CTN Saturdays – Drawing✨
Every third Saturday, our community comes together for a day of drawing.
🎨 SketchFEVER + Sketch & Share
🌸 THEME: Huntress Styled by the one and only @fashion_costume_drawing
🧍♀️ MODEL: Daniella Traub (Posing 11:00am – 1:00pm)
🗣 ART SHARE: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
📅 May 16th | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Not a Club CTN Member yet? Join FREE here /o/clubctn
Bring your sketchbook, your curiosity, and your voice. Stay for the art, the conversation, and the joy of creating side by side.
💛 Pay-What-You-Can — because access matters, and community comes first.
🎟 Tickets: /en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays
🌐 More info: /community
📍 CTN Studio | @visitburbank — The Animation Capital of the World
#CTNSaturdays #NoArtistLeftBehind #SketchFEVER #LifeDrawing #AnimationCommunity #ArtistSupport #PayWhatYouCan #CreativeCommunity #BurbankArts #DiscoverYourStyle"
We’re incredibly excited to announce the CTN Foundation is a proud Community Partner of the first of it's kind event in our back yard. "Animated! Live Master Class", Los Angeles—is a 2-day epic experience hosted by award winning director and filmmaker Aaron Blaise, alongside an incredible lineup of distinguished guest artists May 23-24, 2026.
Our collaboration reflects what we as a community care deeply about—bringing artists together, supporting growth, and creating meaningful access to learning from some of the most respected voices in our industry. We’re especially proud to support Aaron as part of our extended CTN community, and to stand alongside such a prestigious group of creatives shaping the future of animation.
As part of our partnership, we’re excited they will offer $50 off each ticket to our community.
The code 'CTN-special' will be automatically applied when registering using the link: https://bit.ly/4cxdm2K
"This isn’t a conference. It’s a masterclass. Two days. One stage. A complete, start-to-finish look at how animated films are made — from story and design to sound, post, and distribution."
We hope to see many of you there—learning, connecting, as we continue to build our future and grow together.
Tina Price and the team at CTN Foundation
“No Artist Left Behind”
I have a very special history with Linda shared through a an extremely unique time at Disney. I am honored and excited to see her again soon and introduce her to you.
COMMUNITY: Join us at CTN Studio for an intimate, off-the-grid Coffee Talk with storyteller, filmmaker, and mentor Linda Bel and special invited guests —a gathering centered on the real, evolving path and options available for an artist in our community.
Together, we’ll explore:
What it means to trust your own timing
How to take the next step even when the path isn’t clear
The power of creating your own opportunities
Why “just doing it” can change everything
Bring something that reflects where you are—a sketch, your film, a thought, a roadmap of your journey, or simply your presence. Those moments when YOU make the choice to move forward—when no one is watching or tells you to do it are the most empowering moments.
Lunch will be shared. Stories will unfold. New friends are found and favorite conversations happen in the CTN Studio where you may find your next step.
Limited seating. Intimate setting. Your journey is welcome.
Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.
Saturday April 25th
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Coffee Talk 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Webpage: /community
Special Guest Linda Bel /ctn-guest
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA
Tickets: /en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays
“No Artist Left Behind” tickets are now available—pay what you can, starting at just $1. This keeps our events accessible to every artist, at every stage.
“No Artist Left Behind” tickets are now available—pay what you can, starting at just $1. This keeps our events accessible to every artist, at every stage.
Let us know you're coming: /en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays
Our member community is always gathering somewhere inspiring—and you’re always welcome to join. From casual sketch meetups to local outings and creative adventures, these member-hosted hangouts are a chance to connect, explore, and create together.
Check out Saturdays at CTN Studio Plus+ Each week evolves with new guests, activities, and opportunities, from conversations and portfolio reviews to sketch sessions, film watching, and simply creating and working side by side.
Saturday April 18th,
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Model Posing 11:00am - 1:00pm
Theme Spring, Model Daniella Traub
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA
ONLINE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83233989665
Saturday April 25th
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Coffee Talk 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Guest Linda Bel /ctn-guest
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA
No Artist Left Behind isn’t just something we say—it’s how we show up.
Every month with CTN Foundation, we’re opening the doors at CTN Studio on Saturdays wider than ever. With pay-what-you-can tickets, Sketch & Share gatherings, and Coffee Talks with pros—both in person and often online too—there’s a place for you here, wherever you are in your journey.
Come sketch with us. Share what you’re working on. Listen and learn, connect, or just soak up the creative energy with a cup of coffee and some yummy bites while claiming your spot in the community.
No pressure. No barriers. Just artists supporting artists.
April 18th 11:00am - 1:00pm Sketch and Share Plus networking.
April 25th 12:00pm - 3:00pm Coffee Talk 11:00am pre-show mingle.
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ctnexpo/ctnsaturdays-april
Tickets: /en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays
Every Saturday - It's just us and we’d love to see you.
Don't forget our Monthly Giveaway. April is Visual Development Month where we celebrate you shaping worlds through story, color, light, mood, and form.
PRIZES Include:
(1) A Guide to Developing Animated Shows by Emily Brundige
(1) A One-year Subscription to Emily Brundige's Substack
(1) 4-day Basic Ticket CTNX26
Enter to win once you join: Join Club CTN /o/clubctn
Many of our CTN Foundation Scholarships are now open—and this is your moment.
Take a look at each opportunity and meet the incredible 2025 awardees—artists who stepped forward, shared their work, and are now part of something bigger.
Now it’s your turn.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by applying. Apply now and grab your place with the alumni. We’re ready for you.
Website: /active-programs
We're just getting started. Keep checking back:
/schedule
Trust yourself. Just show up. Your community is here help you. You got this!!
Applications Now Open for the Prestigious Torsten Schrank Scholarship Award for Character Design...
Huge congratulations to our 2025 Torsten Schrank Scholarship recipients—we are so proud of you for taking that bold leap last year for your creative careers. 👏
🎉 The journey continues!
Applications for 2026 are officially OPEN—with a special assignment to showcase your voice and talent.
/torsten-schrank-award
Step forward. Take the leap. Share this post and join the community journey.
No Artist Left Behind. 🎨
#CTNFoundation #TorstenSchrankScholarship #CharacterDesign #AnimationCommunity #ArtistsOnTheRise #NextGenArtists #CreativeJourney #NoArtistLeftBehind #CTN #AnimationLife
🎉 The journey continues!
PLEASE SHARE WITH FUTURE ANIMATORS:
Huge congratulations to our 2025 ICEP South Korea Scholarship recipients—we are so proud of all of you for taking this bold leap into your creative careers. 👏
✨ Now it’s your turn…
Applications for 2026 are officially OPEN—with a special assignment to showcase your voice and talent.
For information and to apply today visit /icep-korea
"To me, a great animator is able to express the living experience in compelling and unassuming ways, with sincerity, honesty, conviction and inventiveness, avoid highlighting the technical expertise and rather engage the viewers directly into the emotional intent of the performance." ~Mike Nguyen, Master
Animator
Step forward. Take the leap.
No Artist Left Behind. 🎨
#CTNFoundation #ICEPKoreaScholarship #CharacterAnimation #AnimationCommunity #ArtistsOnTheRise #NextGenArtists #CreativeJourney #NoArtistLeftBehind #CTN #AnimationLife
Check this out if you are interested in some very interesting Internships to learn this Summer. This is super interesting.
How to Apply for Internships in LA
A component of Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships
https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/apply-internships-LA/
Bon Voyage Gathering for Animator Andreas Wessel-Therhorn
At CTN Studio
When you work together in this community as long as many of us have, something special happens — colleagues become friends, and friends become family.
Our friend and fellow animator Andreas Wessel-Therhorn is beginning a new chapter in London, and before he goes, we’d love to gather together to wish him a heartfelt Bon Voyage.
In true CTN fashion, Bon Voyage postcards will be available for you to draw, sketch, and write a personal message. These little works of art and notes of encouragement will travel with Andreas as a reminder of the incredible community cheering him on.
Come by, enjoy some food and drinks, leave a drawing, and help us give Andreas a heartfelt send-off as he embarks on this next adventure.
Saturday, March 21
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CTN Studio
847 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Food • Beverages • Art • Community • Bon Voyage Wishes
RSVP HERE: /event/going-away-party-andreas-wessel-therhorn
🎓 2026 CTN Foundation Scholarships are dropping this month! And this is just the beginning.
Bringing artists like you real opportunities for growth, mentorship, and support 🌟
First up:
1) International Creative Exchange Program with CKIANI in South Korea (ICEP26)
/icep-korea
2) Torsten Schrank Scholarship Award for Character Design (TORS26)
/torsten-schrank-award
3) Mike Kunkel Scholarship Award for Cartooning (KUNK26)
/mike-kunkel-award
📅 Applications open: March 13th, 2026
Some programs include creative assignments you can get a head start on right now. Best of luck and stay tuned for more scholarship programs to come!"
"I don’t even know where to start! I would say this whole opportunity of a one on one mentorship is the best thing I could have asked for in terms of guidance and artistic growth. I really admired how Torsten’s drawings are always so full of character and life, and being able to hear his mindset on how he gets into character and hearing his process on Klaus was amazing." ~Catherine Guo, Character Designer Full Torsten Schrank Scholarship Awardee 2025
"One of the most valuable lessons I learned, and one I will carry with me always, is to slow down and allow myself to fully indulge in my curiosities. We are naturally drawn to things that already live within us. The more we explore those curiosities, the closer we come to understanding ourselves. ." ~Edith Adame, Animator Full ICEP Scholarship Awardee 2025
"I never used to love this because it felt like my mistakes were being highlighted but one of my favourite FAVOURITE things about our scholarship sessions is when Mike drew over the content I did as homework. He’s like a chiropractor for line energy- adjusting for max performance." ~Roxy Blazey Summers, Storyboard Artist Full Mike Kunkel Scholarship Awardee 2025
CTN Foundation is located in @visitburbank the Animation Capital of the World!
#CTNFoundation #Scholarships #ctnevents
@charac.tor@mylittleworld.movie@artofmikekunkel
Hidden gems to explore in Burbank
David Lynch Art Show at CTN on Hollywood Way through 2/28 - CTN Style
Burbank is a treasure trove of hidden gems and unique experiences. Not sure if anyone is aware but there's a really great Lynch art show hosted by Nico Colaleo happening at CTN studio on Hollywood Way through next month. Come with a friend, it's great! You can buy some prints, too. It's sponsored by Bobs and Donut Hut! Check it out if you're able to or visit on the closing night event on Feb 28th— it's free!
/david-lynch
At this time of year, it is a joy to pause and thank the many people in our life. From all of us, to all of you, we appreciate you, we see you and we wish you the best this holiday season wrapped in an understanding that 2026 is the year, the one that is going to be the greatest year of your life. It's time!!
“My final two cents worth of advice is to develop an all-consuming curiosity for things both exotic and ordinary. Read, observe, analyze, and become involved with a variety of interests. Study, practice, delve, probe, investigate, and above all, be flexible. Keep an open mind. The world is changing fast. Don't get caught in the corner of the ring."
- Ward Kimball Legendary Animator Walt Disney Studios
WOW - Be open to the magic .... sometimes things are not always as they appear. We got this….Cheers!!
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