The INTERNATIONAL AIRBRUSH DAYS Artists
For the AIRBRUSH STEP BY STEP anniversary: The INTERNATIONAL AIRBRUSH DAYS are back!
The first International Airbrush Days took place 10 years ago. At the time, the workshop event set new standards in the airbrush community and remains unmatched to this day.
For the 20th anniversary of AIRBRUSH STEP BY STEP, the International Airbrush Days will be the central anniversary event in 2026: Workshops, demos, parties, exhibitions, and mini-fairs—all under one roof.
Be there and learn from six top international artists at Europe's largest airbrush workshop event:
- Rodrick Fuchs
- Marissa Oosterlee
- David Naylor
- Melina Wuggonig
- Scott MacKay
- Anzhela Dmytrenko
The date: May 1-3, 2026.
The location: Hamburg City-Nord. Three large classrooms and a bright club lounge with a winter garden and roof terrace are available to us in northern Hamburg for the event.
The workshops: Four-hour workshops will take place in three classrooms in the mornings and afternoons. You can choose which workshops you would like to attend. No advance choice required!
The demos: Watch the artists at work. In 90-minute demos, they will demonstrate selected techniques, provide explanations, and answer questions.
Sponsors' Expo: The Sponsors' Expo offers the opportunity to learn about the products of sponsors Iwata, Harder & Steenbeck, Createx, Schmincke, Sparmax, and XP-Pen, get advice, and shop.
Students' Gallery & Award: All participants are invited to bring one or two of their own airbrush works to exhibit on site (voluntary)and become the winner of the International Airbrush Days Award.
Anniversary Party: AIRBRUSH STEP BY STEP invites you to celebrate our triple magazine and event anniversary with food, drinks, music, and lots of nice people.
Ticket: One ticket for everything for €395!
Registration deadline: March 1, 2026
Preliminary program overview:
International Airbrush Days 2026 - Event Ticket
International Airbrush Days 2026 Event Ticket May 1-3, 2026 Learn from six top international artists at Europe's largest airbrush workshop event: Rodrick Fuchs - Marissa Oosterlee - David Naylor - Melina Wuggonig - Scott MacKay - Anzhela Dmytrenko ++++ All information at www.airbrush-days.com ++++The date 1–3 May 2026. We will start on 1 May in the afternoon so that you have the chance to arrive in the morning without having to stay overnight. 1 May is a public holiday in Germany. Hamburg is a popular tourist city, so please remember to book your accommodation in good time. The location Three large classrooms and a bright club lounge with a conservatory and roof terrace are available to us in the north of Hamburg for the event. It is easy to find, located between the city park and the airport. Underground connections and hotels are within walking distance. The workshops On Saturday and Sunday, four-hour workshops will take place in the three classrooms in the mornings and afternoons. Our "artist teams" will each share a room: the "Photorealism" team with Melina Wuggonig and Marissa Oosterlee, the "Custom & Fantasy" team with Rod Fuchs and Scott MacKay, and the "Freehand Creativity" team with Anzhela Dmytrenko and David Naylor. You can choose which workshop you would like to attend in the morning and afternoon. No advance registration required! The demos On Friday, when the participants arrive, you will have the opportunity to meet all the artists for the first time and watch them at work. Walk from room to room, strike up conversations with the artists and participants. It's completely informal! Three of the six artists will then start their 90-minute demos, in which they will demonstrate selected techniques, provide explanations and answer questions. The other three will follow on Saturday evening to round off the workshop day in a relaxed atmosphere. Sponsors' Expo In addition to the workshops and demos, the Sponsors' Expo offers the opportunity to find out about the products of sponsors Iwata, Harder & Steenbeck, Createx, Schmincke, Sparmax and XP-Pen, get advice and shop. Students' Gallery & Award All participants are invited to bring one or two of their own airbrush works to exhibit on site (voluntary) – ideal for learning from others, exchanging experiences and getting tips. The participants, artists and sponsors will evaluate the pictures and on Sunday the winner will be presented with the International Airbrush Days Award. Anniversary Party AIRBRUSH STEP BY STEP invites you to celebrate our triple magazine and event anniversary with us. Food is on the house, and there will of course be drinks, music and lots of nice people. The ticket includes admission and participation in all activities: 4 four-hour workshops, freely selectable on site from the programme Several up to 90-minute demos, freely selectable on site from the programme Visit to the Sponsors' Expo (mini trade fair for airbrush accessories) Exhibition at and visit to the Students' Gallery (optional)Participation in the Anniversary Party on Friday evening, the AIRBRUSH STEP BY STEP anniversary celebration – food included Free drinks (coffee, tea, water) all day Additional drinks and snacks available on site at your own expense Registration deadline: 1 March 2026Tickets and further participation information will be sent by email from January 2026 onwards. Provisional event times (times subject to change): 1 May 2026, 2–8 p.m. 2 May 2026, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. 3 May 2026, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.Venue: SiH Seminarraum in Hamburg, Hamburg City-Nord Show on map Cancellation policy and fees: Until December 31, 2025 – free of charge January 1–February 28, 2026 – 50% From March 1, 2026 – 100% No cancellation fees if a replacing participant is provided
International Airbrush Days 2026 - T-Shirt
International Airbrush Days 2026 T-Shirt Pre-order now at a special price Choose from 6 different sizes Pick it up and wear it when you arrive at the event! No shipping! Get the official International Airbrush Days 2026 T-shirt now! Cool design guaranteed! Still in the works... Men's version only! Limited size selection and higher price at the event!
