From Sunday, August 01, 2021, to Thursday,
August 05, 2021.
You want to learn the galaxy’s best kept secrets?
Come take part in a Figostock for miniature painters!
FIGONE is holding, for 5 days, at Jérémie Bonamant Teboul’s (Drôme, France), painting workshops with
the best brushes of the miniature world.
Dozens of miniature fans are gathering to share the fun of getting better, under the sage advice of
professional and experimented painters and sculptors.
Available spots
| Workshop | Available spots / 12 |
|---|---|
| Jérémie Bonamant Teboul | 6 |
| Allan Carrasco | 0 |
| Julien Reymond-Venturi | 3 |
| Ben Komets | 2 |
Jérémie Bonamant Teboul (Bases and composition - workshop in French)
Visit his website
Visit his Facebook
As I fell into the paint-filled cauldron of obsessive miniature-philia, I’ve pretty much turned my
favorite obsession into my job. So I dropped out of the studies to mess around with my little guys all
day long, neglectfully installed myself in my workshop, a paintbrush in my mouth and my pants all
stained with paint. 20 years later, my parents have proven their consistency through their resignation
Fallen rather young into the color paint-filled cauldron of the compulsive miniaturophilia, I turned
slowly but surely my passion into a carrier.
I dropped professional school to tinker with little models
all day long, nonchalantly stationed at my workbench, a brush in my mouth with my pants covered in
paint stains. Professionally, I worked at Ilyad Games, Andrea Miniatures, Kraken Edition, and, 20
years later, I am now artistic director at FIGONE, and my parents showed their stoicism in their
resignation.
My artistic life is now getting richer, and I practice fervently music, aquarelles, and travel logs…
Marc Masclans (Acrylic painting - workshop in English)
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I am Marc Masclans, a miniature painter from Barcelona. I have been working for companies and
collectors for the last 10 years. This lasts years I started teaching in my own studio and also traveling
around the world. About my painting, I like to explore texture and different kind of skin painting and
organic shapes, specially working with large scale models.
Allan Carrasco (Sculpture - workshop in French)
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I'm 34 years old and have been earning my keep for almost 15 years now by sculpting characters i play-doh!
My earliest memories are of a kid who was busy drawing, making cardboard dioramas, characters
made with screws and electrical tape... I always needed to build actual representations of my
imaginary world. As a teen I played wargames and collected miniatures to paint, then I started
transforming them, and finally made them from A to Z. This passion got me in contact with
professionals from the industry (game and miniature publishers), I was offered a few freelance
orders, and then wound up doing nothing but...
I have the habit of saying that this job chose me, at first I was more into drawing, sculpture became a
thing through professional opportunities.
My usual work is now divided in two, miniature sculpting on one side (which is what I make a living
from), and on the other my personal work - unique pieces (small statues, ceramics, drawings)...
No entry-level required you can enroll in whatever classes suits you so long as there
are spots available.
But, sculpting is a delicate craft that is not as accessible as painting. A novice sculptor
must expect hard work and perseverance. That being said, with enough motivation one can move mountains... the giants know that!
The content of the workshops is by no mean contractual or comprehensive, each
teacher can adapt his program on the flight.
Each participant will be offered a FIGONE miniature that can be used as a support
during classes.
A specific list of furnished supplies and supplies the attendee will have to bring will be sent toeach person who registered
The miniatures used for demonstration purposes during the painting classes will be
chosen later on by the teachers and the organizers.
There are 12 spots per workshop.
Complete your project - By Jérémie Bonamant Teboul
Language : French
Capacity : 12 places
Come with your own project (Model, bust, diorama, vehicle…), which you've started working on or not, and we'll tweak it together! Discussions via e-mail prior to the event will help prepare the week.
Jérémie will also complete one or more projects over the course of the week, from basing to the final touch!
Preparation
Bases and blending using acrylic
Light and color theory
Notions of contrast, focal points, harmony, composition... and practical uses …
Working the various textures which are specific to the miniature (skin, leather, cloth, clothes, freehand, NMM, TMP…)
Specifics of the model which will be chosen to be worked on…
... and any secrets which can be taught over 5 days.
Theory: Composition, dramatisation, narration, colored and luminous ambiance.
Practice: Rocks, earth, stumps, natural and artificial vegetation, flocking, roots, herbs, mud, water, snow, ice, pigments, coatings, powders, title, marble…
Sculpture of a therianthrope (70mm) – By Allan Carrasco
Language: French
An original concept will be produced by a professional illustrator under the artistic direction of Jérémie and the teacher.
Theriantropy (or zooanthropy) is the partial or complete transformation of a human being into another animal.
Capacity: 12 spots
A concept drawing will be given to all attendees
Fabrication of 2 tools
Study of position, composition, scale…
Organic and geometric shapes
Study of recurring elements: weapons, clothes, fur, leather, chainmail…
Working essential pastes: Milliput, Green Stuff/Duro, Fimo...
Anatomy notions (and practical uses …)
... and all the secrets that can be taught over 5 days.
Painting a 75mm using acrylic – By Marc Masclans
Language: English
Capacity : 12 spots
Preparation
Bases and blending
Light and color theory
Notions of contrast, focal points, harmony, composition... and practical uses …
Working the various textures which are specific to the miniature (skin, leather, cloth,
clothes, freehand, NMM, TMP…)
Specifics of the model which will be chosen to be worked on…
… et tous les secrets qui peuvent être diffusés pendant 5 jours.
Airbrush & brush on figure – By Jérôme Otremba
Language: French
IMPORTANT NOTICE : The airbrush is not provided, each participant must bring his own.
Capacity : 12 spots
Techniques and basis to handle quickly the tool and be autonomous
Assembly, de-assembly, principles of functioning explanations, maintenance, associated
products, cleaning.
Work on paper and solid support, handling exercises, accuracy training, lining.
Working on big pieces (e.g. 54 mm), applying base colors, highlighting, shadowing, using
the miniatures & volumes. It is a seminar on “miniatures and terrains”, not on “vehicles”.
Concept of light, color/ hue, contrast, focal points, harmony, composition... and practical uses
Finitions and corrections with brushes
The teaching content is split between 60% airbrushing and 40% finitions with brushes.
IMPORTANT: Airbrush not included, bring your own.
THE RATES
THE WORKSHOP: 490 Euro
This includes:
The hands-on teaching
Meals (morning, noon, and evening) from Saturday 31 evening to Friday 06 morning,
The model the workshop is based on (for painting workshops)
Supplies furnished by the organization (see each workshop)
The hosting at a partner site from Saturday 31 evening to Friday 06 morning (5 days and 6 nights)
This doesn’t include :
Drinks
The supplies for each attendee (see each workshop)
THE HOSTING – MEALS
Nights will be spent at partner hosting (rooms for 2 to 5 people) 15km away from the workshop. Car
rides will be organized.
The 3 daily meals will be taken at the workshop’s location. They will exclusively be vegetarian,
largely organic and locally-sourced.
But let us reassure you, there'll be plenty and it'll be quite tasty ! ;)
HOW TO REGISTER ?
Registration to the workshop will be made through payment for the event.
To register, fill out the form found here
Available spots
| Workshop | Available spots / 12 |
|---|---|
| Jérémie Bonamant Teboul | 6 |
| Allan Carrasco | 0 |
| Julien Reymond-Venturi | 3 |
| Ben Komets | 2 |
In case of cancellation:
In case of cancellation of an event from the organizers, you are fully reimbursed.
In case of cancellation on the attendees' part, Figostock does not reimburse any costs, unless the seminar in which you were registered remains full.
However, we’ll put those seeking a spot in touch with
those no longer able to attend so that they can work things out between themselves. We’ll help with
transferring, but will not refund registrations.
How this work is easy :
The people who want to be on a waiting list get in touch with us
People who free up a space due to a cancellation get in touch with us
We put the people in touch with each other, they sort things out on their own, and once that’s done, those
cancelling can send us a message with the new person to whose name the registration is. There ;)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
STAGE :
Salle des fêtes
26350 Le Châlon
France-Drôme
FAQ
For the persons without mean of transportation, a charter will be arranged to the train station of
Roman-sur-Isère/Bourg-de-Péage (15km) on Saturday, july 31, before dinner and Friday, August
06, after breakfast.
Is there a minimum painting skills level required and / or recommended to participate?
None. Ultimately, it is better not to be too experienced in order to get the most out of it. The techniques are explained and demonstrated from the ground up. Demonstrations and advices cover a wide range, a very young beginner may not draw the quintessence of highlighting techniques, while the experienced painter may have an impression of déjà vu with the preparation aspects (that being said …).
What if I don't speak the language of the seminar?
We are sorry, but seminars will not be permitted to participant who do not understand the language indicated by the instructor. It will not be possible "just to watch".
To make it easier on the people who are teaching:
English workshops will only allow the presence of attendees who speak English.
French workshops will only allow the presence of attendees who speak French.
So that they don't have to repeat everything and run the risk of a mis-translation, or forget something important while translating a comment. They want to be able to give attendees 100% of their attention. Everyone attending a workshop is there to take part in it, there will be no gawking.
What will the "support" model for the workshop be?
For painting workshops, the support will be a model from the FIGONE line. We'll do all we can for it to be a recent release, and thus will not be able to reveal it far in advance of the workshop. But we promise you, it'll be really awesome! ;)
For the sculpting workshop, an original concept will be made by a professional illustrator under the art direction of Jérémie and of the instructor. These will vary depending on what's needed according to them.
Contact
Pour toute question, vérifiez d’abord que la réponse ne se trouve pas déjà sur le site ou dans la FAQ.
For any question, first check that the answer isn’t already on the site or in the FAQ.
If you have a question, there’s a good chance others have asked it before.
Contact.
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Jérémie Bonamant Teboul (Bases and composition - workshop in French)
Visit his website
Visit his Facebook
As I fell into the paint-filled cauldron of obsessive miniature-philia, I’ve pretty much turned my
favorite obsession into my job. So I dropped out of the studies to mess around with my little guys all
day long, neglectfully installed myself in my workshop, a paintbrush in my mouth and my pants all
stained with paint. 20 years later, my parents have proven their consistency through their resignation
Fallen rather young into the color paint-filled cauldron of the compulsive miniaturophilia, I turned
slowly but surely my passion into a carrier.
I dropped professional school to tinker with little models
all day long, nonchalantly stationed at my workbench, a brush in my mouth with my pants covered in
paint stains. Professionally, I worked at Ilyad Games, Andrea Miniatures, Kraken Edition, and, 20
years later, I am now artistic director at FIGONE, and my parents showed their stoicism in their
resignation.
My artistic life is now getting richer, and I practice fervently music, aquarelles, and travel logs…
Allan Carrasco (Sculpture - workshop in French)
Visit his website
I'm 34 years old and have been earning my keep for almost 15 years now by sculpting characters i play-doh!
My earliest memories are of a kid who was busy drawing, making cardboard dioramas, characters
made with screws and electrical tape... I always needed to build actual representations of my
imaginary world. As a teen I played wargames and collected miniatures to paint, then I started
transforming them, and finally made them from A to Z. This passion got me in contact with
professionals from the industry (game and miniature publishers), I was offered a few freelance
orders, and then wound up doing nothing but...
I have the habit of saying that this job chose me, at first I was more into drawing, sculpture became a
thing through professional opportunities.
My usual work is now divided in two, miniature sculpting on one side (which is what I make a living
from), and on the other my personal work - unique pieces (small statues, ceramics, drawings)...
Julien Reymond-Venturi (Airbrush- workshop in French)
Visit his website
Professional painter since 2011, i find inspiration in daily life, Nature and various arts such as
illustrations, sculptures… I was able to collaborate with some actors in the miniature industry such as
Figone, Aradia miniatures, Robot Chicken Miniatures… on Box Art projects.
With brushes or airbrush, I am a self-taught enthusiast who constantly experiment to develop and
refine my skills in order to express poetry in my painting and share my passion during seminars and
workshops.
Ben Komets (Acrylic painting - workshop in English)
Visit his website
I was born and raised in the wonderful City of Berlin.
I am a full time Miniature Artist.
Over the last few years I have painted boxarts for various companies such as Nutsplanet,
Mierce Miniatures or Thirdman Studios, just to name a few. Many of you know me from my
instructional videos over at Paintingbuddha or Miniature Mentor.
I am now working freelance and I founded my own small Miniature Line called “Ben Komets
Miniatures”, where I will release models from painters for painters.
If in workshops, personal coachings or on DVD, teaching and talking about miniatures has
become a big part of my life, this is why I also started a Patreon Channel of my own to bring
you even closer to what is happening in my studio.
Credits
David “World of Krynn”, David Clabaut, Pierre-Antoine Passet and Joachim Geiser for the Website
Aline Clabaut for visuals
Sylvie, Marc, and Jérémie for the logistics
Octavio Fernández Suñer , Diego Rossi, Daniel Hubert, Thibaut Sesia, Eric Harlaux, Javier González, Javier Sevilla, Andre Winter, Marc Dettloff & Paolo Dragonpaint for the translations.
