Painting figurines is a fascinating pastime that allows people who do not see themselves as having any artistic talent to explore their creative side. There is a degree of modeling skill in assembling the figurines, a measure of artistic skill in painting the figurines, and a touch of overall creativity in placing the figurines within a larger scene (vignette or diorama as they are known).

There are many skills and techniques to be learned in order to paint figurines well. We teach beginners how to:

• prepare the pieces of the figurine for assembly,
• assemble the figurine,
• undercoat the figurine,
• perform basic brushwork, and
• basing.

For more advanced participants we teach

• blending,
• drybrushing,
• inking and washing,
• layering,
• lining-in, and
• finishing.

Participants are welcome to bring their own figurines and models if they wish to work on their own projects using our equipment. We have available the entire range of Privateer Press P3 paints and inks, Wonder Wash washes, Didi's Magic Ink, and Doc O'Brien's powders. We use Reaper paint brushes and Gale Force 9 equipment.