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Event ID: RS260101
Lose the Fear: Green Stuff Miniature Modeling & Sculpting

The class will be taught by Joe Orteza, 14-time Golden Demon, 2-time Crystal Brush winner, and art teacher. Students will learn to use green stuff for miniature modeling and receive sculpting materials. Students will receive green stuff to use in the class.  Students will take home: (3) hand-picked metal sculpting tools, (1) tweezers, (1) pen, (1) glass sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet as part of the course fee.  Joe will demonstrate some new techniques exclusive to the class.  Limited seats available.

Web Site: http://www.joeorteza.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat, Aug. 26 - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (2.5 Hours)
Cost: $35.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Sat. Aug. 26 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (RS260102)
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Event ID: RS260102
Lose the Fear: Green Stuff Miniature Modeling & Sculpting

The class will be taught by Joe Orteza, 14-time Golden Demon, 2-time Crystal Brush winner, and art teacher. Students will learn to use green stuff for miniature modeling and receive sculpting materials. Students will receive green stuff to use in the class.  Students will take home: (3) hand-picked metal sculpting tools, (1) tweezers, (1) pen, (1) glass sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet as part of the course fee.  Joe will demonstrate some new techniques exclusive to the class.  Limited seats available.

Web Site: http://www.joeorteza.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat, Aug. 26 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (2.5 Hours)
Cost: $35.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Sat. Aug. 26 - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (RS260101)
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Event ID: RS260201   
Advanced Miniature Painting Techniques

The class will be taught by Joe Orteza, 14-time Golden Demon, 2-time Crystal Brush winner, and art teacher. Students will learn advanced miniature painting techniques.  Joe will demonstrate some new techniques exclusive to the class.  Students will take home: (1) 28mm miniature.  You are welcome to bring your own brushes and paints.  Limited painting supplies available.  Limited seats available.    

Web Site: http://www.joeorteza.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat, Aug. 26 - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (2.5 Hours)
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Some
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available: None
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Event ID: RS260301   
Intro to Miniature Painting

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area.  She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con.  Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Students will learn tips and tricks on getting started in miniature painting.  This is a hands-on class with a miniature for you to take home.  All materials provided.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat, Aug. 26 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am (1 Hour)
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Fri, Aug. 25 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (RS260303)
Sun, Aug. 27 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am (RS260302)
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Event ID: RS260302  
Intro to Miniature Painting

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area.  She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con.  Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Students will learn tips and tricks on getting started in miniature painting.  This is a hands-on class with a miniature for you to take home.  All materials provided.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sun. Aug. 27 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am (1 Hour)
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Fri, Aug. 25 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (RS260303)
Sat, Aug. 26 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am (RS260301)
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Event ID: RS260303   
Intro to Miniature Painting

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area.  She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con.  Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Students will learn tips and tricks on getting started in miniature painting.  This is a hands-on class with a miniature for you to take home.  All materials provided.  Limited seats available.    

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Fri, Aug. 25 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Sat, Aug. 26 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am (RS260301)
Sun, Aug. 27 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am (RS260302)
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Event ID: RS260401   
Painting Faces

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area. She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con. Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Faces are the focal point of a miniature. Join us, to up your face game!  This is a hands-on class with a miniature for you to take home.  All other materials provided.  Some experience required.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: Some experience required
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS260501   
Lunch and Learn

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area. She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con. Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Grab your lunch after the silent auction and learn about weathering & Rust, Blood & Gore and more as time allows.  Join Michelle for some quick technique demonstrations. Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $10.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS260601   
How Not to Suck

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area. She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con. Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Or at least suck less! Intermediate level class for those looking to take the next step on their miniature journey.  This is a hands-on class with a miniature for you to take home.  All other materials provided.   Some experience required.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (1.5 Hours)
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: Some experience required
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS260701   
It’s All About the Base

The class will be taught by Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area. She has taught classes at Gen Con, Adepticon, and Reaper Con. Awards include a Crystal Brush, a silver and 2 bronze from World Expo.  Michelle will be demonstrating a few quick basing techniques and more as time allows.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.minipainterink.com

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $10.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS260801   
3D Printing for Gamers

The class will be taught by Jay Sprenkle, an engineer/writer, and local artist from the Kansas City area.  Students in this class will see a demonstration about 3D printing and how it relates to gaming.  Jay will supply a 3D printer and demonstrate its use as part of the talk.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: https://www.artstation.com/artist/jsprenkle

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS260901   
Photoshop Brushes

The class will be taught by Jeff Porter, a freelance illustrator from the Midwest.  Jeff’s past clients include Paizo Publishing, Catalyst Games, Fantasy Flight Games.  Students in this class will learn about the brush interface in Photoshop used for digital design and how it relates to gaming. Limited seats available.  

Web Site: http://www.jeffporterart.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Fri. Aug. 25 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (1.5 Hours)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS261001   
Finding Inspiration for Art

The class will be taught by Jeff Porter, a freelance illustrator from the Midwest.  Jeff’s past clients include Paizo Publishing, Catalyst Games, Fantasy Flight Games.  Students in this class will explore design and inspiration for art used particularly in the gaming world.  Jeff will share several pieces and discuss his inspiration, methods, and medium used.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: http://www.jeffporterart.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Fri. Aug. 25 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (1.5 Hours)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 20 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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Event ID: RS261101   
Gaming Card Art:  From the Ground Up

The class will be taught by Jeff Porter, a freelance illustrator from the Midwest.  Jeff’s past clients include Paizo Publishing, Catalyst Games, Fantasy Flight Games.  Students in this class will learn how to design cards for gaming.  Jeff has designed a new game called Four Kingdoms and will share from the ground up his inspiration and design for the game.  Limited seats available.  

Web Site: http://www.jeffporterart.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am (1 Hour)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Jon Porter Art Vendor Booth

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Sat. Aug. 26 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (RS261102)
Sat. Aug. 26 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (RS261103)
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Event ID: RS261102   
Gaming Card Art:  From the Ground Up

The class will be taught by Jeff Porter, a freelance illustrator from the Midwest.  Jeff’s past clients include Paizo Publishing, Catalyst Games, Fantasy Flight Games.  Students in this class will learn how to design cards for gaming.  Jeff has designed a new game called Four Kingdoms and will share from the ground up his inspiration and design for the game.  Limited seats available.

Web Site: http://www.jeffporterart.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Jon Porter Art Vendor Booth

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Sat. Aug. 26 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am (RS261101)
Sat. Aug. 26 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (RS261103)
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Event ID: RS261103   
Gaming Card Art:  From the Ground Up

The class will be taught by Jeff Porter, a freelance illustrator from the Midwest.  Jeff’s past clients include Paizo Publishing, Catalyst Games, Fantasy Flight Games.  Students in this class will learn how to design cards for gaming.  Jeff has designed a new game called Four Kingdoms and will share from the ground up his inspiration and design for the game.  Limited seats available.   

Web Site: http://www.jeffporterart.com/

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Yes
Location: Jon Porter Art Vendor Booth

Purchase Tickets: 10 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
Sat. Aug. 26 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am (RS261101)
Sat. Aug. 26 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (RS261102)
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Event ID: RS261201   
Miniature Painting Panel

This panel will be represented by the following artists:   Joe Orteza, 14-time Golden Demon, 2-time Crystal Brush winner, and art teacher; Michelle Lee Blastenbrei, a teacher/miniature painter from the Kansas City area; Patrick Chambers, a commission miniature painter from Lee’s Summit; and XXXXXXX, descriptor.  Students will have the opportunity to receive feedback on a single figure they have painted by the members of this panel.  The commentary will be in a public setting; students may remain anonymous.  However, choosing to be identified with your work will allow for questions and answers with the panel.  This event is limited for student entries, but the panel is open to all.   Limited seats available.  

Web Site: None

Category: Recruits Seminar
Time Slot: Sat. Aug. 26 - 4:00 am to 5:00 pm (1 Hour)
Cost: $0.00
Ages: 14+
Experienced Required: None
Materials Provided: Students will bring a single painted miniature.
Location: Field House Lobby

Purchase Tickets: 12 Available

Other Time Slots Available:
None
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