PERSONAL ATTENTION:


Note: Come for the entire series or break it up into bundles or come drop in one at a time. Enrollment fee starts at $15.


🎟️ Pre-Teen CTN Ways to Join

  • Drop-In Pass – “Explorer”
    $15 per class
    Your first class is always FREE. Try it out, meet new friends, and see if TEEN CTN is for you.


  • 5-Class Card – “Artist”
    $65 ($13 per class) No expiration date.
    Unlock a TEEN CTN Sticker Badge when you finish your first card.


  • 10-Class Card – “Creator”
    $120 ($12 per class) No expiration date.
    Unlock a Limited Edition Sketchbook Cover after completing.


  • No prior experience needed.
  • All materials provided.
  • Limited spots available.
  • Automatic inclusion in the official CTN Spark Squad – For young artists  just starting to ignite their creative fire.



REGISTER FOR CLASS

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR ANthony Paras

🎨Storyboard Artist, Director & Animation Instructor

Anthony Paras is an artist, animator, and teacher who loves helping kids discover the joy of creating. A graduate of the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Anthony has worked with studios like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and several independent animation productions. He brings that real-world experience into the classroom in a way that’s fun, inspiring, and easy for kids to connect with.

Anthony specializes in teaching 8–12 year olds, introducing them to the fundamentals of drawing, character design, storytelling, and animation while encouraging them to explore their own ideas. His classes are hands-on and imaginative, helping students build both artistic skills and self-confidence. Anthony’s goal is to inspire every young artist to see animation and art as powerful tools for creativity and expression that they can carry with them for life.

✏️ What He Brings:

Highly motivated, detail oriented story artist and animation teacher with experience developing storyboards, animations, and sketches with the 

passion to inspire children and audiences of all ages and backgrounds. 

WEBSITE

Math Quest (CalARTS First YEar FILM) By ANTHony PAras

More Pre-Teen Programs coming soon!


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