We're delighted to have collaborated with Grasshopper Events on creating three awesome Character Creation Workshops, suitable for kids and available online for free!

Check out our Brown Bag staff sharing their insights, tips, and tricks in the videos below!

Line of Action with Carmine Pucci for ages 13+

Our Assistant Art Director Carmine Pucci shows how to create movement when drawing characters. Starting with a simple line, Carmine demonstrates how to give characters motion, actions and gestures.

You will need paper, a pencil & colouring materials (markers, pencils or crayons). Or you can draw along on tablet or mobile device.

Animal Mix-Up with Mårten Jönmark for ages 9-12 years

Discover how to create quirky characters in Animal Mix-Up, a drawing and visual storytelling workshop. Emmy Award-winning Episodic Director, Mårten Jönmark, talks about his job at Brown Bag Films, his favourite things to draw and demonstrates how to create quirky characters inspired by different animals.

You will need paper, a pencil & colouring materials (markers, pencils or crayons).

Doodimals! with Gloria Gambino for ages 5-8 years

Do you like to doodle? Do you love animals? This fun-packed workshop, aimed at 5-8 year olds, will show kids how to draw a variety of adorable creatures and how to give them their own story through adding details.

Our 2D Design Supervisor Gloria Gambino will even reveal what her spirit animal is! HINT: It's adorable!

You will need paper, a pencil & colouring materials (markers, pencils or crayons).

Inspired? Be sure to tag us in your artwork online as we'd love to see your creations!