6th February 2026, posted by Marko Paunović

We invite you to our various events during Black Queen Hobby and Miniature Painting Competition 2026!

FREE ENTRY!

WORKSHOPS:

Painting Faces 101

Date and time: Saturday 21. February 2026, 13:00-14:00

TUTOR: @Anže Zorko

CONTENT: Anže will be showing us how to paint a face. During his demo workshop he will be painting the Back to Basics modern fireman bust.

LANGUAGE: Slovenian and English

ABOUT THE TUTOR: ANŽE ZORKO - Born in 1993 in Kranj. He has been in the hobby since he was 12 years old. Like most, he started with planes and tanks, but in the last 3 years he has been working more and more with figures. He paints all kinds of figures, but his favorite are fantasy miniatures, where he can translate all his ideas onto the "canvas".

 

3D Sculpting 101

Date and time: Saturday 21 February 2026, 16:00-17:00

TUTOR: @Winton Afrić

CONTENT: The workshop will cover the process of 3D digital sculpting, from the idea to realisation with a look at forming and preparing an intricate 3D design for printing.

LANGUAGE: Croatian and English

ABOUT THE TUTOR: WINTON AFRIĆ was born in 1980. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, and received his doctorate in information sciences from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb. He is currently working at the University of Algebra. He has participated in a number of scientific congresses, signed numerous articles and is the co-author of two books in the field of informatics, theory and sociology of computer games.

 

NMM 101

Date and time: Sunday 22 February 2026, 10:00-11:00

TUTOR: @Ivan Knezović

CONTENT: Ivan will be showing us the basics of Non-metallic metal, a technique that uses non-metallic paints to recreate the appearance of metal surfaces.

LANGUAGE: Croatian and English

ABOUT THE TUTOR: IVAN KNEZOVIĆ – Ivan Knezović entered the world of miniatures through the video game Dawn of War back in 2007. For several years, he played the tabletop games Warhammer 40k and later Warmachine. After a break of several years, he picked up a brush again in 2019 with the aim of perfecting the art of painting miniatures. He fell in love with the process itself and over time discovered that he enjoyed making dioramas and painting busts the most. He has won several prestigious awards at international competitions such as Best of Standard in Warsaw 2025 for his diorama and Bronze Master Fantasy Painting in Monte San Savino 2025.

 

Painting with Oils 101

Date and time: Sunday 22 February 2026, 11:30-12:30

TUTOR: @Petar Knezović

CONTENT: In his workshop, Petar will show us the intricacies of painting miniatures using oil paints.

LANGUAGE: Croatian and English

ABOUT THE TUTOR: PETAR KNEZOVIĆ – He entered the world of miniatures, like most people, through Warhammer in the sixth grade of elementary school. After the temporary collapse of the wargaming scene in Croatia, he began to focus on painting miniatures instead of playing. His goal became to win medals in painting competitions, which he succeeded in. When he felt that he was skilled enough, he began to offer miniature painting services for others, and for two years now, together with his brother, he has been running a business providing such services. He always tried to paint as quickly as possible so that he could bring as many ideas from his head to reality as possible. For this purpose, he began to paint primarily with oil paints, which he believes are a tool that all miniaturists should become familiar with.

 

BACK TO BASICS WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!

During the Black Queen 2026 international painting competition, we will also organize Back to Basics miniature painting workshops for the youngest (8+).
FREE ENTRY!
During the weekend of February 21-22, we will organize workshops on:
- Saturday 21.2. from 13-17h
- Sunday 22.2. from 10-15h

The workshops are suitable for the youngest users because only basic techniques, tools and materials are used, and it allows easier access to miniaturism and model making by focusing on the fun process of making, unlike the usual insistence on waiting for the end result, which most often brings stress to younger participants.In each session, up to four participants will be able to paint their own figure (which they then take home).

 

SPEED PAINTING CONTEST

For our older visitors/contestants we will organize our traditional Speed Painting Contest, a fun side event at Black Queen H&MPC 2026. Participants get 60 minutes to  prep and paint a miniature. The best painter gets a symbolic prize! All the participants paint the same miniature. Paints, glues, brushes and basing materials are provided by UMS Agram. However, if you wish to bring your own - feel free.

 

SWOOD

We are pleased to announce one of our sponsors who will be presenting at Black Queen H&MPC 2026! On Saturday 21.2.2026. Swood will be holding a sales booth. Come and get wooden plinths and bases at good prices!

 

CARTA MAGICA

Sunday 22.2. visit the Carta Magica stand! There you will be able to get your favourite hobby materials at a discount!