Community Hours Saturday
Saturdays 12:00PM - 3:00PM
WEBSITE
https://ctn-events.com/community-hours
CTN Studio opens its doors every Saturday to support our CTN community, check in and help each other. A different offering each weekend.
- August 30 - 12-3pm "Coffee Talk" What They Didn't Tell You in Art School Pt1 with Angela Lepito Artist Manager at DreamWorks Animation
- September 6 - 12-3 pm "Coffee Talk" An Animator's Guide to Surviving the Chaos with Director Brian Mainolfi
- September 13 - 12-3pm Ham and Eggs Book Signing - Lecture Q+A Cartoonist Mike Kunkel
- September 20 - 10am - 7pm Animation Masterclass Part 1 Michal Makarewicz (Has a fee)
- September 27 - 12-3pm"Coffee Talk" What They Didn't Tell You in Art School Pt2 with Angela Lepito Artist Manager at DreamWorks Animation
CLUB CTN - FREE TO JOIN THE CLUB
CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
CTN SKETCHFEVER
Wed 6pm - 9pm Uninstructed Sketching
Live Model posing for 3 hours
High School, College, Recent Grad, Pro
https://ctn-events.com/sketchfever
Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm
Dates and models subject to change
- Wed: July 9 | Movie Star / Jennifer Fabos Patton
- Wed: August 13 | Circus Ringmaster / Chris Villain
- Wed: August 20 | 1920's Flapper / Daniella Traub
- Wed: August 27 | Kpop Demon Hunters Rumi / Soo King
- Wed: September 3 | Special Animal Drawing Session*
*Can't make it in person or have allergies? Draw with us on Zoom*
- Wed: September 10 | Cowgirl/ Marissa Gomez
- Wed: September 17 | Robin Hood/ Scott Miller
- Wed: September 24| Spy / Paige Smith
- Wed: October 1 | Cruella / Model Daniella Traub
- Wed: October 8 | Arcane Jinx/ Anna Huckabay
- Wed: October 15 | Kung Fu / Jee Teo
- Wed: October 22 | Princess / Paige Smith
- Wed: October 29 | CTN Halloween Party -Halloween Witch / Soo King
November 20-23rd CTNX 2025
If you are unable to come in person join us through our free ONLINE ZOOMS
(Random Saturdays 12:00- 3:00 see Community Hours)
CLUB CTN - FREE TO JOIN THE CLUB
CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
TEEN CTN - Drawing for Animation
Wed 4:00pm - 5:30pm Instructed
End of aNovember 20-23rd CTNX 2025
https://ctnfoundation.org/teen-ctn-programs
Themes subject to change
SCHEDULE AND THEMES:
- September 3rd - Animal Drawing: Bolt
- September 10th - Cowgirl: Toy Story Jessie
- September 17th - Robin Hood: Disney's Robin Hood + Zootopia
- September 24th - Spy: Carmen San Diego
- October 1st - Cruella: 101 Dalmatians
- October 8th - Arcane: Jinx
- October 15th - Kung Fu: Kung Fu Panda + Jackie Chan Adventures
- October 22nd - Princess
- October 29th - Halloween Sketch Party
*themes subject to change*
End of Year Celebration November 20-23rd CTNX 2025
(Welcome to attend Saturdays 12:00- 3:00 see Community Hours)
CLUB CTN - FREE TO JOIN THE CLUB
CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
CTN Studio OPEN HOUSE
Hosted by Team CTN
✨ CTN Studio Open House ✨
We’re opening our doors and inviting families, professionals, teens, and our scholarship recipients to come check us out and experience CTN Studio!
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 CTN Studio, Burbank
Come meet our amazing instructors, discover upcoming events, and get a feel for the creative community that makes CTN so special. Whether you’re a parent exploring opportunities for your teen or pre-teen, an artist looking to connect, or a scholarship recipient ready to take your next step — this inviting evening is for you.
👥 Meet instructors & mentors
🎨 Learn about classes, workshops & events
✏️ Come draw and network
🌟 Connect with the CTN community
RSVP
https://www.greenvelope.com/event/ctn-studio-open-house
We can’t wait to welcome you, show you around, and share what we have in store this season!
All Ages welcome!
Friday September 12th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
In-person @ CTN Studio
CLUB CTN - FREE TO JOIN THE CLUB
CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
HAM AND EGGS DAY
Hosted by Mike Kunkel
Join us for Ham and Eggs Day, celebrating Cartoonist and Director Mike Kunkel’s comic novel Ham and Eggs. We’ll start the day with Activity Hour with some Ham and Eggs activities and crafts. Afterwards there will be a chance to get your own copy of Ham and Eggs signed by Mike Kunkel. Rounding off the day Mike will talk about the influence of Saturday Morning Cartoons and Sunday Morning Newspaper comics. He will also share his process for cartooning and how he brought Ham and Eggs to life - from storyboards to print. Mike will also talk about his upcoming Cartooning Workshop at CTN Studio and what to expect.
Come for the Whole Day
Event Hours
12:00 - 1:00pm Family Hour
1:00pm -2:00pm Book Signing
2:00-3:00pm Industry Talk Q+A
Light Snacks and Beverages
Artists of all ages welcome.
Under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
WEBSITE
https://ctn-events.com/ham-and-eggs-day
CLUB CTN - FREE TO JOIN THE CLUB
CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
MASTERCLASS Michal Makarewicz
2 Masterclasses Part 1 and Part 2
- September 20th th Masterclass Part 1 (only)
- 10am -7pm = Regular $250.00 (9 hours total)
- 50% off for CTN Members Using Code CTN50 = $125.00
- Location: CTN Studio Burbank
- November 20th Masterclass Part 2 (only)
- 10am -7pm = Regular $250.00 (9 hours total)
- 50% off for CTN Members Using Code CTN50 = $125.00
- Location: CTNX 2025 Burbank Marriott
- Bundle Part 1 and Part 2
- 2 Sessions = Regular $425.00 (18 hours total)
- 50% off for CTN Members Using Code CTN50 = $212.50
SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
50% off the ticket price for Club CTN Members. Use code CTN50 at checkout.
Join Club CTN FFREE and receive the discount:
https://app.joinit.com/o/clubctn
WEBSITE
https://ctn-events.com/event-michal-makarewicz
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The Craft of Print Cartooning
Hosted by Mike Kunkel
2 Day Workshop Part 1 and Part 2
- October 4th Workshop Part 1 (only)
- 10am -5pm = Regular $225.00 (7 hours total)
- 50% off for Club CTN Members Using Code CTN50 - $112.50
- 1-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX25 Included
- Location CTN Studio Burbank
- November 20th Workshop Part 2 (only)
- 11am -4pm = Regular $225.00 (6 hours total)
- 50% off for Club CTN Members Using Code CTN50 - $112.50
- 1-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX25 Included
- Location CTNX Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel
- Bundle Part 1 and Part 2 - 2 Sessions
- Regular Price $395.00 (13 hours total)
- 50% off for Club CTN Members Using Code CTN50 - $197.50
- 4-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX25 Included
SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
50% off the ticket price for Club CTN Members. Use code CTN50 at checkout.
Join Club CTN FFREE and receive the discount:
https://app.joinit.com/o/clubctn
WEBSITE
https://ctn-events.com/mike-kunkel-cartooning
CLUB CTN - FREE TO JOIN THE CLUB
CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
CTNX 2025
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20 , 2025
- Attendee Check-In 11/20 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- MasterClasses 11/20 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- CTN AV Prepping Main Theater + Tech Check 11/20. 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
- Exhibitor Check-In 11/20 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Exhibitor Load-In 11/20 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- VIP Special Guests Check-In 11/20. 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Opening Night EVENT 11/20. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Main Theater 11/20 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Late Night Screening 11/20 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM (TBA)
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2025
- Attendee Check-In 11/21 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Breakfast with the Pros 11/21 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Exhibitor Load-In 11/21 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (**Must be ready by 10 am!)
- Public Exhibitor Showroom Hours 11/21 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- VIP Special Guests Check-In 11/21 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- City Ballroom 11/21 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Main Theater 11/21 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Late Night Screening / Party 11/21 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM (TBA)
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2025
- Attendee Check-In 11/22 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Breakfast with the Pros 11/22 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Public Exhibitor Showroom Hours 11/22 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- VIP Special Guests Check-In 11/22 9:00 AM- -9:00 PM
- City Ballroom 11/22 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Main Theater 11/22 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Late Night Screening / Party 11/22 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM (TBA)
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2025
- Attendee Check - In 11/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Breakfast with the Pros 11/23 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Attendee Check-In 11/23 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Public Showroom Hours 11/23 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Exhibitor Load-Out 11/23 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- VIP Special Guests Check-In 11/23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- City Ballroom 11/23 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Main Theater 11/23 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Workshops with Glenn Vilppu!
Sundays 11:00AM - 2:00PM
High School, College, Recent Grad, Pro
In-Person Only
https://ctn-events.com/sundayworkshopswithglenn
- 2026 Coming Soon!
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CTN STUDIO - FREE PARKING
Somewhere in Dreams A Special Tribute
Hosted by Nico Colaleo
COMING 2026