Escape Studios Toonboom Harmony ATC 2026

Escape Studios ATC for Toonboom Harmony

We're delighted to announce that Escape Studios has been re-confirmed as an ATC (Authorised Training Centre) for Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

2D Animation has been experiencing a revival, with many 2D productions being animated in the UK. 

In particular, Blue Zoo, Aardman and Passion Pictures (and others) have chosen Toonboom Harmony as their 2D animation platform.

Toonboom Harmony Evening Class Returns 5 Oct 2026

Evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns 26 March 2026

Our 2D Animation Online Evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns to Escape Studios on 5 October 2026.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 20 weeks, two evenings a week (Mondays & Thursdays 7-10pm GMT) using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

The class is taught by experienced industry professionals.

Harmony Evening Class Returns 26 March 2026

Evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns 26 March 2026

Our 2D Animation Online Evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns to Escape Studios on 26 March 2026.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 20 weeks, two evenings a week (Mondays & Thursdays 7-10pm GMT) using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

The class is taught by experienced industry professionals.

Animation Resources from Toonboom for Harmony

Andy Wyatt and Isabelle Bilodeau visit Escape Studios

For all our students studying 2D animation with Toonboom Harmony, Toonboom have supplied many free Resources for learning  Harmony. 

On a recent visit to Escape Studios from the Toonboom team, UK Toonboom rep Andy Wyatt and Toonboom Director Isabelle Bilodeau were keen to make sure that our students have the necessary resources to make the best use of their software.  Below are some resources from Toonboom on how to make the best use of Harmony.

Escape Studios 2024 2D Animation Reel

We're proud to present our 2024 2D Animation Reel.  Here at Escape Studios we've been expanding our 2D animation capacity for some years, starting with our Evening Classes in Toonboom Harmony, and now offering our undergraduate animation students a new 2D Animation Pathway, focusing on digital tools such as Toonboom Harmony, Adobe Animate and Blender.  The 2D Animation industry has been going through a renaissance, and we're proud to offer our students a chance to be a part of it.  This month we also became a formally accredited Toonboom Harmony Authorised Training Centre (ATC). 

Harmony Evening Class Returns on 6 March 2025

Our 2D Animation Online Evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns to Escape Studios on 6 March 2025.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 10 weeks, one evening a week using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

The class is taught by industry veteran Iliana Franklin. 

Escape Studios Toonboom Harmony ATC

Toonboom Harmony ATC Certificate

We're delighted to announce that Escape Studios has been confirmed as an ATC (Authorised Training Centre) for Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

2D Animation has been experiencing a revival, with many 2D productions being animated in the UK. 

In particular, Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, Passion Pictures and others have chosen Toonboom Harmony as their principal 2D animation platform.

Shane Woodson to Teach 2D Animation at Escape

Shane Woodson

We're extending a warm welcome to animator Shane Woodson who will soon join Escape Studios to teach our second year animation students the art of 2D character and creature animation. 

Shane Woodson is an experienced 2D animator whose credits include Mog's Christmas and Peter and the Wolf. 

Shane also has extensive experience with Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for delivering 2d animation. 

Harmony Evening Class Returns 10 Oct 2024

Our 2D Animation Online Evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns to Escape Studios on 10 October 2024.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 10 weeks, one evening a week using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

The class is taught by industry veteran Iliana Franklin. 

Last Call for ToonBoom Harmony on 6 Feb 2024

Our 2D Animation part-time online evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns to Escape Studios on 6th February 2024.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 10 weeks, one evening a week using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

Toonboom Offers Students 84% Harmony Discount

Calling all 2D Animators at Escape Studios - Toonboom is offering a "Black Friday" sale on student licenses of Toonboom Harmony. 

Of course, all our students can access Toonboom Harmony licenses at Escape Studios, and also (if working from home) remotely through the VPN, but with this Black Friday deal students can invest in their very own license for home use - without the need to log in to the VPN.

Today, Toonboom Harmony animators are much in demand, as 2D animation experiences a significant revival both in the UK and overseas.

ToonBoom Harmony Animation Tutorials - Steve Lall

Toonboom Harmony tutorials at our Vimeo Channel

We've uploaded a new series of animation tutorials in Toonboom Harmony for our Vimeo Tutorial Channel with veteran animator and Escape Studios' tutor Steven Lall.  

The Escape Studios Vimeo Tutorial Channel is our main hub for our animation and VFX video tutorials, supporting our in-class tuition.  Our tutorials cover Animation, VFX, Compositing, Rigging, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding & Character Design, Unreal Engine and Cinematography.

Who Teaches 2D Animation at Escape Studios?

2D Animation Team at Escape Studios

Who Teaches 2D Animation at Escape Studios? Meet our talented 2D Animation team, the folks who are delivering our new 2D Animation Pathway at Escape Studios.  

We have many animation tutors with experience in 2D animation; a growing number are now also teaching with the latest 2D animation software - Toonboom Harmony.

In recent years 2D Animation has experienced a significant revival both in the UK and overseas, as Studios such as Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, and Brown Bag Films adopt new software such as ToonBoom Harmony.

Toonboom Harmony is Back on 10 Oct 2023

Animation by Daniella Cirinello

Our 2D Animation part-time online evening class in Toonboom Harmony returns to Escape Studios on 10 October 2023.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 10 weeks, one evening a week using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.

Toonboom Visit to Escape Studios 30 Jan 2023

Escape Studios is delighted to welcome Toonboom president Francois Lalonde, Head of Sales Bradley Kravitz and Toonboom UK representative Andy Wyatt to our central London campus on Monday 30th January 2023.  

Toonboom Harmony is a software package fast establishing itself as the leading tool for 2D animation, and an important part of our new 2D Animation Pathway at Escape Studios.

ToonBoom Harmony Tutorials at Vimeo

As part of our new 2D Animation Pathway at Escape Studios, we've curated a list of helpful tutorials in Toonboom Harmony, to support our new 2D animation students in their classroom studies.  

Veteran animator and Escape Studios tutor Steve Lall has curated a playlist of resources to help get our students up and running with Harmony. 

Today, Harmony animators are much in demand, as 2D animation experiences a significant revival.

2D Animation Taster at Escape on 21 March

2D Animation Taster Monday 21 March

We're hosting a free 2D Animation Taster at Escape Studios on Monday 21st March at 4.30pm. The taster is taught by veteran animator and storyboard artist Iliana Franklin, and will offer students a chance to explore 2D animation using industry-leading software Toonboom Harmony. 

2D Animation is currently experiencing a big revival, both globally and here in the UK, as Studios such as Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, and Brown Bag Films adopt new software.

This free 2D Animation Taster takes place on Monday 21st March at 4.30pm via Zoom. To sign up, follow this link.

Iliana Franklin "Toon Boom Ambassador"

Iliana Franklin Joins Toonboom Ambassador Program

We're delighted to announce that Escape Studios tutor Iliana Franklin has been appointed "Toon Boom Ambassador" for 2022. 

This is the third year of Toon Boom's Ambassador Program, an annual initiative intended to highlight artists and animators who are developing original content using Toon Boom Harmony and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.

Escape Studios "2D Pathway" for Animation

Animation in Toonboom Harmony by Lilian Fu

Escape Studios is delighted to announce our new "2D Animation Pathway" for our undergraduate animation students studying The Art of Computer Animation.  

In recent years 2D Animation has experienced a significant revival, both in the UK and overseas, as Studios such as Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, and Brown Bag Films adopt new software such as ToonBoom Harmony.

Toonboom Harmony Tutorials at Vimeo

Welcome to our free introductory tutorial in Toonboom Harmony, the animation software that is increasingly dominating the 2D animation industry, and a growing part of our 2D pipeline at Escape Studios.  This "Walkthrough" tutorial was recorded by Harry Ravelomanantsoa, and is intended as an introduction to the art and craft of 2D animation in Toonboom Harmony.