Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on layer, feather and glaze techniques that work for any hair color and style. All materials and a handout provided, prepped figures from Dark Sword Miniatures to work on in class. Bring examples of your work.
Shaky shading, horrible highlights? Get beyond the basic techniques of drybrush and washes to make your minis look better! Follow along as you learn and practice techniques to build smoother transitions from shadow to highlight. Emphasis on layer/feather and glaze. This is hands-on with minis, materials, and handout provided. Feel free to bring your own projects, brushes, and paints.
Don't settle for painting your mini bases green! I'll demonstrate simple techniques to create fast and good gaming-style bases. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own base, either on bases provided or please feel free to bring your own miniature(s). All materials provided, and participants will have the opportunity to test the Vallejo line of Stone and Water effects.
Don't settle for painting your mini bases green! I'll demonstrate simple techniques to create fast and good gaming-style bases. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own base, either on bases provided or please feel free to bring your own miniature(s). All materials provided, and participants will have the opportunity to test the Vallejo line of Stone and Water effects.
If you've had practice with highlights and shadows and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect. Discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Please bring your own brushes and samples of your recent work.
If you've had practice with highlights and shadows and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect. Discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Please bring your own brushes and samples of your recent work.
Your Browns look boring? Tired of painting the same old Brown Leather? Or the same old Brown Cloak? Add interest to your browns and tans, pick the right tone of brown for your composition, and learn to shade/highlight different browns. Discussion of techniques and demonstrations. Please bring samples of your recent work.
Frustrated with chalky skin? Bored with the same color skin every time? Make female skin more feminine and male skin more masculine. Discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Please bring your own brushes and samples of your recent work.
Baffled by the dreaded "green stuff?" Whether you're completely new to sculpting or an experienced conversionista, this is the the class for you! Learn how to customize your existing figures and create your own from scratch with professional sculptor Matt Gubser in this hands-on workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Baffled by the dreaded "green stuff?" Whether you're completely new to sculpting or an experienced conversionista, this is the the class for you! Learn how to customize your existing figures and create your own from scratch with professional sculptor Matt Gubser in this hands-on workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Learn to sculpt swords, axes and much more with sculptor Tom Mason. Several hands-on demonstrations will cover numerous techniques for sculpting any weapon you can imagine. All supplies included and no previous sculpting experience is required.
Want to join a competition but can't get your pictures to come out right? Attend this basic break down of photography and learn how to apply it to photographing your minis and even your enemies across the table! Individual minis and even full armies will be discussed! It will also teach you how to select the right camera for the right mini. Please bring a mini and a camera. Handouts will be provided.
Want to join a competition but can't get your pictures to come out right? Attend this basic break down of photography and learn how to apply it to photographing your minis and even your enemies across the table! Individual minis and even full armies will be discussed! It will also teach you how to select the right camera for the right mini. Please bring a mini and a camera. Handouts will be provided.
Ok, so you’re really good and all your friends ask you to take their pictures. Why a photo workshop? To get even better! In this advanced photography workshop we explore how to build on what you already know and do. From background selection, lighting techniques and short cuts, this class will get your pictures to come out just right. Please bring a camera, miniatures and questions. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper.
Ok, so you’re really good and all your friends ask you to take their pictures. Why a photo workshop? To get even better! In this advanced photography workshop we explore how to build on what you already know and do. From background selection, lighting techniques and short cuts, this class will get your pictures to come out just right. Please bring a camera, miniatures and questions. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper.
Join professional sculptor Michael Brower as he teaches how to start sculpting your own models. He covers basic tool techniques, how to get your putty to do what you want, and how to avoid common problems. Sculpting putty and basic tools will be supplied.
Have a blast and learn new tricks and tips with painter Robert "Jester" Cruse as he demonstrates techniques to paint miniatures quickly and completely. Students should bring a good 0 or 00 brush, palette, and paints (some will be available) for maximum schooling. Handout will be provided... This is a follow-along hands-on painting class (miniature provided) for those that wish to participate.
Have a blast and learn new tricks and tips with painter Robert "Jester" Cruse as he demonstrates techniques to paint miniatures quickly and completely. Students should bring a good 0 or 00 brush, palette, and paints (some will be available) for maximum schooling. Handout will be provided... This is a follow-along hands-on painting class (miniature provided) for those that wish to participate.
Your last attempt at painting red leave your face scarlet? Learn secrets to improve the look of your reds, cadmiums and all things vermillion from miniature painter Robert "Jester" Cruse. Open discussion and close-up demonstration, plus after-class handout offered. Bring your brushes and paints if you wish to follow along. A single miniature provided for those painting along; otherwise, students are welcome to watch the demonstration.
Veteran painter Derek Schubert explains how to simulate various lighting effects, such as ambient lighting (moonlight or torchlight) and glowing objects. Class covers concepts, characteristics of light sources, interaction of light and surfaces, and techniques. Bring your own figures for comments and suggestions.