Author: tais_studio
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Paper Cutter Demo
Paper Cutter Demo
Technical Demo: Silver Bullet Date: Saturday June 27thTIME: 11 am – 4 pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B Learn how to master the Silver Bullet automated paper-cutter to create paper puppets, stickers, fabric patterns, or anything else your heart desire. About the Demo Tired of cutting hundreds of paper puppet pieces by hand? Working on…
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Animators’ Intro to Lenses
Animators’ Intro to Lenses
Technical Demo: Lenses & DSLRs Date: Saturday May 30th,TIME: 11:00-1pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B Curious how to use DSLR lenses for animation? About the Demo Join our 101 demo to learn how different lenses can affect storytelling, composition, and visual style. Free for members! $50.00 for non-members. About the Instructor Felicity Morland – TAIS…
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Cognisys Ultimate Guide!
Cognisys Ultimate Guide!
Technical Demo: Cognisys Ultimate Guide Date: Saturday April 18th, 2026TIME: 1:00-3:00 PMLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B This demo will demonstrate how to setup up and operate the Cognisys Slider in Dragonframe. About the Demo Want to elevate your shots in your next animated production? Join our Cognisys Slider Demo and learn how to setup…
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Artist Talk: Francis Tomkins
Artist Talk: Francis Tomkins
Join Francis Tomkins at TAISDate: Thursday April 30TIME: 7:00pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B About the Film Francis is working on their film new stop motion collage film called Every Forest is a Magic Forest on the topic of regaining childhood magic as a method of combating spiritual atrophy brought on by global existential threats…
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Artist Talk: Mya Van Dyk
Artist Talk: Mya Van Dyk
Please join us on April 8th for an Artist Talk hosted by Mya Van Dyk, where she’ll screen their new short film “A Twenty-Something’s Guide to Grieving Someone who is Not Dead”, along with past works. When: Thursday April 9th, at 7PMWhere: 1411 Dufferin St. Unit BFree and Open to the public! About the Film…
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Artist in Residence: Francis Tomkins
Artist in Residence: Francis Tomkins
Please join TAIS in welcoming Francis Tomkins, who is joining us for a 6 week Residency! Francis is working on their film new stop motion collage film called Every Forest is a Magic Forest on the topic of regaining childhood magic as a method of combating spiritual atrophy brought on by global existential threats such…
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Student Placement: Arza Cetin
Student Placement: Arza Cetin
TAIS is delighted to welcome Azra Cetin @theazragallery is completing their OCAD student placement with us until April! Azra, is a contemporary artist and a fourth year Experimental Animation student at OCAD University. She is originally from Istanbul, and their practice is inspired by heritage and the ways bodies exist within society. Azra is especially…
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Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
TAIS is delighted to announce this year’s Digital Artist in Residence! Welcome Mya to TAIS! Mya (@pisspisspisstits) will be working at TAIS from November 25th for the next 12 weeks on a new animated short. TAIS is grateful to IMAA and the Government of Canada for funding this Digital Skills upgrading program. Mya Van Dyk…
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Studio Skills – Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Studio Skills – Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Welcome to TAIS Studio Skills Workshops! TAIS is currently upgrading our Studio Skills Registration pages. Please go HERE to see the Workshops & Course offerings. QUESTIONS? Contact: tais.studio@gmail.com TAIS Workshops are presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council.
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Call for 2022-23 Artist in Residence
Call for 2022-23 Artist in Residence
Supporting research and production in animation! TAIS MANDATE Founded in 1984, the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is an organization dedicated to exploring and promoting the art of animation through production, screenings, workshops and exhibitions. As an artist-run production centre, TAIS provides affordable access to space and equipment; offering services to independent artists who make…