Really loved the first course and it really helped me improve a ton!
Edward Kurchevsky
About the mentor
Edward Kurchevsky is a director and 2D animator who has been working in the industry for over 10 years. During this time, he took part in the creation of many animation projects, having behind him serious training in the form of two higher educations in the field of animation, which he received in Poland and France. In 2018, thanks to his talent, he became one of the winners of the Disney Art Challenge. Edward is currently a freelancer on feature-length and short-length projects in Europe and also runs LIHTAR STUDIO.
In May 2024, the studio team presented the world with a fan teaser for the popular fantasy saga “The Witcher” - Edward’s dream project, which took 2 years to create and has already gained popularity online.
“One of the most important steps in the world of professional animation for me was the series PRIMAL (Season 2). After 2 years, I rethought the experience I received many times. It was a powerful push into the industry,” Edward admits on his social network page.
Edward prefers to work in traditional 2D animation, storyboarding and directing short films. Since 2017, he has been a speaker and organizer of large master classes, both at school and outside of it. And also the creator and one of the teachers of the largest direction of AnimationClub School in traditional 2D animation.
Student
Reviews
about the mentor
Helped me land a couple of cool projects! Highly recommend ❤️
Monica Marinho
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
Never underestimate the basics!
Dania Siabet Zamora Mares
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
Weekly feedback and the recording of these sessions have significantly enhanced my growth!
Yonathan Abay
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
The course really inspires you to new achievements!
Natalia Kendrali
Graduate of courses in traditional 2D animation
I have never experienced such freedom in creativity.
Harry Talkhin
Studied all courses in traditional 2D animation
Mentor’s courses
2D Animation
Free
Traditional 2D animation. Free Introduction Tutorial
To get you started on your animation journey we created this beginner animation tutorial course. This is for anyone who has a curiosity about 2D traditional animation and always wanted to learn to animate hand-drawn characters and see them moving.
Start
At any time
Price per month
Free
Duration
32 minutes
2D Animation
Free
Traditional 2D animation. Free Intermediate
Let's get acquainted with the basic rules of traditional 2D character animation in perspective with this free 2d Animation tutorial
Start
At any time
Price per month
Free
Duration
42 minutes
2D Animation
Starting soon
Traditional 2D animation. Course 1 — Basics
We’ll learn how to put into practice the timeless 12 basic principles of animation, just as the great animators at Disney did. Together, we’ll explore the basics of traditional 2D animation and create our very first animations with simple, lovable characters.
Start
February 12, 2025
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11 spots
Price per month
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Duration
12 weeks
2D Animation
Starting soon
Traditional 2D animation. Course 2 — Body Mechanics
In this course, we’ll learn how to animate action scenes by designing engaging animated characters, refining animation effects, and creating dynamic shots that showcase a character in motion.
Start
February 10, 2025
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6 spots
Price per month
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Duration
12 weeks
2D Animation
Starting soon
Traditional 2D animation. Course 3 — Acting
In this course, we’ll focus on 2D animation acting by developing your ability to bring characters to life through emotion and expression. We’ll learn how to work with references, analyze the emotions of our characters, and apply these insights to create authentic, heartfelt performances that connect with the audience.
Start
February 10, 2025
Spots left
1 spot
Price per month
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Duration
12 weeks
2D Animation
Short film creation
Starting soon
Short film creation – Animation & Directing
Learn essential skills In creating an animated short film prefect for improving any portfolio.
In the next term, our students will create a partners' teaser for one of the oldest European animation festivals, CINANIMA. This short film will showcase the festival's partners in the form of a short animated story, full of traditional Portuguese elements and the stories of the festival's attendees.
Student need to have the knowlegde found in out first two animation course to qualify. Please submit your portfolio to enroll in the course.
Start
February 7, 2025
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6 spots
Price per month
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Duration
12 weeks
2D Animation
Starting soon
Traditional 2D Animation Workshop: One-Month Intensive Mentorship
Join our one-month intensive 2D animation mentorship workshop, offering personalized group mentorship tailored to your animation projects or demo reels, ensuring you gain industry-standard skills.
New students are required to submit animation samples for review before joining.
Start
May, 2025
Spots left
10 spots
Price per month
415€/course (excl. VAT)
Duration
4 weeks
Mentor’s CV
2017 – current time
Project/Studio
Animation Club School
Title
2D Animation Mentor & Supervisor
2022
Project/Studio
Titmouse for HBO Max/Scavengers Reign
Title
2D Animator
2021 – 2023
Project/Studio
Fan teaser for the series based on the fantasy saga “The Witcher” / LIHTAR STUDIO
Title
Director, Storyboard Artist, 2D animator, Clean up & color lead
2020 – 2021
Project/Studio
La Cachette/Primal (Season 2)
Title
2D Animator
2019 – 2020
Project/Studio
Le Retour des Vagues
Title
Co-director/2D animator/Story artist
2019
Project/Studio
Skjald/Tales of Alethrion
Title
Storyboard Artist/2D key animator
2019
Project/Studio
Sun Creature/FLEE
Title
Intern 2D key animator
2018
Project/Studio
DELAY Studio /
My grandfather invented Rugby
Title
2D key animator
2017
Project/Studio
Nternship “Juice” studio/Malwa and Leshy
Title
2D key animator
2013 – 2014
Project/Studio
3D film production “ISYRIUS”
Title
Graphic designer/Animator
2012 – 2013
Project/Studio
Postproduction company “OPERA FILM”
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