Trial workshops are now over our regular workshop program will resume early 2024! Many thanks to our participants and facilitators for all their hard work - we've collected valuable feedback and will be ready to offer more workshops soon!
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Past Events
These workshops have completed their trial runs. The next time they are offered, they will have an admission fee.
Miniature Painting 101: Slapchop & Contrast Paints
This workshop is aimed at beginners who want to get into painting miniatures for games like Warhammer, tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons & Pathfinder, or figure painting. You’ll learn the basics, what tools to use and how to maintain them, and paint your very own warhammer space marine!
*All tools and supplies are to be returned after use, but the Space Marine you’ve painted is yours to take home as a symbol of your new skills!
Level: Beginner
Capacity: 8
Facilitator: Ariel M (ariel_moore_minis)
About the Facilitator(s): Ariel is a painter with years of experience under his belt. Check out his social media (above) where you can see his work! Ariel’s workshop teaches a speed-hack for beginners!
Safety: There are no safety considerations, all paint is water-based.
What to Bring: You do not need to bring anything.
Rules: Please be respectful of both your fellow attendees and the facilitator(s), refrain from inappropriate behaviour so that everyone can learn in a safe and healthy environment.
Miniature Painting 102: Intro to Value & Contrast
This workshop is aimed at beginners who want to paint miniatures for their tabletop games, or just for display! Here, you’ll dive into the world of colour to learn the importance of colour theory - and paint an amazing miniature with your new skills that you can take home!
*All tools and supplies are to be returned after use, but the Space Marine you’ve painted is yours to take home as a symbol of your new skills!
Level: Beginner
Capacity: 8
Facilitator: Jordan R (little_ghost_minis)
About the Facilitator(s): Jordan is a painter with a great eye and a practiced hand! He does commissions on his social media (above) where you can see his work. We think it speaks for itself! Jordan’s workshop teaches techniques that will last you a lifetime!
Safety: There are no safety considerations, all paint is water-based.
What to Bring: You do not need to bring anything.
Rules: Please be respectful of both your fellow attendees and the facilitator(s), refrain from inappropriate behaviour so that everyone can learn in a safe and healthy environment.
Rocketeering 101: An Introduction to Model Rockets (Trial Run Completed)
Level: Beginner, no experience necessary
Capacity: 8 Seats (Children must be accompanied by an adult - this counts as 1 seat)
Facilitator: Mark (mark@bchobbies.com)
Overview: Have you ever wanted to launch model rockets? Then this workshop is for you. By the end of it, you will know how to launch, what you'll need and all relevant safety and regulations information. Let's have a blast!
About the Facilitator: Mark is our technical wizard, and knows a lot about rockets, trains, RC cars, tools, supplies and safety - and much more! He is also a gifted repairman, who can fix pretty much any analog tech or machine. With loads of experience launching rockets and all the relevant information, you'll be launching in no time!
Safety: Mark will explain all the safety concerns for launching rockets in the workshop. No rockets will be launched during the workshop, as it is hosted indoors.
What to Bring: You do not need to bring anything.
Rules: This is a family-friendly event, so inappropriate or offensive behaviour will result in your ejection from the workshop.
Airbrushing 101: An Introduction to Airbrushing (Trial Run Completed)
Level: Beginner, no experience necessary
Capacity: 8 Seats (You may bring one guest, but they may not have a seat)
Facilitator: Liam (liam@bchobbies.com)
Overview: Do you want to learn the basics of airbrushing? Are you curious about what kind of airbrush you should be looking for? Then this workshop is for you. We’ll be talking about all those things and more, like cleaning, appropriate airbrush setups, ventilation requirements (they may pleasantly surprise you!) and air compressors. You’ll get to handle (and try out) our recommended airbrush/compressor set too! No experience or knowledge required!
About the Facilitator: Liam (check him out on Instagram and YouTube) has been airbrushing for 10+ years, and works on Gundam Plastic Models, tabletop miniatures, science fiction kits and more. Most of what he knows he has learned the hard way, making mistakes so you don’t have to.
Safety: N95 facemasks will be provided - while not required they are recommended while spraying these paints. As we will be using water-soluble paints, there will be effectively no fumes, and a spray booth will suck up all the particulates, which dry almost instantly when spraying. We will not be using any solvent-based paints!
What to Bring: You do not need to bring anything, but if you have a dual-cartridge respirator that you use for painting, you are welcome to bring that. If there is any small piece or model you would like to practice on you may bring that as well.
Rules: This is a family-friendly event, so inappropriate or offensive behaviour will result in your ejection from the workshop.