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is proud to announce that the
ARE BACK FOR
All painting events and classes will be held in the All Star outside the Exhibitor's
Hall. The University Staff has prepared excellent hobby/painting events in an ongoing
effort to improve our curriculum and give you an outstanding convention experience –
Our updated curriculum offers classes designed for every ability level of miniature painter.
We have increased our staff of experienced hobbyists to give students an opportunity to learn
new and different techniques. Even if you have taken a class previously, a different
instructor will add to your repertoire of skills. We will be featuring: figures from Brigade
Games, Reaper, Eureka Miniatures, and Iron Wind Metals, Scenery Pieces from Acheson Creations,
and paint from Vallejo and Reaper Master Series (a special Thank You to these companies!)
Class sign up sheets will be in the University Area at the convention (see onsite program
for details); sign up early as class space is limited.
PAINTING EVENTS
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Paint ’n’ Take:
Will be in full force with a new selection of miniatures from Brigade Games, Reaper,
Eureka Miniatures, and Iron Wind Metals to choose from as well as Vallejo and Reaper
Master Series Paints. Participants receive one (1) free miniature. Our Painting staff
will be on hand for tutorials, just ask. Additionally, feel free to bring miniatures
painted at home for gentle critique and helpful hints for improving your skills. As
always, this event is free with your convention badge; it will be walk up and available
throughout the convention! Fri. 12 PM - 6:00 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 6 PM; Host: Heather Blush
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PAINTING CLASSES
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Painting for Complete Beginners:
Is the primary color of your army primer? Have you been “hanging around” learning
about the hobby, but haven’t tried painting your own army yet for fear of scaring
your opponents with your painting skills rather than your tactics? Have we got a class
for you! Come learn painting basics in a friendly, non-competitive manner. You’ll
be amazed at what a difference a few simple techniques make. Students receive one primed
25mm miniature to paint and keep. Class covers prepping a figure, basic painting equipment,
priming, color blocking, dry brushing and basic washes. Fri. & Sat. 12 PM; 1.5 hrs;
Instructors: Ed Dowgiallo
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Sculpting – The Basics:
Learn the foundation steps for creating your own miniatures. Everything you wanted to know
about materials, tools, and techniques, but were afraid to ask will be covered by the infamous
“sock puppet” sculptor, Don “Wee Sparky” Goddard, himself. Don sculpted
the Iron Paintbrush Award Medallions and Lady Liberty for Cold Wars Fri. 12 PM & Sat.
10 AM, 1.5 hrs; Instructor: Don Goddard
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NEW
– Painting a 15mm Tank:
Come and learn how to paint a WWII FOW Tank. Yes, you read that correctly,
Battlefront has donated FOW Tanks and we’re gonna teach you how to paint them!
This class is limited to 10 students due to limited materials. Students get one Battlefront
Tank to paint and keep. Fri. & Sat. 12 PM; Instructor: Dorothy Catapano;
Sponsored by Battlefront USA
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– Painting WWI British Infantryman:
This class will focus on techniques to quickly turn out models and get your army done.
We'll be focusing on a WWI British soldier, but the techniques are applicable to just
about any period. The model will be primed black, and we will paint it from start to
finish using a mix of washes and layering. Students will receive a 28mm soldier they can
keep. Fri. 2PM; Instructor: John Newman
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– Intermediate Painting:
For everyone who has learned the basics and is ready for the next step, this is it. If you've
tried dry brushing and inking your models and you'd like to do more, this class will help you
move to the next level. Covers layering, glazing, and other techniques Fri. & Sat. 2PM;
Instructor: Erin Warfield
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Sculpting: Next Steps
For advanced beginners and those looking to further beginning sculpting skills. Practice
steps learned in The Basics and modify and create your own miniatures. Instructor: Don
“Wee Sparky” Goddard, himself. A review of tools, various putties, and resources
available. Materials provided by Kraftmark, makers of Procreate sculpting putty. Fri. &
Sat. 4PM: 1.5 hrs; Instructor: Don Goddard
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Beginning Mold Making:
Come lean the basics of creating your own molds to further your terrain and mini knowledge.
Fri. 2 PM, Instructor: Sean “Moe” Reis
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Scenery Painting:
Scenery painting is a different skill set from painting most miniatures. Come receive a
28mm terrain piece to paint and keep (terrain provided by Acheson Creations).
We’ll even show you how to finish your piece for a professional look. Sat.
12 PM & 2 PM , 1.5 hrs; Instructor: Allison Thiel (Evil Bob’s Painting);
Sponsor: Acheson Creations
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Naval Painting: Age of Dreadnought
Focus is on basic warship painting: decks, hull, and superstructures. Techniques for dazzle
patterns and ship camo on 1/2400 scale models. Each participant will work on a pre-assembled
model of a warship from World War I. Fri. 4 PM, 1.5 hrs; Instructor: Ed Dowgiallo
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Painting Skin Tones:
Are those naked celts giving you are hard time, does you Amazon army need help. Come learn how
to paint skin tones – proper color choices will be covered. Sat. 4 PM; Instructor:
Erin Warfield
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Painting for Children:
Beginner’s level class specially geared toward our youngest hobbyists. We will go over
basic brush care, simple color theory and give kids a nice solid grip on basic painting methods.
Sat. 10 AM, 1.5 hrs Instructor: Erin Warfield/Larissa Heffner; Sponsored by Brigade Games
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Painting the “2 Footer” (Figures that look amazing from 2 feet away):
This class is so great 3 of our instructors rescheduled their classes so that they can take it!
Teaches a unique painting style using all Craft paints and of all things Brown primer
to create incredibly crisp, clean paint jobs that look amazing on the gaming table. Features
Brigade Games Gnome Wars figures. Sat. 10 AM, 1.5 hrs; Instructor: Jim Stanton;
Sponsor: Brigade Games
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NEW
– Painting the 28mm Face:
The every important “how to” for that extra tricky area, the face. Eyes and MORE
(eyebrows, lips, skin, 5 o’clock shadow, moustaches, etc.) Sat. 4PM, 1.5 hrs; Instructor:
Erin Warfield
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– Painting 15mm WWII Infantry:
Shh. It’s a secret. We are teaching people to paint 15mm FOW infantry troops – so
whether you are a hard core FOW player or just want to learn how to paint 15mm figures this
class is for you. Students received 1 15mm Flames of War miniature to paint and keep. Sat.
2 PM; Instructor; John Newman; Sponsor: Battlefront USA
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Hirst Arts Terrain:
Learn how to create scenery pieces using Hirst Arts Molds. Sat. 4 PM, 1.5 hrs; Instructor:
Ed Dowgiallo
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PAINTING CONTESTS
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Speed Painting:
Do you think you have what it takes to compete? You get 1 hour to paint 1 mini to the best
of your ability. Prizes – paint sets, mini blisters, and more – for the best
figure. Sat. 12 PM, 1 hr.
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The Bring In Painting Contest:
See info elsewhere in this brochure. Judging is Saturday at 5 PM.
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For more information email Heather Blush at
hjblush@gmail.com
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