Hoku Props workshops are built for makers who want practical skills they can actually use. These classes are hands on, approachable, and grounded in real prop, costume, and fabrication workflows. Whether you want to get comfortable with an airbrush, get smoother prints ready for primer and paint, or start sculpting in 3D on a device you already own, these workshops are designed to help you build real skills you can take straight into your own projects.
Current Workshops
These are the workshops currently available through Hoku Props. Each one has its own focus, but all of them are built around real technique, practical problem solving, and helping people make with more confidence.
Airbrush 101
A hands on introduction to airbrushing for people who want to understand the tool instead of fighting with it. This workshop covers setup, safety, compressor basics, paint reduction, spray control, cleaning, and the habits that make airbrushing feel consistent and usable. It is built to help beginners start strong, but it is also a great reset for people who already own an airbrush and want a better foundation.
Airbrush 101Sanding 101
A practical workshop focused on surface prep and finishing fundamentals. This class helps makers understand how to take rough parts, especially 3D prints and fabricated surfaces, and work toward something cleaner, smoother, and ready for primer and paint. It is designed to make sanding feel less random, less frustrating, and more like a repeatable process you can rely on.
Sanding 101Nomad Sculpt
A low barrier introduction to digital sculpting using Nomad Sculpt. This workshop helps people get comfortable with the interface, navigation, tools, and beginner workflows so they can start building real 3D skills without needing an expensive traditional setup first. It is especially useful for prop makers, costume makers, and creatives who want a more approachable path into digital design.
Nomad SculptWhat to Expect
Hands On First
These workshops are built around doing, not just watching. The goal is to get tools in your hands, reduce intimidation, and build confidence through guided practice.
Built From Real Making Experience
The teaching approach comes from actual prop and fabrication workflows, not generic overview content. The focus is on what helps people improve faster in real world use.
Beginner Friendly, Without Watering Things Down
These classes are approachable for newer makers, while still offering better habits, cleaner technique, and a stronger process for people who want to improve.
Which Workshop Fits You?
Start with Airbrush 101
Choose Airbrush 101 if you want to learn spray control, setup, paint reduction, and cleaning from the ground up. It is the best fit for people who want a strong foundation and a more confident start with airbrushing.
Start with Sanding 101
Choose Sanding 101 if you want smoother surfaces, better prep before primer and paint, and a clearer finishing process you can repeat. It is a great fit for makers working with 3D prints and fabricated parts.
Start with Nomad Sculpt
Choose Nomad Sculpt if you want an approachable path into 3D design and digital sculpting. It is ideal for makers who want to start building digital skills without needing a full traditional setup first.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are brand new, start with Airbrush 101. If you want cleaner parts before paint, Sanding 101 is a great fit. If you want an approachable way into digital sculpting, start with Nomad Sculpt.