We’ve combined some old favorites with a PARTY of new classes, so be sure to get your application in soon to be a part of the action!  We still have a few openings in many of our classes.  Go HERE for a list of available workshops and application.

Workshops provide you with the tools to learn more about the artistic activities associated with the model horse hobby.  All workshops are $30 and include everything you need to complete the class.  All supplies are yours to keep!

Available Classes:

Paddock Pals Painting - use one of our most popular kits to learn how to paint a model.  Kit comes with two models - one to learn on and one to try at home!

Painting Basics and Beyond - this BreyerFest favorite is a must for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of model horse painting!

Drawing Horses - Leah Patton will guide you through the steps of drawing horses, even if you have never drawn before!

Dream Horse Kit - Learn to paint a model and apply realistic mohair.

Horse Jewelry Making - Join Darleen Bellan, an aclaimed HGTV featured artist as she shows you how to create wearable horse art!

Sculpting Manes & Tails - it’s all in the details!  This class will guide you through creating realistic manes and tails to customize your models.

Model Horse Photography - This class will teach you tips and tricks for model horse photography.

Advanced Detailing for Arabian Costumes - Jennifer Wilson will show you her secrets for creating gorgeous Arabian costumes.  It’s all in the details!

Multi-Media Detailing - Dry pigments, watercolor pencils and charcoal are just a few of the items Karen Zorn will teach you how to use.

Western Bridle - Tackmaker Carrie Sloan Meyer will help you create a show worthy bridle.

Trot Poles - Great for beginners!  Learn how to make custom trot poles for your next performance scene.

Celebration Horse Jewelry Making - Sheryl Leisure will teach you to paint details like eyes on these special Roxy pins, all while creating a fabulous BreyerFest souvenir!

Western Halter - Lisa Bickford guides you through the steps of creating a simple halter for your horse. 

Advanced Customizing - Ready for the big leagues?  Join JAH featured artist Tiffany Purdy and learn how to morph your models into unique creations.

Repairing Models - a must for everyone!  Broken legs and chipped ears won’t stand a chance once you’ve completed this class!

Prepping - Learn how to prep your model like a pro for customization.

Just for Kids! Painting - A great class for children to learn the basics of painting.

Medallion Sculpting - Sommer Prosser will teach you about this fun form of sculpting on a low-relief “plaque” - great to frame or display on a shelf!

Mini-Scale Performance: Arena Events - Kim Haymond-Baker and Kathi Haymond of Tabletop Studios will guide you through creating a performance scene for arena events.

Sculpting 101 - Always a fan favorite!  This class sells out quick so be sure to sign up to today to learn from a pro.  Sue Sifton has sculpted some of Breyer’s most popular models including Smart Chic Olena, Smarty Jones and more.

Flockies - Remember those fuzzy vintage flockies? Join Sommer Prosser and learn how to turn your Breyer model into a soft, velvety flockie of your very own!

Speaking of flockies, Sommer just sent us a sneak peak of her AWESOME flockies!  Sign up for her workshop to learn how to make a whimsical blue or pink flockie or a realistic palomino.

Blue and Pink Flockies by Sommer Prosser

Palomino Flockie by Sommer Prosser

Breyer is all about giving - to horses, dog, cats, kids - we love to make a difference.   Through the amazing and generous efforts of our collectors, we have been able to donate more than $650,000 to various worthwhile causes in the last nineteen years. 

BreyerFest hold three unique events solely to raise money for our beneficiaries: Silent Auction, Live Auction and Raffles.  Want to know a little more about each one?

Raffles:  There are two raffles for a 25-piece run of an extra special model, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.  Tickets are available at the Breyer Booth located on the covered arena concourse (about halfway up on the concession stand side).  The Saturday raffle features Red Velvet - a breathtaking red roan Andalusian.  This horse has subtle shading and great mapping!  The Sunday Raffle has a special twist - a factory custom Strapless model! That’s right; this is NOT a new tail but a custom altered swish tail, just for BreyerFest!  Tiramisu is a creamy coffee color with dapples.  Remember, it only takes one ticket to win! 

Red Velvet - Saturday Raffle

Tiramisu - Sunday Raffle

Live Auction: The BreyerFest Live Benefit Auction is the place to go for test run Breyer models.  Full of variations and unique models, the Live Auction is the not to be missed.  Last year, a record-breaking Alborozo was sold for $13,500! That is a lot of money for our beneficiaries!!  There are nearly 30 amazing models to bid on.  This could be your year to take home a truly priceless model for you collection, all while helping a good cause. 

Silent Auction: The Silent Auction features memorabilia from our Breyer portrait models, custom painted models, and other equine items you won’t find anywhere else.  Attendees are allowed to bid throughout the weekend until noon on Sunday.  At that time, the winner of each item will be announced.  Bidding takes places at the Breyer Booth, right next to raffle ticket sales.

Speaking of the Silent Auction, we’ve already got some AMAZING items to tell you about.  First and foremost, a big THANK YOU to our generous friends who have donated custom models, items from their personal collections and more. 

Night at the Rox by Billie Campbell

We’ve got a gem of custom by Billie Campbell on the new Roxy mold!  If you know Billie, you know her appaloosas are beyond beautiful.  There is so much detail on this mare, named “Night at the Rox,” from the teeny tiny hairs to the muzzle that is begging to be kissed.  Her mane features highlights and her hooves have vertical striping that makes you second guess if this horse really is plastic. For more info on Billie’s work, please visit: www.spotteddesigns.com 

Newtown Dawn by Karen Gerhardt

China lovers beware!  Karen Gerhardt generously glazed our Giselle model for the Silent Auction.  Named “Newtown Dawn” after the early morning sunrises in Lexington during BreyerFest, this porcelain model has lovely soft dapples with two socks and just a touch of cream in her tail.  It is marked “BreyerFest 2009, Custom Glazed by Karen Gerhardt” on the belly.  For more information on Karen’s work, please visit www.westerlydesign.com 

Tommie Turvey and Pokerjoe

Looking for memorabilia from the newest Breyer portrait models?  We’ve got that too!  Tommie Turvey has generously donated a bridle worn by Pokerjoe during his famous comedy routine.  The reins of the bridle are taped together to make it safer for Pokerjoe to wear when he’s chasing Tommie during the routine!  Tommie said he customized the bridle so it would easily come apart if Pokerjoe stepped on the reins.  You can add this awesome item to your collection at the Silent Auction.

Stay tuned as we reveal more Silent Auction items donated from Kuchi, Big Chex to Cash, Roxy and more!