KOO Labs Academies is a workforce development program that equips youth aged 14–24 with transferable career skills in animation production, video production, music production, and fashion design.
Participants will attend Two days to four days per week at our KOO Labs Design Center & Production House in West Oakland
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This is your chance to gain real-world experience, build a creative portfolio, and learn directly from industry professionals in a hands-on, supportive environment.
Academies
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TBA
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Students will learn the basics of beatmaking along with mixing & mastering their beat stage presence, mc, performing and tempo
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Damari Lawrence
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Students will learn the basics of audio, lighting, camera settings, composition, and post-production video editing.
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Senay Alkebulan, Founder and owner of Futurisme Studios
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Learn fashion design, screen printing, and the tools required to launch your own clothing brand
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Tam Dao
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Explore the world of animation by creating your own animated stories and experimenting with the latest technology, all through hands-on learning.
NEW SESSIONS BEGiN August 24, 2026
step in to your creative power.
If you have any questions, please contact: matin@kingmakersofoakland.org
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Senay Alkebu-Lan
Fashion Academy Instructor
the founder and creative director of Futurisme Studios, a multidisciplinary creative studio established in 2015
Futurisme Studios is dedicated to intergenerational healing through art, design, and in-depth community engagement using mediums such as fashion, photography, film, electronic music, and exhibition.
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Damari Lawrence
Media Academy Instructor
The Media & Technology Manager for Kingmakers of Oakland; He leverages his expertise in audio and visual production to bring powerful stories to life. With a versatile skill set spanning live events, studio recording, film, and post-production editing, Damari ensures that every project communicates with clarity and impact. His passion for media as a tool for connection drives his work across education, culture, and community
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Tam Dao
Animation Academy Instructor
Tam is an illustrator residing in the Bay Area, he previously worked at Big Fish Games and then Product Madness.
In his down time he enjoys watching movies and shows with his wife Jenn and cat Kashii!
