Through my years of painting miniatures professionally, I have learned a whole bunch of tricks that make life easier. Paint coming out chalky? Easy to fix. Discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini. Learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes, or anything else giving you difficulty. Demo miniature provided. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
6-time Golden Demon winner James K. Craig will help bring your models to the next level. Wondering how to use greenstuff for more than just gap filling? How to create really groovy display bases and dioramas? Have questions regarding figure composition and preparing for competitions? This workshop will deal with these issues and more. Participants will recive personal instruction, a booklet of information and measured plans to create one of the coolest army display and tournament transport tray systems ever!
Veteran painter Derek Schubert explains how to make a single-color scheme succeed. Get more out of fewer colors -- all of your figures will benefit! Class covers concepts, color ranges and gradients, value and contrast, and simulating materials. Bring your own figures for comments and suggestions.
Veteran painter Derek Schubert explains how to make a single-color scheme succeed. Get more out of fewer colors -- all of your figures will benefit! Class covers concepts, color ranges and gradients, value and contrast, and simulating materials. Bring your own figures for comments and suggestions.
A comprehensive critique session that covers what judges are looking for, and how to boost your mini onto the podium. Participants will gain a better understanding of the process used in painting competition minis, and with personal goals for what to work on in thier miniature painting.
A comprehensive critique session that covers what judges are looking for, and how to boost your mini onto the podium. Participants will gain a better understanding of the process used in painting competition minis, and with personal goals for what to work on in thier miniature painting.
Qualified Design Modelmaker, and award winning English mini artist, Richard Stedman, will describe, demonstrate, and assist students in the usage of pearlescent and metallic paints and inks to achieve neat metal effects when painting miniatures. Learn about Trick metallics, paint-chip effects, and blending/layering techniques. Handouts and some materials provided.
Qualified Design Modelmaker, and award winning English mini artist, Richard Stedman, will describe, demonstrate, and assist students in the usage of pearlescent and metallic paints and inks to achieve neat metal effects when painting miniatures. Learn about Trick metallics, paint-chip effects, and blending/layering techniques. Handouts and some materials provided.
Qualified Design Modelmaker, and award winning English mini artist, Richard Stedman, will describe, demonstrate, and assist students in the usage of pearlescent and metallic paints and inks to achieve neat metal effects when painting miniatures. Learn about Trick metallics, paint-chip effects, and blending/layering techniques. Handouts and some materials provided.
Industry legend Sandra Garrity gives insights into taking your sculpting to the skies. Tips and tricks for all sorts of winged creatures, including how to get the textures of scales or feathers just right. Some materials, including sculpting apoxy, will be provided.
Renowned sculptor Tom Mason covers building dwarf armatures, how dwarf proportions differ from other humanoids, and posing dwarfs in natural and dynamic poses. Also hands-on demonstrations on sculpting common details, such as facial features and runes. Students provided putty, wire for making an armature, a pre-cast dwarf armature, and sculpting tools for use during the class.
Renowned sculptor Tom Mason covers building dwarf armatures, how dwarf proportions differ from other humanoids, and posing dwarfs in natural and dynamic poses. Also hands-on demonstrations on sculpting common details, such as facial features and runes. Students provided putty, wire for making an armature, a pre-cast dwarf armature, and sculpting tools for use during the class.
Renowned sculptor Tom Mason covers building dwarf armatures, how dwarf proportions differ from other humanoids, and posing dwarfs in natural and dynamic poses. Also hands-on demonstrations on sculpting common details, such as facial features and runes. Students provided putty, wire for making an armature, a pre-cast dwarf armature, and sculpting tools for use during the class.
Learn the step-by-step process of sculpting human hands and feet in "green stuff". Gene will cover fists, a hand holding a weapon, boots, splayed hands, and bare feet.  Materials: Students are welcome to bring their own sculpting tools. An instructional pamphlet, tools, and putty will be supplied for the duration of the class.
This class will cover everything you need to know about sculpting the human face. Gene will walk you step-by-step through the processes of sculpting a face in "green stuff". Materials: Students are welcome to bring their own sculpting tools. An instructional pamphlet, tools, and putty will be supplied for the duration of the class.
Gene will walk you step-by-step through the process of sculpting textures in "green stuff". The class will cover Fur, Hair, Scales, Chainmail, Chain, Wood, Fire, and more!  Materials: Students are welcome to bring their own sculpting tools. An instructional pamphlet, tools, and putty will be supplied for the duration of the class.
Learn how to make, pose, and bulk out your own armatures using wire and "green stuff". Gene will also be covering the use pre-cast armatures and dollies as well. Materials: Students are welcome to bring their own sculpting tools. An instructional pamphlet, tools, and putty will be supplied for the duration of the class.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
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Golden Demon-winner Joe Orteza teaches different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, and the use of "Green Stuff". Joe discusses different techniques based on singular display/competition models, to large units for tournament play. Learn to utilize Green Stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet. All are included in the course fee.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Golden Demon-winner Joe Orteza teaches different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, and the use of "Green Stuff". Joe discusses different techniques based on singular display/competition models, to large units for tournament play. Learn to utilize Green Stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet. All are included in the course fee.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Golden Demon-winner Joe Orteza teaches different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, and the use of "Green Stuff". Joe discusses different techniques based on singular display/competition models, to large units for tournament play. Learn to utilize Green Stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet. All are included in the course fee.
Sculpting with Polymer Clays for Miniatures & Terrain
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Working on a large scale project for your miniature collection and terrain needs? Learn how to make economical terrain features and large scale miniatures with polymer clay. Learn how to sculpt with, bake, and finish your creations. Materials supplied.
Demonstration and discussion how to realistically add source lighting effects to your miniatures projects with Golden Demon winner Noel Meyer. Covers various effects such as fire light, magical effects, glowing eyes, and technical panels, to make your figures glow.
Demonstration and discussion how to realistically add source lighting effects to your miniatures projects with Golden Demon winner Noel Meyer. Covers various effects such as fire light, magical effects, glowing eyes, and technical panels, to make your figures glow.
Demonstration and discussion how to realistically add source lighting effects to your miniatures projects with Golden Demon winner Noel Meyer. Covers various effects such as fire light, magical effects, glowing eyes, and technical panels, to make your figures glow.
Hirst Art molds are used to create building blocks for gaming terrain. Learn how to use Hirst Art molds to cast blocks and build structures. Also learn basic terrain building techniques and how to incorporate Hirst Art bricks into your terrain projects, as well as finish your structures with the addition of paints and extra details. Build and take home your own terrain piece using the supplied blocks, terrain building materials, and tools.
Hirst Art molds are used to create building blocks for gaming terrain. Learn how to use Hirst Art molds to cast blocks and build structures. Also learn basic terrain building techniques and how to incorporate Hirst Art bricks into your terrain projects, as well as finish your structures with the addition of paints and extra details. Build and take home your own terrain piece using the supplied blocks, terrain building materials, and tools.
Enhance your gaming experience by making your own gaming terrain. Learn basic terrain making techniques, such as building hills, woods, and roads. Then learn advanced techniques, such as making building and other structures, as well as rivers, ponds, and other water effects. Build your own terrain by using the tools and materials provided and applying the techniques taught in the workshop.
Enhance your gaming experience by making your own gaming terrain. Learn basic terrain making techniques, such as building hills, woods, and roads. Then learn advanced techniques, such as making building and other structures, as well as rivers, ponds, and other water effects. Build your own terrain by using the tools and materials provided and applying the techniques taught in the workshop.
Highlights a mess? Freehand look like it was done with blunt crayons? Tom Schadle, winner of 20+ Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, demonstrates neat and crisp techniques for highlights and freehand, focusing on paint flow, brush control, and the âart of erasingâ as seen in his article in US White Dwarf 314. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models for practice and critique, and their own brushes.
Highlights a mess? Freehand look like it was done with blunt crayons? Tom Schadle, winner of 20+ Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, demonstrates neat and crisp techniques for highlights and freehand, focusing on paint flow, brush control, and the âart of erasingâ as seen in his article in US White Dwarf 314. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models for practice and critique, and their own brushes.
Highlights a mess? Freehand look like it was done with blunt crayons? Tom Schadle, winner of 20+ Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, demonstrates neat and crisp techniques for highlights and freehand, focusing on paint flow, brush control, and the âart of erasingâ as seen in his article in US White Dwarf 314. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models for practice and critique, and their own brushes.
Reaper Miniatures Staff Painter Anne Foerster surveys intermediate techniques for painters looking to push their abilities beyond the basics! Class covers dark-lining/black-lining your miniature, more precise placement of washes, basic layering and glazing techniques. Students encouraged to bring examples of their work. Includes brief Q&A for specifics or personal feedback. All students receive handouts and free set of ten Reaper Master Series Paints.
Covers a broad range of topics from color theory and simple conversions to tying it all together with custom built scenery to make a themed army. Includes craft safety, finding resources on a budget, and more. Participants receive a manual that covers the entire presentation and a special sculpting tool hand made by the presenter. Doug is a 6-time Golden Demon winner whose work has regularly appeared in White Dwarf.
Covers a broad range of topics from color theory and simple conversions to tying it all together with custom built scenery to make a themed army. Includes craft safety, finding resources on a budget, and more. Participants receive a manual that covers the entire presentation and a special sculpting tool hand made by the presenter. Doug is a 6-time Golden Demon winner whose work has regularly appeared in White Dwarf.
Covers a broad range of topics from color theory and simple conversions to tying it all together with custom built scenery to make a themed army. Includes craft safety, finding resources on a budget, and more. Participants receive a manual that covers the entire presentation and a special sculpting tool hand made by the presenter. Doug is a 6-time Golden Demon winner whose work has regularly appeared in White Dwarf.
Covers a broad range of topics from color theory and simple conversions to tying it all together with custom built scenery to make a themed army. Includes craft safety, finding resources on a budget, and more. Participants receive a manual that covers the entire presentation and a special sculpting tool hand made by the presenter. Doug is a 6-time Golden Demon winner whose work has regularly appeared in White Dwarf.