Helltown Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I'll be asking Ron to swap the big gas-guzzling truck for the much smaller and fuel-efficient car tomorrow so that I can drive down. If I have to bring the truck, oh well.. less to spend on weird stuff and dinner will have to be fast food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 OK. The date has been officially set with Toy City. Saturday Aug. 30th. Schedule of topics and address/directions to follow. I'm sorry for those who can't make it. On the bright side, the manager of the store was pleased to hear that I may be willing to do a September/October session as well. He's had people asking for my class. So if you can't make it, I will likely hold another workshop this year. At that rate, we could begin to look toward an "official" NE paint day in this neck of the woods for the fall (Oct/Nov) if folks would like. What do you all think? Should we open the discussion of an "official" day? If so, everyone start looking at their calendars so we can better target a date that's convenient for as many of us as possible. -Darin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 OK, Kids. Here's the deal. The workshop on the 30th will run from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the possibility of an after-store-hours extension. It will be held at: Toy City 133 Key Road Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 603-352-3131 The schedule will feature several focused discussions/demonstrations as well as open painting and advice/critique. Schedule as follows: 10:00 a.m. - Basic Painting 12:00 noon - Painting Faces 1:30 p.m. - Advanced Shading and Highlighting 3:00 p.m. - Non-metallic Metal 4:00 p.m. - Creative Basing Hope some of you can make it. If not, there will be other days, if not an official Fall N.E. Reaper-kidz Paint Day (which I can have hosted if someone gets the discussion rolling...) Maybe I'll see ya next week. -D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Not giving people time to eat at all? You're a harsh taskmaster there, D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well, I figured with all the hardworking folks on this forum making great strides to lose weight that I'd help facilitate the process by skipping the meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helltown Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 That would probably translate to no walking distance fast food like the Paint Day in Groton last year. I'm still planning to drive down, dunno if I'll be there in time for basic painting but I will most certainly be there before NMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decado Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 This sounds very interesting. I am not sure I can make as I have plans the following day with my RPG group, but if I can I will be there. What do we need for supplies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 That would probably translate to no walking distance fast food like the Paint Day in Groton last year. Oh, no. Keene's a college town and EVERYTHING is within walking distance. In fact, there's a KFC/Taco Bell and a Pizza Hut about 150 yards from the store entrance. Mmm... KFC... Decado -- Just bring your paint and minis if you're going to paint. Bring finished minis if you want advice. As for the basing class and all... that'll probably be more demonstration than hands on. More of a discussion of possibilities, a quick demo of the ever popular "cork-rock" base, an overview of supplies. That sort of thing. Hope you can make it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilvish the Deliverer Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 It is official. I will not be able to attend. I'm just super busy with work and household projects, I just can't get away. The fact that the wife has me on one of those behavior-modification shock collars doesn't help much either. Have fun everyone and I'll be with you in spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 It is official. I will not be able to attend. I'm just super busy with work and household projects, I just can't get away. The fact that the wife has me on one of those behavior-modification shock collars doesn't help much either. Have fun everyone and I'll be with you in spirit. We'll miss you, but not to worry. I'll hold another one in September/October. Or should we have an official day, kids? I can arrange to host here in Keene. No problem. <discuss> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telengard Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 This sounds exactly like what I have been looking for. I'm a beginner and am trying to get a little better. Will this workshop be aimed at more experienced painters or someone sorta new like me? Or both? :) ~telengard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 This sounds exactly like what I have been looking for. I'm a beginner and am trying to get a little better. Will this workshop be aimed at more experienced painters or someone sorta new like me? Or both? :) Welcome, Telengard. The answer to your question is 'Yes.' The beginning half will be geared more toward beginner painters like you, and the second half will be geared more toward seasoned painters. That said, don't assume that the things covered in the second half are beyond you. Stay for the day. It's never too soon to start learning about all skills/techniques, even if you don't use them until later in your painting career. Learning now will help to keep your mind open to greater possibilities and maybe even save you the trouble of having to 'unlearn' bad habits that could impede your efforts toward mastering "advanced" techniques -- whatever they are. Everything builds off the same basic brushwork, and I honestly don't see why a beginner can't just jump right into practicing NMM, glazing, on-source lighting, and so forth. It may take a while to actually hit the mark, but you're still making progress toward ends you'll likely pursue anyway. This isn't gymnastics or something where you could break your neck if you fail. Only fear here is smashing little metal men with mallets in your frustration. Right, Phil? So stay for the day. We'll have some fun. Or try to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Only fear here is smashing little metal men with mallets in your frustration. Right, Phil? I've never resorted to smashing them. They just go in the trash as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 OK, Kids. Tomorrow's the day. Hope to see some of you there. If not... well, your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargrin Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ok because of the whole leg thing and the weather being as bad as it is, I will be there but late. So I should be able to be there about 1:30 or so. I will see you guys there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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