BreyerHorses.com :: BreyerFest 2009, July 17

We've combined some old favorites with a PARTY of new classes, so be sure to get your application in early to be a part of the action! Reservations accepted with a postmark between March 2, 2009 & June 26, 2009 and are first-come, first-served. If you plan to register for more than one class, you must make a copy of the Workshop Order Form and enclose a separate check for each workshop. Combination checks will not be accepted and will be returned. Classes limited to 15 people each & cost $30 each.

Skill Levels are defined as follows:

Beginner – has never taken a workshop
Intermediate – has taken a similar BreyerFest workshop or has experience in the subject
Advanced – has extensive knowledge of the subject and has taken previous BreyerFest workshops

Friday

Scene-Making For Beginners
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Carmen Robertson
Location: USEF Conf. Room
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Ever wondered how to create a life-like scene to use in photo shows and performance classes? Now is your chance to make anything from an English countryside to a Western town, complete with props!

Paddock Pals Painting
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Kathy Couture
Location: USEF Kitchen
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Students will work alongside the instructor as she guides them through this fun kit for painting a small-scale horse model.

Painting: Basics & Beyond
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Darian Buckles, Bonnie Robb, Kim Harvey
Location: Gallery 1
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
From prepping the body, to adding shading and markings, this is a great way to get started customizing model horses.

Drawing Horses
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Leah Patton
Location: Gallery 2
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate In this class students learn how to shade, block and use horse anatomy together to go beyond the “stick horse figure!”

Dream Horse Kit
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Kristin Breen
Location: Gallery 3
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Students will work alongside the instructor as she guides them through this fun kit for painting a model horse and adding a mohair mane and tail. Each student gets his or her own kit including a Breyer Classics scale model horse!

Sculpting 101
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Sue Sifton
Location: Outdoor Arena
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Learn to sculpt with a pro! Instructor Sue Sifton has sculpted quite a few of the horses in the Breyer line. Students will work outside with a real horse model and learn the basics from armature to final figurine.

English Bridle & Martingale
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2;30 pm
Instructor(s): LeeAnn Masters
Location: USEF Conference Room
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Learn the ins and outs of an English bridle with LeeAnn Masters as she teaches you how to create show ready tack!

Horse Jewelry Making
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Darleen Bellan
Location: USEF Kitchen
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join acclaimed HGTV featured polymer clay artist and equine artist, Darleen Bellan, as she teaches you how to make the most fashionable horse jewelry around. From necklaces to bracelets, make it at BreyerFest and wear it home!

Sculpting Manes & Tails
Time: 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Darian buckles, Bonnie Rob, Kim Harvey
Location: Gallery 1
Skill: Intermediate
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
A new mane and tail can give any model a whole new look. Using epoxy, these experienced artists will show you how to give your model a new ’do!

Arabian Halter
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Jennifer Wilson
Location: Gallery 2
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Work with Jennifer Wilson and learn how to make your own exotic Arabian halter. Supplies are provided, but you may want to bring along your favorite Arabian model!

Flockies
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm
Instructor(s): Sommer Prosser
Location: Gallery 3
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Remember those fuzzy vintage Breyer flockies? Join Sommer Prosser and learn how to turn your Breyer model into a soft, velvety flockie of your very own!

Sculpting 101
Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm
Instructor(s): Sue Sifton
Location: Outdoor Arena
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Learn to sculpt with a pro! Instructor Sue Sifton has sculpted quite a few of the horses in the Breyer line. Students will work outside with a real horse model and learn the basics from armature to final figurine.

Mini-Scale Performance: Hunter/Jumpers
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Kim Haymond-Barker, Kathi Kaymond
Location: USEF Conference Room
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join Kim Haymond-Baker and Kathi Haymond of Tabletop Studios and learn how to get into mini-scale performance! Learn to build footing, props and correct rules for the scene you are creating.

Pastels
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Jamie Rott
Location: USEF Kitchen
Skill: Beginner
Age: 10 & Up
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Pastels are a great way to layer soft, realistic colors on your model horse and add shading and detail. Learn the techniques for using these chalks including how to make them stay on when you’re through.

Model Horse Photography
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Instructor(s): Karen Hoagland
Location: Gallery 1
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Karen Hoagland will have you shooting great pictures of your models in no time! Bring along your camera and learn how to set up shots and take memorable photos for photo showing!

Advanced Detailing
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Jennifer Wilson
Location: Gallery 2
Skill: Intermediate-Advanced
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join JAH –featured artist Jennifer Wilson as she shows you how to create gorgeous finishing and detailing on your Arabian costumes for your horses. Be prepared for her show-winning secrets!

Multi-Media Detailing
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Karen Zorn
Location: Gallery 3
Skill: Intermediate-Advanced
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join Karen Zorn as she teaches you how to use dry pigments, watercolor pencils, charcoal and more to detail your models.

Saturday

Western Tack Kit
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Lisa Bickford
Location: USEF Conference Room
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join Lisa Bickford as she walks you through Breyer’s newest activity kit – Western Tack Making! Making a western saddle is easy using this step-by-step kit.

Western Bridle
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Carrie Sloan Meyer
Location: USEF Kitchen
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join experienced tack maker Carrie Sloan Meyer as she guides you through the steps to create a show worthy western bridle. Bring along your favorite horse for a custom fit.

Trot Poles
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Hannah Legendre
Location: Gallery 2
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Learn how to create the perfect trot poles to add to your performance scene. Customize the colors and pattern to fit your set-up!

Celebration Horse Jewelry
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Sheryl Leisure
Location: Gallery 3
Skill: Intermediate
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join artist Sheryl Leisure as she guides you through details like eyes and face markings as you create your very own wearable art! Resin pins are sculpted by Sheryl in the likeness of our 2009 Celebration Horse.

Sculpting 101
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Sue Sifton
Location: Outdoor Arena
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Learn to sculpt with a pro! Instructor Sue Sifton has sculpted quite a few of the horses in the Breyer line. Students will work outside with a real horse model and learn the basics from armature to final figurine.

Western Halter
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Lisa Bickford
Location:
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Making a western style halter is easy once you know the ropes. Bring along your favorite horse to “custom fit” your halter.

Advanced Customizing
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Tiffany Purdy
Location: USEF Kitchen
Skill: Advanced
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Extreme customizer Tiffany Purdy is armed and dangerous! Even before the workshop begins, Tiffany will work with participants to create a plan and gather materials to turn your model into a custom work of art.

Repairing Models
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Darian Buckles, Bonnie Robb, Kim Harvey
Location: Gallery 1
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
This hands-on class will walk you through the methods of repairing a broken leg, ear or tail. Class requires use of sculpting epoxy and motor tools.

Prepping
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Karen Zorn
Location: Gallery 2
Skill: Intermediate-Advanced
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Karen Zorn will guide you through the important steps of prepping your model for customizing including smoothing seams and removing paint.

Just For Kids! Painting
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Sheryl Leisure
Location:
Skill: Beginner
Age: 10 & Up
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30

Sculpting 101
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Sue Sifton
Location: Outdoor Arena
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Learn to sculpt with a pro! Instructor Sue Sifton has sculpted quite a few of the horses in the Breyer line. Students will work outside with a real horse model and learn the basics from armature to final figurine

Sunday

Medallion Sculpting
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Summer Prosser
Location: Gallery 1
Skill: Intermediate-Advanced
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Medallions are small low-relief “plaques” that can sit on a shelf or even be framed! You will learn a lot about handling clay and using tools without the challenges of sculpting an entire horse. Taught by Sommer Prosser.

Introduction to Customizing
· SOLD OUT ·
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Mindy Young
Location: Gallery 2
Skill: Beginner
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Ever wanted to try your hand at customizing but didn’t know where to start? Join Mindy Young and learn how to do beginner-level customizing on Stablemates® models.

Mini-Scale Performance: Arena Events
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Instructor(s): Kim Haymond-Baker, Kathi Haymond
Location: Gallery 3
Skill: Beginner-Advanced
Limit: 15 participants
Fee: $30
Join Kim Haymond-Baker and Kathi Haymond of Tabletop Studios and learn how to get into mini-scale performance! Learn to build footing, props and correct rules for the scene you are creating.

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