Virtual Workshops!

Earlier this month, we announced our lineup for this year’s in-person workshops for both VIP and All-Access ticket holders. You can review that lineup and some additional important information here.

In addition to this selection of in-person classes, we’ve got a stellar lineup of online workshops that our VIP, All-Access, and Online Traditional Access ticket holders will also have access to, many of which will be free to view! While the full line-up won’t be announced until the spring, we wanted to tease fans with a selection of what we plan to offer. Supply lists and other information will also be made available in the spring.

For now, here’s what some of our amazing instructors have cooking for fans:

75th 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!

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.

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! 

Introduction to Airbrushing

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.

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

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 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 sci-fi/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!

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 and give you a couple more advanced options like sculpting your own tail.  A quick overview on how to paint a model with an airbrush and pigments is also included. 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

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 Whinnies Jewelry & Accessories

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Christina Riley is taking it back to the 90s 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!

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 the 2020 Premier Club model, Vermeer. She 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.

Weaving Chainmail – re-air from 2024

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!

In addition to these awesome sessions, we’ve also got classes from artists Laura Skillern-Sailer, Lisa Smalley, Kristian Beverly, Anna Smith, and Laura Rock-Smith that will be revealed later on!