We hope the new year is off to a great start for you! 🌟 At MTM College, we’re kicking off 2025 with some amazing opportunities to help you grow as an artist and take steps toward your creative dreams. From free masterclasses to exciting workshops and an in-person open house, we’ve got so much to share with you. Let’s dive in!

🚪 In-Person Open House: Saturday, January 18th

Come tour our NEW CAMPUS, meet our teachers, and attend a FREE ART WORKSHOP!

🖌️ What’s Happening:

• Two Free Workshops to Choose From:

  • Animal Drawing with Steve Millard

  • Intro to Comics with Kent Burles

• Explore Our New Studio Spaces: See where creativity comes to life in our recently expanded facilities.

• Meet Instructors and Students: Learn more about life at MTM and your future in the arts.

MTM College has been training artists for over two decades, with alumni working at studios like Disney, Marvel, and Ubisoft. Whether you're aiming to work in animation, concept art, or comics, this open house is the perfect opportunity to get inspired and take the next step toward your career.

🎨 Environment Design Workshop – Registration Opens January 13th at 12 PM EST!

Limited spots are available, and we expect this workshop to fill quickly. Don’t miss your chance to join us for this incredible 10-week course!

Details:

• Instructor: Donna Johnson

• Location: Online via Google Meets

• Start Date: Tuesday, January 21st

• Schedule: Tuesdays, 6 PM – 9 PM EST

• Ages: 16+

• Class Size: Only 16 students for personalized feedback and critiques

Learn environment design fundamentals, digital painting techniques, and create portfolio-ready artwork with Donna’s expert guidance. Ready to take your skills to the next level? Mark your calendar!

📅 Upcoming Free Classes

1️⃣ Donna Johnson’s Free Online Masterclass
Tuesday, January 14th, 6 PM – 9 PM EST
Dive into Colour Harmony and learn about light, warm and cool contrasts, and mood-setting in this inspiring session with Donna. Perfect for anyone looking to refine their understanding of colour in art.

2️⃣ Free Online Blender Masterclass with Sonia Gutierrez
Wednesday, January 22nd, 6 PM – 9 PM EST
Explore 3D modeling in Blender, with a live character design demo and professional tips to enhance your skills.

3️⃣ Free Online Masterclass with Maíra Valentim
Monday, February 3rd, 6 PM – 9 PM EST
Join Maíra as she shares her expertise in prop and set design for games and animation.

✨ Looking Ahead: Application Discounts in February!

If you're working on your portfolio or thinking about applying to MTM College, now’s the time to prepare! We’ll be offering discounted application fees in February to make it easier than ever to take the next step toward your creative career.

Stay tuned for more exciting events and updates—we’re so glad to have you as part of the MTM community, and we can’t wait to see where your artistic journey takes you.

If you have a question about the admission process or portolfio requirements - please reach out to Azadeh at [email protected] anytime! (:

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