# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Iron Thistle 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate miniature painting at The Iron Thistle with competitions, workshops, photography, feedback and a vibrant hobby community.About this EventFor further ticket releases please check our website www.theironthistle.com for detailsThe Iron Thistle – Miniature Painting Competition & Hobby DayWhether you're entering your first competition or you're an experienced display painter, The Iron Thistle is a relaxed, community-focused day celebrating every aspect of the miniature painting hobby.Spend the day painting, learning new skills, meeting fellow hobbyists and showcasing your best work in our inaugural painting competition.Included with your ticketMiniature Painting CompetitionOne entry in as many categories as you wish:Single Miniature (Max 54mm Scale and under 80mm model height)Large Scale, Bust, Vehicle or MonsterSquad, Diorama or OpenBeginnerEvery competition entry will receive a professional plain-background photograph, perfect for your portfolio or social media. In addition, after judging is complete, the judges and workshop hosts will be available to you for feedback on your miniatures offering valuable insights to help develop their painting/scuplting skills.Entrants in the Beginner category can also receive constructive feedback to help develop their painting/sculpting.Community DioramaHelp create a unique collaborative display by painting a miniature at our hobby stations. This year's scene features brave warriors and peasants battling a fearsome creature from Scottish mythology.Phone Miniature Photography SessionsJoin one of two 30-minute sessions and learn how to take better photographs of your miniatures using nothing more than your smartphone and simple household items.Optional Add-onsPainting Workshop (4 Hours)Join @alexpaintstinythings for an in-depth painting workshop. Full details will be announced soon.Sculpting Workshop (4 Hours)Learn sculpting techniques with @requiem__82 in this hands-on workshop. Full details coming soon.BoxArtYourMinisGive your finished miniatures the box-art treatment with professionally staged photography, placing your painted models into realistic scenes that look ready to appear on the front of a games store box.More than a competitionThe Iron Thistle is designed to bring together miniature painters of all experience levels in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Whether you're competing, taking a workshop, contributing to the community project or simply enjoying the day with fellow hobbyists, we hope you'll leave with new skills, new friends and plenty of inspiration. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightons/the-iron-thistle-2026/100001993208762063 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts, Workshops, Contests, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 44.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brightons - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre - **lat**: 55.9836038 - **long**: -3.7277538 - **full address**: The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre, Redding Road, Brightons, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Iron Thistle 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6230ddea4e320ca56f89846d5b5d6ac18ad6f31ae0d477246d4b9a6592d2d365-rimg-w1200-h600-dcddebea-gmir.jpg?v=1784383150 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Iron Thistle 2026 being held? - **A:** The Iron Thistle 2026 takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre, Redding Road, Brightons, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Iron Thistle 2026? - **A:** The Iron Thistle 2026 is organized by The Iron Thistle. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Iron Thistle 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brightons, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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