Below is a list of events being held this weekend February 3 through February 6, 2017 at Epcot’s Inaugural International Festival of the Arts.
- Disney On Broadway Performances
Showtimes are 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM Fridays through Mondays
Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey perform songs from Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies and Tarzan. - You can reserve a seat for the 8 p.m. show Broadway shows by booking a dining package at 407-WDW-DINE for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, The Garden Grill or Rose & Crown Dining Room.
Professional Workshops
Friday, February 3, 2017
- Ink & Paint Animation
Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
$39 per person plus tax
Learn the history of cel animation and paint your very own cel!
- Photography 101: Shooting Spectacular Fireworks
Jeff Nickel, Disney Photo Imaging
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
Gain tips and tricks on capturing the sparkles and splendor of fireworks!
- Art in the Community
Joshua Vickery, Central Florida Community Arts
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
Hear how the arts help build community and give back in a great way!
Saturday, February 4, 2017
- Valentine Card Making
Tona Bell, The Paper Seahorse
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
$39 per person plus tax
Design handmade love notes using origami and hand-lettering.
- Food Styling 101
Katie Farmand
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
Pick up tricks of the trade on making your food photography shine!
- Watermelon Carving
Eveling Castellon, Chef Assistant, Disney’s Park Event Operations
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
Take away tips and tricks on artfully carving a watermelon!
- 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
Enjoy Iwaizake (celebratory sake) and learn about “breaking the barrel.”
Sunday, February 5, 2017
- Intro to Modern Calligraphy
Singling Lee, CalligraLee
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
$39 per person plus tax
Master the basics of pen and ink calligraphy for your own special class project.
- Intro to Soapmaking
Naked Bar Soap Company
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
Mix essential oils and herbs to create natural handmade soaps!
- Aromatherapy
Jennifer Pressimone, JennScents
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
Learn the art of blending essential oils with pro tips and techniques.
- 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
Enjoy Iwaizake (celebratory sake) and learn about “breaking the barrel.”
Monday, February 6, 2017
- Artfully Blending Tea
Karon Cannon, Tea Craze
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Workshop begins at 11:00 AM
$39 per person plus tax
Blend your own tea using herbs and botanicals, then take it home to enjoy!
- The Art of Disney Topiaries
Debbie Mola, Disney Horticulture Team
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 1:30 PM
Gain insight on how one-of-a-kind horticulture sculptures are created!
- Art of Modern Plating
Damon Lauder, Sous Chef, Artist Point at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge
Odyssey Festival Showplace
Seminar starts at 4:30 PM
Understand what goes into plate styling and how art influences the modern chef.
Events and hosts subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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