Art and Animation Courses 🎨
Draw, Design, and Bring Your Ideas to Life
Have you ever wanted to design your own characters, create animations, or learn how to draw digitally? At Kippie, we believe that art is for everyone, whether you’re a doodler in your notebook, someone who loves stories and characters, or a young creative curious about how animation and digital art are made. Our Art & Animation courses help young people turn their ideas into art and motion while having fun, building confidence, and discovering new ways to express themselves.
These courses are perfect for ages 11–16, with complete beginners welcome. We provide all iPads, Apple Pencils, and materials – you just need to bring your creativity and curiosity! Whether you want to draw, animate, or design your own characters, Kippie will guide you step by step to explore your ideas and develop your artistic skills in a supportive, fun environment.
Draw & Design: Procreate Art Class
Learn to draw and design digitally using Procreate on iPad.
Procreate is the industry-standard app for digital illustration, used by artists worldwide. In this course, you will:
✅ Learn Procreate basics, including brushes, layers, and colour palettes.
✅ Create your own characters, environments, and illustrations.
✅ Explore different art styles to find your unique voice.
✅ Learn tips for sketching, inking, and adding colour.
✅ Build a mini portfolio of your digital artwork.
By the end of the course, you will:
🎨 Have your own digital art pieces to share with family and friends.
🚀 Gain confidence in using digital tools for art.
🌟 Discover how digital art can lead to future creative opportunities.
Our Courses
Animate it: Procreate Dreams Animation Course
Learn to create your own animations using Procreate Dreams on iPad.
Bring your drawings to life through animation, exploring storytelling, timing, and movement. In this course, you will:
✅ Learn the basics of Procreate Dreams for animation.
✅ Plan, storyboard, and animate short scenes.
✅ Add effects, sound, and timing to your animations.
✅ Experiment with frame-by-frame and timeline animation techniques.
✅ Share your animations with friends, family, and online.
By the end of the course, you will:
🎬 Have your own short animation project completed.
🚀 Understand the basics of animation and movement.
🌟 Build storytelling skills while exploring the world of animation.
Character Design 101
Learn to create unique, expressive characters from concept to final design.
Characters are at the heart of games, comics, and animations. In this course, you will:
✅ Learn what makes a character appealing and memorable.
✅ Sketch and refine your character ideas.
✅ Explore expressions, poses, and personality in design.
✅ Add colour, costumes, and details to your characters.
✅ Create a character turnaround sheet for your portfolio.
By the end of the course, you will:
🧑🎨 Have a set of original characters designed by you.
🚀 Understand the fundamentals of character design for games and animation.
🌟 Gain skills useful for art, animation, and storytelling projects.
Why Learn Art and Animation?
Why Learn Art and Animation?
Why Learn Art & Animation?
Art and animation let you turn your imagination into something you can see, share, and be proud of. At Kippie, we believe creative skills are valuable in every part of life, from personal expression to future career opportunities.
🌈 Express Yourself – Use art to tell stories and share ideas in your own unique way.
💡 Build Confidence – See your skills grow with each project you complete.
🛠️ Gain Valuable Skills – Learn how to use professional creative tools while building problem-solving and design thinking abilities.
🚀 Explore Creative Pathways – Discover how your love of art and animation could lead to exciting opportunities in the future.
What Makes Kippie Different?
At Kippie, we believe that learning art and animation should feel exciting, hands-on, and welcoming to all young creatives. We prioritise fun and exploration while building real skills that can open doors to future opportunities.
✨ Hands-On Learning – You learn by doing, creating something new each session.
✨ Beginner-Friendly – We break down complex art techniques into easy steps for all skill levels.
✨ Supportive Tutors – Our experienced artists guide you with patience, encouragement, and creative challenges.
✨ A Creative Community – Make friends who love art and stories, share your work, and learn together.
✨ Real-World Insight – Learn how the skills you’re building connect to careers in art, animation, games, and design.
