Links

If you are located in the N2 Region and would like your website added to this list of links, please contact us using the comment form below.

CONNECT WITH N.A.M.E.

N.A.M.E. website of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts
Create.Miniatures.org This is NAME’s “events” website. Free videos related to miniatures, workshops, free seminars and other happenings.
N.A.M.E. Facebook page Sharing of miniatures as well as news of various upcoming NAME events and activities.
N.A.M.E. Groups.io Community of NAME members discussing various topics such as techniques, materials, how-to, sources for information, etc. via emails to the group. Questions are asked and answered, and there are some activities to get involved in, such as a chat group, swaps, etc.
N.A.M.E. Pinterest Page
NAME on Etsy Shop estate items.
NAME Auctions Bid on estate items.
Archive of NAME’s publication, The Miniature Gazette

MINIATURE SHOWS in the N-2 Region

Good Sam Show Annual miniature show and workshops held in San Jose, CA.
Miniatures in the Wine Country Shows Formerly Miniatures on the Waterfront. Northern CA

MINIATURE ARTISTS in the N-2 Region

Dragonfly Debbie Laue is a hand crafter of quality dollhouse miniature accessories. She has been serving the needs of collectors and miniature stores for over 30 years.
Mary’s Mini Mart 1″ scale decorated tables
Studio 22 Minis Jennifer Gonzales makes miniatures and hosts creative workshops for adults and kids.
Tiny Twisted Theatre Judith Sachs offers spooky miniatures and dioramas.
True2Scale Carol Mittlesteadt offers delightful and original quarter and one inch scale kits and peel and stick wallpaper.

PARTING WITH A MINIATURES COLLECTION?

You may wish to consider these options:

Donating
The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME), accepts donations of miniature furnishings, accessories, building materials, and tools. We do not accept large dollhouses as they are difficult to store and move. For inquiries in Northern California and Northern Nevada, please contact one of the NAME N2 Region Co-Coordinators, Francis Bigler or Ynez Fritsch. If you are located outside of these regions, please email estates@miniatures.org

Selling
Facebook Marketplace/Facebook selling group, or an estate business may be helpful if you’re selling a large dollhouse.

If you are located in Northern California, you may wish to try the following:

Annual miniature flea market held in March/April in Morgan Hill, CA (contact Ruth Heisch).
Appraisals and miniature estate sales offered by Debbie Heard in Lodi, CA

OTHER MINIATURE RESOURCES

American Miniaturist magazine
Artisans in Miniature free online magazine
Dollhouse Miniatures magazine
IGMA International Guild of Miniature Artisans
Mini Estates sells miniatures on consignment
Mini Mag Index searchable index of articles from Dollhouse Miniatures, Miniature Collector, American Miniaturist and other magazines
Miniature Treasures purchases and sells estate miniatures
Modelcartips.com tips for painting, weathering, photographing miniatures, etc.
Quarter Connection online group for quarter scale miniature enthusiasts