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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Learn the art of glazing with ImpendingDuff! This beginner-friendly class covers smooth layering, rich color transitions, and subtle effects to bring your miniatures to life.
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Join Neil "ImpendingDuff" Duffey for an introductory class on glazing, one of the most powerful techniques in miniature painting! Learn how to create smooth transitions, enhance depth, and add rich, vibrant layers to your miniatures. Duff will break down the glazing process into easy-to-follow steps, helping you control transparency, blend colors seamlessly, and achieve stunning effects. Perfect for beginners and painters looking to refine their skills, this class will take your miniatures to the next level!
Learn to master your airbrush! Neil "ImpendingDuff" Duffey guides students through disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting, teaching essential airbrush maintenance and problem-solving skills.
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Join Neil "ImpendingDuff" Duffey for a hands-on airbrushing class where students will receive a brand-new Badger Patriot 105 to disassemble, handle, and reassemble. As you work through each step, Duff will explain the function of every part, along with common troubleshooting issues and how to fix or prevent them. Whether youre new to airbrushing or looking to deepen your understanding, this class provides essential skills for maintaining and mastering your airbrush. Perfect for hobbyists, miniature painters, and artists alike! These skills and info can translate to any brand of airbrush you choose to own. (Students do not keep the airbrush used in class)
Learn to master your airbrush! Neil "ImpendingDuff" Duffey guides students through disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting, teaching essential airbrush maintenance and problem-solving skills.
Description:
Join Neil "ImpendingDuff" Duffey for a hands-on airbrushing class where students will receive a brand-new Badger Patriot 105 to disassemble, handle, and reassemble. As you work through each step, Duff will explain the function of every part, along with common troubleshooting issues and how to fix or prevent them. Whether youre new to airbrushing or looking to deepen your understanding, this class provides essential skills for maintaining and mastering your airbrush. Perfect for hobbyists, miniature painters, and artists alike! These skills and info can translate to any brand of airbrush you choose to own. (Students do not keep the airbrush used in class)
Understanding the Basics of Light in Miniature Painting
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Neil "Impendingduff" Duffey instructs this class on the basics of understanding and setting a light source in your painting to help illustrate a more precise story in your work.
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In this class, Twitch's ImpendingDuff (Neil Duffey) will teach you the basics of the very important, light, in miniature painting. He will go over how to set a light source, ambient lighting and other aspects, then demonstrate how to set the light with your paint and create more dramatic stories. Students should bring a size 2 paint brush. A miniature will be provided for the students to use and then take home. Paint will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own.
Neil "Duff" Duffey, known as Impendingduff, is known for his airbrushing abilities. Students will get hands on time breaking down, trouble shooting and prevent most common issues with an airbrush.
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Neil "Duff" Duffey, Known as Impendingduff on most content platforms, is an award winning, professional miniature painter and full time content creator. In this class, he will lead the students in a lecture and demonstration of breaking down, troubleshooting and maintaining their airbrush. This class was developed for the person who either has an airbrush but is too intimidated to use it, or the person who hasn't bought their first airbrush yet because of the same reason. Airbrushes aren't anything to be intimidated by! Come hang out and see for your self! I will provide a Badger Patriot 105 to each student, to break down and have hands on experience with. THIS CLASS WILL NOT HAVE ANY PAINTING IN IT!!! Brush and materials will be available to use during the class! You will also be provided with the class PDF.
Award winning professional miniature painter, Neil Duffey aka ImpendingDuff) will teach the technique of glazing acrylic paints.
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In this class, Twitch's ImpendingDuff (Neil Duffey) will teach students the basics of how to glaze acrylic paints for use in miniature painting. Students will receive a miniature and plasticard to work on and take home with them. Paints will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a size 2 round synthetic brush.