LVO 2026 Hobby Classes: Which Minipainting Ticket Fits You?
By Frontline Gaming | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Buying Guides
Compare the three LVO 2026 minipainting classes by skill level and goal, and learn which ticket to buy before badges and seats fill up.
Quick answer
Pick Intro to Minipainting if you have never painted a miniature, Embrace the Cube! if you want a structured color-theory project, and Wounds, Scars, and Bruises if you already paint and want realistic damage effects. All three are LVO 2026 hobby classes, and all require a convention badge for entry.
Why the class format matters more than the price
All three tickets sit in the same $32–$41 range, so cost is not the deciding factor. The real difference is what you walk away with: a first finished miniature, a color-theory framework you can reuse, or a damage-effect technique for armies you already own.
Two of the classes let you select a day, while the Wounds, Scars, and Bruises listing does not show day options. Check the schedule before you buy if your convention days are already fixed.
The hidden cost: convention badges and schedule
Every class listing states that LVO convention badges are required for entry. A class ticket alone will not get you into the hall, so budget for the badge as part of the total cost.
Class times can overlap with tournaments or other seminars. Visit the FLG Events Hub for the final schedule before committing to a day, especially for the two classes with selectable days.
Decision rules for choosing your class
- You have never painted a miniature: Choose Intro to Minipainting. It assumes no prior experience and gives you a guided first project. Buy this before you book other seminars; it sets the baseline for everything else.
- You paint but your colors look muddy or random: Choose Embrace the Cube! if you want a color-theory method you can apply across an army. Select your day early; this class has day options but limited seats.
- You already paint and want realistic battle damage: Choose Wounds, Scars, and Bruises if you want techniques for scars, bruising, and worn surfaces. Confirm the class time first, because this listing does not show day options.
- You are attending LVO mainly for tournaments: Pick at most one class and check it against your round times. A class ticket does not include a convention badge. Buy your badge before class tickets so you do not pay for a seat you cannot use.
The three LVO 2026 minipainting tickets
- Jackson "Cole" Westmoreland - Intro to Minipainting - LVO 2026 Hobby Class: Intro to Minipainting is listed at $40.20 (compare at $60.00) with a select-day option. It is the lowest-risk entry point for a first painting class, and the day choice lets you avoid tournament conflicts.
Jackson "Cole" Westmoreland - Intro to Minipainting - LVO 2026 Hobby Class - Jackson "Cole" Westmoreland - Embrace the Cube! - LVO 2026 Hobby Class: Embrace the Cube! is listed at $40.80 (compare at $60.00) with a select-day option. The structured cube format suits painters who want a repeatable color system rather than a single finished model.
Jackson "Cole" Westmoreland - Embrace the Cube! - LVO 2026 Hobby Class - Michael Klieman - Wounds, Scars, and Bruises - LVO 2026 Hobby Class: Wounds, Scars, and Bruises is listed at $32.64 (compare at $48.00) and does not show day options. It is the cheapest ticket, but you must confirm the class time against your badge and tournament schedule before buying.
Who should buy which ticket
Best for
- New painters who want a guided first miniature (Intro to Minipainting)
- Painters who want a reusable color system (Embrace the Cube!)
- Intermediate painters focused on damage effects (Wounds, Scars, and Bruises)
Not for
- Anyone without an LVO convention badge, since badges are required for entry
- Players whose tournament schedule leaves no free block for a class
