Posted by Miranda August 04, 2011
The Switcheroo Institute for Lower Learning Presents...
Custom Toy Workshop with Artists Huck Gee & Carlos East of The Beast Brothers
August 28th at 1pm at Hope Gallery
Learn how to customize vinyl toys with the help of two of the best artists in the business as they team up and work with fans during this workshop at Hope Gallery in New Haven, CT.
The workshop will feature Huck Gee, one of the most popular toy customizers in the World, known for taking his unique Asian Pop style to 3D form; and Carlos East, one of the members of the Beast Brothers who is known for his highly elaborate customs that take detailing to the next level.
This unique and hand-on Workshop will be hosted by Nichole âBaronessâ East, some of the topics that will be discussed will be History of Custom Toys, Character Design, Material Application, Priming and Finishing Techniques, Application Demonstrations, and of course presentations by both artists followed by a Q&A session.
The workshop will include an 8â Munny for you to customize along with all of the materials you will need to create an amazing custom. (Paint, Pens, Fabric, Flock, etc) At the end of the workshop you will take home a unique and special custom toy that you designed with the help of two amazing artists. And one very special participate will win a custom by The Beast Brothers at the end of the workshop!
Space is very limited and this workshop will sell out so BUY TICKETS NOW
ABOUT SWITCHEROO INSTITUTE
The Institute of Lower Learning was founded by California-based artists Amanda Visell and Michelle Valigura. Over the years The Institute has hosted many different types of seminars and workshops all over the World, bringing artists and fans together in one room to get their 'learn' on. "We are using our brains and workshops to host some of the best artists that we could beat at arm wrestling. We tie them to a desk and force them to teach you what they really excel in. This is a special program where you can really learn in a close environment with productive working artists that dont normally share their brain juice."
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