All classes are $20 each and will be available for purchase online before ReaperCon begins. Some of the tickets for classes will be withheld from our online sales so they can be made available on the same day the classes take place.
We will see you there, if you dare!
Come learn at ReaperCon with the masters as your mentors!
Classes
Two hour sessions featuring topical instruction from the pros that make the figures and paint jobs you love.
Classes have five seats per session. Three are available online, two will be available at the registration desk on the day of the class.
You need to purchase admission to ReaperCon to take a class.
All Classes are $20.
THURSDAY
NOON – 2 PM
Basic Bases Michael Proctor Basic/Intermediate A basic class on the subject of becoming more confident with basing techniques 0 available
Working with Reaper Bones Martin Jones Basic A basic class on getting familiar with Bones prep-work, painting, and simple conversion. 0 available
Painting Mouselings & Familiars Ali Bailey Basic A basic class on fur texture and other simple techniques useful in painting mouselings and other critters. 0 available
Basic Blending Rhonda Bender Basic/Intermediate A basic class on learning to blend using the layering technique. 0 available
Simple Faces & Eyes Jennifer Kaufman Basic/Intermediate A basic class on painting simple faces with an introduction to painting eyes. 0 available
2 – 4 PM
Blending Laszlo Jakusovszky Basic/Intermediate A class on blending techniques, focused toward wet-on-wet blending. 0 available
Speed Painting 101 Aaron Lovejoy Basic A class that emphasizes airbrush and brush techniques to achieve large amounts of simply painted models in a short time. 0 available
Derek's Elementary Fundamentals Derek Schubert Basic A basic techniques class for those relatively new to miniature painting. Also useful for those who have painted in the past but who want to refresh themselves on the basics! 0 available
Sculpting with Fimo Gene VanHorne Basic/Intermediate A miniatures sculpting class for those thinking about starting with Fimo. Q&A and demonstration. Students who have materials are welcome to work along with the instructor. 0 available
4 – 6 PM
Mini-Painting Q&A Sue Wachowski All Levels A troubleshooting class for those who want to learn a technique or specialized subject that isn't covered by another class. Also useful for those who would like a critique of their work and suggestions on what to try next. 0 available
Working with Dremels Michael Genet All Levels A basic class that covers using dremels for prep and cleaning work and conversions on metal miniatures. 0 available
Flesh & Faces Jennifer Kaufman Basic/Intermediate A guide to painting skin and faces for students familiar with starting techniques and looking to improve beyond the basics. Focus is on human skin tones, though techniques can be adapted to include other colors. 0 available
FRIDAY
9 – 11 AM
Basic Color Theory Anne Foerster Basic A very basic color theory class geared specifically toward miniatures painting. 0 available
Weathering and Rusting Metallics Martin Jones Intermediate/Advanced A class that teaches the use of weathering powders and pastels to achieve rusting and verdigris effects on metallic paints. 0 available
Sci-Fi & Steampunk Basing Techniques Michael Proctor All Levels A class that explores the many materials and techniques available in the basing of more modern and futuristic miniatures. 0 available
Basic Armatures & Anatomy Patrick Keith Basic A very simple class for those looking to get into sculpting miniatures on the ground floor. Pat will guide students in the creation of their own armatures and the basics of miniature anatomy. 0 available
Basics of Blending Jessica Rich Basic/Intermediate An introduction to getting smoother blends between your highlights, mid tones, and shadows. This class focuses on wet-on-dry (layering and glazing) blending techniques. 0 available
11 AM – 1 PM
Sculpting Details Julie Guthrie Basic/Intermediate Students are guided through the process of adding sculpted features to models such as belts, pouches, bracelets, scroll cases or other simple accessories. 0 available
Sculpting for Basing Bob Ridolfi All Levels A broad class focusing on both single and diorama bases. Topics will include battlefield debris, razor wire, crates, and just about anything else you'd want to add, with a focus on making your own bits from plastic, putty and junk found around the house! A real McGyver type of class. 0 available
Converting Reaper Bones Bryan Stiltz All Levels An extensive class focusing on re-posing and converting Reaper Bones miniatures with both metal and other plastic bits. Topics include head swaps, weapon swaps, re-posing limbs, and anything else your imaginations can come up with! 0 available
Sculpting from Concept Art Derek Schubert Basic/Intermediate Translating a 2-dimensional piece of art into a 3-dimensional sculpt requires a different approach than sculpting from the imagination. Sculptor Derek Schubert describes and demonstrates his approach to the challenge when sculpting for the Dark Heaven and Pathfinder lines. 0 available
Sculpting: Specialty Tools & Textures Jason Wiebe Basic/Intermediate Jason Wiebe, monster-maker extraordinaire, demonstrates the special tools he uses to create unique textures on nightmare creatures and fantastical beasts. 0 available
2 – 4 PM
Large Figure Prep & Assembly Sue Wachowski Basic/Intermediate A class which demonstrates techniques for cleaning, gap-filling and assembling large metal figures such as dragons. 0 available
Airbrush Basics Aaron Lovejoy Basic/Intermediate If you've never used an airbrush before, this class covers everything you need to know about the operation of the instrument and the particular techniques useful for miniatures and larger figures. 0 available
Painting Black & White Ali Bailey Basic/Intermediate A class which demonstrates techniques for mastering two of the most difficult colors to paint. 0 available
Painting Sheer Cloth Rhonda Bender Intermediate/Advanced Covers conceptual and brush techniques for understanding and creating the illusion of translucent cloth on a figure. 0 available
Sculpting Expressive Faces Bobby Jackson Intermediate/Advanced Covers techniques for creating expressive faces in putty. 0 available
4 – 6 PM
Color Theory Nic Daniel Basic/Intermediate A comprehensive color theory course covering terminology, use of the color wheel, and color interaction. Builds well upon the Basic Color Theory course but can be taken on its own as well. 0 available
How Not To Suck John Bonnot Basic/Intermediate A comprehensive survey covering everything you always wanted to know about miniature painting and forgot to ask. John expounds on the many materials that will help you in your task not to suck as well as specific painting techniques to help you build a good foundation of skills. Consistently rated among the most valuable classes we offer! 0 available
Weathering Michael Genet Intermediate An entry-level weathering course teaching techniques for worn and discolored cloth and metal effects. 0 available
Freehand Techniques Derek Schubert Intermediate A class covering the painting of freehand designs onto surfaces such as cloaks and shields. Covers how to choose, simplify, and execute freehand designs and patterns. 0 available
Lighting & Reflections Laszlo Jakusovszky Intermediate/Advanced A course in thinking about lighting and reflection as they relate to different sources and types of surfaces. 0 available
SATURDAY
9 – 11 AM
Basics of Metallics Anne Foerster Basic Covers the very basic application of metallic paints, from under-painting to simple shading and highlighting. 0 available
Painting Large Models Martin Jones Basic/Intermediate Covers the use of airbrush and brush detailing techniques helpful in the painting of large figures. 0 available
Shaded Metallics Michael Proctor Intermediate Covers high-level shaded metallics techniques. If you want to excel at getting the most out of your metallic paints, this is the class for you! 0 available
Dynamic Anatomy In Sculpting Patrick Keith Basic/Intermediate This class builds on Patrick's Basic Armatures & Anatomy class. Take the armature(s) you've built and learn about creating a dynamic pose for your future miniature! 0 available
The Art of Hot Chicks Jessica Rich Intermediate A course on accentuating the feminine aspects of a model to make those great female figure sculpts look even better! 0 available
11 AM – 1 PM
Sculpting Dragons Julie Guthrie Intermediate Learn about the finer points of sculpting everyone's favorite monster: DRAGONS! Join the sculptor of Nethermaul as she demonstrates how she tackles dragons, from beginning concept and pose to working at the larger scale, creating wings, and many textures involved in these very complex creatures. This is a demonstration class, though students are encourage to bring their supplies and attempt techniques with instructor feedback. 0 available
Zombies and Other Undead Bob Ridolfi Basic/Intermediate Learn to convert a model into a zombie and the tricks of sculpting vampires, ghouls, zombies, and other things that go bump in the night! 0 available
Painting Monochrome & Textures Derek Schubert Intermediate/Advanced Much of painting monochrome is learning how to depict different materials and textures with a limited range of colors. This course covers that and the more general choices and techniques related to executing a convincing model in sepia, noir, or other monochrome schemes. 0 available
Sculpting Monstrous Creatures Jason Wiebe Basic/Intermediate This course covers the idiosyncrasies of working with oversized or multi-legged (or armed) creatures. 0 available
Sculpting with Fimo Bobby Jackson Basic/Intermediate
A miniatures sculpting class for those thinking about starting with Fimo. Q&A and demonstration. Students who have materials are welcome to work along with the instructor. For those used to working with clay instead of putties, Fimo can be a simpler medium to learn to sculpt with. This course covers the basics of working with Fimo, what the medium is best at, and how it compares with greenstuff.
0 available
2 – 4 PM
Hair with Sue Sue Wachowski Basic/Intermediate Learn to use layering and glazing techniques to produce wonderful realistic hair effects. 0 available
Post-Airbrush Detailing Aaron Lovejoy Basic This class builds on the techniques taught in Aaron's Airbrush Basics class. Learn brush detailing techniques for building on an airbrushed foundation layer. 0 available
Flesh & Faces Ali Bailey Basic/Intermediate A guide to painting skin and faces for students familiar with starting techniques and looking to improve beyond the basics. Focus is on human skin tones, though techniques can be adapted to include other colors. 0 available
Level Up! Your Painting Rhonda Bender Intermediate/Advanced Do you feel like you're at a decent level as a painter, but you've been stuck in the same rut for too long? Looking for a class that will really kickstart your abilities? Want to win a painting competition, or just make your friends jealous because your models look FANTASTIC? This class is for you! 0 available
Earth and Fire Laszlo Jakusovszky Basic/Intermediate Explore the concepts behind painting convincing fire effects and creatures, and learn basic techniques for painting marble and other interesting stone textures. 0 available
4 – 6 PM
Color Theory Nic Daniel Basic/Intermediate A comprehensive color theory course covering terminology, use of the color wheel, and color interaction. Builds well upon the Basic Color Theory course but can be taken on its own as well. 0 available
How Not To Suck John Bonnot Basic/Intermediate A comprehensive survey covering everything you always wanted to know about miniature painting and forgot to ask. John expounds on the many materials that will help you in your task not to suck as well as specific painting techniques to help you build a good foundation of skills. Consistently rated among the most valuable classes we offer! 0 available
Sculpting Faces Gene VanHorne Intermediate A class on sculpting human faces, presented step by step along with the instructor. 0 available
Simple Water Bases Jennifer Kaufman Basic An introduction to building simple water bases using Woodland Scenics Water Effects and various other materials. 0 available
SUNDAY
9 – 11 AM
Brushstrokes Anne Foerster Basic/Intermediate Ever tried a technique and couldn't get it quite right? Or wondered why your washes get bubbly? Or how the heck you apply a glaze, anyhow? This is a class about the building blocks of technique: paint consistency, what brush to use and how to move it to get the effects you want for various techniques. 0 available
Working with Bones Miniatures Martin Jones Basic A class about working with Reaper Bones—prep-work, assembly, conversion, re-posing, priming (if you choose!), base-coating, and anything else you can think of to ask! 0 available
Playing with Color Michael Proctor Intermediate A no-fear color class for those ready to take their color theory with a little more crazy! If you're interested in learning about using odd colors to highlight and shade each other, and becoming more comfortable with pushing your color boundaries, this is the class for you! 0 available
Basic Non-Metallic Metals John Bonnot Intermediate If you're intrigued by NMM—painting metal objects without using metallic paints—but weren't sure where to start, this is the class for you. An introductory exploration of the concepts, colors, and brush techniques involved in Non-Metallic Metals. 0 available
Non-Human Skin Tones Jessica Rich Intermediate From orcs, ogres, and goblins to dark elves and fire giants, this is a course in how to paint non-conventional humanoid and monstrous skin tones. 0 available
11 AM – 1 PM
Other-Source Lighting Laszlo Jakusovszky Intermediate If you have ever wanted to paint a glowing object—eyes, a sword, a crystal ball—but didn't know how to really make it look like it was emitting light, this is the class for you. An introduction to thinking about and painting light-sourcing. 0 available
Vehicle Weathering Techniques Aaron Lovejoy Intermediate An introduction to materials and techniques used in producing dirtying and weathered effects on vehicles. 0 available
Ali's Basics Class Ali Bailey Basic A basic techniques class for those relatively new to miniature painting. Also useful for those who have painted in the past but who want to refresh themselves on the basics! 0 available
Amazing Glazing! Rhonda Bender Basic/Intermediate A course on mixing and applying thinned paint glazes. Often used to hide rough blending or create subtle tints of color, glazes can be utilized in a variety of ways to introduce a new level of finish to your models. Take this class and see how glazing can help your painting! 0 available
Miniatures Photography Michael Genet All Levels If you ever wanted to figure out how some people get those great photos of their models, this is the class for you! Bring your own camera for specialized instruction or just learn about the general combination of backdrop, lighting, and settings to create great photos of your mini masterpiece. 0 available
If you don't see the class you want, don't fret! We still have tickets for sale at the door.
One on One Sessions
Sit down with your favorite artist for an hour-long session covering pretty much whatever it is you want to learn.
Please bring examples of your work so your mentor can determine your ability level.
You need to purchase admission to ReaperCon to take a class.
All One on Ones are $25.
Thursday
One on One with Anne Foerster
Thursday, Noon 0 available
One on One with Jennifer Haley
Thursday, 2PM 0 available
One on One with Jessica Rich
Thursday, 3PM 0 available
One on One with Rhonda Bender
Thursday, 4PM 0 available
One on One with Ali Bailey
Thursday, 5PM 0 available
Friday
One on One with Bobby Jackson
Friday, 11AM 0 available
One on One with Laszlo Jakusovszky
Friday, Noon 0 available
One on One with Jennifer Haley
Friday, 2PM 0 available
One on One with Michael Proctor
Friday, 4PM 0 available
One on One with Aaron Lovejoy
Friday, 5PM 0 available
Saturday
One on One with Gene VanHorne
Saturday, Noon 0 available
One on One with Jennifer Haley
Saturday, 2PM 0 available
One on One with Martin Jones
Saturday, 3PM 0 available
One on One with Julie Guthrie and Bob Ridolfi
Saturday, 4PM 0 available
Sunday
One on One with Patrick Keith
Sunday, 9AM 0 available
One on One with Sue Wachowski
Sunday, 10AM 0 available
One on One with Derek Schubert
Sunday, 11AM 0 available
One on One with Jason Wiebe
Sunday, Noon 0 available
One on One with Sue Wachowski
Sunday, 1PM 0 available
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