The Epcot Festival of the Arts offers guests a variety of opportunities to channel their inner artist! Throughout the Festival’s run, Interactive Workshops and Premium Workshops focus on the Performing, Visual, and Culinary Arts, just like the Festival itself. The 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts begins soon — here are all the details!

Interactive Workshops take place Friday through Monday in the Odyssey Festival Showplace from 1:30 – 2:45 PM. These sessions are $39 per guest plus tax, and Epcot admission is required but not included. Advance Reservations are highly recommended. Call (407) WDW-TOUR to reserve a spot. Interactive Workshop offerings change daily, and topics reflect a wide range including floral design, photography, ink and paint, 3D crafts, and more!

Premium Workshops take place on select Fridays and Sundays, January 18 through February 25, 2019 at the Odyssey Festival Showplace from 8:00 am – 12:30 PM. They allow guests to paint their own canvas under the guidance of a talented Disney artist! These sessions are $259 per guest plus tax, and Epcot admission is required but not included. Classes may be held indoors our outdoors  and participants will receive a light continental breakfast. Guests must be 12 years of age or older to participate. Advance Reservations are highly recommended. Call (407) WDW-TOUR to reserve a spot.

2019 Interactive Workshops

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
Park Map Bouquets
Presented by Jovon Harkless, Local Orlando Artist
learn to create amazing one-of-a-kind flowers out of park maps and arrange into your very own personalized bouquet.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019
Ink & Paint Animation
Presented by Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel with one of Disney’s Ink & Paint artists!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019
TBA

MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019
Floral Arranging
Presented by Disney Floral & Gifts
learn basic floral design principles and create your own petite floral arrangement.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019
Animation 101:Flip Book Fundamentals
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Create your own moving magic and watch your drawings come to life during thi sanimatedworkshop!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019
Ink & Paint Animation
Presented by Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel with one of Disney’s Ink & Paint artists!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019
Hand Lettering andCalligraphy
Presented by Bonnie DiCocco & Donna Price, Driftwood Market, Winter Garden, FL & College Park, FL (www.driftwoodmarket.net)
Learn how to letter like the pros and leave with a beautiful piece of hand crafted art. You will learn the art of modern calligraphy, and by adding your own personal style and flair, take home your very own hand crafted calligraphy alphabet for use in future projects!

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019
Gesture DrawingBasics: “Story Telling Drawings”
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Come learn the art of quick sketching from a former Disney animatorwhose credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. During this workshop you will createyour own sketch to take home.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Ink & Paint Animation
Presented by Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel with one of Disney’s Ink & Paint artists!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019
Floral Arranging
Presented by Disney Floral & Gifts
During this workshop, you will learn basic floral design principles and create your own petite floral arrangement.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Doodling with Viz
Presented by Gregg “Viz” Visintainer, Owner of Viz Art Ink and WonderGround Artist
Experience doodling to the next level. Learn, watch and draw your own doodle with hidden pictures and words to create a Viz Art Ink masterpiece.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Animation 101:Flip Book Fundamentals
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Create your own moving magic and watch your drawings come to life during this animated workshop! Learn the fundamental principles of animation with a former Disney animator whose credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Tools to complete your creation will be provided!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Disney 3D Paper Crafting
Presented by Dave Avanzino, Artist, Dave Avanzino Designs, Inc.
In this workshop, you will create your own dimensional paper artwork. Learn techniques to cut, fold and add spacers to your work to create 3D Disney shadowbox art. You will have the opportunity to make your own framed magical masterpiece!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Ink & Paint Animation
Presented by Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Many of Disney’s animated features were created with 2D Cel Animation. Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paintyour very own Ink & Paint Cel with one of Disney’s Ink & Paint artists!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Topiary Art
Presented by Jen Contarino, Noah’s Ark Topiary (www.noah’sarktopiary.com)
As half of the duo that has helped grow and shape Noah’s Ark Topiary, Jen literally has her hands on each and every topiary they make. From stuffing to shaping to planting, Jen can show you how to make your living creation a success! Learn to make your own topiary with her and take home your creation to enjoy!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Handcrafted Calligraphy
Presented by Bonnie DiCocco & Donna Price, Driftwood Market,Winter Garden, FL & College Park, FL (www.driftwoodmarket.net)
Learn how to letter like the pros and leave with a beautiful piece of your own hand lettered art. By adding your own personal style and flair, you create a hand-crafted calligraphy alphabet for use in future projects!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Ink & Paint Animation
Presented by Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Many of Disney’s animated features were created with 2D Cel Animation. Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paintyour very own Ink & Paint Cel with one of Disney’s Ink & Paint artists!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Gesture DrawingBasics: “Story Telling Drawings”
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Come learn the art of quick sketching from a former Disney animatorwhose credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. During this workshop you will createyour own sketch to take home.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Abstract Expressionism
Presented by Crystal Dombrosky, Crystal Dombrosky Fine Art (www.crystaldombrosky.com)
Unleash your potential througha journey of abstract expressionism. During this guided abstract expressive painting workshop, Guests will bring theirabstract art to life as theypaint a one of a kind masterpiece to take home.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Animation 101:Flip Book Fundamentals
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Create your own moving magic and watch your drawings come to life during this animated workshop! Learn the fundamental principles of animation with a former Disney animator whose credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Tools to complete your creation will be provided!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Floral Arranging
Presented by Disney Floral & Gifts
During this workshop, you will learn basic floral design principles and create your own petite floral arrangement.

2019 Premium Workshops

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Friday, January 25, 2019
8:00 AM
Be prepared for a morning of delight as you join instructors Todd Bright and Don Sondag for an entertaining and informative morning of oil painting at a location within the World Showcase at Epcot. As a Disney animator, Todd’s credits include: Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Don Sondag is a featured instructor at Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Feature Animation and has taught at the Crealde School of Art since 1990. Start your morning with a delightful continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Sunday, January 27, 2019
8:00 AM
Join renowned artist Kevin-John as you spend the morning learning and water color painting within the setting of World Showcase at Epcot. Kevin-John’s art has been showcased at major events throughout the country as well as on ESPN, ABC and at the Walt Disney World Resort. Start your morning with a delightful continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Friday, February 1, 2019
8:00 AM
Be prepared for a morning of delight as you join instructors Todd Bright and Don Sondag for an entertaining and informative morning of oil painting at a location within the World Showcase at Epcot. As a Disney animator, Todd’s credits include: Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Don Sondag is a featured instructor at Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Feature Animation and has taught at the Crealde School of Art since 1990. Start your morning with a delightful continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Sunday, February 3, 2019
8:00 AM
Join rising “Disney Fine Artist” Tim Rogerson as he guides you through a morning of still life oil painting in an outdoor location within the World Showcase at Epcot. Inspired by the works of Degas and Picasso, Tim has embarked on a journey that has taken him from Degas to Disney. Start your journey with a continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Friday, February 8, 2019
8:00 AM
Join former Walt Disney Imagineer and famed artist Kim Minichiello for a morning of instruction, water color
painting and quiet enjoyment within the setting of World Showcase at Epcot. Kim is an internationally recognized award-winning artist whose career in art and design has spanned more than 30 years. As a designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, she designed shops, restaurants and attractions for Disney theme parks in Paris, Tokyo, California and Florida. Start your morning with a continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Sunday, February 10, 2019
8:00 AM
Join renowned artist Kevin-John as you spend the morning learning and water color painting within the setting of World Showcase at Epcot. Kevin-John’s art has been showcased at major events throughout the country as well as on ESPN, ABC and at the Walt Disney World Resort. Start your morning with a delightful continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Friday, February 15, 2019
8:00 AM
Join former Walt Disney Imagineer and famed artist Kim Minichiello for a morning of instruction, water color painting and quiet enjoyment within the setting of World Showcase at Epcot. Kim is an internationally recognized award-winning artist whose career in art and design has spanned more than 30 years. As a designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, she designed shops, restaurants and attractions for Disney theme parks in Paris, Tokyo, California and Florida. Start your morning with a continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

Sunday, February 17, 2019
8:00 AM
Join rising “Disney Fine Artist” Tim Rogerson as he guides you through a morning of still life oil painting in an outdoor location within the World Showcase at Epcot. Inspired by the works of Degas and Picasso, Tim has embarked on a journey that has taken him from Degas to Disney. Start your journey with a continental breakfast at the Odyssey Festival Showplace then travel to your destination.

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