About:

My name is Wouter Schaap and I’m organizing this miniature painting workshop by Alfonso Giraldes in Utrecht the Netherlands. I have been in the hobby for over 16 years and have attended multiple courses by some of the best in the industry. Witnessing first hand the effect a professional can have on the skills and development path of an individual. In 2022 and hopefully beyond that I want to bring the best miniature painters from around the world to the Netherlands to share their knowledge.

Objectives of the course:

This will be a seminar, meaning a two day workshop. We will host a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 20 people. First come, first serve. Once the workshop is full you’ll be put on the waiting list.In this seminar we will work on a couple of topics, Alfonso Giraldes (Banshee) will teach the benefit of knowing multiple kinds of brush strokes as well as focus on blending and the different types thereof. We will also dive deeper into painting skin and faces as this is a topic that eludes even the more advanced painters today.The objective of the course will be to learn how to approach and paint any type of figure with more confidence, joy and knowledge. All participants, no matter their level, will be able to learn how Banshee's painting processes work as a way to improve their respective ones. Banshee has been working professionally in the industry for well over 15 years now and has taught well over a 100 classes all around the world.You will see how Alfonso uses the brush, and how he solves the different problems that appear during the painting process, something that will be useful once you face it by yourselves. We all make mistakes, and they are important to our learning process, but it is also important to understand what and where are those mistakes, and how to correct them.Last but not least, this seminar also aims to be a meeting point for all enthusiasts of the hobby, to share a weekend of learning, enjoying the company of other modelers, and enhancing and expanding the ties of our community.

FAQ:

What miniature will we paint?

You can bring whatever miniature you want to the workshop. If you want to work on a miniature by Alfonso then you have to option to buy them at a special price during the workshop. You can buy the Ogre bust for €30 and Anonymous bust for €20.  

How do I get there? Can I park my car?

The event location is in an urban environment, it's possible you'll have to drive around a bit to find a parking spot close by. There are plenty of busses that stop nearby that go from Utrecht Central Station. 

Who do I contact for questions?

You can contact Wouter Schaap via wschaap91{at}gmail.com or find me on facebook using this handle: https://www.facebook.com/wschaap91 

Do you give out refunds / can I transfer my ticket?

Since we have to rely on a small amount of participants showing up we do not give out refunds. You can however sell your ticket on to someone else. In this case make sure to contact me at the mail address above.