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The Gnomon Workshop
What The Gnomon Workshop is
The Gnomon Workshop is a paid training service offering on-demand video instruction for artists working in concept art, 3D modeling, animation, games, and visual effects. Its library lists more than 350 workshops, 27 learning paths, over 1,500 hours of training, and more than 240 instructors. Individual courses target artists from beginner through advanced levels; school and studio plans serve institutions and teams. Subscribers can save workshops, build playlists, and follow structured learning paths. Every workshop provides its first one or two lessons to watch before subscribing, and closed captions are available throughout. Select workshops provide ZIP project files, although those files are restricted to educational and credited personal work, not commercial use. Videos require an internet connection. Training includes workflows using Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine. Plans are 57.00 USD monthly or 499.00 USD annually, with team licensing available by quote.
Who it suits
It suits artists seeking structured training from beginner to advanced levels, as well as schools and studios needing team access. It also fits learners using Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, or Unreal Engine workflows.
What it does well
- Over 1,500 hours of training
- 27 structured learning paths
- Captions available for every workshop
- Free previews before subscribing
- Available on web and mobile
What to know first
- No free plan or trial
- Videos require an internet connection
- Project files cannot be used commercially
- Team license pricing requires a quote
Limits
The service has no free plan or trial. Project files are available only for select workshops when provided, and they are restricted to educational and personal work with credit rather than commercial use.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription | billed annually at $499 · Unlimited access to all workshops · project files for select titles · playlists · learning paths · captions | $499 a year |
| Monthly Subscription | billed Monthly · Unlimited access to all workshops · project files for select titles · playlists · learning paths · captions | $57 a month |
| Team License | Contact for a quote · For teams of 2 or more artists · scalable licensing | On request |
As thegnomonworkshop.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Gnomon Workshop website
- Choose the web service or supported Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows platform
- Watch the first one or two lessons of a workshop for free
- Select a monthly or annual subscription
- Sign in and browse workshops, playlists, or learning paths
- Download ZIP project files when a workshop provides them
Verdict
The Gnomon Workshop combines a large video library with playlists, learning paths, captions, and previews. Its paid plans suit individual artists, while schools and studios can request team licensing.
Questions
How much does it cost?
Monthly Subscription costs $57 a month. Annual Subscription costs $499 a year. Team License pricing is available by quote.
Is there a free plan?
There is no free plan or free trial. The first one or two lessons of every workshop can be watched before subscribing.
What platforms are supported?
The service is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Listed requirements include macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 or later, Mobile Safari on iOS 16 or later, and Chrome for Android 10 or later.
Can I download the training?
Workshop videos require an internet connection. ZIP project files can be downloaded for select workshops when provided.
Can project files be used commercially?
No. Project files are for educational use and personal work with credit and cannot be used in commercial work.
Can I cancel a subscription?
Subscribers can cancel through account settings. Access continues until the subscription expires, and canceling at least three days before renewal avoids the next charge.
Facts from The Gnomon Workshop's own pages
- Availability
- The terms say the site is operated from Hollywood, California, and that some features or products may not be available in every location. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Cancellation
- Subscribers can cancel through account settings, and access continues until the subscription expires; cancellation at least three days before renewal avoids the next charge. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Captions
- Closed captions are available for all workshops. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Project files are downloadable as ZIP archives when provided for a workshop; the workshop videos require an internet connection. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Workshop content covers workflows using third-party creative software such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Its individual training is aimed at artists from beginner to advanced, while school and studio plans serve educational institutions and teams. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Learning features
- Subscribers can save favorite workshops, create playlists, and follow structured learning paths. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Library
- The site lists more than 350 workshops, 27 learning paths, over 1,500 hours of training, and more than 240 instructors. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Previews
- The first one or two lessons of every workshop are available to watch free before subscribing. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Gnomon does not sell or rent contact information to other marketers and may share information with service providers supporting its operations. · extension.thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Project file restriction
- Project files are for educational use and personal work with credit, and cannot be used in commercial work. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page says the support team typically responds within hours during business hours and lists support email and phone contact details. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The site lists current browser requirements and supports macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 or later, Mobile Safari on iOS 16 or later, and Chrome for Android 10 or later. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- The Gnomon Workshop offers on-demand video training for artists in concept art, 3D modeling, animation, games, and visual effects. · thegnomonworkshop.com, 9 Oct 2026
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