Kitbuilders University at WonderFest 2009Kitbuilders Magazine and WonderFest USA are proud to announce the return of Kitbuilders University at WonderFest!By Dan Jorgensen What is Kitbuilders University you may ask? Now, in the spirit of the first year, this year we will be combining the two painting classes together. The advanced will be combined with the beginners. This will not prove to be much of a problem as we intend to jam as much information into the class as possible much like we did the first time around. We can expect some truly crazy paint jobs this year with the goal of 100% completion by all the students. This time around arrangements have been made to display the kits right after the class is finished so everyone will get a chance to check out what a well organized enthusiastic group can accomplish in 8 hours! Here, in our opinion is the best possible deal we can make to kick off “The Best” figure modeling show. The Painting ClassKitbuilders University at WonderFest – Friday, May 15 2009, 8:00am –5:00pmEight hours of personal instruction bound to push not only the beginners to new heights but will put the advanced student through the ropes as well! Above and beyond this, here is a laundry list of items you use and will take home after the class is done: Now for the price. This was a big contention and I feel that we have indeed whipped up the best deal possible. You still get to keep it all for only $350.00!! Everything that you use, you keep! I know this is a substantial amount and times are hard enough but trust me folks, this is a deal you just can’t pass up. Heck, don’t want the airbrush or compressor? Sell them on E-Bay or to one of your buddies for $100-$200 and get your admission price back in full! Advanced students pay only $200 but are required to bring their own airbrush.
The Sculpting ClassKitbuilders University at WonderFest – Friday, May 15 2009, 8:00am –5:00pm Painting not your cup of tea? Want to learn how to make your own masterpieces? This 8-hour hands on guided lecture is sure to please even the seasoned sculptor. Learn the tips and tricks that the leading professionals would beat down the door for! This being a changing class we do not have an exact list of all supplies just yet but, we will try to give you some general idea. Eight hours of personal instruction with one of the biggest names in the hobby Gabe Perna. Gabe will take you on a journey through the wonderful world of clay pushing. We are never quite sure what Gabe has in mind (hence the issue of what we will be providing) but rest assured it will give you all the basic skills to start you on the road to creating your very own masterworks. Although we don’t fully expect everyone to finish we should see some pretty cool rough outs by the end of the day. Depending on how the weekend goes you might get pretty close to finishing him on your own! And of course there will be a place to show your work for the duration of the WonderFest, right alongside the painted versions. Supplies: Now for the price. You get to keep all of the supplies provided for $200.00. Everything that you use, you keep! Anything we come up with that may be required to complete your project and is at your station is yours to take home. This is a first come-first serve offering! We are currently taking enrollment and space is limited to just 25 students! Space will fill up fast so get your name on the list. I always said, “If I couldn’t do it “BIG”…. Why do it at all?” And believe me, this is always big! |
This intuitive classroom lecture was designed to teach the finest in airbrush art directed specifically at the figure modeler. Does that mean it’s solely aimed at figure modelers? No! Anyone that wants to add a whole new dimension to their artwork can learn from this class. We just happen to love figure kits. Fully resurrected in its fourth year, this quite simply, is a “hands on” workshop to help students see and perform actual “hands on” painting techniques under the art direction of Dan Jorgensen, Editor/Kitbuilders Magazine, Dan “Danno” Cope of “Kitbuilders Magazine” and Rick Cantu of “Amazing Figure Modeler”. Let’s not forget, there will be several of us airbrush junkies such as Joe Dunnaway, Saul Alvarez and Mark VanTine from Kitbuilders Magazine circling to help out with any equipment malfunctions such as paint clogs, water spills, pizza stains and such. 
The one thing that seemed to bog down the process was the cost. The tools that are used for the demo add up to a pretty hefty bill. Now keeping in mind, if I was to attend this class, I would want to keep the tools rather than have to run around and purchase them after the show. Now, how do I make this all possible? The key: Sponsors. 
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