Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) for a fun intro to miniature painting! Kids will learn basic skills, ask questions, and paint their own mini to take home.
Description:
As a father of an 8-year-old who loves painting minis with Dad, Duff has learned how to create an environment that’s all about having fun while still giving guidance to help young painters grow.
Basic techniques will be demonstrated, and then kids will have plenty of time to paint, explore, and ask Duff questions along the way. Each child will receive a miniature to paint during class and take home afterward.
All tools, brushes, and paints are provided—students just need to show up ready to have fun and enjoy the creative process in a supportive, playful setting.
OSL (Object Source Lighting) in Miniature Painting
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Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) as Duff teaches Object Source Lighting (OSL) techniques. Learn to make fire, plasma, and lightsabers glow. Mini provided to keep.
Description:
Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) for a hands-on class focused on Object Source Lighting (OSL). Duff will guide students through techniques and concepts to improve one of the most commonly struggled-with effects in miniature painting.
Students will learn about saturation, contrast, and the relationship between the two to create convincing glowing effects—whether it’s fire that radiates warmth, plasma coils brighter than a thousand stars, or intimidating lightsabers. A miniature is provided to paint and take home.
All paints and tools are provided for use during class. Students are encouraged to bring a size 2 round brush with a sharp point, though basic brushes will be available for those who need them. Prior experience with Duff’s Fundamentals of Light class, available during the convention, is recommended to get the most from this session.
Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) to learn fast, effective painting techniques. Duff shows how to build speed while keeping detail. Mini and PDF included—perfect for armies or backlog clearing.
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Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) for a hands-on class focused on painting armies, hordes, or clearing your miniature backlog quickly and effectively. Duff will teach practical techniques that maximize speed while maintaining enough detail to make your miniatures look great on the table.
Students will learn methods for batching paints, layering efficiently, and tackling large groups of figures without feeling overwhelmed. This class is perfect for painting D&D NPCs, troops for wargames, or any collection that seems daunting.
All paints and tools are provided for use during class. Each student receives a miniature to keep, along with a PDF outline to continue practicing at home. With Duff’s guidance, you’ll build confidence, speed, and momentum in your painting workflow.
Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) to learn how to paint realistic gems, lenses, and glass effects on miniatures. Master light, reflection, and contrast.
Description:
Join Neil Duffey, aka ImpendingDuff, for a miniature painting class focused on gems, lenses, and other reflective surfaces. Known for his signature gem and lens work, Duff teaches the core concepts behind creating convincing shine, depth, and realism using simple, repeatable techniques.
Students will learn how light interacts with reflective surfaces, where to place highlights and shadows, and how to use contrast to sell the illusion of glass and gemstones. A good understanding of glazing—or having taken Duff’s glazing class, available during this convention—is recommended.
Students receive a miniature to paint and take home, plus a PDF outline. Students are encouraged to bring a size 2 brush with a sharp point, though basic brushes are available for use.