Stubbdog Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Question for yous guys. My church has its annual fall carnival coming up soon and they are saying that they are still short a few booths. They are looking for people to both come up with ideas and then of course man the booths. I had the thought of possilby trying to do a paint and take booth and wanted to get feedback from the throng here about that idea. I had a paint and take with a small group from church a while back with great success (generated lots of sales from that one), but this would of course be a bit different. With that one I knew exactly who was going to be involved and for the most part were all older teens or adults. If I did this it would be a range all over the place and more likely steer towards younger rather than older. It would not really be a money generator. I guess I could do a little bit of marketing, but overall is more of just introducing the idea of having fun painting little miniatures... Also not sure how successful or not it would be as it wouldnt be involving candy and would obviously take people sitting down and spending time (away from the games that get them candy at other booths). If you went to your church carnival (with or without children) and saw a paint and take type table set up, what would your (and/or your children) reactions be...? Ok, fire away with your thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbob Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Kids love to paint. Our society doesn't foster this love as well as it should. I'd think it was great. Children in the 8/9-13 range love these kind of things because it makes them feel more grown up. 14-17 y/o's like things like this because many of them feel they are to old to be at a carnival and this way they don't have to wander around with thier kid brother. Obviously you'll want to pick PnT figs specifically for a church crowd, unlessyou have one of those non-fire and brimstone type churches. And I would suggest figs that aren't super detailed, so younger painters don't get frustrated. I've had good luck with the astral reavers for this. If they're up for having you I'd say do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 well, from the fig choice point of view, reaper does a good job of supplying appropriate figures. Last paint and take I did they supplied a bunch of townsfolk and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I think a paint and take is a nice and healthy alternative to candy-generating games. I bet parents will thank you for it. Unless your church is the type that thinks D&D is evil devil worship (and know that that's usually what these models are used for), you shouldn't have a problem, especially if they're villager types or models who aren't holding fire and/or weapons (there's even a couple in warlord (new ivy crown mage) and one or two in exalted, if you want something other than villagers. =) (I don't know how much choice reaper gives you about what figs you get for an official paint & take event). Oh, cherubs, too. :) /ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutebutpsycho Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Not to mention that parents might enjoy a break! I know that many parents who get "stuck" taking their kids to events around here love it when they can sit and calmly paint something rather than getting caught up in the frenzy of the games-especially in a church environment where they probably trust the other people around them. Also, it might just be a good all around break for the family "okay, little johnny, we'll play five games, then we're going to the pnt booth for 15 minutes, then we can go back to games" This is a strategy I tend to use..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 You could always have a candy bowl ready for when a person finishes their painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingwreckage Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Kids'll love it. Usually the problem is preventing them from "helping" with miniatures you've spent days on....... It's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Snack Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 There's only one way to find out! I think it should go over fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabascojunkie Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Paint & take at a church. Yeah, it'll have to be Darkspawn minis Just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixminis Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Templars & Crusaders... then it could spur some "history of church" discussions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjsallison Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Paint & take at a church. Yeah, it'll have to be Darkspawn minis Gee, Bruce, you don't have a sinister side Jason, I think its a great idea. Kids love to paint and some youngsters may surprise you. (like when my 5 year old had to show you every step he painted on his skeleton at the Asylum). I did this before for the youth group carnival with my own paints and about ten packs of familiars I bought. Both the parents and kids loved it and even today one of the parents has gotten into the hobby of painting with his son and daughter. The only down side is you better be prepared to lose every brush they use. ( Wal-mart sells a 6 pack of water color brushes for about $3 a pack.) Steer away from demonis looking minis, but being a halloween carnival, scary ones may go over well. (even the halloween familiar pack). Your best bet is to bounce the idea off a few of the parishoners first and if you get positive feedback, then you have a great plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hater dave Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I think it's a good idea. I would suggest having some female characters to paint as well for the girls. Also animals might be a little easier for beginners to paint. good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzor Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Yes I think this could be a great idea. There can be some exceptions, it depends on the church of course and thier attitudes towards images. Demoninations that tend to be strongly iconoclastic would probably not be a good place to paint any object 3 or 2 dimensional. You need to have the appropriate minis, both in terms of subject and in terms of size, because you will be getting people from all ages, as you suggested. Seasonal factors are important as well, doing this near Halloween might allow one range of minis while near Christmas another range of minis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battleMountainminis Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Don't forget all the "angel" box sets and cherubs you can also side line promote it as a get ready for Christmas P-n-T Fairys and Villagers would work in Christmas Villages The elf Queen is good too DHL has tons of options Good Luck, have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vutpakdi Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I agree that it's a good idea though you should pick minis that are unlikely to be offensive, relatively easy to paint, and ones that kids will want to paint (which may conflict with the first in the list). Knights, animals, and villagers would be the ones that I would suggest. An attractive draw might be the elephant "tsunami relief" mini. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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