Too many minis staring back at you with blank faces? Looking to step up your paint game but not sure how? Learn to use challenges in fun ways to finish stalled projects and stretch your skills!
Description:
This clinic will focus on using fun challenges to put forth quality work. There are many obstacles to completing painting projects: time management, perfectionism, distractions, over-choice, and not feeling like we are making progress in our art. We will address all of these and more through the use of simple (and fun!) challenges and strategic goal setting. We'll also cover technique questions as they come up--no need for lots of experience. Stop looking at unpainted, unfinished, or uninspired work and pick up your brush! You'll receive a primed metal mini to practice on and take home, and this clinic might also include mini prizes for completing challenges.
Learn how to increase model appeal by using warm/cool colors, mixing unique shade/mid/highlight combos, & complementary vs. contrasting colors. Make it pop! Metal mini to keep.
Description:
This clinic will focus on composition and using color to make your models look more interesting. We'll discuss basic color theory, how to mix your own colors (especially for more interesting shades and highlights), and how to make your blends smooth (ink wash, layering, 2-brush blending). We can accommodate a wide variety of brush techniques and skills as well, depending on participant interests. Some painting experience is encouraged, but even newbs will benefit. Bring your questions! A different metal mini is provided for each Squid Studios clinic.
Learn how to increase model appeal by using warm/cool colors, mixing unique shade/mid/highlight combos, & complementary vs. contrasting colors. Make it pop! Metal mini to keep.
Description:
This clinic will focus on composition and using color to make your models look more interesting. We'll discuss basic color theory, how to mix your own colors (especially for more interesting shades and highlights), and how to make your blends smooth (ink wash, layering, 2-brush blending). We can accommodate a wide variety of brush techniques and skills as well, depending on participant interests. Some painting experience is encouraged, but even newbs will benefit. Bring your questions! A different metal mini is provided for each Squid Studios clinic.
This is a clinic for anyone wanting to raise their painting game, no matter current skill. We'll be discussing core techniques, but each one can be expanded to meet your painting need.
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Learn the core of good brushwork & composition: color choice, base coating & layered highlights, paint loading/thinning/mixing, washes, dry brushing, & more. An excellent place for intermediate questions and to practice new ideas, but also a perfect place for newbies wanting to learn basics. Metal mini and all supplies provided.
Red-black, blue-black, green-black, brown-black, neutral black! Learn to make your blacks pop with special highlights & shades just for this versatile, tricky, & ubiquitous color.
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We'll be going over how to highlight black (and other deep saturation colors) for maximum effect. Skills discussed and practiced will likely include: paint mixing and thinning, highlight application, smooth blending or layering techniques, textures, and environmental lighting. All supplies will be provided, and you'll get a pre-primed, metal miniature to practice on and take home. Questions welcome!
Mold Making Basics for Heroic Scale Terrain Pieces
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Make a silicon rubber mold in this hands-on seminar using terrain pieces that fit most miniature scales. It's yours to take home or use in the Resin Casting class and/or Casting & Assembly class.
Description:
In this hands-on seminar, you will make a five-sided, silicon rubber mold out of pre-cast miniature terrain pieces, something you make out of the clay provided at the beginning of the class, or another non-licensed object you bring with you. Techniques will be taught for molding porous and non-porous objects, 6-sided molds, etc. The mold you make is yours to take home, though you have the opportunity to use it before you leave Gen Con in the Resin or Plaster casting classes taught by the same instructor.
Mold Making Basics for Heroic Scale Terrain Pieces
Summary:
Make a silicon rubber mold in this hands-on seminar using terrain pieces that fit most miniature scales. It's yours to take home or use in the Resin Casting class and/or Casting & Assembly class.
Description:
In this hands-on seminar, you will make a five-sided, silicon rubber mold out of pre-cast miniature terrain pieces, something you make out of the clay provided at the beginning of the class, or another non-licensed object you bring with you. Techniques will be taught for molding porous and non-porous objects, 6-sided molds, etc. The mold you make is yours to take home, though you have the opportunity to use it before you leave Gen Con in the Resin or Plaster casting classes taught by the same instructor.
Advance your skills by going beyond using just sand & tufts, & discover the secrets of bringing your bases to life.
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Advance your skills by going beyond using just sand and tufts, and discover the secrets of bringing your bases to life. In this class we will go in depth on creating realistic, natural ground cover and the importance of blending your textures, and layering your foliage. Learn the "subconscious triggers" that trick your brain in to believing something is real, and how to mimic key environmental effects. All basing materials are provided, and each student will be able to take home the scene they created.
Advance your skills by going beyond using just sand & tufts, & discover the secrets of bringing your bases to life.
Description:
Advance your skills by going beyond using just sand and tufts, and discover the secrets of bringing your bases to life. In this class we will go in depth on creating realistic, natural ground cover and the importance of blending your textures, and layering your foliage. Learn the "subconscious triggers" that trick your brain in to believing something is real, and how to mimic key environmental effects. All basing materials are provided, and each student will be able to take home the scene they created.
Learn about painting miniatures at this weekend long, free event. Paint, brushes, minis, & help are supplied!
Description:
This event has a sign-up sheet for a spot at the table. There is also a one hour time limit on painting. Paint and minis are supplied by many well-known miniature companies.