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.
More info

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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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.

August 15, 2026; 9am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop: Cape Dutch Manor House FURNITURE with Belinda McWilliams
Online via Zoom
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August 23-30, 2026
NAME’s Camp Make-a-Mini
Online via Zoom
NAME invites you to step into the Conservatory for Camp Make-A-Mini’s “Writers’ Retreat”. This year’s theme of The Conservatory encourages members to bring a miniature story to life in any style you choose. The kit is available in 1:12, 1:24 and 1:48 scales. Online workshops will be held to make and furnish the conservatory.
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August 23-30, 2026
NAME hosts Quick Minis — online sales
Find kits in all scales to complement the Camp Make-a-Mini project, The Conservatory.
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September 26, 2026; 9:30-4 pm
MiniCals and Through the Looking Glass host NAME Day
M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
The event cost is $45 and will include a light breakfast and lunch. The theme is Time to Relax. Shoebox sales, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes. Project info and photos
Contact Ruth Heisch

October 6, 2026; 10am Pacific
Mini Cyber Club hosts NAME Day
Online via Zoom
Registration not necessary. Assemble the kits of your choice on Zoom while visiting with other miniaturists. The theme is Time to Relax. Door prizes, sharing. All scales. You may order your own kit(s) from one of the cutters or bring an old one you haven’t yet finished. Project info and photos
Contact Barbara Thornton-Hill for the Zoom link

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 evening: 50th Gala event. Saturday & Sunday: miniature exhibits.
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October 24, 2026 10am-3pm
NAME Day in Sacramento
Governor’s Inn Hotel, Sacramento, CA
The theme is Time to Relax.
Project info and photos

2027

February 6 & 7, 2027; Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00 – 4:00pm
52nd Annual San Diego Miniatures Show & Sale
University of San Diego, Hahn University Center
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May 22 & 23, 2027
Miniatures in the Wine Country Shows and Sales
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 Lockeford St., Lodi, CA
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