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Good day to all of you. 2011 is fast approaching which means a new series of Masterclasses. So instead of opening different topics for every single one I'll simply keep one open.

Here are the descriptions of the classes:

Masterclass I

A Masterclass is an intensive class on painting figurines over 2 days. Every techniques and theoretical concepts are covered from the undercoat to perfect blending passing by zenithal lighting.

The imposed figurine will allow every student to have plenty of time to explore the principal areas of painting: clothing, skin, the face and metallics. In term of theory, zenithal lighting, composition, color theory and base conception will be explored giving every students a complete understanding of the theoretical concepts to maximise the impact of his or her miniature.

The class is over 2 intensive days, saturday and sunday. Saturday starts at 9 am and last until 9 pm and sunday goes from 9am to 6 pm.

The class is open to every level of painters. Whether you are holding a brush for the first time or you have painted hundreds of models for your armies everyone will benefit from this class. Each students will receive the same technical and theoretical information but the follow up is totally personalised and 1 on 1. Every student will be pushed to the maximum of his or her abilities in order to make sure that everyone get the maximum out of this experience. So whether you are an army painter that want to know how to have better results on its favorite model or you are the painter that dream about a Golden Demon this class is for you.

Masterclass II

Masterclass II are for the painters that want to reach another level and discover vehicule painting techniques. The regular Masterclass did not require any experience. It was open to every painter motivated to learn whether you had painted a mini before or not. The Masterclass II is aimed at painters with more experience. We will approach various military modeling techniques, push blending to another level, explore airbrushing both for vehicule and figurine, play with unusual products such as oil paint and weathering pigment and experiment with base building and painting.

The airbrush section of this class will be a 3-4 hours demonstration. If you have an airbrush and compressor and want to bring it to the class to experiment with the techniques as they are being demonstrated you are more than welcome but it is not mandatory.

Listing of classes:

Masterclass I

- Sacramento, USA - August 6-7
For more information contact Justin McCoy at misterjustin@gmail.com

- Chicago, USA – August 27-28
For more information or registration contact Randall Smith at blakbuzzrd@gmail.com

Masterclass II
- Sacramento, USA - August 13-14
For more information contact Justin McCoy at misterjustin@gmail.com

- Vancouver, Canada – September 17-18
For more information or registration contact Jennifer Aspden at tjaspden@gmail.com

If you would like a Masterclass to be held in your area do not hesitate to contact me akaranseth@gmail.com or visit http://www.akaranseth.com/category/blog

Sound fantastic!

Geez, wish I lived in Canada or the States sometimes...only sometimes, mind you... !

Padre^.

Padre wrote:Sound fantastic!

Geez, wish I lived in Canada or the States sometimes...only sometimes, mind you... !

Padre^.

You could always set one up for where you live. Mathieu doesn't seem to mind traveling.

I don't mind travelling but a masterclass in Australia might end up being a bit expansive per student. Always depends on how many student we can get. But I definitely do not have anything against travelling!

Wow, that looks amazing. Do you mind posting pricing info here?

Savnock wrote:Wow, that looks amazing. Do you mind posting pricing info here?

That all depends on who you are refrencing towards. For each class the producer generally handles the money side so you have to contact them as they are the ones who set the prices of the class. As per to have Mathieu come to you I would think you have to email him privately.

Added Montreal on February 5-6.

Thats weird. Im thinking of hitting the USA or Canada next year AND get someone to teach me some new skills. Too bad the courses are so early. Not to worry though.

Any chance on seeing a mini done by one of the teachers? You know, to see what they can do? Just curious to see some awesomeness.

I am not being funny but being shown airbrushing for 3-4 hours is a waste when I can get hundreds of hours watching airbrushing via youtube.

If you're going to have a class why make it a 4 hour live video?

Every student will be pushed to the maximum of his or her abilities in order to make sure that everyone get the maximum out of this experience.

"It gets the wetblending right or it gets the hose again!"



...sorry, couldn't resist

Elmodiddly wrote:I am not being funny but being shown airbrushing for 3-4 hours is a waste when I can get hundreds of hours watching airbrushing via youtube.

If you're going to have a class why make it a 4 hour live video?

You can? Well, personally I think a hands on class is way better. You can ask questions, get them to show you tips, tricks and techniques on the spot. Plus, you're doing it, not them and they can push you in the right direction. Doing this for 4 hours is a lot of learning. But, it depends on how many people are there. Too many and its hard to get time with the teacher.

Yes and you always have that one guy that tries to usurp all the teachers time fr himself, as if they are the only one that paid good money for the class.

GG

Added Cincinnati on March 12-13.

I don't see any prices so they must be free. In that case I'll be there!

Ahtman wrote:I don't see any prices so they must be free. In that case I'll be there!

Prices are fixed by the class organizer. For more information contact them directly.

Dates for Montreal's Masterclass has been pushed to april 30 - May 1.

Woot I'm in! Est-ce que la course serait en francais ou anglais?? Where exactly will it be held too??

MajorTom11 wrote:Woot I'm in! Est-ce que la course serait en francais ou anglais?? Where exactly will it be held too??

Don't chitter at us in your heathen tongue.

Chitter lol, well played sir, well played!

MajorTom11 wrote:Woot I'm in! Est-ce que la course serait en francais ou anglais?? Where exactly will it be held too??

The class in Montreal's will be held in french. It will be at La Forge des Jeux in Lasalle.

I would love something like this in Tokyo in English. Sad face.

Sounds good, although you may get annoyed at my Anglo-ness lol, I am comfortable in french for normal daily use, but I have no idea what french mini-terminology is lol!

I contacted Patrick about attending, the only annoying thing is having to travel there just to sign up. Would be good to have an online/paypal option to register.

Final changes of date on Montreal Masterclass. Vancouver is this weekend and Boston Masterclass II is fast approaching!

Just added Masterclass I and II in Sacramento California in August!

Masterclass II in Vancouver on September 17-18 added to the list. Dates to be confirmed for a Masterclass I in Chicago soon.

Masterclass I in Chicago on August 27-28 added to the list.