CHAMPS Miniature Show & Sale

August 25, 2016June 3, 2016Leave a comment

Nancy Wantiez’s exhibit from the 2015 CHAMPS Show.

Don’t miss the 20th annual CHAMPS Miniature Show and Sale.
Friday, Sept. 9, 5–9 pm and Saturday, Sept 10, 10 am–4 pm. Presented by Mini Dreamers Club and Live Oak Branch. Benefiting Children’s Hospital, Oakland. Admission: $6.00 Adult; Two Day Pass $8.00; $3.00 Child 5-12

El Cerrito Community Center
7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA
Visit the CHAMPS Show website

If anyone is interested in displaying their creations in the exhibit room at the CHAMPS Show, contact Diane.

This will be the last CHAMPS Show. If anyone is interested in taking over this long established show, please contact Diane. She is very happy to share information. It would be so sad to lose another show in the SF Bay area.

This information is offered as a service to the community of miniature enthusiasts. If you know of a miniature related event or have information/photos to share, please contact the N.A.M.E. N2 Region Webmaster.

Spoiler Alert: Sacramento Houseparty Souvenir

August 22, 20161 Comment

Just between you me and the fence post… Oh it’s a spoiler! Don’t look if you want to be surprised! Oh and don’t tell… but…

On the fence about the ABCs Sacramento Houseparty in March? Well, don’t be!! This is only one of the amazing souvenirs to be given at the houseparty. There will be many wonderful surprises for the attendees!

Call the office or fill out the form to sign up now. Don’t miss your chance!

More info about the houseparty.

Sacramento Houseparty Souvenir created by Stewart Dollhouse Creations and Robin Betterley’s Miniatures.

Sacramento Houseparty souvenir

Photos from the 2016 NAME Seattle National Convention

August 10, 2016May 25, 2017Leave a comment

The 2016 NAME National Convention was held in Seattle, Washington, July 18-24. Many N2 members took part in the events and camaraderie.

Thanks to Karen Tomajan, Nancy Wantiez, Laurie Parker, and Carol Kubrican for sharing photos from the convention.

To view more photos, please click here.

Exhibit created by Angelika Oeckl and shown at the 2016 Seattle Convention. Photo by Nancy Wantiez.

Jeff Packard in costume. Photo by Laurie Parker.

Centerpiece. Photo by Nancy Wantiez.

A photo of Charlotte Atcher’s workshop sample at the 2016 Seattle Convention. Photo by Nancy Wantiez.

Suzanne, Margo, Karen and Carolyn – San Francisco Bay Area

To view more photos, please click here.

2016 NAME Day Events

August 6, 2016August 15, 2016Leave a comment

NAME Day is BACK!

Put October 1, 2016 on your calendar! This year’s event is “Going Bunkers” and features a bunk bed in several scales. Here are several different examples, created by JP Sligh:

Finished Quarter Scale bed by JP Sligh

Finished One Inch Scale bed by JP Sligh.

To participate in NAME Day, contact one of the N2 region members who are hosting an event (below). If you are unable to attend a local event, kits are available to order (click on “NAME Day Cutters List”).

Quarter Connection is also hosting an online event for quarter scale miniaturists (see below).

Events in the N2 Region

Benicia, CA
October 1, 2016
A variety of scales will be offered.
Contact Suzanne Harrington-Cole for more info.

Fresno, CA
October 1, 2016, 9 am – 3 or 4 pm
Participants will meet at HobbyTown (Blackstone and Barstow) at 9 am. Kits will be ordered ahead of time so anyone can contact Barbara about the scale they desire. Sweet rolls for breakfast, make the kit, break for lunch, back to work, then an afternoon treat.
Contact Barbara for more info.

Morgan Hill, CA
October 1, 2016
The MiniCals and Through the Looking Glass will be hosting a “Backwoods Bunks” NAME day event. We are also offering an optional twin bed kit if that is preferred. Please join us for light breakfast, lunch, gifts galore, shoebox sales, project exhibits, silent auction and lots of FUN! Email Ruth Heisch or call 408-386-4515.

Sacramento, CA
October 29, 2016, 9:30 am – 4 pm
Potluck lunch (bring enough to serve 10 people), drawing for prizes, gifts given throughout the day, NAME grab bags and lots of fun. Cost: $15.00 plus the cost of the kit; 1″ is $15.00, 1/2 ” is $10.00, 1/4 ” is $8.00 and 1/144 th is $6.00. Arden-Demick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento. Email Pattie Hong or call 530-432-3271.

Hawaii
October 8, 9 am – 5 pm
Naomi Losch is hosting a NAME Day at her home for everyone located around the islands. Kailua, Oahu. Email Naomi or call (808) 261-9038.

Online Event

Quarter Connection
October 15th and 16th. Registration opens June 15th.
Cost will be $15 plus $5 shipping (anywhere in the world). All proceeds from the NAME Day weekend will go to NAME. More info

General information about the NAME Day project is available on the NAME website.

Gallery Exhibit and Auction

August 5, 2016July 12, 2016Leave a comment

PLACES TO GO by Sasha D’Arte, 2015

August 7 – September 16, 2016
Gallery Route One: Annual Box Show
The Box Show is a fundraising showcase. 150 artists (including miniaturists) receive a pine box to make an art piece to be auctioned to support the non-profit gallery and its outreach programs. Opening reception Sun., Aug. 7, 3-5 pm. Closing party Sun., Sept. 18, 2 – 3 pm; Live auction and final bidding start at 3 pm. The gallery will be open from 11-5 every day during the Box Show. Free admission.

Gallery Route One, 11101 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
More info

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DHTM Miniature Class Announcement

August 3, 2016July 26, 2016Leave a comment

August 20, 2016, 10 am – 1 pm
Dollhouse Miniature Pocket Party Class at Dollhouses, Trains & More, Novato, CA
The theme is Let’s Go Grocery Shopping! Remember to bring along your crafting tools including: scissors, tweezers, polymer clay tools, patience, and magnification glasses if needed. All items necessary to complete projects will be supplied. Cost of the class is $25.00. You must reserve a space to attend. NO Drop-ins.To reserve your space, please call the Miniature Dept. at (415)883-0388 Ex.106 or email Maria.
Dollhouses, Trains & More, 300 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA 94949
More info

Reminder: Sacramento Houseparty Registration

July 28, 2016July 8, 2016Leave a comment

Registration for the Sacramento Houseparty opens August 1, 2016.

Registration is on a first-come first served basis.

Houseparty Date: March 24-26, 2017 with Pre-Houseparty workshops and an Event on Thursday, March 23. The houseparty is to be held in Sacramento, California.

Houseparty Theme: ABCs of Miniatures: Tools and Techniques.
We are looking forward to having you as our Guest at our Houseparty. This is NAME’s first attempt at providing a multi-scale houseparty in which participants register for a scale of their choice. There is a choice of 2 scales: 1 inch and quarter inch. If it works smoothly, perhaps more scales will be offered in the future.

Souvenirs, table seating, door prizes and mini swaps will be only available in 1 inch and ¼ inch. All other activities – workshops, dealers, roundtables, silent auction – will be available and welcome to all scales.

How to Register

Download the registration form. Please note that registration opens Aug. 1, 2016. You may mail your registration form between July 1st – August 1st, 2016 for it to be considered first day postmarked (no earlier). When filling out the form, you will check whether you want 1” or ¼”. Then you will receive your souvenirs in that scale and you will sit at a table that will do exchanges in that scale. Remember that you will be asked to designate your preferred scale—one-inch or one-quarter inch. This will help organizers plan for your souvenirs.

Hope to see you in Sacramento!

Find out more about the Houseparty >

Exhibits from the Seattle National Convention

July 22, 2016May 25, 20173 Comments

The exhibit room at the 2016 NAME National Convention in Seattle showcased some of the talent of NAME Members. Here are a few of the displays:

NAME Member, Angelika Oeckl displayed her “Angelique Antique,” a 1″ scale antique shop.

NAME Member, Debby Basaraba created Baba’s General Store for Fairies. She used a combination of miniatures and altered art.

NAME Member, Pamela Teal displayed “Nature’s Wonderland” which included lighted shell lanterns.

NAME Member, Cindy Diamond created this piece entitled, “Which Door?”.

NAME Member, Pat Perry displayed her “Mad Hatter Tea Party” scene in 1/4″ scale.

Doll Exhibition and Workshops

July 13, 2016July 12, 2016Leave a comment

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July 23 – Sept 25, 2016
Gallery Exhibition: Journeys Through Light and Dark: Dolls as Tellers of Stories
Doll exhibition, workshops and more at the Petaluma Arts Center. Curated by Geri Olson and Sherri Morgan. The dolls, from 6 inches to 4 feet high, are created from a wide range of media, including metal, porcelain, polymer, wire, paper, cloth, wood and combinations of innovative materials. Some were several years in the making.

Artwork and photo: Toby Froud

Opening artists reception July 23, 5 pm.

Exhibit events include:

“Three Muses: Elinor Peace Bailey, Barbara Willis, Anne Klocko” from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 13, followed by an indoor and outdoor trunk show.
Curator tour with Sherri Morgan and Geri Olson at 7 p.m. Aug. 19.
Stephanie Blythe, “The Dolls of NIADA (National Institute of American Doll Artists)” at noon Aug. 27.
Performance with Sha Sha Higby at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at St. John Episcopal Church, 40 Fifth St., Petaluma.

Workshops include:

Toby Froud Rod Puppet Workshop, July 23 – 24, 2016, 9am-5pm
Fabric Doll Workshop with Christine Shively, August 20 – 21, 2016, 9am – 4:30pm
The Sculptural Character with Kate Church, September 23 – 25, 2016, 9am-5pm.

Fabric Doll Workshop with Christine Shively.

Gallery hours: Thurs-Mon, 11am-5pm; closed Tues, Wed and holidays.

Admission to the Petaluma Arts Center is $5 general; $4 senior, student, teacher, military.

Petaluma Arts Center
230 Lakeville Street
Petaluma, CA, 94952

find out more

Event info and workshop listing.

An article about the exhibition written by The Press Democrat.

True2Scale Workshop Announced

July 8, 2016July 12, 20161 Comment

1/4 Scale Kids’ Clubhouse

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True2Scale Workshop: 1/4 Scale Kids’ Clubhouse

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Interior of the clubhouse

In this workshop, we’ll recreate the bygone days when kids spent their summers playing pirates, cowboys and Indians; practicing with a slingshot, and playing checkers. As we reminisce about our childhood summers, we’ll assemble a 1/4 scale clubhouse, learn aging techniques for the exterior and interior, create “overgrown” landscaping, and have fun with local miniaturists. You’ll take home a completed structure and extra aging products. Cost: $80. Includes everything shown and lunch.

Saturday, August 20, 2016, 10 am – 3 pm
Petaluma, CA

Email Carol for more info or sign up online.

Miniature Class Announcement

June 30, 2016June 28, 2016Leave a comment

July 15 & 16, 2016, 10 am – 1 pm
Dollhouse Miniature Pocket Party Class at Dollhouses, Trains & More, Novato, CA
The theme is Summer Fun. Bring tools. Cost of the class is $25.00. You must reserve a space to attend. NO Drop-ins.To reserve your space, please call the Miniature Dept. at (415)883-0388 Ex.106 or email Maria.
Dollhouses, Trains & More, 300 Estrada Drive, Novato, CA 94949
More info

Estate Sale Offered by Peggy Pucket

June 24, 2016April 25, 20213 Comments

Saturday, July 9th, 2016
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa Rosa, CA

Peggy Pucket, long time Good Sam Show dealer, recently acquired a miniature estate, including many out of production pieces. She will host and invites miniaturists to come and browse these items along with the contents of her vast miniature inventory located in the quaint cottage just behind her main house. Come early for the best selection.

Peg Pucket shows several of the items that will be offered at the estate sale on July 9, 2016.

Sacramento Houseparty Update

June 23, 2016June 8, 2016Leave a comment

Registration for the Sacramento Houseparty opens August 1, 2016.

Houseparty Date: March 24-26, 2017 with Pre-Houseparty workshops and an Event on Thursday, March 23. The houseparty is to be held in Sacramento, California.

How to Register

Table Seating
You will be sitting at tables at the meal functions in the scale of your choice. So, plan with your friends who you might want to sit with because you and your friends must register for the same scale in order to sit together.

Souvenirs
Attendees are asked to designate which scale is preferred for their souvenirs and gift exchange: 1″ or ¼”. One of the souvenirs is a special piece designed by Ruth & Dan Stewart, with special artwork to go with it, designed by Robin Betterley. Attendees will receive the souvenir in the scale that they signed up for. Of course, there will be other souvenirs (more info to share about those later).

Roundtables
Roundtable and Mega Roundtable workshops are being planned. More info to come.

Thursday night event
A special event is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 23. Info to come.

Hope to see you in Sacramento!

Find out more about the Houseparty >

Miniatures on the Waterfront Show

June 17, 2016June 3, 2016Leave a comment

June 25, 2016, 10 am – 4 pm
Miniatures on the Waterfront Show
Miniatures on the Waterfront Presents the 5th Annual Stockton Miniature Show. Dealers and dollhouse enthusiasts will be selling: dollhouses, furniture, miniature accessories, electrical and lighting. Find everything to start or finish that special miniature project.

Stockton Scottish Rite Hall, 33 W Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA
Tickets $6.00 at the door; $3.00 children 12 and under More info

MiniCals Roundtables This Saturday

June 15, 20161 Comment

Join the MiniCals for roundtables. For the first time, Deb Laue will be attending and offering a basket roundtable. $5 Registration.

Saturday, June 18, 2016; 10am
M & L Precision
Morgan Hill, CA

For more info, contact Ruth at Grouchybeartoo@aol.com.

Sebastopol Mini Sale Rescheduled

June 10, 2016August 11, 2016Leave a comment

The annual Sebastopol Mini Sale and Flea Market that takes place late Summer, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Dealer tables are available for $35. Call Lori 707-829-0795 or email Cary Yerves.

Saturday, November 5, 2016; 9am – 1 pm
Masonic Hall, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol, CA

Marge Milani: Shabby Chic Garden Shelf

May 8, 2016Leave a comment

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we are posting a photo sent by Meg Milani. The project was created by her mother, Marge Milani, in the MiniCals shabby chic garden shelf workshop.

Marge Milani created this scene in the MiniCals shabby chic garden shelf workshop.

This Weekend: Elegant Dollhouse Annual Parking Lot Sale & Flea Market

April 28, 2016April 24, 2016Leave a comment

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 8 am-2 pm
Elegant Dollhouse Annual Parking Lot Sale & Flea Market
Rain or shine. Free to sellers and shoppers. The parking lot will be filled with dealers selling: dollhouses, kits, room boxes, furniture, accessories, books, collectibles, antiques, one-of-a-kind pieces, dolls and more.

Elegant Dollhouse, 1120 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA
More info

Photos from MiniCals Workshop: 1/4 scale ski lodge

April 24, 2016May 25, 20171 Comment

On Saturday, April 23, 2016, MiniCals hosted a 1/4 scale ski lodge workshop, Part 1 of 2, at M & L Precision in Morgan Hill, CA. For Part 1 participants built, electrified, and chose their interior wall treatments.

M & L Precision, courtesy of Karen and Mark Laisure, is ideal for hosting the MiniCal workshops. The atmosphere for the MiniCals workshops is so conducive to working on miniatures that inevitably miniaturists come just to finish other projects, socialize and share. Lunch time drawings are always exciting. The small drawing gifts are wonderful artisan quality items donated by generous individuals. Mini table sales throughout the day are always welcome.

The Ski Lodge – Part 2 will be held on Saturday, May 21 at the same location. Participants will furnish their projects with laser cut pieces.

Click on the photos to view them larger.

Diane Phillips and Lynn Miller…”I think this goes here…”

Beth Newick and Judy Pick working on their ski lodges.

Gerry Silberstein working on her ski lodge.

Marge Milani

Meg Milani working on her ski lodge.

Dale Burgei (grandson) and Carol Walls working on their ski lodges.

Pat Iannucci and Sue Sterling working on their ski lodges.

Lisa Panken working on assembling her ski lodge

Betty Jang, Liz Gerat Carpenter and Nancy Wantiez socializing.

Summer at Tahoe State Day Workshop

April 15, 2016July 26, 20162 Comments

Summer at Tahoe project

August 6, 2016, 8:30 am – 4 pm
23rd Summer at Tahoe State Day Workshop
South Lake Tahoe, CA

A door to welcome the pixie that lives in your home and helps with everything – especially miniatures.

This workshop is suitable for all levels, included roombox, materials, food, gifts, laughter and fun!

Entire workshop is limited enrollment and is subject to cancellation if not filled. So register early! Payment arrangements OK!

Registrants will receive the workshop materials and display materials, door prizes, gifts, raffle prizes, breakfast snacks and lunch, complete with beverages. The fee for the whole day of workshop will be $65.00.

Contact Mary Ann Van Buskirk. Space is limited.

More info and registration

1920’s Fashion Show Printable Project

April 13, 2016March 28, 2016Leave a comment

fashion show printable project

This Fashion Show Printable Project is brought to you by the NAME Greenville HouseParty Steering Committee. It was created in the spirit of the glamorous Roaring Twenties.

Download the instructions

Download the pdf printable artwork

It’s almost time to register for the Greenville Small Scales Houseparty. The theme is, “Gals, Gangsters, and Gatsby.” The registration form for the September houseparty in Greenville, South Carolina, may be found in the Gazette. Registration opens April 20, 2016.

Sacramento Houseparty: Apply to be an Instructor or Dealer

April 1, 2016March 9, 2016Leave a comment

Application postmark deadline: May 4, 2016.

Apply to teach a pre-convention and/or registered workshop, present a theme luncheon, or be a dealer in the sales room. Log into the NAME website and download an application form (click on “Convention & Houseparty Applications”) or contact Barbara Lundberg or Leanne Kirsch.

Houseparty information:

March 24-26, 2017
Sacramento, CA

The theme is “ABCs of Miniatures” with emphasis on tools and techniques in the workshops and activities. This will be primarily a 1″ and 1⁄4″ Houseparty but 1⁄2″ and 1/144″ will be juried for workshops, dealers and roundtables just as every other scale. Souvenirs, doorprizes, tables and swaps will be only in 1″ and 1⁄4″ and you will have to declare a scale when you register. This is a new concept and we hope you will all enjoy it.

Mini Cals Spring Fling Flea Market Pictures

March 20, 2016May 25, 2017Leave a comment

A day of mini enjoyment was had by shoppers and sellers alike at the annual Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market on Saturday, March 19, in Morgan Hill, CA. There were miniature treasures available in all scales – some items were new; some re-newed, and some just needed a little imagination…

Many thanks to the organizers and helpers who made this day a fun event for all who attended!

View of the flea market sales floor.

Seller Debbie Heard always has wonderful items!

Kathleen Cordova (left) and her good friend, DJ (right) at her mom’s (Mary Scholl’s) miniature estate sales table.

A treasure waiting to be reimagined.

Yummy pot luck choices!

Mini Cals Helper Ann Villalobos passed out the Easter egg candies and raffle tickets. Thanks, Ann!

Seller Carol Walls at her table, “Are we having fun yet?”

Goodies to be had (sorting required).

Shoppers filled trays with mini treasures.

Two character dolls (not real buyers) at Debbie Heard’s table.

Every good sale has a few House of Miniatures kits.

A light breakfast.

Quarter scale furniture offered by HanaMini.

1″ scale Southwest style room box refurbished by Rhona Lee.

Detail of Rhona Lee’s Southwest room box.

New Pics: MiniCals 1/4 Scale Ski Lodge Workshop

March 12, 2016Leave a comment

“These photos are of the April/May 2016 MiniCals ¼” furnished ski lodge workshop. We regret any confusion with our inspiration of Debbie Young’s chalet class of many years ago.” —Ruth Heisch, Workshop Organizer

1/4 scale ski lodge workshop by the MiniCals.

Interior of the 1/4 scale ski lodge workshop by the MiniCals.

Workshop Date: April 23, 2016
MiniCals Workshop: Build a Furnished 1/4 Scale Ski Lodge
A two session workshop. The finish day will be May 21. This class is by special request from many 1/4 inchers, so sign up early as space will be limited.

M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

Elegant Dollhouse Annual Parking Lot Sale & Flea Market

March 11, 2016March 9, 2016Leave a comment

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 8 am-2 pm
Elegant Dollhouse Annual Parking Lot Sale & Flea Market

Rain or shine. Free to sellers and shoppers alike! The parking lot will be filled with up to 100 dealers selling: dollhouses, kits, room boxes, furniture, accessories, books, collectibles, antiques, one-of-a-kind pieces, dolls and more. Register to sell, or just come to shop!

Elegant Dollhouse, 1120 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA
More info and registration

MiniCals Workshop: Build a Furnished 1/4 Scale Ski Lodge

March 7, 2016March 12, 20161 Comment

April 23, 2016
MiniCals Workshop: Build a Furnished 1/4 Scale Ski Lodge
A two session workshop. The finish day will be May 21. This class is by special request from many 1/4 inchers, so sign up early as space will be limited.

M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

Click on the photos to enlarge.

1/4 scale ski lodge workshop by the MiniCals.

Interior of the 1/4 scale ski lodge workshop by the MiniCals.

MiniCals Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market

March 4, 2016February 28, 20161 Comment

March 19, 2016, 10 am-2 pm
Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market
Your $6 prepaid or $8 at the door and a food dish will get you one table to sell whatever you like; or just come to shop, enjoy other miniaturists and eat yummy foods.

M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Drinks and door prizes. Prepaid tickets $6. Tickets at the door $8.
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

Nominate N2 Members for the Hall of Fame

March 2, 2016April 22, 2016Leave a comment

Please help us to recognize people who give of their time and energy in support of our region. There are six categories for nominations (explained here).

Due dates:
March 15 – Regional Ambassador
June 15 – Hall of Fame

Download the Regional Ambassador Nomination Form >
Download the Nomination Form for the Hall of Fame, Club of the Year, Youth Mentor, Rising Star and Helping Hands Awards >

More information about the awards and previous award winners >

MiniCal's 2016 Shabby Chic Shelf Workshop

Photos from MiniCal’s Shabby Chic Workshop

February 28, 2016May 25, 20173 Comments

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, MiniCals hosted a shabby chic garden shelf on a door workshop at M & L Precision Machinery, Inc., Morgan Hill, CA.

Starting with a stock Houseworks six panel interior door, participants assembled shelves, painted, applied decals, decoupaged, and then aged the door with chalk paints. Using simple card stock, various sized planter pots, including faux galvanized French botanical buckets were cut, shaped and then colored with stock acrylic paints to resemble aged and moss covered terra cotta pots. Instructions were provided for simple flowers, placards and a laser cut wreath. A small plastic display case was provided to showcase each finished project.

Karen Tomajan showing her shabby chic project.

Suzanne Harrington-Cole displays her partially finished project.

Fun and sharing were the theme for the day with the added excitement of Deb Laue of Dragonfly on hand, who provided a surprise gift for each participant, as well as optional coordinating accessories for purchase.

Thank you, MiniCals, especially Karen Laisure and Ruth Heisch, for coordinating, setting up and hosting this very popular event!

Upcoming Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market
On Saturday, March 19th, 2016, MiniCals will be hosting their annual Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market open to the public. It will be held at M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA and will start at 10 a.m. For more information contact: Ruth Heisch.

Click on the photos below to enlarge.

MiniCal’s 2016 Shabby Chic Shelf Workshop

Miniature Estate Sale – All Scales

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016Leave a comment

There will be a sale of miniatures from the estate of Pat Lewis on Saturday, February 27, in Sacramento, CA. All scales will be offered. Items from the estate of Dorothy La Pann (Pat’s Mother) who was a doll maker and small scale needle worker are included. Please come and have a look, there are some charming things. Room boxes are also available. Please pass this info along to anyone you think might be interested.

Email Darwin Spring or call 916-236-7005 if you have questions.

Miniature Estate Sale
February 27th, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2604 Northview Drive (La Verne Munz’s garage)
Sacramento, CA 95833

Seattle Convention Information is Available

February 20, 2016February 21, 2016Leave a comment

Seattle national convention 2016

The complete information packet for registrants attending the Seattle National Convention is now available online.

Hope to see you in Seattle July 17-24, 2016!

NAME Free Project for February

February 8, 2016February 8, 20161 Comment

February Free Project: Teddy Bear Cube for All Occasions

February’s free project is a miniature vignette inside a roughly 1-inch cube “gift” box, presented with a teddy bear. This project is fairly easy—if you don’t mind working in smaller scales (1/144 inch). You can make this for yourself or as a gift. Teddy bears can be given for any occasion, and printies are provided for a Christmas or Valentine vignette. Tutorial created by Thuy Means. Download the project instructions and printies >

CALL FOR PHOTOS

February 4, 2016February 3, 2016Leave a comment

What's on Your Worktable?

Theme: “What’s on your worktable?”

It’s almost Spring! And this is the perfect time to freshen up our website with some new photos. And what could be better than sharing pictures of what we are working on?

What’s on your worktable? Take a photo of your worktable (messes are acceptable!). Be sure to include tools, paints, etc. in the photo to show the scale of the item(s) that you’re working on.

Please email the photos (large sizes are best) to: n2regionwebmaster@gmail.com. If you’d like to include a little bit of info about the project, a caption will appear with your photos.

MiniCals Feb 2016 Workshop

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016Leave a comment

MiniCals is hosting the “Shabby Chic” workshop. The workshop is based on an exhibit from the 2015 Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures.

MiniCal Workshop: Create a Botanical “Shabby Chic” Door/Shelf/Table
Date: February 27, 2016
Space is limited so you must sign up ahead. Workshop fee $40.00.
Location: M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

“Shabby Chic” designed & made by Karen Laisure for Brenda Hough

“Shabby Chic” magazine picture of basic design

Seattle Convention Registration Opens Jan. 29

January 26, 2016January 26, 20164 Comments

Seattle national convention 2016

It’s time to register for the 2016 National Convention to be held in Seattle, WA, July 21-24, 2016. Registration opens January 29. The theme of this year’s convention is “Welcome to My Garden.”

Download the registration form >

A list of dealers, workshops, theme luncheons and more are available on the NAME website.