Learn to sculpt miniatures from the armature up with Tom Mason using Kraftmark's revolutionary sculpting medium ProCreate. Using precast armatures, students will learn about posing and bullking the figure, handling ProCreate, as well as tricks and tips for sculpting details. Students will receive instruction, precast armatures, sculpting base, and ProCreate putty. All materials will be provided for use.
Learn from French Golden Demon Slayer Sword Winner, European painter Allan Carrasco (allanc.art.free.fr), the secrets to sculpting miniatures with Fimo. All students will receive an unreleased miniature from Kraken Editions. This class is demonstration only, questions encouraged. Please feel free to bring your own projects, brushes, and paints to the class for guidance or help.
Every GM has to improvise at some point. Come learn a collection of tips and tricks to help you manage when the players do something unexpected. The Instant GM tools work so well, you might start planning less for your games. Author of Instant GM from the RPGnow Best Sellers list.
Where you place your story can be as important as the story itself. What elements should you put in and leave out? Our panelists show you how to sprinkle in details to enhance your story and characters . . . and teach you how not to overdo it. Weâll include tidbits about how to pick a setting and research tools. Panelists: Jean Rabe, Chris Pierson, Elizabeth Vaughan, Brad Beaulieu
Maybe you donât want to write a novel. Maybe youâve a burning idea for a short piece of fiction that youâd like to see in print. Or maybe you want to try your hand at a new genre, and a short story is the way to test your wings. Our panelists discuss the differences in approaching a short story vs. writing a novel and share market news on where you can send your tales. Panelists: John Helfers, Jonathan Rudder, Jean Rabe
This class will teach you some color recipes for realistic human skin tones, and will also teach how to adjust those recipes to add an ambiance or feel to your models. For example, how do you paint skin to look like it is in the shade, or in a forest? Supplied in the class will be a Demorgan from Dark Sword miniatures and a handout to help you remember once you are home. Please bring your own brushes.
Whether you are painting an orc or a pretty lady the skin and face are crucial aspects of your mini. Come and learn how to make sure these elements receive the proper care they need. Where to place your light and shadow, how to define the muscles, how should you approach a face, how to make an unshaved beard and such. This class will use a one on one approach.