We’re thrilled to announce that Wacom has joined Playgrounds as the official partner of Playgrounds Academy – our brand-new program of in-depth workshops for creative professionals.
Wacom is the global standard in digital drawing tools, trusted by illustrators, animators and designers across the industry. Their involvement in the Academy is a natural fit – every workshop will be equipped with Wacom’s, giving participants the best possible tools to explore, experiment and grow alongside world-class artists.
Together, Playgrounds and Wacom share one simple goal: empowering the next generation of creative professionals.
Coming up at Playgrounds Academy:
Exploration & Intuition with Iris Compiet — 12 & 13 September 2026
A two-day deep dive into materials, techniques and artistic intuition with one of illustration’s most distinctive voices. Step outside your comfort zone, experiment freely and find your creative voice – guided by Iris every step of the way.
Character Design with Wouter Tulp — 10 October 2026
A full day of hands-on character design with one of the industry’s most versatile artists. Wouter has worked for Sony, Paramount and Netflix and he’s bringing everything he knows about character design to Eindhoven.
All workshops take place at Playgrounds HQ, Klokgebouw, Eindhoven — in small, focused groups with personal feedback throughout. Spots are very limited.
👉 Explore the full program & tickets: weareplaygrounds.nl/playgrounds-academy