Self-described as someone who likes to make things by hand, Lori Damiano’s creative work spans the genres of painting, illustration, animation, ‘zines, and films, as well as quilts, gardens, miniature sweaters, and pies. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Damiano earned a BA in film/ video from UCSD and an MFA in Experimental Animation from CalArts. Currently the Animation Department Chairperson for the California State Summer School for the Arts, Damiano’s animation credits include collaborations with director Spike Jonze, Nickelodeon’s Yo Gabba Gabba, MTV, and Palm Pictures, among others. Lori has a monthly column in Skateboard Magazine, and her films and artwork have been exhibited and published internationally.

Workshop participants will learn about Damiano’s background and history in the creative field, as well as tips and strategies on how to cultivate their own creative future. Plus, they will create their own animation project during the course of the day’s program.

For reservations or program information, please contact the MCASD Education Department at 858 454 3541 x153 or education@mcasd.org.