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Poi | Ride
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32 min.
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Frog Overview
Enjoy a unique opportunity to draw your very own Disney character sketch. Fun for all ages and experience levels, Animation Academy invites you to receive step-by-step instruction with others on how to illustrate some of your favorite Disney characters under the guidance of a Disney artist. Learn some basic tricks and techniques to give your drawing a professional pedigree and when the show is over, take home your work as a souvenir!
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