Why this workshop?
The course is aimed at students in grades 7–8 and develops creative thinking through hand drawing, visual planning, and modern AI tools. Within 4 class hours, students go from a personal idea to creating a cinematic frame.
Confidence in expression
Develop confidence in your creative expression through a structured process.
Idea to result
Understand the powerful link between a simple sketch and a final cinematic result.
Visual storytelling
Learn the core principles of visual storytelling and cinematic composition.
AI responsibly
Work with cutting-edge AI tools in a structured, responsible, and creative way.
Teamwork & Presentation
Improve your collaboration and presentation skills in a studio-like environment.
Workshop program (4 class hours)
Introduction and Demos
- Presentation of visual projects and short cinematic scenes
- Demonstration: idea → sketch → finished frame
- Discussion of atmosphere, composition, and visual style
Mapping Personal Interests
- Creating mind maps
- Discovering themes, genres, and visual preferences
- Formulating a short creative concept
- Quick hand sketches of a scene or character
Moodboards and Visual Direction (FIGMA)
- Building a moodboard with Figma
- Selecting colours, atmosphere, setting, and characters
- Short presentation to the class
Forming Teams According to Visual Interests
- Working in pairs or small teams
- Merging related visual concepts
- Assigning roles
From Sketch to Cinematic Frame – 15 min demo
- Choosing the strongest idea; composition, light, depth
- Turning the sketch into a finished frame with Nano Banana Pro
- Prompting with Perplexity; animation with Kling AI / Deepseek
- Comparison and analysis: how AI supports creative thinking
“Mini Exhibition” Discussion
- Arranging the projects
- Group feedback
- Discussion of the process and what was learned
What you'll create
From your initial idea to a professional cinematic frame. Within 4 hours, you will understand the path from sketch to polished result using AI tools.
Concept Sketch
from mind map to paper
Color Script
atmosphere & lighting
Final Frame
digital & AI finish
Creative Pitch
presenting your world
Who is this workshop for?
For Schools
- Introduction of innovative educational practices
- Balance between traditional artistic techniques and modern technology
- Increased interest in visual arts, design, and digital careers
- Lifetime subscription to Cinema Illustrated iOS app for 20 users
- Posters and promotional materials for 3–5 of the projects
- Opportunity to present student projects to parents and community
For Business
- Boost creativity and visual thinking in teams
- Bridge traditional craft and modern AI tools
- Strengthen employer branding and culture
- Lifetime subscription to Cinema Illustrated iOS app for 20 users
- Branded posters and materials for 3–5 team projects
- Showcase outcomes to leadership or at company events
Download the Workshop Brochure
Full PDF: curriculum, outcomes and pricing for schools.
What will we draw?
Wonder Studios • Wonder Makers
Who teaches the course?
Nikolay has worked since 1998 as an animator, visualizer, and director on architectural, TV, film, and web projects. He graduated in Animation from New Bulgarian University (NBU) in 2009 and has taught at several universities. He is also the creator of the mobile application Cinema Illustrated, reflecting his passion for cinema, visual storytelling, and modern digital tools. Nikolay strongly believes in the need for better, contemporary education and serves on the jury of Computer Space. He enjoys attending events focused on visual effects, web technologies, and art, and spends his free time playing tennis, bowling, and swimming.
Prices & Options
Course only
One-time payment
- Access: All video lessons
- Resources: PDF textbook + examples
- Community: Discord access
- Personal assignment review
With Mentor
One-time payment
- Access: All video lessons
- Resources: PDF textbook + examples
- Community: Discord access
- Feedback: 4 video reviews of your work
Drawing + Animation
Everything from both courses
- Access: 8+ modules (Drawing + Animation)
- Resources: All examples, PDFs and templates
- Mentor: Personal review on both courses
- Bonus: Access to exclusive live sessions
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Save with bundle →Frequently Asked Questions – Drawing Workshop
The workshop is designed for students in grades 7–8 (roughly 12–14 years). We can adapt it for slightly older or younger groups on request.
No. We start from idea and simple sketches. The focus is on visual thinking and going from idea to result with AI support, not on advanced drawing technique.
Students need devices with internet access. We use Figma (free), and AI tools demonstrated in the session. Tablets or laptops work well; no prior software experience required.
4 class hours total, usually split into 6 sessions. We can run it at your school or your venue. Extended versions with more practical sessions are available.
Included: lifetime Cinema Illustrated app subscription for 20 users, and posters/promotional materials for 3–5 completed student projects. You can present outcomes to parents and the community.