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Last week, we announced what this year’s exclusive VIP workshops sessions at BreyerFest would be, but for today’s sweet treat we wanted to share for fans what the rest of this summer’s in-person workshop lineup looks like! These awesome sessions are open to both VIP and All-Access ticket holders and have limited seating to ensure an intimate learning experience for attendees.
Please note that if you plan on participating in the BreyerFest Open Model Horse show on Friday, July 14th, you’ll be unable to participate in any workshops hosted on Friday, as all times conflict with the show. As well, if you plan to show in the Youth and Children’s Model Horse Show on Saturday, July 15th, you’ll be unable to participate in any of the Saturday workshops for the same reason.
Just for Kids! Painting
Skill Level: Intermediate, 10 to 16
Join artist Jennifer O’Donnell Danza and create your own model masterpiece! This class is for kids ages 10 to 16 who want to learn advanced skills for painting their own model horses. Freedom Series-scale model included.
English Bridle
Skill Level: Beginner
Come join this workshop, hosted by tack maker LeeAnn Masters, to make your very own English Bridle! You will learn the parts of the English bridle, how to assemble the bridle, and how fit it to your model. This is a fun workshop and will give you a boost to help you start making tack for your own models. This class is for beginners who have never made a bridle or tack before or a refresher if you have only done one or two. Breyer Traditional model included for participants to fit their bridle to.
Repairing Horses
Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced
Think of it as plastic surgery for your models! This hands-on class, taught by artist Jennifer O’Donnell Danza, will walk you through the methods of repairing a broken leg, ear, or tail. Class requires use of glue, adhesion materials, and sandpapers.
Driving Bases
Rainbow Holographic Pony Party
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Canadian artist Shauna McDaniel will be making her BreyerFest workshop debut with this sparkly session! Participants in this session will be creating a Freedom Series scale magical rainbow dream horse, complete with holographic markings! Every horse will be unique based on how magical you want him to be. This workshop session requires no special skills or knowledge and is suitable for anyone willing to get a little glittery with Shauna. Freedom series model will be supplied to all participants by Breyer.
Carousel Horses
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Join award winning carousel and equine artist Laura Rock-Smith to learn how to create a historically correct carousel using a Breyer Freedom Series Scale horse. You will learn the techniques used for everything from bridles to tassels along with tips and tricks to take your work to that next level. Laura will also cover a little of the history of American carousel figures, such as romance versus non-romance side.
Creating Carriages
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Drive your favorite ponies forward in style with this year's Creating Carriages BreyerFest workshop, hosted by Infinity Breyer’s own Trinity Honaker! In this session, you’ll learn how to build the carriage of your dreams that your Stablemates scale Breyer Horses will be able to pull! This workshop features a DIY assembly kit that will allow for anyone to be able to build a fairy tale carriage for their Breyer’s from scratch! Drive forward after your dreams and come create some carriages with us at this year's BreyerFest! Models are not included with this session, but participants are welcome to bring their own Stablemates models, if desired.
Creating & Identifying Zebras
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
This new session will be taught by one of the best stripe painters in the hobby! Tegan Davis, who has previously been a BreyerFest Best Customs Contest finalist, will walk participants through the process of properly painting zebra stripes on a model, how tell the different species of zebra apart, and how to accurately assign breeds for showing purposes. A Breyer model will be supplied to participants in this session.
Etching
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Work alongside talented artist Val Starcher to learn how to add detail and intrigue to your favorite model horse. All participants will receive a Freedom Series-scale model horse to try their etching skills on. Due to the use of sharp objects, this workshop is limited to intermediate to advanced students – adults and older teens only.
Watercolor Painting
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
In this fun workshop, instructor and artist Jamie Rott will guide participants through this unique project using watercolors! Jamie will walk participants through all painting stages, from a simple watercolor silhouette to an embellished, colorful, and inspired masterpiece!
Mini Performance: Combined Driving
Introduction to Leather Tooling
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced, 16+
Take your tack design to the next level in this fun session! Lisa Smalley, of Smalley Saddlery will teach participants the art of tooling leather in miniature, a skill that you can ultimately use for model horse tack. In this session, participants will be tooling leather to make a bracelet, which they can wear home, but the techniques taught can be easily transferred to tack making. This workshop is for all skill levels, but at the instructor’s request is suitable for participants 16 and older only.
Arabian Halter
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Work with experienced hobbyist Tiffany Purdy and learn how to make your own Arabian halter. Supplies and a Traditional-scale model are provided to all participants!
The full schedule for all these sessions, and the VIP sessions, will be announced later this month, with sessions going on sale in early March. If you’re not a VIP or All-Access ticket holder yet, you can purchase your tickets here!
February 21, 2023
I’m attending in person with my mom and aunt! I’m looking forward to the “Drawing Forward” class!
February 16, 2023
Wow great workshops, may have to work my way down to Lexington, Ky for Breyerfest 2023. My artist smock is ready.
February 15, 2023
So cool! These workshops are awesome😄
February 14, 2023
Man, that’s cool. Can virtual BreyerFesters join online?
February 14, 2023
Wow! These are awesome!! I just wish I was attending in person!
February 14, 2023
Sweet! For sure gonna check out these activities!
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Catalina S
February 21, 2023
OMG!! cant wait for this years BreyerFest. Will we be able to join online?