Stay up to date with the latest miniature shows, workshops, and club events in Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Hawaii. Whether you are looking for a local show in the Bay Area, or a club event in Reno, our Region N2 calendar keeps you connected. Explore upcoming miniature shows, workshops, and local club events near you and online.
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2026
Every other Sunday (ongoing); 11am Pacific
Quarter Connection
Online via Zoom
Connect with miniaturists interested in quarter scale (1:48) miniatures on Zoom.
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Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC)
Online via Zoom
Every week on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, a group of miniaturists gathers on Zoom to work on their projects together. They share their progress, discuss what they’re working on, and enjoy chatting as they create.
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Mondays (ongoing); 11am-3pm Pacific
Quarter Persuasion
Online via Zoom
Members meet online to talk and create all things quarter scale (1:48). Contact Barbara Thornton-Hill or Ynez Fritsch for more info.
Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions
Online via Zoom
These sessions meet online every Wednesday and are hosted by a Create.Miniatures.org team member. Participants work on roundtable kits acquired over the years, share the roundtables they have recently completed, pick up assembly tips, and visit while working.
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Fridays – every other (ongoing); 9am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org UFO Sightings
Online via Zoom
Debbie Colombo hosts a bi-weekly meetup to work on unfinished miniature projects (UFOs). Participants can work on any project or just join to chat and connect with fellow miniaturists.
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March 28, 2026; 10am – 4pm
“The Cabinet of Lost & Found” Workshop at the First Annual Tiny Talk at Red Hawk Event
Red Hawk Hotel and Casino, 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville, CA 95667
Join the Sacramento area miniaturists for their first annual Miniature Play Day — a fun-filled day of mini making, networking and merriment. The day will begin with putting together the 1:12 scale cabinets and decorating them after lunch. Attendees will receive a laser cut cabinet kit. Bring your own tools and glue (a list of recommended tools will be supplied after registration). Supplies will also be available for sharing. You will receive some adorable accessories for your cabinet. Ideas for your cabinet: sewing room cabinet, crafter’s cabinet, apothecary, witch’s hutch. Cost: $60 includes 1:12 scale cabinet kit and buffet style lunch. Download the reservation form.
For more information, email Connie.
March 28, 2026; 11am Pacific
Create Shares: Creating a 3D Shadow Box with Neal Rogness (free)
Online via Zoom
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March 29, 2026; 9am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop: Box Framed Façade with Belinda McWilliams of Castle Crafts
Online via Zoom
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April 18, 2026; 10am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop: Take a Seat in Wonderland with Andi Vinciquerra
Online via Zoom
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April 20-25, 2026
NAME Online Auction
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May 1, 2, & 3, 2026
Miniature Workshops, Youth Workshop, and Paint Night during Miniatures in the Wine Country Show
Lodi, CA
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May 2 & 3, 2026
Miniatures in the Wine Country Show
Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Over 80 tables of miniatures, dollhouses and room boxes. Dealers and dollhouse enthusiasts selling: dollhouses, furniture, miniature accessories, electrical and lighting. Registered workshops and a youth workshop, raffles, exhibits. Two shows, 1 location. One admission for both shows. 1-day admission $7; 2-day admission $10. Kids 10 and under are free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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May 2, 2006; 10am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop: Crack the Case, Miniature Conspiracy Theorist File Cabinet with Andi Vinciquerra
Online via Zoom
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May 7, 2026; 11am Pacific
Create Shares: Making Citrus Slices and Macaroons with Natalie Tolchin (free)
Online via Zoom
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May 23, 2026; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop: Hello Dolly with Pat Hamilton (SOLD OUT)
Online via Zoom
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Saturday, July 11, 2026; 10am-4pm
Polymer Clay Techniques workshop with Terezinha Justino (TZMinis)
Location: Roslyn Jacobs house in Rancho Cordova, CA
New to polymer clay? This beginner technique class is the perfect introduction. Designed for complete beginners, we’ll cover the basics of conditioning clay, blending colors, and learning simple techniques that form the foundation for endless creative projects. You’ll get hands-on guidance as we explore texture, shaping, and finishing tips, and you’ll leave with finished pieces and the confidence to keep creating at home. Tools to bring to class: tweezers, small scissors, X-Acto knife, size small tip 00 or 0 paintbrush, and your personal tools. The instructor will bring other tools and materials needed for students to use in class. No prior experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and creativity! Cost: $85.00. Download the reservation form.
For more information, email Connie.
July 23-26, 2026
NAME National Convention in LaQuinta, CA
The theme is “California Dreaming”
Registration opens Feb. 17, 2026.
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October 9, 10 & 11, 2026; Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm
Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures – 50th Annual Show & Sale
Doubletree Hotel San Jose; 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110-1047
The largest miniature show west of the Mississippi. Benefiting The Auxiliary of Good Samaritan Hospital. 100 sales tables. Workshops: Friday. Saturday: youth pre-registered workshops. Saturday & Sunday: miniature exhibits.
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