Class: Blood & Gore Effects: The Advanced Made Easy [Oct 17, 2026]

Blood & Gore Effects: The Advanced Made Easy

Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

$60 per student - Maximum 24 students

Learn how to transform simply painted miniatures with convincing blood, splatter, organic effects, and battlefield damage in this two-hour, hands-on miniature-painting class.

Led by miniature-painting artist and instructor Adrian Pech of WarGlamour Miniatures, Blood & Gore Effects: The Advanced Made Easy is designed to make dramatic finishing techniques approachable and repeatable. Adrian previously taught this class to 90 registered students at AdeptiCon 2026 and is now bringing it to Torchlight Games & Hobbies.

All Skill Levels Are Welcome

Picking up a paintbrush for the first time? No problem. Never painted a miniature model before? No problem.

No previous painting experience is required. Adrian will guide students through each technique step by step, making the class approachable for complete beginners while still offering useful techniques for experienced painters.

The class begins with approximately 30 minutes of instruction exploring how blood and related effects behave across different materials, surfaces, and environments. Understanding these fundamentals will help students create effects that look convincing, complement the miniature, and contribute to its story.

The remaining 90 minutes will be dedicated to guided, hands-on practice. Students will experiment with a variety of paints and effects while working on two provided StarCraft Zergling miniatures.

Topics Include

• Creating convincing blood and organic effects
• Producing splatter and battlefield-damage effects
• Working with different colours, consistencies, and finishes
• Placing effects intentionally to enhance a miniature
• Avoiding flat or overly uniform results
• Combining products and techniques to create greater depth

Everything Is Provided

All paints, tools, and materials required to participate will be provided during the class, including:

• Two assembled and prepared StarCraft Zergling miniatures
• Paints and special-effect products
• Brushes
• Wet palettes
• Desk lamps
• Hobby holders
• Water cups

Students do not need to bring anything. Participants may bring one of their own painted miniatures if they would like to practise on it, but this is completely optional.

Each participant will take home both StarCraft Zergling miniatures used during the class.

All paints, tools, and hobby products demonstrated during the workshop will be available to purchase afterward in Torchlight’s retail shop, making it easy to continue practising these techniques at home.

Your Ticket Includes

• One two-hour instructor-led painting class
• Two StarCraft Zergling miniatures to paint and keep
• Use of all required paints, brushes, tools, and hobby materials
• Step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on assistance

Attend Both Classes and Save $10

Looking for a full day of miniature painting? Weathering Effects: The Advanced Made Easy runs later that afternoon from 2:00–4:00 PM. Stay for lunch at our Game Hall Cafe, and then join the second afternoon class. 

Add one Blood & Gore Effects ticket and one Weathering Effects ticket to your cart, and a $10 discount will be applied automatically at checkout. You’ll pay $110 plus tax instead of $120 for both classes. No discount code is required.

Attend both classes to explore blood and organic effects in the morning, followed by rust, chipping, grime, wear, and battle damage in the afternoon. You’ll take home two StarCraft Zerglings and one StarCraft Terran Marine.

Meet Your Instructor

Adrian Pech is a miniature-painting artist, experienced instructor, and the creator behind WarGlamour Miniatures. He has taught painting workshops at major hobby events and retailers, including presenting his Blood & Gore class to 90 registered students at AdeptiCon 2026.

Adrian has collaborated with leading hobby brands, including AK Interactive and Vallejo, to develop approachable classes that combine clear instruction with plenty of hands-on practice. His teaching style welcomes complete beginners while helping experienced painters expand their skills, experiment with new products, and add greater realism and storytelling to their miniatures.

You can see more of Adrian’s work on Instagram at @warglamourminis

Space is limited to 24 students. Tickets must be purchased in advance.