Miniatures Painting Academy

Welcome to the Miniature Painting Academy! Unleash your creativity and dive into the fascinating world of tiny wonders with our miniatures painting program.

Age Group: The Academy is open to children between the ages of 12 and 17 who have an interest in miniatures painting.

Why join the Miniatures Painting Academy?

All-Inclusive Experience: No need to worry about supplies! We've got you covered with all the miniatures, paints, brushes, and any other equipment you'll need. Just bring your imagination, and we'll provide the rest. All participants get to keep their creations!

A World of Endless Possibilities: Miniature painting isn't just about colours and brushes – it's a journey of imagination and self-expression. As young artists, you'll develop patience, attention to detail, fine motor skills, and a keen eye for creativity. Plus, it's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share laughs in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits Beyond the Brush:

• Creativity Unleashed: Express yourself through tiny canvases and create characters straight from your imagination.
• Patience & Focus: Learn the art of mindfulness as you focus on intricate details and bring your miniatures to life.
• Fine Motor Movements: Develop and refine fine motor skills which helps improve hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and control over fine movements. These skills can have a positive impact on daily living tasks and foster greater independence.
• Socializing & Teamwork: Collaborate with fellow artists, exchange ideas, and build friendships in a fun and engaging setting.

What to Expect:

• Colourful Adventures: Explore the wonders of colour theory and bring your miniatures to life with vibrant hues.
• Brush Mastery: Learn essential brush techniques such as priming, base coating, layering, dry brushing, washing highlighting, detailing, blending glazing, and more – to add depth and dimension.
• Miniature Magic: Create captivating environments to display your miniatures through basing - create sandy desserts, snowy peaks, lush forests and rocky mountains to add that final piece of realism.
• Personalized Creations: Bring your unique stories to the table by crafting one-of-a-kind miniatures that reflect your style.

Join the Miniature Painting Revolution!

Ready to discover the joys of miniature painting? Grab your brushes, summon your creativity, and enrol in the Miniature Painting Academy. Let's create tiny masterpieces together and make every stroke a step toward becoming a true miniature maestro! 

Safety and Supervision: 

• Ensure a safe and supervised environment with adult staff members present at all times.
• Adherence to our child and youth risk management strategy.
• All staff members have the appropriate Blue Card as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.

NDIS Information: NDIS Participants, Support Workers and Plan Managers can claim our invoices under NDIS Support for Increased Social & Community Participation. The appropriate codes will be provided on the invoice.