Painting another Slough realm
Slough Borough Council’s central library found out who the best painters of fantasy miniature figures were in town this month as youngsters paraded their best war gaming character models.
This was the first ever Games Workshop painting championship in Slough, and only two winners ccould be crowned fantasy heroes. One from the 11 to 13 year old category and another from the 14 to 16 year old group.
The two winners with the best finished figures received copies of fantasy war gaming books and graphic novels. The painted models are used in fantasy games where up to 20 players do battle with each other on a table top board.
Cllr Julia Long, commissioner for Slough leisure, culture and community services, feels the competition gave children a chance to display their artistic abilities. She said: “This was a great opportunity for all of Slough’s young war-gaming enthusiasts to showcase their talents.”
Gaby Koenig, children’s librarian, hopes the competition showed another side to the library. She said: “There’s a lot more to libraries than you’d think and this competition just shows we can be a place for fun as well as learning.”
She added: “With the interest that has been shown in this competition, we’re looking to form a war gaming club in the library. Anyone who would be interested in taking part is welcome to get in contact.”
If you would be interested in a war gaming club at the library please contact Slough library on 01753 787524.
Slough Borough Council