Sir Wade Animation
Studio-Level Training ยท Indie Budgets

Animate
Better.
Starting Now.

Live workshops and structured courses covering character animation, Maya, Unreal Engine, and beyond โ€” taught by an educator trusted by studios worldwide.

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Summer 2026
Maya for Animators
June 30 โ€“ August 1
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Summer 2026
Animation Summer Camp
July 1 โ€“ September 4
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Summer 2026
Summer of Unreal
July 6 โ€“ July 31
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Animation Basics & Fundamentals
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The Mission

Studio Training.
Without the studio price tag.

These courses exist because great animation education shouldn't require an expensive degree or an industry connection. Whether you're a student trying to break in, a professional leveling up, or an independent artist creating your own projects, there's something here for you.

Every class is built around practical, production-level knowledge . Understand the "why" behind every "what."

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Animators TrainedAcross live workshops and self-paced courses
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Software PlatformsMaya, Blender, and Unreal Engine are all supported
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Real-Time InstructionAsk questions, get feedback, learn alongside other artists
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Recordings Kept ForeverEvery live session recorded and searchable 
Current Classes

What's Available Right Now

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Animation Summer Camp
Live WorkshopEnrolling Now
Animation Summer Camp
Body Mechanics + Acting & Performance. 10 weeks of live feedback sessions. July 1st - September 4th
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Summer of Unreal
Live WorkshopEnrolling Now
Summer of Unreal
Character animation and cinematic production in Unreal Engine 5.8.
2 courses, 4 weeks. July 6th โ€“ 31st
from$499
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Maya for Animators
Live WorkshopEnrolling Now
Maya for Animators
The full Maya production pipeline for animators. Five weeks of live Zoom sessions. Starts June 30th
$499
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Animation Basics & Fundamentals
Self-PacedAlways Open
Animation Basics & Fundamentals
The foundation every animator needs. Core principles, movement theory, and the basics that make everything click.
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Sir Wade
Your Instructor

Sir Wade Neistadt

Character Animator & Educator

Built on real production experience, Sir Wade has trained artists from DreamWorks, Pixar, Disney, Sony Pictures, Epic Games, ILM, and more. Every class reflects the demands of our industry.

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Epic Games UE Animation FellowshipInstructor and official course creator: one of a handful of educators selected to shape how the industry learns Unreal Engine.
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Animation Conference SpeakerPresentations, labs, and talks at Unreal Fest, LightBox Expo, SIGGRAPH, and Autodesk University.
YouTube EducatorFree tutorials and animation breakdowns trusted by artists at every level, from students to studio professionals.
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Studio TrainingYears of professional training experience for studio pipelines at the industry level.
Student Reviews

Hear from Past Students

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"I have to say that this is the best workshop I've ever taken for animation. If you are new to Maya or if you're a 7-year veteran like I am, you will have plenty to learn either way."
Ariana Alexander
Maya for Animators
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"This workshop taught me more about Maya animation than the 3 years of university that I already wasted before this class. Forget school โ€” if you take everything Sir Wade says to heart, you'll be better off."
Carlos Vazquez
Maya for Animators
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"Absolutely packed with tricks and demos. This gave me SO many answers to questions I didn't even know I had. It's the workshop we all need!"
Charlotte Taylor
Maya for Animators
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"I learned more in a week than I did in 4 years. Examples on different topics, insights on how it applies in real life when working with a rig or for a studio โ€” genuinely great teaching."
Sarthak Khurana
Maya for Animators
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"Fantastic! Sir has put a great deal of effort into creating this course, and it shows. His distinctive, friendly teaching style makes this thoroughly informative course very enjoyable."
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Kirsten Yamaguchi
Animating in Unreal Engine 5.5
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"I had been feeling stuck in an animation rut, but this helped energize me and give me new ideas that make me want to get back into it regularly again."
Amanda Burley
Animation Workshop
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