Workshops at Tricky Women Tricky Realities 2026

The aim of Tricky Women Tricky Realities is to open up meaningful spaces for connection and exchange. Sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for learning are at the heart of these encounters.

We’re especially excited to offer three different workshop formats in 2026, designed for animation artists, creatives, filmmakers, and anyone exploring animation for the very first time.

UNTOLD SCENES IN VIENNA - DAUMENREISE VIENNA III
Workshop with Maya Yonesho

Daumenreise is an experimental project by animation artist Maya Yonesho that began in Vienna and marks its 20th anniversary this year. Over two days, participants work together on Daumenreise Vienna III. Discover hidden tales and places in Vienna through observation, drawing, and filming. No animation experience is needed - just bring your curiosity, things you’ve noticed or found, or any research you’d like to share. As we create together, perspectives shaped by women* come to light

DATES:
28 February, 2026: 10:00–19:00
1 March, 2026: 10:00–17:00

LOCATION:
ASIFA AUSTRIA STUDIO, Dapontegasse 9a, 1030 Vienna

COSTS:
150 EUR

REGISTER:
Please register till 20 February under guests@trickywomen.at

The workshop is a cooperation of Tricky Women Tricky Realities and ASIFA Austria.

TWTR26 WORKSHOP REPRESENTING REALITY: DOCUMENTARY ANIMATION AND THE ARCHIVE

LEARNING FROM THE BEST WORK WITH MARY MARTINS

In the workshop, participants will explore methodological approaches to animated documentary filmmaking, with a focus on exploring new decolonial approaches that reevaluate the history of conventional archives. Creating a collage of animation that can align with fieldwork, oral histories, personal memories and indigenous knowledge systems. This is to widen discussions around the past, present and future in relation to underrepresented histories.

DATE:
March 12, 2026, 13:00-18:00

LOCATION:
Brunnenpassage, Brunnengasse 71 / Yppenplatz, 1160 Vienna

Participation is free.
Registration open until 2nd March under community@gewaechshaus.network
For filmmakers and creatives affected by structural racism.

The workshop is a collaboration by Tricky Women Tricky Realities, Gewächshaus and Brunnenpassage.

SAND ANIMATION WITH CAROLINE LEAF [FULLy booked]

Working in pairs at one animation station, the workshop participants will develop and animate a short film illustrating cooperation – sparked by a concrete image or personal story from their life. The workshop is led by Caroline Leaf, pioneer of sand animation, paint-on-glass and scratch on 70mm film (Oscar-nominated for The Street, 1977). Her animated storytelling films are renowned for their emotional content and graphic style, closely tied to the innovative direct animation techniques she developed.

DATE
March 7.+8., 2026: 10:00-18:00

LOCATION:
Academy of Fine Arts, Animation Lab, Atelierhaus, Lehárgasse 8, 1060 Wien

COST:
150 EURO

REGISTER:
Please register by Februar 20: guests@trickywomen.at

The workshop is a cooperation by Tricky Women Tricky Realities, Academy of Fine Arts and ASIFA Austria.