Star Wars Diorama & Miniature Painting Workshop

Build a scene within the Star Wars Universe that tells a story. 

This isn't a paint-by-numbers afternoon. You're building your very own piece of a world complete with figurines to take home at the end of the session.

You'll construct a miniature Star Wars diorama from scratch — choosing your planet, designing your terrain, painting your figures, and creating a scene that tells a story unique to you.

Every participant gets one Imperial and one Rebel miniature from the Star Wars Legion range, plus a custom-built display box with a slide-in background panel. What happens between those two figures? That's up to you to decide.

We'll work with paint, cardboard, PVA, foam, recycled materials, and whatever it takes to make Endor feel like Endor, or Tatooine feel like Tatooine. No experience needed — just a willingness to get into it.

Provided

• 1 x Rebel miniature
• 1 x Imperial miniature
• 1 x custom diorama display box
• All paints, brushes, and materials provided

Event Details

Date: Friday, July 10th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Assembly, 4/187 King Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300.
Age Range: The workshop is geared toward kids 10 years or older but would be suitable for kids 8-9 with adult attendance. 
Price: Regular price is $149 🎟 per child but take advantage of our early bird pricing for a discount. Join the mailing list to stay up to date on our future events and to get first option to buy. 
Attendees: Max 10 kids — limited spots.

Note: Parent/guardian attendance is encouraged — not just for supervision, but because there's a lot to build and there is fun in doing it together. Some steps (knife work, super glue) require adult assistance. If a parent or guardian is unable to attend, we will have instructors on hand to attend. Parents/guardians who are also Star Wars fans who would like to purchase their own ticket can also create their own diorama!

Requirements

Aprons will be provided but please be aware that paint and glue sometimes gets on clothes. We use non-toxic, water-based acrylic paints that are generally easy to wash off hands and clothes. We recommend sending your child in "painting clothes" just in case things get a little messy.

No prior painting experience is required! A safety briefing will be provided at the start.

What to Expect

This isn’t just about putting paint on plastic; it’s about focus, patience, and creativity and imagination. Led by experienced artists, our workshop covers the basics of miniature painting and diorama creation in a fun, pressure-free environment. We aim to provide a fun introduction to world building to fuel creativity. 

Why Join?

Develop Focus: Painting miniatures requires concentration and steady hands—great practice for school-age kids.

Build Confidence: There is nothing like the pride of finishing a project and holding a character they created themselves.

Great for fans of the Star Wars universe and creative kids alike!

While this workshop is Star Wars themed the skills taught in this workshop can be easily applied to other miniature painting.

Ready to Enrol?

Spaces in the event are limited to ensure everyone gets enough one-on-one time with our instructors. Book your spot in the squadron today! All of our classes have early bird pricing so purchase early to secure the best pricing.

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Have questions? Feel free to contact us. May the Force be with you!