This class will take an in-depth look at the specific challenges, issues, and rewards involved in modeling and painting historical miniatures. The class will follow the painting process from uniform research to paint choice to creating realistic ground-work. The class will look at both painting for historical gaming and painting display and competition pieces.
This class will take an in-depth look at the specific challenges, issues, and rewards involved in modeling and painting historical miniatures. The class will follow the painting process from uniform research to paint choice to creating realistic ground-work. The class will look at both painting for historical gaming and painting display and competition pieces.
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.
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.
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.
Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
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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.
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! 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
The chance to ask our panel of renowned sculpting professionals anything. They will discuss how they got started, how they deal with clients, and how they market their work. Panelists TBA.
The chance to ask our panel of renowned miniature painting professionals anything. They will discuss how they got started, how they deal with clients, and how they market their work. Panelists TBA.
Class is of particular benefit to anyone who hates painting yellow (or white), or those who wish to add more âdepthâ to their minis. Learn how to select basecoat colors dependent on the effect or material represented, how to mix colors for highlighting, and how to use washes and basic blending techniques on different simulated textures to further enhance the look of a mini. Class given by award-winning English mini artist, Richard Stedman.
Class is of particular benefit to anyone who hates painting yellow (or white), or those who wish to add more âdepthâ to their minis. Learn how to select basecoat colors dependent on the effect or material represented, how to mix colors for highlighting, and how to use washes and basic blending techniques on different simulated textures to further enhance the look of a mini. Class given by award-winning English mini artist, Richard Stedman.
Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on techniques that work for any color and style: shadow, highlight, and shine, feathering, curls, and glazing. All materials provided, prepped miniature provided by Dark Sword Miniatures.
Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on techniques that work for any color and style: shadow, highlight, and shine, feathering, curls, and glazing. All materials provided, prepped miniature provided by Dark Sword Miniatures.
Your shading is shady, highlights are torture, and you want to get beyond the basic techniques of drybrush & washes to make your minis look better! Plain Talk & Quick Tips to take you Beyond Basics. Focus is on Layering/Feathering and Glazing in class: hands-on with minis, materials, and handout provided. Feel free to bring your own projects, brushes, and paints.
Learn to choose colors like a pro and how to make unique combinations that work. Explore different color choosing techniques. Participants can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of the overall color composition of a mini and of the individual colors used.
Learn to choose colors like a pro and how to make unique combinations that work. Explore different color choosing techniques. Participants can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of the overall color composition of a mini and of the individual colors used.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, wet-blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A mini will be provided, or bring your own primed mini.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, wet-blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A mini will be provided, or bring your own primed mini.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, wet-blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A mini will be provided, or bring your own primed mini.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, wet-blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A mini will be provided, or bring your own primed mini.
If youâre confused about the tools painters use, this class can help. Weâll cover information on brushes (types and selection), palettes, what mediums do, varnishes, lighting, working properties of pigments and paint, files vs. motor tools, and some key differences among grades of materials. Youâll take home info sheets, a sable brush, brush cleaner, a few samples of mediums, and some new ideas about what your tools can do for you.
If youâre confused about the tools painters use, this class can help. Weâll cover information on brushes (types and selection), palettes, what mediums do, varnishes, lighting, working properties of pigments and paint, files vs. motor tools, and some key differences among grades of materials. Youâll take home info sheets, a sable brush, brush cleaner, a few samples of mediums, and some new ideas about what your tools can do for you.
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. Please also bring samples of your recent work.
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. Please also bring samples of your recent work.
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.
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.
Horses, birds, reptiles, canines, felines, even fish. We paint creatures based on animals and humanoids who ride them, carry them, or wear their skins. This class will discuss a wide variety of animal types, their colors and patterns, and some variations to help make your work stand out of the herd. Animal coloration follows rules, and weâll talk about how to use them to make exotic color choices work. A color reference booklet will be provided.
Horses, birds, reptiles, canines, felines, even fish. We paint creatures based on animals and humanoids who ride them, carry them, or wear their skins. This class will discuss a wide variety of animal types, their colors and patterns, and some variations to help make your work stand out of the herd. Animal coloration follows rules, and weâll talk about how to use them to make exotic color choices work. A color reference booklet will be provided.
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.
Liber Metallica: Advanced Metallic Techniques and Methods
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Workshop covers traditional metallic techniques and "non-metallic metallic" methods. Also touches on using inks, realistic rust, oxidation, and reflective NMM. Students will receive an instructional pamphlet and are highly encouraged to bring their own models along for tips, hints, and discussion. Dave is an 8-time Golden Demon winner whose work has regularly appeared in White Dwarf.
Liber Metallica: Advanced Metallic Techniques and Methods
Description:
Workshop covers traditional metallic techniques and "non-metallic metallic" methods. Also touches on using inks, realistic rust, oxidation, and reflective NMM. Students will receive an instructional pamphlet and are highly encouraged to bring their own models along for tips, hints, and discussion. Dave is an 8-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.
Looking to move beyond the 25mm round? Bored with sand and static grass? Join award-winning painter Jen Haley as she demonstrates some favorite methods for unusual basing. She'll address, in particular, handcrafted display bases and support for flying models. Participants will receive technique guides; some tools and materials will be available for hands-on practice. Some experience in assembling miniatures is recommended.
Looking to move beyond the 25mm round? Bored with sand and static grass? Join award-winning painter Jen Haley as she demonstrates some favorite methods for unusual basing. She'll address, in particular, handcrafted display bases and support for flying models. Participants will receive technique guides; some tools and materials will be available for hands-on practice. Some experience in assembling miniatures is recommended.
Join award-winning painter Jen Haley as she explains her favorite techniques for freehand detailing on miniatures. She'll demonstrate patterns on cloaks and banners, lettering on scrolls, tattoos, and other related effects. Tricky areas like eyes will also be addressed. Participants will receive a painting guide. Some paints and minis will be available for hands-on practice. Bring along a painted model if you'd like suggestions or feedback on your work.
Join award-winning painter Jen Haley as she explains her favorite techniques for freehand detailing on miniatures. She'll demonstrate patterns on cloaks and banners, lettering on scrolls, tattoos, and other related effects. Tricky areas like eyes will also be addressed. Participants will receive a painting guide. Some paints and minis will be available for hands-on practice. Bring along a painted model if you'd like suggestions or feedback on your work.
Join award-winning painter Jen Haley as she explains her favorite techniques for freehand detailing on miniatures. She'll demonstrate patterns on cloaks and banners, lettering on scrolls, tattoos, and other related effects. Tricky areas like eyes will also be addressed. Participants will receive a painting guide. Some paints and minis will be available for hands-on practice. Bring along a painted model if you'd like suggestions or feedback on your work.
Join award-winning painter Jen Haley as she explains her favorite techniques for freehand detailing on miniatures. She'll demonstrate patterns on cloaks and banners, lettering on scrolls, tattoos, and other related effects. Tricky areas like eyes will also be addressed. Participants will receive a painting guide. Some paints and minis will be available for hands-on practice. Bring along a painted model if you'd like suggestions or feedback on your work.
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!
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.
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 theory behind a great paintjob, and the techniques that make them possible. There are many methods that can be used to obtain smooth color transitionsâblending, layering, feathering, and more. I'll demonstrate all of these so you can decide what works best for you. Demo miniature provided. Please bring examples of your recent work.
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.
Tom Schadle, winner of 20+ Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate 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.
Tom Schadle, winner of 20+ Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate 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.
Experienced art teacher and mini painter, Colleen Green, teaches the ins and outs of photographing miniatures. Class covers the important features needed in a digital camera, basic tips on how to use them, basic setup and lighting, backgrounds, which photo editing programs to use, and how to get your pics on the web. Camera information, lighting diagrams, and instructor preferred material sources provided. Bring a mini to photograph and a USB jump drive to save it to.
Experienced art teacher and mini painter, Colleen Green, teaches the ins and outs of photographing miniatures. Class covers the important features needed in a digital camera, basic tips on how to use them, basic setup and lighting, backgrounds, which photo editing programs to use, and how to get your pics on the web. Camera information, lighting diagrams, and instructor preferred material sources provided. Bring a mini to photograph and a USB jump drive to save it to.
Learn how to create and add your own banners, flags, and standards to your miniatures. Methods covered include working with pre-printed banners, using banner templates, designing banners with a PC, detailing plastic standards, creating banners out of plastic sheet styrene, and sculpting banners out of green stuff. Learn how to make different types of banner poles, and to convert your figures to carry the banner. Painting techniques also covered. Materials and handouts provided.
Need to make a battle torn city for gaming? Learn how to make ruined buildings, destroyed industrial components, toxic dumps, and other urban related items to enhance your gaming experience. Learn basic and advanced terrain making such as hills, woods, and water effects. Try your hand at making urban terrain using the items provided. Just bring your imagination, and take home a unique terrain creation.