Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
Description:
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Learn to sculpt faces and other fine details in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to seamlessly customize existing miniatures. Learn to create evocative, dynamic, dramatic poses to bring your figures to life. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
Description:
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Learn to sculpt faces and other fine details in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to seamlessly customize existing miniatures. Learn to create evocative, dynamic, dramatic poses to bring your figures to life. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
Description:
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Learn to sculpt faces and other fine details in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to seamlessly customize existing miniatures. Learn to create evocative, dynamic, dramatic poses to bring your figures to life. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! This workshop will focus primarily on human musculature, weight distribution, body language and posing, and the sculpting of faces. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Here we focus on differentiating types of fabrics and their properties, and on understanding and principles of folds and wrinkles in clothing. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies,and materials.
Miniature Conversion is changing an existing mini with bits and pieces from another. Do you like the head of one mini and the body of another? Need an axe on your character miniature, but the mini has a longsword? Class will discuss the tools and methods of basic conversions: head, limbs, and weapons swaps. Bring your own minis and bits to work with, or choose from my limited supply. All the tools and supplies needed for basic conversions will be available during class for your use.
Miniature Conversion is changing an existing mini with bits and pieces from another. Do you like the head of one mini and the body of another? Need an axe on your character miniature, but the mini has a longsword? Class will discuss the tools and methods of basic conversions: head, limbs, and weapons swaps. Bring your own minis and bits to work with, or choose from my limited supply. All the tools and supplies needed for basic conversions will be available during class for your use.
Miniature Conversion is changing an existing mini with bits and pieces from another. Do you like the head of one mini and the body of another? Need an axe on your character miniature, but the mini has a longsword? Class will discuss the tools and methods of basic conversions: head, limbs, and weapons swaps. Bring your own minis and bits to work with, or choose from my limited supply. All the tools and supplies needed for basic conversions will be available during class for your use.
Miniature Conversion is changing an existing mini with bits and pieces from another. Do you like the head of one mini and the body of another? Need an axe on your character miniature, but the mini has a longsword? Class will discuss the tools and methods of basic conversions: head, limbs, and weapons swaps. Bring your own minis and bits to work with, or choose from my limited supply. All the tools and supplies needed for basic conversions will be available during class for your use.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster conducts general survey of intermediate techniques for painters looking to push their abilities beyond the basics! Class covers darklining/blacklining, precise placement of washes, basic layering and glazing techniques. Students encouraged to bring example of their own work. Brief Q&A for specifics or feedback. All students receive handouts and free set of ten Reaper Master Series Paints.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster conducts general survey of intermediate techniques for painters looking to push their abilities beyond the basics! Class covers darklining/blacklining, precise placement of washes, basic layering and glazing techniques. Students encouraged to bring example of their own work. Brief Q&A for specifics or feedback. All students receive handouts and free set of ten Reaper Master Series Paints.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster examines using basic color theory to achieve effective and eye-catching color schemes for your minis!?Anne covers choosing your colors,?good?colors for?shading and highlighting, complimentary colors, using neutral tones and basing to balance your mini!? Students encouraged to bring example of their work.? Students will receive handouts and free?set of ten?Reaper Master Series Paints.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster examines using basic color theory to achieve effective and eye-catching color schemes for your minis!?Anne covers choosing your colors,?good?colors for?shading and highlighting, complimentary colors, using neutral tones and basing to balance your mini!? Students encouraged to bring example of their work.? Students will receive handouts and free?set of ten?Reaper Master Series Paints
Complete Miniature Figure Sculpting With Drew Williams
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Learn the principles and techniques of sculpting miniature figures and monsters from the wire armature on up, with noted sculptor Drew Williams. This is a hands-on course, and everything is provided for you to begin sculpting your own mini on site. All of this, plus a guidebook, and after-convention access and support is included.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster examines the basics of freehand and fine detail work.? This?course will cover freehand brushwork on books and capes, executing patterns such as plaid tartans on cloth, painting marble effects on stone,?and even how better to tackle the?evil of painting the?Dreaded?Eyeball!? All students will receive handouts and a free set of ten Reaper Master Series Paints with the class.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster examines the basics of freehand and fine detail work.? This?course will cover freehand brushwork on books and capes, executing patterns such as plaid tartans on cloth, painting marble effects on stone,?and even how better to tackle the?evil of painting the?Dreaded?Eyeball!? All students will receive handouts and a free set of ten Reaper Master Series Paints with the class.
Glaze Painting Techinques for Miniatures - From Underpainting to Finishing
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This class will teach you the basics of using glazes and washes in painting miniatures. We will cover paint properties, priming and underpainting, and the techniques of painting with thin layers of paint, known as glazes and washes. There will be discussion, followed by hands on instruction on all of the steps. The class will provide figures (yours to keep), paints and brushes but feel free to bring your own supplies if you wish.
Glaze Painting Techinques for Miniatures - From Underpainting to Finishing
Description:
This class will teach you the basics of using glazes and washes in painting miniatures. We will cover paint properties, priming and underpainting, and the techniques of painting with thin layers of paint, known as glazes and washes. There will be discussion, followed by hands on instruction on all of the steps. The class will provide figures (yours to keep), paints and brushes but feel free to bring your own supplies if you wish.
Learn to use Hirst Arts architectural molds and bricks to make buildings and structures. Learn how to integrate your structures into other pieces of terrain. Use the provided pre-cast Hirst Arts bricks along with other terrain materials to complete your own project and take it with you after the class is complete. All necessary tools and materials will be provided, including items from Woodland Scenics.
Learn to use Hirst Arts architectural molds and bricks to make buildings and structures. Learn how to integrate your structures into other pieces of terrain. Use the provided pre-cast Hirst Arts bricks along with other terrain materials to complete your own project and take it with you after the class is complete. All necessary tools and materials will be provided, including items from Woodland Scenics.
Looking to jump ahead of the competition? Bring one of your best painted minis and get "judged"! Learn what you're doing right and wrong straight from a judge, and maybe next time the big competition prizes will go to you! Discussion and critique of everyone's miniatures to help you progress in your mini painting efforts.
Looking to jump ahead of the competition? Bring one of your best painted minis and get "judged"! Learn what you're doing right and wrong straight from a judge, and maybe next time the big competition prizes will go to you! Discussion and critique of everyone's miniatures to help you progress in your mini painting efforts.
Learn to paint blacks, whites, and greys of all shades and textures. Contrasting different colors is easy, but what do you do when you're painting Gandalf the White, or a sneaky thief hiding in shadows? Hands on workshop. Practice minis & paints provided. Come find out!
Learn to paint blacks, whites, and greys of all shades and textures. Contrasting different colors is easy, but what do you do when you're painting Gandalf the White, or a sneaky thief hiding in shadows? Hands on workshop. Practice minis & paints provided. Come find out!
Miniature Painting Class: Introduction to Non-Metallic Metals (NMM) (Intermediate)
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If you've had some practice with highlights and shadows, and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect for you. There will be a discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Reaper Paints will be available for use, and a Reaper miniature will be provided to each person. It is recommended that you bring your own brushes although some brushes will be available.
Miniature Painting Class: Introduction to Non-Metallic Metals (NMM) (Intermediate)
Description:
If you've had some practice with highlights and shadows, and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect for you. There will be a discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Reaper Paints will be available for use, and a Reaper miniature will be provided to each person. It is recommended that you bring your own brushes although some brushes will be available.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expression. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions, and will receive a technique guide. Paints, some brushes, and some practice minis will be available.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expression. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions, and will receive a technique guide. Paints, some brushes, and some practice minis will be available.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expression. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions, and will receive a technique guide. Paints, some brushes, and some practice minis will be available.
Noted miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates the painting of faux reflective surfaces on minis. She'll explain the principles behind NMM (non-metallic metal effects), gems and glass, shiny fabric and leather, and other instances where the placing of light and shadow are tricky. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions. An illustrated technique guide and some painting materials will be available.
Noted miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates the painting of faux reflective surfaces on minis. She'll explain the principles behind NMM (non-metallic metal effects), gems and glass, shiny fabric and leather, and other instances where the placing of light and shadow are tricky. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions. An illustrated technique guide and some painting materials will be available.
Noted miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates the painting of faux reflective surfaces on minis. She'll explain the principles behind NMM (non-metallic metal effects), gems and glass, shiny fabric and leather, and other instances where the placing of light and shadow are tricky. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions. An illustrated technique guide and some painting materials will be available.
The figures for your miniature game are primed and prepped, ready for the paint job that will make them unstoppable on the tabletop. This class will show you how to get your models painted to a basic tabletop quality quickly. Demonstration of techniques, or bring your own primed models and follow along.
The figures for your miniature game are primed and prepped, ready for the paint job that will make them unstoppable on the tabletop. This class will show you how to get your models painted to a basic tabletop quality quickly. Demonstration of techniques, or bring your own primed models and follow along.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
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Learn different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, using "green stuff." The class touches on the pose of the figure, basing, and theme. Joe will discuss different techniques based on singular display models to large units. Students will learn to utilize green stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students will receive sculpting tools and an instructional pamphlet, which are included in the course fee.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Learn different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, using "green stuff." The class touches on the pose of the figure, basing, and theme. Joe will discuss different techniques based on singular display models to large units. Students will learn to utilize green stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students will receive sculpting tools and an instructional pamphlet, which are included in the course fee.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Learn different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, using "green stuff." The class touches on the pose of the figure, basing, and theme. Joe will discuss different techniques based on singular display models to large units. Students will learn to utilize green stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students will receive sculpting tools and an instructional pamphlet, which are included in the course fee.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Learn different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, using "green stuff." The class touches on the pose of the figure, basing, and theme. Joe will discuss different techniques based on singular display models to large units. Students will learn to utilize green stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students will receive sculpting tools and an instructional pamphlet, which are included in the course fee.
Now that you have that new force for that miniature game you are playing, how do you put it together and get it ready to paint? This class will show you how to put things together and prep them fast, so that you can get them primed to be ready for paint. Demonstration of techniques, or bring your own sprues and follow along.
Now that you have that new force for that miniature game you are playing, how do you put it together and get it ready to paint? This class will show you how to put things together and prep them fast, so that you can get them primed to be ready for paint. Demonstration of techniques, or bring your own sprues and follow along.
Enhance your fantasy or science fiction gaming experience by learning to make your own terrain. Learn basic terrain building techniques, such as hills, woods, and roads. Learn advanced techniques, such as making rivers, building and ruins. Build your own terrain pieces by applying the techniques taught in the workshop. All necessary tools and materials will be provided, including items from Woodland Scenics.
Enhance your fantasy or science fiction gaming experience by learning to make your own terrain. Learn basic terrain building techniques, such as hills, woods, and roads. Learn advanced techniques, such as making rivers, building and ruins. Build your own terrain pieces by applying the techniques taught in the workshop. All necessary tools and materials will be provided, including items from Woodland Scenics.
Enhance your fantasy or science fiction gaming experience by learning to make your own terrain. Learn basic terrain building techniques, such as hills, woods, and roads. Learn advanced techniques, such as making rivers, building and ruins. Build your own terrain pieces by applying the techniques taught in the workshop. All necessary tools and materials will be provided, including items from Woodland Scenics.