We need you, miniatures fans, to come and heckle these 10 Ace mini painters in this annual Gen Con charity event! One choice of weapon-erm-brush and one hour to paint an unknown figure. Will they panic?! The figures will be displayed until AUCTION TIME! After 6pm Saturday at the Gen Con Charity Auction, bid on this collectable display lot of miniatures, with all proceeds given to charity! Manufacturer/Painters/Charity have yet to be finalized.
Ok, so you’re really good and all your friends ask you to take their pictures. Why a photo workshop? To get even better! In this advanced photography workshop we explore how to build on what you already know and do. From background selection, lighting techniques and short cuts, this class will get your pictures to come out just right. Please bring a camera, miniatures and questions. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper.
Ok, so you’re really good and all your friends ask you to take their pictures. Why a photo workshop? To get even better! In this advanced photography workshop we explore how to build on what you already know and do. From background selection, lighting techniques and short cuts, this class will get your pictures to come out just right. Please bring a camera, miniatures and questions. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper.
Join Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter Matt Verzani for demonstration and discussions of advanced painting techniques. Topics include: flesh tones, metallics, gems, and freehand designs. Emphasis is on techniques to bring your miniatures to the next level. Students will recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Join Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter Matt Verzani for demonstration and discussions of advanced painting techniques. Topics include: flesh tones, metallics, gems, and freehand designs. Emphasis is on techniques to bring your miniatures to the next level. Students will recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Join Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter Matt Verzani for demonstration and discussions of advanced painting techniques. Topics include: flesh tones, metallics, gems, and freehand designs. Emphasis is on techniques to bring your miniatures to the next level. Students will recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Have fun with accomplished miniature painter Robert "Jester" Cruse as he shows quick and dirty tricks for getting the maximum effect out of your airbrush. He'll discuss and demonstrate working on vehicles, resin kits, and much more. Airbrushing, it's not just for tanks and planes... well, those too. Basic handout on airbrushing will be provided as we cover the entire airbrush, cleaning and application of paints.
Have fun with accomplished miniature painter Robert "Jester" Cruse as he shows quick and dirty tricks for getting the maximum effect out of your airbrush. He'll discuss and demonstrate working on vehicles, resin kits, and much more. Airbrushing, it's not just for tanks and planes... well, those too. Basic handout on airbrushing will be provided as we cover the entire airbrush, cleaning and application of paints.
Horses, birds, reptiles, canines, felines, even fish. We paint creatures based on animals and humanoids who ride them, carry them, or wear their skins. 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 we’ll talk about how to use them to make exotic color choices work. A color reference booklet will be provided.
Want to join a competition but can't get your pictures to come out right? Attend this basic break down of photography and learn how to apply it to photographing your minis and even your enemies across the table! Individual minis and even full armies will be discussed! It will also teach you how to select the right camera for the right mini. Please bring a mini and a camera. Handouts will be provided.
Want to join a competition but can't get your pictures to come out right? Attend this basic break down of photography and learn how to apply it to photographing your minis and even your enemies across the table! Individual minis and even full armies will be discussed! It will also teach you how to select the right camera for the right mini. Please bring a mini and a camera. Handouts will be provided.
Reinforce the basics of your miniature painting skills while learning more advanced techniques. Demo and discussion covers preparing your miniature, tools, and products to use while painting, then moves on to more advanced techniques such as lining, layering, and glazing. Geared towards both students new to the hobby and people who understand the basics but are looking to take the next step.
Reinforce the basics of your miniature painting skills while learning more advanced techniques. Demo and discussion covers preparing your miniature, tools, and products to use while painting, then moves on to more advanced techniques such as lining, layering, and glazing. Geared towards both students new to the hobby and people who understand the basics but are looking to take the next step.
Reinforce the basics of your miniature painting skills while learning more advanced techniques. Demo and discussion covers preparing your miniature, tools, and products to use while painting, then moves on to more advanced techniques such as lining, layering, and glazing. Geared towards both students new to the hobby and people who understand the basics but are looking to take the next step.
Don't settle for painting your mini bases green! I'll demonstrate simple techniques to create fast and good gaming-style bases. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own base, either on bases provided or please feel free to bring your own miniature(s). All materials provided, and participants will have the opportunity to test the Vallejo line of Stone and Water effects.
Don't settle for painting your mini bases green! I'll demonstrate simple techniques to create fast and good gaming-style bases. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own base, either on bases provided or please feel free to bring your own miniature(s). All materials provided, and participants will have the opportunity to test the Vallejo line of Stone and Water effects.
Shaky shading, horrible highlights? Get beyond the basic techniques of drybrush and washes to make your minis look better! Follow along as you learn and practice techniques to build smoother transitions from shadow to highlight. Emphasis on layer/feather and glaze. This is hands-on with minis, materials, and handout provided. Feel free to bring your own projects, brushes, and paints.
Learn the secrets of blending, along with the differences in using glazes and washes to apply highlights and shadows. Materials and Handouts provided, plus all students will receive an unreleased miniature from the new miniature company Kraken Editions. MHE Special Guest Jeremie Bonamont Teboul of France.
Reaper's Staff Painter Anne Foerster discusses basic color theory to achieve effective eye-catching color schemes for your minis! Covers choosing the colors for your mini, good colors for shading and highlighting, employing complimentary colors and using neutral tones and basing to balance out your mini! Students encouraged to bring examples of their own work for feedback. Handout and set of 10 Reaper Master Series Paints included class!
Reaper's Staff Painter Anne Foerster discusses basic color theory to achieve effective eye-catching color schemes for your minis! Covers choosing the colors for your mini, good colors for shading and highlighting, employing complimentary colors and using neutral tones and basing to balance out your mini! Students encouraged to bring examples of their own work for feedback. Handout and set of 10 Reaper Master Series Paints included class!
Class with MHE Special Guest Jeremie Bonamont Teboul, master painter from France and winner of numerous awards. Learn color theory to create more expressive miniatures. Learn how to use cold or hot tone in blending, and the links between contrast, color and emotion. Materials and Handouts provided, plus all students will receive an unreleased miniature from the new miniature company Kraken Editions.
Join Master Sculptor and GoH Tom Meier as he presents an overview of basic principles of sculpting miniatures in epoxy, control of the structure, mass and surface of the model and a look at some commonplace problems of miniatures.
Dave Pauwels, 8X Golden Demon winner and Gen Con painting competition judge, discusses the competitive process and demonstrates various advanced painting and modeling techniques. Topics include: model and category choice, display bases, and national competition venues. Insight from a judges’ perspective. What judges look for and how to make your figure stand out in a crowd. Attendees encouraged to bring models they are currently working on.
Dave Pauwels, 8X Golden Demon winner and Gen Con painting competition judge, discusses the competitive process and demonstrates various advanced painting and modeling techniques. Topics include: model and category choice, display bases, and national competition venues. Insight from a judges’ perspective. What judges look for and how to make your figure stand out in a crowd. Attendees encouraged to bring models they are currently working on.
Go to the next level with 24x Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Tom Schadle. Discuss ways to get your mini from table-top to display quality, including freehand design, weathering, proper decal application, conversions, special effects, stylized painting, unique basing tricks, and how to improve highlighting/shading. Reference handout will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paints, brushes, and miniatures for critique or practice.
Go to the next level with 24x Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Tom Schadle. Discuss ways to get your mini from table-top to display quality, including freehand design, weathering, proper decal application, conversions, special effects, stylized painting, unique basing tricks, and how to improve highlighting/shading. Reference handout will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paints, brushes, and miniatures for critique or practice.
Go to the next level with 24x Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Tom Schadle. Discuss ways to get your mini from table-top to display quality, including freehand design, weathering, proper decal application, conversions, special effects, stylized painting, unique basing tricks, and how to improve highlighting/shading. Reference handout will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paints, brushes, and miniatures for critique or practice.
Photographer and Art Educator, Colleen Green, shows you the ins and outs of photographing minis. Topics covered include: use of light cubes, macro photography, digital cameras, and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Experience photographing miniatures first hand after the demonstration. If you wish to try, please bring a mini and your camera. (CD-R with all class materials provided to all attendees.)
Photographer and Art Educator, Colleen Green, shows you the ins and outs of photographing minis. Topics covered include: use of light cubes, macro photography, digital cameras, and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Experience photographing miniatures first hand after the demonstration. If you wish to try, please bring a mini and your camera. (CD-R with all class materials provided to all attendees.)
Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter overviews basic/intermediate painting techniques to quickly create fantastic minis. Begins with a brief overview of how I paint most of my minis, and goes on to layering techniques, controlled drybrushing, washes, and edge highlighting, to help create great miniatures in as short a time as possible. Students recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter overviews basic/intermediate painting techniques to quickly create fantastic minis. Begins with a brief overview of how I paint most of my minis, and goes on to layering techniques, controlled drybrushing, washes, and edge highlighting, to help create great miniatures in as short a time as possible. Students recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter overviews basic/intermediate painting techniques to quickly create fantastic minis. Begins with a brief overview of how I paint most of my minis, and goes on to layering techniques, controlled drybrushing, washes, and edge highlighting, to help create great miniatures in as short a time as possible. Students recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Award-winning miniature painter Jennifer Haley addresses common problems when working on humanoid figures, from selecting flesh tones to painting eyes and mouths. She'll demonstrate methods for smooth coverage and natural highlights. A technique and materials guide will be supplied. Bring along a painted model if you’d like feedback or suggestions on your work.
Award-winning miniature painter Jennifer Haley addresses common problems when working on humanoid figures, from selecting flesh tones to painting eyes and mouths. She'll demonstrate methods for smooth coverage and natural highlights. A technique and materials guide will be supplied. Bring along a painted model if you’d like feedback or suggestions on your work.
Award-winning miniature painter Jennifer Haley addresses common problems when working on humanoid figures, from selecting flesh tones to painting eyes and mouths. She'll demonstrate methods for smooth coverage and natural highlights. A technique and materials guide will be supplied. Bring along a painted model if you’d like feedback or suggestions on your work.
From Blister to Battlefield - Army Painting Survival Guide
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Want your piles of unpainted miniatures on the table and in the game? Everything to get a playable gaming force on the table quickly from scratch, including motivation, planning, assembly, color selection, assembly-line painting, and basing. Advanced techniques for creating a display-quality army will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paint, brushes, and miniatures for help or practice.
From Blister to Battlefield - Army Painting Survival Guide
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Want your piles of unpainted miniatures on the table and in the game? Everything to get a playable gaming force on the table quickly from scratch, including motivation, planning, assembly, color selection, assembly-line painting, and basing. Advanced techniques for creating a display-quality army will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paint, brushes, and miniatures for help or practice.
From Blister to Battlefield - Army Painting Survival Guide
Description:
Want your piles of unpainted miniatures on the table and in the game? Everything to get a playable gaming force on the table quickly from scratch, including motivation, planning, assembly, color selection, assembly-line painting, and basing. Advanced techniques for creating a display-quality army will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paint, brushes, and miniatures for help or practice.
Learn the theory behind what makes a great paintjob and the techniques that make it possible. There are many methods that can be used to obtain smooth color transitions—blending, layering, feathering and several more. There will be demonstration and discussion so you can decide what will work best for you. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Learn the theory behind what makes a great paintjob and the techniques that make it possible. There are many methods that can be used to obtain smooth color transitions—blending, layering, feathering and several more. There will be demonstration and discussion so you can decide what will work best for you. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Gen Con turns the big 4-OH! Celebrate with a special dragon-themed speed paint session sponsored by Dark Sword Miniatures. Everyone gets the same miniature and the same 45 minutes. You walk away with a little painted goodness to add to your mini collection. Three sessions only--same miniature each session--prizes awarded each session of this 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Speed Painting.
Gen Con turns the big 4-OH! Celebrate with a special dragon-themed speed paint session sponsored by Dark Sword Miniatures. Everyone gets the same miniature and the same 45 minutes. You walk away with a little painted goodness to add to your mini collection. Three sessions only--same miniature each session--prizes awarded each session of this 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Speed Painting.
Gen Con turns the big 4-OH! Celebrate with a special dragon-themed speed paint session sponsored by Dark Sword Miniatures. Everyone gets the same miniature and the same 45 minutes. You walk away with a little painted goodness to add to your mini collection. Three sessions only--same miniature each session--prizes awarded each session of this 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Speed Painting.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on layer, feather and glaze techniques that work for any hair color and style. All materials and a handout provided, prepped figures from Dark Sword Miniatures to work on in class. Bring examples of your work.
Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on layer, feather and glaze techniques that work for any hair color and style. All materials and a handout provided, prepped figures from Dark Sword Miniatures to work on in class. Bring examples of your work.
How to Become a Professional Miniature Painter (SEM)
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Our panel of renowned painting professionals answer your questions and discuss how they started, deal with clients, market themselves, and how they take advantage of various Internet technologies, including Ebay.
How to Become a Professional Miniature Sculptor (SEM)
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Our panel of renowned sculpting professionals answer all your questions and discuss how they started, how they deal with miniatures companies, and how they market themselves.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
Paint freehand details with confidence. Basic steps help make freehand details less intimidating to paint. Practice specific types of freehand details--line designs, heraldry, and weathering damage. Last part of the class covers intermediate-level freehand tricks like painting starfields on cloaks and embroidery on clothing. Miniature, paints, brushes, and handouts provided. Please bring your own miniature or brushes to work with if desired.
If you've had practice with highlights and shadows and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect. Discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Please bring your own brushes and samples of your recent work.
If you've had practice with highlights and shadows and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect. Discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Please bring your own brushes and samples of your recent work.
8X Golden Demon winner and amateur historian addresses different scales, from 6mm to the 54mm display figures, “historical� challenges: painting armor, horses, realistic camouflage, flags and banners. Realism and historical accuracy take priority in this workshop that covers periods from ancient Spartans to WWII tanks, includes historical research and resources. Attendees encouraged to bring their own models for discussion and tips.
Veteran painter Derek Schubert explains how to simulate various lighting effects, such as ambient lighting (moonlight or torchlight) and glowing objects. Class covers concepts, characteristics of light sources, interaction of light and surfaces, and techniques. Bring your own figures for comments and suggestions.
Veteran painter Derek Schubert explains how to simulate various lighting effects, such as ambient lighting (moonlight or torchlight) and glowing objects. Class covers concepts, characteristics of light sources, interaction of light and surfaces, and techniques. Bring your own figures for comments and suggestions.
Learn the steps that Amy Brehm takes to paint her minis and the process she goes through to complete them. Learn tips for clean, thin dark lining, and also smooth blends and layers. This class is aimed at all levels of painting. A handout is included with step by step instructions, as well as a model for hands-on practice during class. Please bring your own brushes!
Learn the steps that Amy Brehm takes to paint her minis and the process she goes through to complete them. Learn tips for clean, thin dark lining, and also smooth blends and layers. This class is aimed at all levels of painting. A handout is included with step by step instructions, as well as a model for hands-on practice during class. Please bring your own brushes!
Learn the difference between True Metallic Paint (TMP) and Non-Metallic Metals(NMM). This class will discuss the techniques for both methods. Materials and Handouts provided, plus all students will receive an unreleased miniature from the new miniature company Kraken Editions. MHE Special Guest Jeremie Bonamont Teboul of France.
Learn the difference between True Metallic Paint (TMP) and Non-Metallic Metals(NMM). This class will discuss the techniques for both methods. Materials and Handouts provided, plus all students will receive an unreleased miniature from the new miniature company Kraken Editions. MHE Special Guest Jeremie Bonamont Teboul of France.
"Class participants will be provided with an unprimed model, bases, and flocking materials. Students will clean the mini, prepare a custom base, attach the mini and prime it to prepare for painting. Class is intended as part one of a two part series. The second class is “Problem Areas for Painters�. Prerequirement: Basic Painting or equivalent experience.
"Class participants will be provided with an unprimed model, bases, and flocking materials. Students will clean the mini, prepare a custom base, attach the mini and prime it to prepare for painting. Class is intended as part one of a two part series. The second class is “Problem Areas for Painters�. Prerequirement: Basic Painting or equivalent experience.
A discussion class in color theory for choosing colors at all levels. This will help with army color schemes, as well as painting models to a very high standard. Learn tips and tricks with color from Amy Brehm, national award-winning miniature painter and art student. A handout is included for reference.
A discussion class in color theory for choosing colors at all levels. This will help with army color schemes, as well as painting models to a very high standard. Learn tips and tricks with color from Amy Brehm, national award-winning miniature painter and art student. A handout is included for reference.
Through years of painting miniatures professionally I have learned a whole bunch of tricks to make life easier. Is your paint chalky? Easy to fix. Discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini. Also learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes or anything else giving you difficulty. Demo and discussion. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Through years of painting miniatures professionally I have learned a whole bunch of tricks to make life easier. Is your paint chalky? Easy to fix. Discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini. Also learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes or anything else giving you difficulty. Demo and discussion. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Through years of painting miniatures professionally I have learned a whole bunch of tricks to make life easier. Is your paint chalky? Easy to fix. Discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini. Also learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes or anything else giving you difficulty. Demo and discussion. 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!
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!
Baffled by the dreaded "green stuff?" Whether you're completely new to sculpting or an experienced conversionista, this is the the class for you! Learn how to customize your existing figures and create your own from scratch with professional sculptor Matt Gubser in this hands-on workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Baffled by the dreaded "green stuff?" Whether you're completely new to sculpting or an experienced conversionista, this is the the class for you! Learn how to customize your existing figures and create your own from scratch with professional sculptor Matt Gubser in this hands-on workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Here be dragons! Well there will be when you're finished! Learn how to create your own dragon miniatures with professional sculptor Matt Gubser in this hands-on workshop. We'll cover wings to teeth, and everything in between! All tools and materials will be provided.
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.