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Animation Masterclass & Tours

for students and professionals

May 3rd & 4th, 2026 – San Francisco, Emeryville (CA)

Animators’ LAB and Blue-Shuttle are proud to invite you to the VII° edition of the Animation Masterclass in Emeryville – California, with Cody Lyon, Senior Animator @ Pixar Animation Studios.

This is a rare opportunity for artistic growth, offering the chance to meet one of the top animators currently working in the industry. The Masterclass provides students and professionals with an in-depth look at Cody’s exclusive workflow and his ‘Layered Method.

 

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Where

Animation Masterclass & TOURS ’26
Days: May, 3rd & 4th, 2026

TIMETABLE of Day 2:

9am – 6pm with breaks

BAYSTREET CONFERENCE ROOM (Day 2)
5616 Bay Street, Emeryville
California

(Just a few minutes from Pixar’s main gate)

May 3rd & 4th, 2026 – San Francisco, Emeryville (CA)

DAY 1: Tours

  • 3:30pm Walt Disney Museum – Guided Tour

DAY2: The Masterclass

  • The Layered Approach in Cody’s workflow
  • The Planning Process
  • Cody’s Principles of Animation
  • Staging & Composition
  • Animating the Eyes
  • Demo Reel Reviews

The Trainers

Cody Lyon


Animator @ Pixar Animation Studios

 

Cody began his career at the Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville in 2016 as an intern, from that moment on he never stopped, giving life to the characters of Turning Red, Luca, Coco, The Incredibles 2, Elemental and others. He collaborates with Animators’ LAB with live and online courses and Masterclasses.

 

Cody’s Demo Reel

 

Marco Farace


Mentor/Creative Director

 

He is the co-founder of Animator’s LAB, Blue Shuttle and Insonnia Team Animation Studios. In over 20 years of activity he has been working for Movies, TV shows and theatrical shows as directing animator. He collaborates with studios all around the world and Disney/Pixar Animators.

 

Enrolling you will receive

WHAT IS INCLUDED
  • Access to the Masterclass on day 2
  • Participation in the activities of day 1
  • Certificate of Attendance
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
  • Flight tickets
  • Accomodation in San Francisco
  • Transfers

(Previous edition of the same masterclass
with Cody and students feedback)

BOOK YOUR SEAT

Animation Masterclass & Tours ’26
with Cody Lyon, Animator at Pixar Animation Studios

 

May 3rd & 4th 2026 – Emeryville (California)

 

Total cost: € 520 390

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