Welcome!
If you’ve made it this far, you’re searching for the highest quality CG training to help you become the best artist you can be. We’re here to help.
Founded by Alex Alvarez in 2000, The Gnomon Workshop was established to share professional techniques with those unable to attend the award-winning Gnomon School in Hollywood, California.
At The Gnomon Workshop, we understand that it’s not always possible to study on campus or take online classes in a different timezone. That’s why our library of over 300 video workshops — that’s over 1,000 hours of tuition — is available 24/7 from anywhere in the world.
We’re Different
We’ve been creating video training for over two decades. Our founder has worked on blockbusters including Avatar, Star Trek, Super 8, and Prometheus, and has been teaching some of the world’s most successful CG artists for over 20 years.
Your education is always our priority. We know firsthand how fast-paced the industry is and how essential it is to stay educated — even after you’ve graduated and landed your first job. Your learning should never stop. That’s why every one of our workshop titles is created by an industry professional — you will only ever learn from those who have already succeeded in the subject you’re looking to explore. So, every hour you spend learning is an hour invested in your future.
We only teach tried and tested workflows
3D programs like Maya, Houdini, Unreal, V-Ray, and ZBrush make the games we play and the movies we watch visually richer and more believable — and they get better with each new release. The challenge is staying up-to-date with the latest technologies as computers continue to get faster, and software packages evolve.
Enter The Gnomon Workshop.
