Bloominary

Bloominary figure painting workshops with Charles Luminary and painters working on custom BINI 3D figures
Brush controlHow much paint to load and where to place it
Color and lightSkin tones, clothes, shadows, and highlights
Faces and detailsEyes, hair, and the small parts that take patience
Final finishClean edges and the fixes you notice at the end

We turned ‘what if’
into ‘we can!’

When BINI Jhoanna spoke about trying art, her “what if” led us to create Bloominary—a community workshop series in Manila where attendees paint custom 3D-printed figures and miniatures inspired by BINI. We wanted to create a safe space where everyone could learn at their own pace, make mistakes without worry, and enjoy art with people who share their love for BINI.

Since our first independent workshop at Art Caravan BGC, we have met new friends and continued exploring art together at Brew & Co. in Calamba and our current favorite, Kureyon Creative Space in Quezon City.

Bloominary =
Bloom + luminary

A luminary is someone whose light inspires others to discover their own. For us, Bloominary represents Blooms who carry their own light and use it to brighten someone else’s path. It is a community where everyone is welcome to learn, create, and bloom together.

Noon kulay abo,
ngayon ang tingkad ko.

Painter holding a custom hand-painted BINI 3D resin figure in progress at Bloominary
Close-up painting the face and eyes of a custom BINI 3D printed figurine
Finished hand-painted BINI 3D printed figurine held beside fine-tip paintbrush
Workshop attendees smiling with their completed BINI custom figures
Painter detailing fine brushwork on a custom BINI 3D resin figurine
Painter smiling while holding a finished BINI 3D printed figure
Fine brush detailing on a custom 3D-printed BINI figurine
Attendees smiling with finished BINI 3D resin figurines and thumbs-up
Custom BINI 3D printed figure being painted with pink gradients
Painters working together on custom BINI 3D figures at Brew & Co. Calamba
Four painters smiling at the workshop table with their BINI figurines
Applying acrylic layers onto a seated BINI 3D resin figurine
Bloominary host laughing during the BINI figure painting workshop
Detail of a custom BINI figurine wearing a red beret in progress
Two painters smiling and holding their custom BINI 3D figures
Painter laughing at the workshop table while painting BINI miniatures
Hand painting a custom 3D resin BINI figure with orange accents
Painter checking a photo reference while painting a BINI 3D figure
Painter carefully detailing a red custom BINI resin figure
Painter smiling while holding a custom BINI figure and detail brush
Finished hand-painted BINI collectible figurine held in hand
Friends laughing together at the BINI figure painting table
Two painters working on custom BINI 3D printed figures side by side
Finished BINI Jhoanna custom 3D resin figurine standing on the workshop table
Pair painting custom BINI figures at the table and discussing techniques
Two painters applying fine details to BINI figurines side by side
Brush painting the facial features of a custom BINI 3D figurine
BINI 3D printed figurine with initial acrylic base coat in progress
Painters smiling with finished BINI figures at Kureyon Creative Space
Painter focused on fine detail work on a BINI 3D printed miniature
Finished hand-painted BINI 3D printed collectible figure on display
Painters focused on brushwork at the BINI figure workshop table

Workshop photos by Eli @shotsbyeli_, Lois @lolliepats, Kath @mikhaforever_, Christian @cybermejo, and Marj @marj_umali.

Bloominary Stories

Stories from Bloominaries.

Stories shared by our community through #Bloominary and #BloominaryStories. Tap a card to read the full story on X—videos will open there, too.

For you Following

Twelve sessions
and counting.

Before the next workshop

Before the
next workshop.

Do I need painting experience?

No. Beginners are welcome. The session starts with fundamentals, then adjusts to the people in the room.

Are tools and materials included?

That depends on the session. Every announcement states what is provided and what participants need to bring. Ask before buying anything.

When is the next workshop?

Sessions are announced when the date and venue are confirmed. Use the workshop interest form to join the next session, or email Luminary Studios / message the Facebook page with questions.

Next session

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workshop.

Email Luminary Studios to ask for the next confirmed date and venue.

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Bloominary workshop attendees holding painted BINI OT8 custom figures and completion certificates
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