Custom events
From Axel | People love playing games. Both alone and with their friends ... cooperative, competitive or just to tell a story. And people love art. They love creativity and cherish ways to express themselves. They love to see things grow. And experiencing personal improvement can be very powerful and endearing.
During my time in the hobby of miniature-painting and tabletop role-playing games, I have come to realize time and time again that this holds true. This hobby has become a steady pillar in my life that has made the good times even more vibrant and colorful, but also carried me through the darker and more difficult ones. Until six years ago I couldn't have imagined that something as unimportant as finishing the paintjob on a new hero for my local "Warcry" campaign or the successful "great reveal" of the big bad evil guy to the players in my long running Dungeons and Dragons campaign could give me so much energy.
I think it's the combination of all these aspects that makes this hobby so worth pursuing. The calm and almost meditative quiet of painting, the brain-tackling strategic planning of your army composition, next strategic move or next level-up of your character and eventually the laughter, emotions and role-playing while rolling weird-shaped dice. That's why I want to get other people into this hobby, too. I want to help them make their first (or second) steps into this wonderful hobby where they can then wander off and explore, create, grow and enjoy on their own and in their own unique way.
Below you'll find a few ways how we've been teaching so far. Most of the workshops and events you'll find here are tailor-made and have been designed with the clients heavily involved in the process themselves. Check them out to fuel your creativity and don't hesitate to contact us if you have an idea. We're always happy to help create something to spread the love for this incredibly fulfilling hobby.
Examples of what we have done before are (see below):
Examples
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School workshops
In collaboration with Minkema College in Woerden (www.minkema.nl), we hosted multiple miniature painting workshops for students in their art classrooms. The kids were super enthusiastic and even got to use their painted miniatures in a "How to Dungeons and Dragons" and a "How to DM" workshop as a follow-up. We focused on giving the students an easy entrance into the hobby and they learned everything they needed to continue the hobby at home with friends and family.
Want to offer your students a hands-on creative experience? Contact us to arrange a school-friendly miniature painting or tabletop roleplaying session tailored to your class and curriculum.
2
Team building
Miniature painting is the perfect team-building activity. Thanks to shows like Stranger Things, Community and of course Critical Role, Dungeons & Dragons – and by extension, tabletop roleplaying games and miniatures – have gone mainstream. What used to be considered nerdy is now fun, engaging, and relatable for people from all kinds of different backgrounds.
Host a miniature painting session or Dnd adventure at your office and let your colleagues connect over something new and creative. We’ll bring the miniatures, paints, dice and good vibes – you bring the team!
3
Paint & Play events
We host exciting Paint & Play events where you’ll paint your own miniature and then jump straight into action with a professionally hosted Dungeons & Dragons one-shot, 40k game or other gaming experience. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and adventure – no prior experience needed!
We’ve run these events in collaboration with Dutch20, the Netherlands’ largest DnD community, and even hosted a full-day special with a Dutch Warhammer 40K group: painting workshop, 3-hour game session, and a BBQ + bonfire to wrap things up.
Looking for more? We also offer intro-to-DnD sessions, Dungeon Master training, and customized events for beginners or experienced adventurers alike.
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Bachelor(ette) parties
Looking for a unique bachelor or bachelorette party in Utrecht or beyond? Swap the clichés for creativity with a Miniature Painting Workshop or a DnD one-shot adventure – complete with beers, snacks, and a bonfire in an old schoolyard.
Want to celebrate somewhere else? No problem – we can bring everything needed to host the workshop at your location, whether it’s a home, holiday stay, or secret forest hideout. It’s the perfect mix of chill vibes and nerdy fun.
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Accessible workshops
Miniature painting is weird. It does weird things to people. I've seen overly excited and hyperactive people sit and work in dedicated silence for hours. But I've also seen the shy and silent bloom and start chatting in excitement about new miniatures or awesome ideas for new color schemes. "I'm so glad we've found this for him" or "I've never seen her being so focused on something for so long before" are some of the most beautiful things we've heard parents say when speaking about their kids and miniature painting.
We offer inclusive painting workshops for people with ADHD, autism, or physical challenges like tremors. Our location is wheelchair accessible and can be adapted to minimize sensory input for a more focused environment. We'd be happy to help you try out something new that might make a little positive difference in someone's life.
