Brush Basics

Pick up a brush for the first time at Arcane Forge.

Brush Basics is a hands-on 2-hour session where we guide you through every stage of the miniature painting hobby — from clipping pieces off the sprue to a finished, painted model you take home with you.

No experience needed. No tools needed. Nothing to bring.

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WHAT'S COVERED

① Building — clip, clean and assemble your miniature with plastic glue
② Priming — the essential first coat that makes paint stick and creates depth
③ Basecoating — your first colour layer, with guidance on thinning paint and brush control
④ Washes — the technique that adds instant shadow and makes a model look painted
⑤ Highlights — drybrushing and edge highlighting to make your model pop

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EVERYTHING IS PROVIDED

✓ A miniature to build and paint
✓ Clippers, hobby knife and plastic glue
✓ Primer, paints and wash
✓ Brushes, water pot and palette

The finished model is yours to take home.

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DETAILS

Duration: approximately 2 hours
Availability: every two weeks — on demand, book in advance
Location: Arcane Forge · Rijnstraat 25-H · 1078 PV Amsterdam

This session is designed for complete beginners. If you already have painting experience, take a look at The Painter's Forge — our advanced full-day workshop.