Tired of gaps between pieces after you've glued your models together? Have the perfect model for your character, but he has an axe instead of a sword? Is the hairstyle just not working for you? Maybe the model is great, but the pose just isn't quite right. This class teaches the basics of filling gaps with greenstuff, some basic sculpting, and how to make the model into exactly what you want!
Focus on the face and eyes, it's what really brings a miniature to life! If you're having trouble with faces, this hands-on class is for you. Miniature and paints provided. Please bring your own brush. Handout included.
Tired of gaps between pieces after you've glued your models together? Have the perfect model for your character, but he has an axe instead of a sword? Is the hairstyle just not working for you? Maybe the model is great, but the pose just isn't quite right. This class teaches the basics of filling gaps with greenstuff, some basic sculpting, and how to make the model into exactly what you want!
Learn how to create a mood and feel in your work using color and value. Even if your painting technique is not where you want it to be yet, this class will help you learn how to plan your projects to make the most of your abilities and to make the right impact. A good mini is well painted. A great mini is 75% thought and 25% technique.
Learn to sculpt dwarves with Tom Mason. Utilizing basic to more advanced techniques, students will learn to sculpt dwarves from precast armature as well as how to create their own custom made armatures. In addition students will learn more advanced techniques for sculpting all those dwarfy details that make dwarves so … dwarfy. Along with instruction students will receive precast armatures and putty. All other materials will be provided for use.
This class covers every aspect of miniature painting from start to finish. Get familiar with blending your colors, learn how to do proper metallics and discover the various techniques to make a face stand out. Learn how the pros do it in a time frame that will allow us to make it happen. This class is open to new comers and experienced painters who want to bring their painting to a higher level. Minis provided by Guild of Harmony.
Sculpting with Greenstuff & Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Winner of 14 Golden Demons Joe Orteza teaches different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced and the use of 'GreenStuff'. Joe discusses different techniques from singular competition models to large units for tournament play. Learn to utilize Green Stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Students receive a 5 pick set and 3 individual sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a glass sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will be demonstrating his style of highlighting, shading, and blending. No wet blending here, but instead expert tips and tricks to get a smooth transition of color using layered highlights through paint mixing, thinning, glazing and varnishing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own current WIPs for practice and critique, as well as their own brushes.
Tired of putting your unpainted armies on the table? Learn the tricks of the trade from Professional army painter and multiple Golden Demon winner Aaron Lovejoy. Aaron will teach you how to turn an evening of painting into a finished unit that looks great and is ready for the battlefield!! Class includes a demonstration of painting a model from start to finish as well as ideas for basing. All you need to know to make a standout army!
An inspiring hands-on workshop with samples and lots of instruction, that may just end up changing your hobby life forever. College level teaching on the principles of anatomy and design is included.