Pixar Artists Masterclass

Artists from Pixar are coming to New York City this summer to teach a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development. This is a 2-day class.

Please see details here:
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-new-york-city

Thank you!
-- VanArts

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This event is part of the 2011 Tour that stops in: New York City, NY | Austin, Texas | Montreal, Quebec
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-tour

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