From VR Sculpting to Digital Puppetry with Yonk.
In this 5-day workshop, YONK will take you on a hands-on journey through playful approaches to 3D animation. Start in VR by sculpting raw, expressive characters and assets, then bring them to life in Blender using alternative animation techniques, including live, performance-driven tools for digital puppetry.
Experiment, improvise, and animate in fast, intuitive ways, discovering unexpected possibilities along the way and by the end, you’ll have created your own short 3D animation.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Dates: 24–28 November 2025
Location: Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Application deadline: 17 October 2025
Apply and find more information on the official DSAF website: Link
Mentor Presentation: YONK
YONK is a 3D animation studio specializing in virtual reality sculpting. They have developed a unique style that blends raw, childlike modeling with a vibrant and refined aesthetic, pushing the boundaries of traditional 3D animation. Their playful, experimental approach and bold visual language result in maximalist, imaginative, and delightfully unusual works.
Animation Hub is part of Official programme of GO!2025 Nova Gorica Gorizia.
Animation Hub is organized by Slovene Animated Film Association – DSAF and University of Nova Gorica – School of Arts in partnership with Animateka International Animated Film Festival. Supported by GO!25, Nova Gorica/Gorizia European Capital of Culture 2025 and AIPA.
