Virtual Workshop Information!

BreyerFest is in a few short weeks and now is a great time to start ordering your workshop supplies if you plan to participate in any of this year’s virtual offerings!

In addition to more than a dozen brand new workshops from our incredible artists, we’ve also got a handful of classes that we are re-airing from 2024 that you can re-watch!  Click below to view the supply lists for each of these incredible sessions!

 

Supply Lists for Paid Online Workshops for VIP, All-Access, and Online Traditional Ticket Holders

Introduction to Air Brushing Supply List

Introduction to Air Brushing

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Discover the fundamentals of airbrushing in this hands-on virtual workshop led by Artist Vincent Lange. Perfect for beginners, this session covers essential techniques, equipment setup, paint control, and basic shading. Learn how to use and clean an airbrush, as well as how to create smooth gradients. Whether you're interested in customizing models, artwork, or crafts, this class will give you the skills to get started with confidence.

 

Painting Vintage Colors Supply List

Painting Vintage Colors

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

In this session, inspired by 75 years of Breyer models, artist Stephanie Blaylock (known for her beautiful design of 2020’s Vermeer model) will teach students how to create vintage-style splatter dapples using masking fluid on a Stablemates model, though this technique can be used on any scale.  Participants will also use pastels and various sealers to create charming glossy and matte vintage-inspired models. 

 

 

Sculpting Open Mouths Supply List

 Sculpting Open Mouths

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Join long-time model horse artist and Breyer carousel ornament creator, Laura Rock-Smith for this video workshop on how to create an open mouth on a traditional scale Breyer model horse. Laura will show you the basic anatomy of the horse’s skull, where, how and with what, she will make her cuts needed to open the mouth, how to heat your model effectively and then show you her methods for filling and finishing off that open mouth for an award-winning custom!  

 

 

Supply Lists for Free Online Workshops for VIP, All-Access, and Online Traditional Ticket Holders

75th Anniversary Party Outfits Supply List

75^th Anniversary Party Outfits

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Celebrate Breyer’s 75th anniversary in style by creating festive accessories for a Traditional sized Breyer model!  In this workshop, hosted by Trinity Honaker of Infinity Breyers, you’ll craft a custom rope halter, colorful party hats, a celebratory sash, and a miniature flag banner to commemorate this milestone! Bring your model to life with unique, handcrafted pieces that capture the spirit of celebration and showcase your creative flair! This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, from beginner crafters to experienced hobbyists.  Just bring your creativity and passion for model horses. 

 

Beachy Bases Supply List

Beachy Bases

Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate, adult supervision recommended

The insanely-talented Laura Skillern-Sailer is taking fans on a journey to the Assateague Island National Seashore with this fun class!  Learn to make a realistic-looking beach for Breyer’s most iconic models, Misty and Stormy! This workshop includes the basics of making a sandy terrain and water effects. Great for people who are new to making bases and are looking to get their feet wet.

 

Blending Acrylics Supply List

Blending Acrylics

Skill Level:  Beginner

In this beginner-friendly session, artist Franceyn Dare will teach viewers the basics of blending acrylic paints, which is a foundational step in learning how to customize and paint your own model horses.  These techniques will help budding artists learn to create more realistic looking horses using this easy (and fun) trick.

 

 

Breyer Birthday Bridles Supply List

Breyer Birthday Halters

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Join expert tack maker Kristian Beverly in this informative video! Learn to make a decorative bridle for your own model horse. You’ll learn fundamental skills that you can apply to any type of model horse tack you decide to make.

 

Creating Kirins Supply List

Creating Kirins

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

In this workshop hosted by Best Customs Contest Finalist Janine Haq of Quequinox Art, viewers will learn to turn their Breyer model into a fantasy Kirin! Janine will go through how to customize your model and share techniques on sculpting hair, scales, and horns in this fun fantasy lesson!

 

 

Diamond Jubilee Mini Whinnie Paperweights Supply List

Diamond Jubilee Mini Whinnie Paperweights

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

In this fun video workshop, Anna Smith returns for some more casting fun, this time making a special 75^th anniversary-inspired diamond-shaped paper weight using clear epoxy resin and a Breyer Mini Whinnie - and of course glitter! She’ll walk you through the steps and explain the hows and whys of making your own Diamondtastic Sparkleriffic 75^th Anniversary Mini Whinnie Paperweight.

 

Keeping the Vibe Alive: King Khemosabi! Supply List

Keeping the Vibe Alive: King Khemosabi!

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Follow this tutorial as we take a journey into both Breyer history and an advanced customizing skill set by completely revamping the infamous Arabian Stallion known as Kehmosabi. Darynn Bednarczyk of DeeJayBe Studios will take you step-by-step through the process it takes to modify a vintage Breyer model horse into a one of a kind piece of art, while keeping the essence of the original mold alive! 

 

 

Leather Chamfron Supply List

Leather Chamfron

Skill Level:  Intermediate to Advanced

Building upon her previous lesson of Weaving Chainmail, expert tack maker Dani Boiko takes the next step in armoring your model!  Learn how to create your very own Leather Chamfron with Dani Boiko in this fun workshop. You will trace, cut out, and craft your very own piece of horse armor to fit your Breyer Traditional scale model. Leather armor was used on horses for many, many years as both protection and decoration. Many horses seen in scifi/fantasy movies are often adorned in armor. Here you will be able to start your very own set beginning with the faceplate known as the Chamfron.  Fans joining us in-person will have the opportunity to register for the next step in this series – Creating a Leather Armor Crinet!

 

 

Let’s KEEP Customizing! Supply List

Let’s KEEP Customizing!

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

In this video we will go the next level of beginner customizing. We will swap the necks on some models, I will give you a couple more advanced options like sculpting your own tail.  I will give a quick overview on how I paint a model which is usually airbrush, touched up with pigments. We will talk about different options and techniques that other people use. This will help you figure out which technique will work best for you, including which of the techniques are the simplest to use and most cost effective. The most important part about this video? Using your creativity and having fun!  

 

Memorial Photo Ponies Supply List

Memorial Photo Ponies

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Joining us virtually from her studio down under, artist Franceyn Dare of Dare Horses will show viewers how to create a lovely memorial keepsake model as a tribute to your favorite fur babies, friends, or family.  Known for her incredible Wildlings and Lollies series, Franceyn will teach you how to sculpt roses to adorn your creation as well as some other fun techniques that will help complete the look of your ponies.

 

Mini Whinnie Jewelry & Accessories Supply List

Mini Whinnie Jewelry & Accessories

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Christina Riley is taking it back to the 90's with these fun retro-inspired accessories. Create a Mini Whinnies Necklace, Bracelet and Keychain with just a few supplies. Wear them or share them with your friends, the possibilities are endless!

 

Sculpting Legs Supply List

Sculpting Legs

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Follow along with sculptor Morgen Kilbourn as she sculpts a fore and hind leg and discusses how some of her previous workshops on anatomy and pivot points translate into making sculpting decisions!  Watch as legs matching Wyatt’s and Bristol’s emerge from twisted wire and lumps of clay!!!

 

 

 

Supply Lists for Free Online Workshops - Open to all ticket holders!

Flower Blankets & Trophies Supply List

Flower Blankets & Trophies

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Every horse is unique in their own way but they all do one thing perfectly no matter what: bringing joy to our lives! Give those special ponies in your herd the reward they deserve by crafting your very own miniature trophies and flower blankets that are fit for a king! In this workshop, suitable for any skill level, instructor Trinity Honaker of Infinity Breyers will show you how you can bring a variety of trophies to life as well as flower blankets that your Breyer’s can wear with pride knowing they earned them for being simply amazing! Grab your favorite Breyer and your supplies so we can craft these fun items together during the virtual BreyerFest weekend!

 

How to Make a Show Drape

How to Make a Show Drape

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

At many shows for real horses, there will be an area with a show drape, a place for winners to come with their horses and be photographed to celebrate their wins.  Join Lynn Isenbarger as she takes viewers through the process of how to make your own miniature version in this virtual workshop.  Show drapes are easy to make, need minimal supplies, and are fun to use both at live shows and at home when photographing your models!

 

 

Let’s Start Customizing: Learning the Basics Supply List

Traditional Scale Hay Bales

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Hay! Check out this video from artist Lisa Smalley of Smalley Saddlery, who will demonstrate how to create a realistic looking Traditional-sized hay bale.  Lisa is best known at BreyerFest for her leather tooling classes, but she’s also an awesome prop maker!  These cute hay bales are a great addition to model horse barns or scenes to add a great realistic touch!

 

 

Traditional Scale Hay Bales Supply List

Traditional Scale Hay Bales

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Hay! Check out this video from artist Lisa Smalley of Smalley Saddlery, who will demonstrate how to create a realistic looking Traditional-sized hay bale.  Lisa is best known at BreyerFest for her leather tooling classes, but she’s also an awesome prop maker!  These cute hay bales are a great addition to model horse barns or scenes to add a great realistic touch!

 

Weaving Chainmail Supply List

Weaving Chainmail 

Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced

In this tutorial video, Dani Boiko of Savvy Appy Studios will be teaching you how to weave 4 in 1 European chainmail ring by ring. This style of chainmail is commonly used in armor seen in fantasy movies and Renaissance Faires as a way to protect the wearer from harm. Horses have been known to wear sections of chainmail armor to keep them safe on the battlefield. Nowadays you can see the mounts at Renaissance Faires and Medieval Times as part of their costumes.  Pair this session with 2025’s video tutorial on creating your own Leather Armor Chamfron to get your horse ready for battle!