At MTM College, we believe in creating opportunities, fostering creativity, and supporting artists like you. Whether you’re looking to build your portfolio, explore new artistic skills, or find inspiration from industry professionals, we have an amazing lineup of free events and workshops coming your way!

From free masterclasses and portfolio reviews to in-depth online courses designed to help you level up your skills, here’s everything you don’t want to miss in February!

🎨 FREE Masterclass – Prop & Set Design with Maíra Valentim

📅 Monday, February 3rd | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
📍 Online via Google Meets

Join us for an inspiring and hands-on masterclass with Maíra Valentim, a professional Concept Artist and Illustrator whose work includes Young Love, Night at the Museum, and Disney/Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends.

In this session, Maíra will take you behind the scenes of the design process for props and sets, showing you how to bring everyday objects and environments to life through personality and storytelling.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How props and sets contribute to storytelling in games & animation
✅ Dynamic sketching and perspective techniques
✅ Designing for both 2D and 3D animation pipelines

✨ This session is completely FREE – Don’t miss out!

🚀 Registration Opens Monday for Maíra Valentim’s 10-Week Online Workshop!

📅 Starts: Monday, February 17th
🖥 Location: Online via Google Meets
⏰ Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
📆 10 Class Sessions
👥 Ages: 16+ (Recommended) | Limited to 16 Spots

If you love the masterclass, this is your chance to dive deeper! Over 10 weeks, you’ll develop portfolio-worthy pieces as Maíra teaches you to create immersive props and set designs for animation and games.

🔹 Build skills in dynamic sketching, composition & storytelling
🔹 Create production-ready designs for 2D & 3D pipelines
🔹 Work on detailed environments & complex set pieces

⏳ Spots are limited – register early!

📩 Registration Opens Feb 3rd

🚨 NEW DATE: Intro to Blender – 10-Week 3D Art Workshop!

📅 New Start Date: Wednesday, February 19th
📍 Online via Google Meets
⏰ Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Ever wanted to learn 3D art but didn’t know where to start? Now is the perfect time! Our Intro to Blender workshop has been moved back, and there are still spots available!

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn:
✅ Blender fundamentals & 3D modeling techniques
✅ How to build assets for animation, games, & illustration
✅ Texturing, lighting, & rendering professional-quality work

🖌 FREE Portfolio Review Fair – In-Person at MTM College!

📅 Saturday, February 15th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MTM College Campus – 95 Moatfield Drive, North York, ON

Want expert feedback on your portfolio? Whether you’re applying to art school, building your concept art portfolio, or improving your illustration skills, this is your chance to receive one-on-one feedback from industry professionals.

🔹 Meet our faculty & industry artists
🔹 Tour our campus & see student artwork
🔹 Connect with other artists & grow your network

💰 FREE EVENT – Registration Required!

✏️ FREE Online Masterclass – Designing A Comic Page

📅 Thursday, February 20th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
📍 Online via Google Meets

Calling all comic book, webcomic, and graphic novel artists! Join Manuela O Duque, a talented illustrator and sequential artist, as she walks you through:

✅ How to structure a professional comic page
✅ Industry-standard layout and composition techniques
✅ Thumbnails, panel flow & effective in-panel design

🏫 In-Person Open House – Tour Our Campus!

📅 Saturday, February 22nd | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MTM College Campus – 95 Moatfield Drive, North York, ON

Thinking about a career in animation, concept art, or illustration? Come explore our campus, meet our instructors and students, and experience what makes MTM College special!

✅ See student artwork & projects
✅ Attend free art workshops
✅ Get portfolio & admissions guidance

Why We Do This ❤️

At MTM College, we believe in community, mentorship, and giving artists the tools to succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your skills, we’re here to help you grow, connect, and create.

These free events and workshops are just one of the many ways we support our incredible artist community, and we’re so grateful to have you as part of it.

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your art to the next level, now is the time. Sign up, join us, and let’s create something amazing together! 🎨✨

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

📩 Questions? Reach out to Amanda anytime at [email protected]

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