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Intro to Miniature Painting
Class Level: Beginner
Duration: 2 Hours
New to miniature painting, or frustrated that your results don't match what you see in your head?
This class gives you the foundation you need to start painting with confidence and control. No guesswork and no overwhelm. Just clear, practical instruction you can actually use. You will learn the core techniques broken down into simple, repeatable steps.
In this class you'll also learn:
About the clean up and preparation process before painting.
How to properly thin and apply paint.
Clean, consistent base coating.
Shading for depth and definition.
Highlighting to bring your mini to life.
Brush control and supply care basics.
What supplies you will need to be set up for success.
Perfect for: Beginners or hobbyists who feel stuck and want real improvement.
What makes this class different:
You'll get hands-on guidance, real-time feedback, and techniques taught at events and major conventions, not just theory and YouTube shortcuts.
You will leave with a miniature and reference handout. Materials are provided for class use.
Duration: 2 Hours
New to miniature painting, or frustrated that your results don't match what you see in your head?
This class gives you the foundation you need to start painting with confidence and control. No guesswork and no overwhelm. Just clear, practical instruction you can actually use. You will learn the core techniques broken down into simple, repeatable steps.
In this class you'll also learn:
About the clean up and preparation process before painting.
How to properly thin and apply paint.
Clean, consistent base coating.
Shading for depth and definition.
Highlighting to bring your mini to life.
Brush control and supply care basics.
What supplies you will need to be set up for success.
Perfect for: Beginners or hobbyists who feel stuck and want real improvement.
What makes this class different:
You'll get hands-on guidance, real-time feedback, and techniques taught at events and major conventions, not just theory and YouTube shortcuts.
You will leave with a miniature and reference handout. Materials are provided for class use.
Intro to Miniature Basing
Class Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Your miniature isn't finished until the base tells the story.
If your model feels incomplete or "flat" on the table, basing is the step that ties everything together. It is easier than you think once you know what to use and how to use it.
This beginner-friendly class will teach you how to create effective bases using both hobby products and everyday materials.
In this class you'll learn:
How to use basing materials like flock, texture, and ground cover.
Simple techniques to create natural-looking environments.
How to source materials from hobby supplies and everyday items.
Tools and supplies needed to get started.
How to build tabletop quality bases that enhance your mini.
Perfect for: Beginners or hobbyists who want their miniatures to look complete and more immersive on the table.
What makes this class different:
You'll learn practical, budget-friendly techniques you can repeat at home. Using both hobbyist brand products and materials that you may already have.
You will leave with a finished miniature base, a reference handout, and skills to upgrade your miniatures.
Materials are provided for class use.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Your miniature isn't finished until the base tells the story.
If your model feels incomplete or "flat" on the table, basing is the step that ties everything together. It is easier than you think once you know what to use and how to use it.
This beginner-friendly class will teach you how to create effective bases using both hobby products and everyday materials.
In this class you'll learn:
How to use basing materials like flock, texture, and ground cover.
Simple techniques to create natural-looking environments.
How to source materials from hobby supplies and everyday items.
Tools and supplies needed to get started.
How to build tabletop quality bases that enhance your mini.
Perfect for: Beginners or hobbyists who want their miniatures to look complete and more immersive on the table.
What makes this class different:
You'll learn practical, budget-friendly techniques you can repeat at home. Using both hobbyist brand products and materials that you may already have.
You will leave with a finished miniature base, a reference handout, and skills to upgrade your miniatures.
Materials are provided for class use.
Painting With Washes, Inks, and Glazes
Class Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Duration: 2 Hours
Want to paint miniatures faster without sacrificing quality?
This class shows you how to use washes, inks, and glazes as powerful tools , not shortcuts to create dynamic, table-ready models in a fraction of the time.
In this class, you will learn:
How to use zenithal priming to map light and shadow instantly.
The difference between washes, inks, and glazes. As well as when to use each.
How to build color, depth, and contrast quickly.
Techniques for fast, efficient painting without losing visual impact.
Perfect for:
Dungeon Masters who need minis ready for sessions.
Tabletop gamers who paint armies.
Hobbyists who want results without long paint times.
What makes this class different: You will learn how to combine methods for speed, control, and repeatable results.
You will leave with a miniature that you have painted, a reference handout, and a workflow that lets you get models on the table in minutes, not hours.
Duration: 2 Hours
Want to paint miniatures faster without sacrificing quality?
This class shows you how to use washes, inks, and glazes as powerful tools , not shortcuts to create dynamic, table-ready models in a fraction of the time.
In this class, you will learn:
How to use zenithal priming to map light and shadow instantly.
The difference between washes, inks, and glazes. As well as when to use each.
How to build color, depth, and contrast quickly.
Techniques for fast, efficient painting without losing visual impact.
Perfect for:
Dungeon Masters who need minis ready for sessions.
Tabletop gamers who paint armies.
Hobbyists who want results without long paint times.
What makes this class different: You will learn how to combine methods for speed, control, and repeatable results.
You will leave with a miniature that you have painted, a reference handout, and a workflow that lets you get models on the table in minutes, not hours.
Painting Faces and Eyes: Bring Expression and Life to Your Miniatures.
Class Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Duration: 2 Hours
Struggling to paint faces that look clean, natural and expressive, especially the eyes?
You're not alone. Faces are one of the most challenging parts of miniature painting, but once you understand how they work, everything starts to click.
This class breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps so you can paint faces with confidence instead of frustration.
In this class, you will learn:
How to paint readable eyes (and a trick to avoid the "cross-eyed" look.
Techniques for painting faces of different shapes.
How to highlight and shade facial features for more depth and realism.
How to accentuate contours of the face.
Tips for adding expression and character to your miniature's face.
Perfect for: Painters who want to level up their skills and get over the fear of painting a face.
What makes this class different: You will learn repeatable techniques that simplify face painting, so that you can approach it with confidence instead of avoiding it.
What you will leave with:
A miniature with a completed face, a reference handout, and the foundational skills to practice painting faces.
Materials are provided for class use.
Duration: 2 Hours
Struggling to paint faces that look clean, natural and expressive, especially the eyes?
You're not alone. Faces are one of the most challenging parts of miniature painting, but once you understand how they work, everything starts to click.
This class breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps so you can paint faces with confidence instead of frustration.
In this class, you will learn:
How to paint readable eyes (and a trick to avoid the "cross-eyed" look.
Techniques for painting faces of different shapes.
How to highlight and shade facial features for more depth and realism.
How to accentuate contours of the face.
Tips for adding expression and character to your miniature's face.
Perfect for: Painters who want to level up their skills and get over the fear of painting a face.
What makes this class different: You will learn repeatable techniques that simplify face painting, so that you can approach it with confidence instead of avoiding it.
What you will leave with:
A miniature with a completed face, a reference handout, and the foundational skills to practice painting faces.
Materials are provided for class use.
Magnetizing, Drilling and Pinning: Build Stronger, Customizable Miniatures.
Class Level: Intermediate/ Advanced
Duration: 2 Hours
Tired of fragile models, broken parts, or being stuck with one build options?
This class teaches you how to make your minatures stronger, more durable, and fully customizable using techniques such as magnetizing, drilling and pinning.
Whether you are building armies, customizing load outs, or reinforcing pieces, these skills give you control over how your models are build and how long they last.
In this class you'll learn:
How to safely drill into miniatures and components.
Proper pinning techniques to strengthen joints, and prevent breaking.
How to magnetize weapond, arms and vehicle parts.
Choosing the right magnets, tools and materials.
Clean, secure assembly methods that hold up to gameplay and transport.
Perfect for:
Warhammer 40K, 30K, and other tabletop wargamers.
Hobbyists who want durable, long-lasting builds.
Anyone interested in interchangeable parts and model customization.
What makes this class different:
This is hands-on, practical instruction focused on techniques you can immediately apply to your own models, whether for game play or display.
Optional: Students are welcome to bring a model or vehicle to work on or get guidance with during the session.
You will leave with:
Pins, magnets, a reference handout, and the ability to customize your models with confidence.
Materials are provided for class use.
Duration: 2 Hours
Tired of fragile models, broken parts, or being stuck with one build options?
This class teaches you how to make your minatures stronger, more durable, and fully customizable using techniques such as magnetizing, drilling and pinning.
Whether you are building armies, customizing load outs, or reinforcing pieces, these skills give you control over how your models are build and how long they last.
In this class you'll learn:
How to safely drill into miniatures and components.
Proper pinning techniques to strengthen joints, and prevent breaking.
How to magnetize weapond, arms and vehicle parts.
Choosing the right magnets, tools and materials.
Clean, secure assembly methods that hold up to gameplay and transport.
Perfect for:
Warhammer 40K, 30K, and other tabletop wargamers.
Hobbyists who want durable, long-lasting builds.
Anyone interested in interchangeable parts and model customization.
What makes this class different:
This is hands-on, practical instruction focused on techniques you can immediately apply to your own models, whether for game play or display.
Optional: Students are welcome to bring a model or vehicle to work on or get guidance with during the session.
You will leave with:
Pins, magnets, a reference handout, and the ability to customize your models with confidence.
Materials are provided for class use.
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