Moderator OneBoot Posted May 28, 2019 Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2019 I'm still waiting to hear back about whether my 4th class will be accepted or not. It's still at the "Submitted" stage. Huzzah! --OneBoot :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Note: I didn't save the synopses I submitted and I can't figure out how to get to them on Growtix, so those below are related in spirit but I'm sure different in detail. Doug Sundseth Introduction to Miniatures Painting, 2 hours, Thursday, 7pm (plus a second class wait listed) Type: Painting Level: Beginner Format: Hands-On Synopsis: So you've never painted a miniature before? This class starts at the very beginning, discussing tools, paints, ergonomics, and basic techniques. We will be working on a Bones miniature as we discuss preparation, brush control, and finishing. Bring a decent paintbrush. Miniatures Photography 101, 2 hours, Thursday, 9pm Type: Demonstration Level: N/A Format: Seminar Synopsis: Most miniatures photography is very simple -- miniatures don't move and you have complete control over the light. And there's a ton of information about photographing miniature figurines around. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong. In fact not just wrong but it actually makes your photos worse. We will discuss the right camera, how to use the camera you already have, and the simplest way to get a decent photo. We will touch on more complex setups like dioramas and translucents. We will process the photos and discuss the different needs of different environments. Feel free to bring your camera and come with any questions you have. Introduction to Painting Translucent Miniatures, 2 hours, Saturday, 5pm Type: Painting Level: Beginner Format: Hands-On Synopsis: With the increase in production of plastic miniatures, Reaper and other companies are now producing more miniatures that are partially or completely translucent. These can of course be painted in exactly the same way as opaque miniatures, but that misses out on some of the unique features afforded by being able to see through the miniature. We will be discussing the unique challenges of translucents and ways to mitigate them while getting a pleasing result, both on clear and colored translucents. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted May 31, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2019 Gaa, @Doug Sundseth, you're killing me. I really want to take your photography class, but 9:00 to 11:00 PM. Bring a pointy stick for when I start nodding off; that's past my normal bed time. I'll have to have coffee instead of a margarita at happy hour. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, TaleSpinner said: Gaa, @Doug Sundseth, you're killing me. I really want to take your photography class, but 9:00 to 11:00 PM. Bring a pointy stick for when I start nodding off; that's past my normal bed time. I'll have to have coffee instead of a margarita at happy hour. Hey, I wanted to teach at a sane hour, but "sane" was all taken before I got to ask for times. And I didn't want to teach every night, because I wanted to go out to dinner at least once. So I figured that since I could teach photo basics in my sleep, ya'll could listen in your sleep too. Plus it's free. 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Eyed Monster Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 4 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Gaa, @Doug Sundseth, you're killing me. I really want to take your photography class, but 9:00 to 11:00 PM. Bring a pointy stick for when I start nodding off; that's past my normal bed time. I'll have to have coffee instead of a margarita at happy hour. So have Irish Coffee instead of the salty tequila drink. Get your caffeine and alcohol in one convenient beverage, plus whipped cream. GEM 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Sculptor Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Character Design Type: Demo Level: Any Format: Interactive Lecture Synopsis: In this course you will learn how to develop unique and interesting characters for drawing, painting, or sculpting miniatures. We'll discuss topics including shape language, posing with expression, costume design, and body type variation. Please bring a sketchbook and pencil, drawing experience preferred. Printed packet will be included to minimize the need for note taking. Paint the Hoard: Speed painting Techniques for Tabletop Quality Minis Type: Painting Level: Any, Beginner Oriented Format: Hands On Synopsis: Got a pile of Bones that haunt you for not painting them? This course will teach you a variety of techniques ranging from 15 to 45 minutes per figure that will result in a tabletop quality mini that you'll be proud to put on your gaming table. (Paint the Hoard will be taught by both me and Emmagine aka my husband Kyle) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted June 4, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted June 4, 2019 11 hours ago, Rainbow Sculptor said: Character Design Type: Demo Level: Any Format: Interactive Lecture Synopsis: In this course you will learn how to develop unique and interesting characters for drawing, painting, or sculpting miniatures. We'll discuss topics including shape language, posing with expression, costume design, and body type variation. Please bring a sketchbook and pencil, drawing experience preferred. Printed packet will be included to minimize the need for note taking. I wholeheartedly endorse this class. It was excellent. The stuff I learned in this design class directly influenced the design of this mini, and I personally think she is one of the best I have ever done: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted June 8, 2019 Artists Share Posted June 8, 2019 Late to the party. Wren aka Rhonda Bender aka BirdWithABrush.com Non-Metallic Blades: 2 hours, Thursday 1pm Type: PaintingLevel: Practiced beginner to intermediateFormat: Hands OnSynopsis: Non-metallic metal looks great in photographs, and is a good choice for figures with more delicately sculpted metal details, but it can be tricky to pull off. We'll start the class with a brief discussion of paint colour choices, placement of highlights and shadows, and other elements that contribute to the successful illusion of NMM. Then we'll jump right into practicing with techniques you can apply to weapon blades for a great looking result. Attendees will receive a figure to practice on and a handout for later reference so you won't need to spend class time taking notes. Please bring a good quality brush with a fine point. (My aim with this one is that we do not get bogged down in blending. We use a more textured method of paint application so we can keep the focus on practicing the principles of where to place highlights and shadows to get a convincing 'shine'.) Painting Hair: 2 hours, Thursday 3pm, and Friday 1pmType: PaintingLevel: Practiced beginner to intermediateFormat: Hands OnSynopsis: Learn how to paint more realistic looking and interesting hair on miniature figures. Various painting techniques will be demonstrated for you, which you will then be able to practice with yourself on your free practice miniature. The techniques used in this class include layering, feathering, glazing, and lining. Class discussion also includes guidelines for where to place highlights and shadows to create the appearance of shiny hair, final detailing steps in painting hair, and how to choose colours for both natural looking and fantastical hair. Each attendee will also receive a colour reference hand-out that includes a list of Reaper paints you can use to create various hair colours. Please bring a good quality brush with a fine point. I like to teach and I wish I could teach a few more classes, but the contest judging and being available to give feedback related to the contest judging demands a lot of time. And also I'm old. ;-> 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHarris Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 8:05 AM, TaleSpinner said: I wholeheartedly endorse this class. It was excellent. The stuff I learned in this design class directly influenced the design of this mini, and I personally think she is one of the best I have ever done: Rainbow Sculptor's Character Design class is sitting in my cart right now. Let's see if I can score a ticket to it tomorrow! Christine has an excellent eye for composition, hopefully some of it will rub off on me! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Looks like I'll be teaching two translucents classes and no 101 class this year. Ron said that the first translucents class had sold out and asked whether I'd like to switch the intro class to another translucents. So if you missed out, there might be another one showing up on the schedule soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarah Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 3:39 PM, Green Eyed Monster said: So have Irish Coffee instead of the salty tequila drink. Get your caffeine and alcohol in one convenient beverage, plus whipped cream. GEM Drunk and wide awake is rarely good combination. Someone already embarrassed themselves last year. On 5/13/2019 at 1:24 PM, TaleSpinner said: How Not to Suck: Sculpting Edition (Friday 10 AM)Type: SculptingLevel: BeginnerFormat: LectureSynopsis: This class is patterned after the now famous HTNS painting class. It is essentially an information dump of everything I wish I had known when I first started sculpting. It will cover everything a budding sculptor would want to know to get going. I include a lot of my own follies, mistakes, and "Ah ha!" moments gathered over the last nine years of my career as a freelance sculptor. I'm hoping to get a lot out of this class. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klarg1 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/3/2019 at 9:34 PM, Rainbow Sculptor said: Character Design Type: Demo Level: Any Format: Interactive Lecture Synopsis: In this course you will learn how to develop unique and interesting characters for drawing, painting, or sculpting miniatures. We'll discuss topics including shape language, posing with expression, costume design, and body type variation. Please bring a sketchbook and pencil, drawing experience preferred. Printed packet will be included to minimize the need for note taking. @Rainbow Sculptor How much drawing experience do you recommend? I've had a little instruction, and a small amount of practice, but I would not classify myself as "expert" by any means (maybe well-meaning newbie). Can you give me some guidance? The class sounds really interesting, but I want to be sure I can get the most out of it, and not waste a slot better suited to a more prepared student. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted June 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/8/2019 at 12:01 AM, Wren said: Painting Hair: 2 hours, Thursday 3pm, and Friday 1pm I was going to take this, but you are already sold out (as you should be; you are one of the best instructors I've ever had for painting). I was camping over the weekend and the classes are flying of the shelves. Ce la vie! On 6/8/2019 at 2:47 AM, GHarris said: Rainbow Sculptor's Character Design class is sitting in my cart right now. Let's see if I can score a ticket to it tomorrow! Christine has an excellent eye for composition, hopefully some of it will rub off on me! I'm thinking of taking it again. There was so much information, I feel like I haven't fully taken it all in. When it comes to composition and design, I don't hold a candle to Christine. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted June 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2019 13 hours ago, Inarah said: I'm hoping to get a lot out of this class. I'll do my best. This class gets better every year as I learn and grow, I add my new revelations to it. I really need to go through my slides and update them soon. I should add new pictures and such as some are getting old. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Sculptor Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 11 hours ago, klarg1 said: @Rainbow Sculptor How much drawing experience do you recommend? I've had a little instruction, and a small amount of practice, but I would not classify myself as "expert" by any means (maybe well-meaning newbie). Can you give me some guidance? The class sounds really interesting, but I want to be sure I can get the most out of it, and not waste a slot better suited to a more prepared student. Hey! I'm glad it piqued your interest! I don't really put a qualifier on drawing experience because the principles I teach are applicable to any medium. I know sculptors who don't draw hardly at all, others who used to work professionally as illustrators and loads of in-between. I don't require students to draw anything in class. We will run through the process of designing a character so you get an idea on how I approach it and brainstorming together as a class on how best to communicate our concept. It's much more about how to approach character design with intent and purpose so that your end result is both creative and cohesive regardless as to what medium you choose to implement it. I hope that answers your question. If you're still not sure feel free to PM me and we can talk about what your goal is and if it's a good fit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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