Neil's Paint Improvers Black Templars Crusade Ancient Edition

Take up the brush as though it were your sword and rise to the challenge of the Eternal Crusade. This three-part course is designed to help you improve your painting skills step by step, focusing on the Crusade Ancient – a model brimming with detail, presence, and knightly character.

Across the sessions you’ll be guided by Neil Hollis, two-time Slayer Sword winner, who will break down each stage of the painting process into approachable, practical steps. From rich black armour and weathered parchment to intricate freehand details, you’ll learn the core techniques needed to achieve clean, confident results — whether you want to elevate your army on the tabletop or prepare a miniature worthy of display.

What makes this course unique is its structured feedback loop. After each session, you’ll take what you’ve learned home to refine your work. When you return, Neil will review your progress, offering personalised guidance to help you sharpen your skills and grow as a painter.

Course Breakdown

Session 1 – Classic Black Templars Armour with a Volumetric Twist Master the iconic black armour of the Black Templars using volumetric highlighting techniques. We’ll cover layering, tonal variation, and sharp edge highlights to give your model depth and definition.

Session 2 – Parchment and Robes Learn how to paint textured, realistic scrolls, tabards, and robes — combining weathered parchment with smooth fabric transitions to capture the Templars’ knightly aesthetic.

Session 3 – Model Detail and Freehand Elevate your miniature with precise detailing and bold freehand. From heraldic designs to final highlights, this session pulls everything together and gives your Crusade Ancient a truly personal touch.

Ticket Contents:

Black Templar mini - pre assembled and ready to paint Access to all 3 classes