Arts & Culture · Portland, OR

Intro to Pixel Art Animation in Aseprite (Beginner Friendly)

Sat, November 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM Pacific

Portland Digital Dabblers Events, 529 SE Grand Ave Suite 300A, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Portland, OR

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Attending Pixel Art Animation_11-28-26 RSVP here if you are already a member (unlimited workshops)! If unable to pay ask about sliding scale. Volunteers also attend all events free! 0 Going 12 remaining Going Can't go Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingAbout Your Host: Where: 529 SE Grand Ave., Suite 300AWhen: Saturday Nov 28th, 1pm-3:30pmCourse Files (PW Req’d): https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZctxd5ZsgpfDf9tdYfIrqA2KE88BypBfyry Monthly Guild Membership $29.99/mo. Join our Discord! About this Workshop: Download Aseprite here: https://www.aseprite.org/ In this workshop you’ll learn how to animate a character using Aesprite! What are you trying to animate exactly? A walk cycle? An explosion? A bird flapping its wings? The possibilities are endless. One thing is for certain, stay true to your style and aesthetic. Along with that, it is important to note that research is key! REALLY! Watch some videos for reference, search up some photos to see the colors and tones of materials you are trying to recreate and animate. Character Idle – What do Character Idles usually look like? They are usually subtle. Kristian has taken the guess work out of using this simple but powerful tool and has developed a 20 page comprehensive guide free to download after the event. Follow-along step-by-step as we can take the minimalist, gamey route OR the realistic, more intricate path. Both are very educational, expanding on processes and techniques in pixel art and encouraging critical decision making. During the workshop you will utilize efficient tools like the: – Frames, layers – Timeline panel – Onion skin – Line tool – Custom brush – Ink – Shading mode – More! For a gamey feel, we need to keep the canvas at a small size. A recommended size to start with would be 32 x 48, as to be in a fair size range between characters created and the surrounding environment. This workshop is perfect for total newcomer to pixel art or someone with years of experience! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Are Your Workshops Open to Beginners?A: Can you draw a stick figure? Well then, you are qualified to attend most of our events! Intermediate workshops will be noted in the title. If you are feeling like you need additional help with any of the concepts please let the host or TA know and we would be happy to schedule 1-on-1 time. Q: How do I access the training?A: Most workshops will be located at our headquarter office. Make your way to the entrance (in-between My Fathers Place and Slow Bar) and search for DIGITAL DABBLE on the door buzzer. We will be upstairs (follow the sign) PLEASE CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED TO USE THE ELEVATOR. For partnership events please make sure to check the address listed on the event! Q: Why doesn't the password work for downloadable course files?A: Most workshops will have downloadable files/instructions but these are password protected and made available on the day of the event. This gives the host time to make any adjustments to the files before the workshop begins. Most workshop content is eventually made available as a free online course! Q: A lot of workshops mention Blender. So what is Blender?A: Blender is the free and open source 3D and 2d creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. In addition, Blender has a powerful vector based 2d animation feature called Grease Pencil. Blender is licensed as GNU GPL, owned by its contributors. For that reason Blender is Free and Open Source software, forever. Q: Is there parking and is it free?A: There should be street parking around the training center and it is FREE on the weekend. If you take public transit there are options that should get you very close. Q: What happens if I show-up late?A: For events at Digital Dabblers, HQ we have a 15 minute buffer built-in to accommodate late arrivals. Shhh, just don't tell anyone! 🙂 If you are more than 15 minutes past the starting time of this event the doors will be locked. This is to respect the time of your classmates and the instructor. For partner events at other spaces it is best to arrive as close to the start time as possible. Q: Does the software cost money? A: Always check the event page to confirm. If we're teaching using Blender it is free to download and use forever! Just make sure to have it installed on your laptop/device before arriving. For other workshops like Procreate or Procreate Dreams, Aseprite, etc., the price of the software and links to download will be listed in the description. Q: Do you provide computers/equipmentA: There are currently 7 lab computers and 2 tablets available on a first-come first-serve basis. Q: What do I need?A: Please plan to bring your own laptop with the latest version of the software installed (unless you plan to use a lab computer). If you need a laptop we will have a few lab computers available but these are first come first serve

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