Haunters workshop January 7th

[Allen H]

***Join us for a great day of learning, networking and socializing amongst the best of the best in the haunt business! More info coming as we nail it down.

There will be a potluck (like we could keep you from bringing food) and contact Allen if you have a presentation you'd like to make. Schedule will be posted soon!!***

Hey guys I normally hold two workshops a year- this is the Winter one. Not exactly a make and take but in the same vein. They are geared towards the areas pro haunts because that is my back ground. I do think home haunters will enjoy it also.
If you wish to attend then please RSVP to Stiltbeast@gmail.com. I wanted to open it up to the folks on this forum, I will post my curriculum here when it is firmed up- Im sure that Im doing an hour or an hour and a half on costume distressing. There is normally 5-6 hours of classes / presentations and then a pot luck social.
it will be held at
10840 Switzer suite #114 Dallas TX 11:00 am till 11pm
RSVP to Stiltbeast@gmail.com

[Jaybo]

Dixie and I are looking forward to the workshop. Heck, we talk more about the workshop than we do about Christmas with my parents!

[debbie5]

$366 for airfare. I might sell a kidney for this one.

[Allen H]

lol, there is no cost for the workshop- unless you have airfare or the pot luck dish.

[Dixie]

Debbie, if you can come up with the 366, I'll make your pot luck dish for you, LMAO.

[niblique71]

Wow, To hang out with Allen, Dixie, Jaybo, and a slew of pro haunters would be SO Cool. One of these winters I'm going to take a Massive road trip. Have fun and take some pics or video.

[DarkLore]

Sounds informative. And I wouldn't incur an airfare fee. I will attend if my schedule allows.

[steveshauntedyard]

Damn it I have to work that weekend or I would so try to attend

[Cole&Jacksdad]

Let me clear it with the boss.

[Allen H]

Its gonna be fun, it always is.

[BrotherMysterio]

Alrighty, I get to work something out at work. So ironic . . . only two days at work that week, and that's one of them.

[Jaybo]

Last time the fire alarms went off while a haunt was demonstrating a new fog chiller. We had to evacuate the building and wait for the fire department to show up and give the all clear. I'm sure they will have to top last time, so I expect the Dallas S.W.A.T. team to show up this time. I hope they bring the little bomb disposal robot. That thing's so cool!

[BrotherMysterio]

Last time the fire alarms went off while a haunt was demonstrating a new fog chiller. We had to evacuate the building and wait for the fire department to show up and give the all clear. I'm sure they will have to top last time, so I expect the Dallas S.W.A.T. team to show up this time. I hope they bring the little bomb disposal robot. That thing's so cool!

Throw in some zombies, and a few camera phones, and we'd have the makings of a zombie apocalypse flick, a la cloverfield, blair witch, and 28 days! How about we all come dressed as zombies, just in case?

[Allen H]

at the end of the day we will all feel like zombies- and we might look like zombies too if you volunteer for the airbrush work.
Here is the loose cicciculum.

11:00 Costume plate molds
12:20 Clear tape sculpture
1:20 Costume distressing
3:00 Haunt house demo
4:00 Sugru
4:30 Silicone gloves
5:15 Latex build up appliances
6:30 Airbrush Round Table Fun

[Haunted Bayou]

Thank you for inviting us, Allen.

[BrotherMysterio]

Thank you for inviting us, Allen.

Definitely! I know that many people are probably looking forward to this with great anticipation. I know I'm one of them!

[BioHazardCustoms]

I was going to try to come, but my boss is a douchebag. I can't get the days off I need to come out. Maybe next time, though!

[Allen H]

I normally do one in the summer and one in the winter- I will keep the board posted.

[BrotherMysterio]

I normally do one in the summer and one in the winter- I will keep the board posted.

Any ideas on the subject for the summer workshop? A cost effective pop-up, perhaps?

[Allen H]

It is always a good time to be around so many like minded people.Its a full day and a fun social after all the classes.

[scareme]

I'm so excited! Just 25 hours now.

The Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited - YouTube

[Cole&Jacksdad]

I was excited until I saw the Pointer Sisters video. Now I'm scared.:googly:

[Jaybo]

Dixie and I will try to be there close to 10 AM, so what other home haunters are going to be there tomorrow?

[Cole&Jacksdad]

Dixie and I will try to be there close to 10 AM, so what other home haunters are going to be there tomorrow?

I will be there with a buddy.

[RoxyBlue]

Someone be sure to take pictures and video so those of us who can't be there can at least see how much fun the rest of you had:)

[niblique71]

someone be sure to take pictures and video so those of us who can't be there can at least see how much fun the rest of you had:)

ditto!

[BrotherMysterio]

Three words . . .

OFF DA HOOK!!!

:D:D:D

Incidentally, on behalf of everyone there, thank you for such an awesome time! I'm definitely looking forward to the next one.

[Allen H]

Thank you to all who came, you brought a great creative energy, a passion for Halloween, and tons of food!
Great time and great fellowship
Thankyou,
Allen H

[Cole&Jacksdad]

Thank you Allen for hosting(you're a machine). I learned a lot yesterday. It is good to have a pro show some of us home haunters how to do things.

[BrotherMysterio]

Thank you Allen for hosting(you're a machine). I learned a lot yesterday. It is good to have a pro show some of us home haunters how to do things.

Well, there were a few home haunters who were definitely showing the pros a thing or two, so it definitely pays to get ideas from every possible venue.

To reference Tim DeLaughter of the The Polyphonic Spree . . . together, we're heavy.

Incidentally, we also need to start compiling all of the great recipes we see there. That twinkie pie looked very interesting. I need to try that.

[Allen H]

as promised here is the list-

Haunted Manifesto
Recipes from the Haunters workshop

Costume plate molds- white modeling clay
(water based clay)
Ultra cal 30 plaster
Sculpting tools (Hobby Lobby)

Clear tape sculpture- Clear gloves
Clear packing tape
Saran wrap
Scissors

Permanent pumpkins- Balloons
Masking tape
Sprayfoam 3 cans per pumpkin
Liquid nails 2 tubes per pumpkin
Carving /rasping implements



Costume distressing- Leather rougher
(Tandy leather item#56595-01)




Distressing Gels
Silicone 1 caulk 100% clear
Tandy leather antique stain item# 2607
Smooth on so-strong tint Red- 2 oz.

Airbrushed distressing liquid
Tandy Antique stain
Water

Harbor freight airbrush- item # Item #93506
Mosses- Hobby lobby

Latex substitute for corpsing-Latex caulk
Ammonia

Thinning silicone to make a mold- Silicone 1 100%
Naptha

Sugru silicone clay- Silicone 1 100%
Cornstarch

[Jaybo]

Man, I really wish I could have been there for this one. We had a family emergency literally as we were walking out the door Saturday morning. I'll be grumpy all month now. :-D

Looks like you guys had a rousing good time! Ok, sign me up for the summer workshop. I'll pitch a tent and camp out waiting for the next one.

[scareme]

Allen, we had the best time, and learned so much, you are my new hero. And your wife, she was so friendly. She came up and introduced herself, and made sure we knew where the food was, like anyone come have missed it. And she's so pretty, how did you score a cutie like that? You must have loads of money, that and your good looks. :D
And it is great to meet some new people from Hauntforum. Lucky that I listen into other peoples conversations, cause that's how I met Jack and Cole's Dad. He was sitting right in front of me. I missed you guys, Jaybo and Dixie. I thought something must have come up, or I knew you would have been there.
My son drove down to Dallas with me, ran some errands, then came back and sat throught some sessions. He told me he really enjoyed them.
Thanks again for all the time and effort you put into this weekend. You and your crew are the best. Oh, and by the way, where did you get that airbrush from? :D

[BrotherMysterio]

And she's so pretty, how did you score a cutie like that? You must have loads of money, that and your good looks. :D

Actually, it was more like "Love at First Fright"! I'll let Allen tell the story. Interestingly enough, it made the paper. :D