Schedule of Weekend Events Offered at the 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

The first annual Epcot International Festival of Arts begins this weekend at Walt Disney World Resort. The event will be held Fridays through Mondays from January 13 to February 20, 2017.

Each weekend offers Festival Guests a unique opportunity to walk away with an enhanced skill set or a new understanding of various artistic and culinary techniques. Below is the full schedule of events taking place during week 1 of the Festival of the Arts at Epcot:

Friday, January 13, 2017

• “Magical” Mixed Media Art
  Rachelle Eason, BoiLedBooks
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
  $39 per person plus tax
  Craft a mixed media masterpiece with paper and paint—then we’ll mat it and add some sparkle so it’s ready to display!

• Ink & Paint
  Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
  Learn the history of 2-D cel animation and how cels are meticulously created.

• From Animated Films to Theme Parks
  Lon Smart, Creative Concept Artist, Disney Entertainment
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
  Discover how creative concepts translate from film to theme park magic!

Saturday, January 14, 2017

• Gesture Drawing Class
  Todd Bright, Former Disney Animator
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
  $39 per person plus tax
  Tell stories via the art of quick sketching from life!

• Artisan Spice Blends Seminar & TastingPam Smith & Nicole Ramsland, P.S. Flavor
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
  Taste your way through vibrant flavors while learning how artisan spices are created, promote health and enhance flavor.

• Watermelon CarvingGina Carrilho, Chef Assistant, Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Catering
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
  Take away carving tips and tricks for your next party!

• Origami ClassGarden Deck at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor session starts at 1:30 PM
  Disney Cast Members teach origami and explain Japan’s cultural arts.

• Anime Drawing ClassGarden Deck at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor session starts at 2:30 PM
  Disney Cast Members teach anime-style drawing and explain Japan’s cultural arts.

• Kagami BirakiCourtyard at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor sessions start at 4:30 PM and 4:45 PM
  Enjoy Iwaizake (celebratory sake) and learn about “breaking the barrel.”

• CalligraphyCourtyard at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor sessions start at 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM
  Disney Cast Members teach Japanese calligraphy.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

• Floral Arranging
  Disney Floral & Gifts Designer
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
  $39 per person plus tax
  Design a Tinker Bell-inspired arrangement with a little faith, trust and pixie dust!

• Photography 101: Magic with Water
  Tom Smutny, Disney Photo Imaging
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
  Learn about camera settings, lenses and location scouting for the best results when photographing water.

• Tea Discovery
  Karon Cannon, Tea Craze
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
  Taste 3 types of tea while learning about its history, health benefits and more!

• Origami Class
  Garden Deck at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor session starts at 1:30 PM
  Disney Cast Members teach origami and explain Japan’s cultural arts.

• Anime Drawing Class
  Garden Deck at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor session starts at 2:30 PM
  Disney Cast Members teach anime-style drawing and explain Japan’s cultural arts.

• Kagami Biraki
  Courtyard at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor sessions start at 4:30 PM and 4:45 PM
  Enjoy Iwaizake (celebratory sake) and learn about “breaking the barrel.”

• Calligraphy
  Courtyard at the Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
  Outdoor sessions start at 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM
  Disney Cast Members teach Japanese calligraphy.

Monday, January 16, 2017

• Modern Macramé
  Sara Stoff, Fiber
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
  $39 per person plus tax
  Make a modern wall hanging using basic macramé knots.

• Napkin Folding
  Nicole Sowers, Catering Manager, Disney Event Operations
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
  Enhance your tablescapes with creative napkin folding!

• Photography 101: Lighting and Perspective
  Tom Smutny, Disney Photo Imaging
  Odyssey Festival Showplace
  Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
  Explore photographic lighting, perspective. previsualization and plussing.

January 13-16 and 20-23

• Disney on Broadway Concert Series  – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland perform songs from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Mary Poppins, Tarzan and The Little Mermaid.

Below is a breakdown of what to expect week by week during the festival. All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Click here for a full schedule of each weekend.

Complimentary Seminar Details

• Odyssey Festival Showplace
• Fridays through Mondays
• 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM and 4:30 TO 5:00 PM
• Limited availability
• Advance reservations are recommended as this event fills up quickly
• Epcot admission required, but not included in cost of workshop

Interactive Workshop Details

• Odyssey Festival Showplace
• Fridays through Mondays
• 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
• $39 per person plus tax
• 15% discount per Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member
• Limited availability
• Advance reservations are recommended as this event fills up quickly
• Epcot admission required, but not included in cost of workshop

Premium Workshop Details: Painting with a Disney Artist

• Odyssey Events Pavilion
• Friday, January 27 and Friday, February 17
• 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
• Check-in 15 minutes prior to event
• $259 per person plus tax
• 15% discount per Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member
• Limited availability
• Age 12 and up
• Advance reservations are recommended as this event fills up quickly
• Epcot admission required, but not included in cost of workshop

Quick Study Session Details

• Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
• Saturdays and Sundays
• 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM
• Epcot admission required

Disney on Broadway Concert Series 

• America Gardens Theatre, Epcot
• Fridays through Mondays, January 13 to February 20
• Showtimes are 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM
• Epcot admission required
• Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older
• Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice

Call (407) WDW-TOUR to reserve your spot or visit the Odyssey Festival Showplace. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

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