Get To Know Our Virtual Fun Day Artists

Our 70th Anniversary Fun Day is going virtual and coming up quickly! On Saturday, October 17th, Breyer fans worldwide can join us for a day dedicated to the fun of painting and creativity through the lens of a Breyer model horse. Along with a series of fun activity videos that will go live on the 17th, we also have a talented group of model horse artisans who will be demonstrating three Fun Day activities via Instagram Live!

All you need to do to join in is log into your Instagram account and tap our profile icon when the LIVE icon is visible. That will bring you straight to the livestream - easy peasy!

Our livestreams will be held between 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM GMT+1) and 3:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM GMT+1) on our official Instagram account, @breyermodelhorsesofficial. Each of our three talented artists will be on hand to demonstrate their techniques and answer any questions fans and aspiring artists may have. If you aren't able to join us during the live event, don't worry - each activity will also have a pre-recorded video to watch at your own leisure. We can’t wait to share these activities with you!

To start our day off, our friends at My Froggy Stuff will have exclusive video content made especially for Breyer's Virtual Fun Day! Their first video will be available first thing in the morning on the 17th, then check back after our Instagram Live content has concluded for a bonus video with even more crafting fun!

Toya of My Froggy Stuff

The following is the schedule for our Instagram Live activities:

12:00 PM EDT: Painting an Appaloosa
Darynn Bednarczyk of DeeJayBe Studios

Appaloosa is a fun horse color that’s full of spots! Join Darynn as she teaches you how to paint a beautiful black and white appaloosa model that’s sure to turn heads.

Recommended supply list:

Black and white acrylic paint
Rubber gloves
Gloss medium
Fine-point paintbrushes (synthetic/taklon)
Cup of water
Paper towels
Paint palette (or plastic lid/paper plate)
Matte sealing spray (ex. Americana, Rustoleum)
Reference image of appaloosa horse
Reference image of horse hair growth chart

Optional supplies:

Acrylic paint: burnt umber, metallic gold, and skin tone
Multipurpose sandpaper (220 and 400 grit)
Mini hacksaw (or steak knife)
Respirator/mask
Old toothbrush

1:00 PM EDT: Paint Pour Horses
Kristen Cermele of KNC Studios Equine Art

For those who love all things bright, this activity is for you! Using a special pouring medium (which can also be substituted by dish soap), join Kristen C. to create a spectacular “horse of a different color!”

Recommended supply list:

Acrylic paints (high flow/soft body is best)
Liquitex Pouring Medium, Gloss
Basecoated model horse (the base color may show through on your final product, so pick a color you like!)
Plastic cups
Disposable gloves
Foil baking sheet (or other disposable surface to catch extra paint)
Popsicle sticks/paint stirrers
Plastic/metal sheet (to rest models on while drying)
Hobby knife (optional)

2:00 PM EDT: Painting a Sabino
Kristen Taylor of Blue Mountain Stable

Sabino is a fascinating pinto pattern that begins from the legs and splashes up along a horse’s belly, neck, and/or flank to create delicate, lacy areas of white. Learn how to paint this pattern with Kristen T.!

Recommended supply list:

For prepping and priming (optional):

Ultra-fine automotive sandpaper (approx. 320-400 grit AND 600 grit)
Spray primer (ex. Duplicolor Sandable)
Dish soap
Toothbrush

For painting:

Titanium white and titan buff paint
Paintbrushes: Small square/filbert, small round, smaller liner
Jar with lid (for containing paint mixture)
Sealer (ex. Testors Dullcote)

For safety:

Particle mask (prepping use only)
Vapor mask (priming use only)
Rubber/plastic gloves

Optional handy supplies:

Pearly/metallic white paint
White charcoal pencil
Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty
Needle sanding files
Double-sided foam mounting tape (for sticking models to objects while painting)

Just like with BreyerFest, we're excited to host our very first Fun Day that anyone anywhere can participate in! You can get an official Fun Day kit from your participating local retailer, a list of which can be found here. But if you don't have a retailer nearby, don't fret - you can still participate! Pick up a Breyer Craft and Activity kit for fresh new models to paint, or use these activities to bring new life to a model that's already in your home!

See you on the 17th!