Faces can be the most challenging aspect of sculpture, especially in miniatures. A well-sculpted face can be the difference between your figure turning out as Mona Lisa or Quasimodo. Learn several of the many techniques with professional sculptor Matt Gubser in this hands-on workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Learn color combinations and techniques to produce NMM (Non-Metallic Metals) on your figures. Class demo and discussion covers how to create Steel, Gold, and colored enamel effects along with discussing the differences between Sky-Earth NMM (SENMM) and normal reflective metals. Geared towards students who already have a solid understanding of layering and blending, but also great for new students looking for a challenge.
Learn color combinations and techniques to produce NMM (Non-Metallic Metals) on your figures. Class demo and discussion covers how to create Steel, Gold, and colored enamel effects along with discussing the differences between Sky-Earth NMM (SENMM) and normal reflective metals. Geared towards students who already have a solid understanding of layering and blending, but also great for new students looking for a challenge.
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.
How to paint faces in general, and how to paint your female figures to look ‘pretty’ but tasteful. Class taught by Amy Brehm, national award-winning miniature painter. Handout included with step by step instructions, as well as a model for hands-on practice during class. Please bring your own brushes!
How to paint faces in general, and how to paint your female figures to look ‘pretty’ but tasteful. Class taught by Amy Brehm, national award-winning miniature painter. Handout included with step by step instructions, as well as a model for hands-on practice during class. Please bring your own brushes!
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.
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.
Discussion class taught by Amy Brehm, national award-winning painter. Aimed at the mini painter who wants to push themselves to the next level, whatever that level is. Covers what judges usually look for in models and how to efficiently paint to a high standard. Please bring examples of your work for critique to better aim you towards painting to a higher standard. Included in this class is a handout for future reference.
Class focuses on how to paint with thin glazes of color. Covers different techniques for miniature preparation, such as underpainting or zenith priming, and the use of paints with varying levels of opacity. Paints, brushes and printed handouts will be provided. Miniatures will also be provided in this hands-on class, but please bring your own miniature or brushes to work with if desired.