Don’t miss the show, workshops, and events this weekend in Lodi!
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. More info
May 1, 2, & 3, 2026 Miniature Workshops, Youth Workshop, and Paint Night during Miniatures in the Wine Country Show Lodi, CA More info
Miniaturists in the Sacramento area are hosting a series of hands-on workshops. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to reserve your seat early. Raffle donations are also welcome to support the expenses for the upcoming NAME Convention in California. Join us for creativity, learning, and plenty of miniature fun!
WORKSHOP 1: “The Cabinet of Lost & Found” First Annual Tiny Talk at Red Hawk Event
Saturday, March 28th , 2026; 10am-4pm Red Hawk Hotel and Casino, 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville, CA 95667 Cost: $60 includes 1:12 scale cabinet kit and buffet style lunch Download the reservation form
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.
Create your own vision of a “Hope Chest” to share at the event. We will vote on the winner during the day. The prize for the best hope chest will be free admission to next year’s Tiny Talk at Red Hawk event.
Red Hawk is a hotel and casino. Attendees must be aged 10 or older. Refunds for cancellations 10 days prior to event only.
WORKSHOP 2: Polymer Clay Techniques with Terezinha Justino (TZMinis)
Saturday, July 11, 2026; 10am-4pm. Location: Roslyn Jacobs house in Rancho Cordova, CA Skill Level: Beginner Cost: $85.00 Download the reservation form
New to polymer clay? This beginner technique class is the perfect introduction. Designed for complete beginners, the class will cover the basics of conditioning clay, blending colors, and learning simple techniques that form the foundation for endless creative projects. Participants will receive hands-on guidance exploring texture, shaping, and finishing tips. Everyone will 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 personal tools. The instructor will bring other tools and materials needed for students to use in class. No prior experience is needed.
WORKSHOP 3: “Sip & Paint” with Roslyn Jacobs at the Miniatures in the Wine Country Show and Sale
Saturday, May 2, 2026; 3:30pm-5:30pm Miniatures in the Wine Country Show and Sale, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240 Cost: $50 Skill Level: All The instructor will take participants step-by-step from blank canvas to their very own masterpiece, all while enjoying some drinks, snacks, and laughs with favorite miniaturists. No experience necessary. Materials, beverages and snacks are included. Please advise of any allergies prior to the class. Two beverages are included in the cost of the ticket. The workshop will take place in the vendor hall after the showroom closes. Registration deadline: April 10, 2026. Download a registration form
Request for Raffle Donations
Sacramento area miniaturists are sponsoring the Saturday raffle at Miniatures in the Wine Country, which is scheduled for May 2&3, 2026 in Lodi, California. We are looking for raffle donations to benefit expenses associated with the NAME convention scheduled in California this year in July. If you have an item you are able to donate to help support NAME, please email Connie
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Don’t miss these workshops and the youth workshop being offered at the Miniatures in the Wine Country Show. All workshops are pre-registered. More info and a registration form is available on the show website.
Cornwall Cottage by Sherry Taylor
Scale: 1:12th scale
Instructor Sherry Taylor
Skill Level: All skill levels.
Cost: $215
Class Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Class Duration: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026
1″ Scale Kitchen Roombox with Kelly Trichter
1″ Scale Kitchen Roombox
Instructor Kelly Trichter of Melvin’s Miniatures
Skill Level: All skill levels
Cost: $235
Class Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Class Duration: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026
Sip & Paint with Roslyn Jacobs
1″ Scale Painting for your Dollhouse, Room Box or Project
Instructor Rosalyn Jacobs
Skill Level: All skill levels
Cost: $50
Class Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Class Duration: 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026
Youth Class: Lemonade Stand or Girl Scout Cookie Booth
1″ Scale Lemonade Stand or Girl Scout Cookie Booth
Instructor Connie Ribble
Skill Level: For youths ages 7 and older; all skill levels
14th Annual Miniatures in the Wine Country Show May 2-3, 2026 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 Lockeford St, Lodi, CA One location, 2 shows. Over 70 tables of miniatures, dollhouse, and room boxes. $7 admission. More info
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. Did you know that you can promote our N2 region when you post photos to social media? Just use the hashtag #namen2 when adding a new photo to your social media account.
Don’t miss these miniature workshops, show and sales in the San Francisco Bay Area this spring! Registration is required for the MiniCals catch up day and workshops.
January 18, 2025; 10am Pacific MiniCals host a “catch up” day. – LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION! M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, California Cost $8. Must pre-register. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info and registration.
February 15, 2025; 10am Pacific MiniCals workshop: The Terrarium – A FEW OPENINGS AVAILABLE! M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, California $2 tacos or a salad will be available for lunch. Please bring a toolkit. Cost: $35. A follow up workshop will be held on March 15, and will feature plants and flowers for the terrarium. For more information and to register, please contact Ruth Heisch.
March 15, 2025; 10am Pacific MiniCals host a plant making workshop M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, California The plants are designed to fit into the MiniCals terrarium but may be used for other projects as well. $2 tacos or a salad will be available for lunch. Please bring a toolkit. Cost $25. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info and to register.
March 29, 2025; 9am – 3pm 13th Annual Miniatures in the Wine Country Shows Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi, California One location, 2 shows. Over 70 tables of miniatures, dollhouse, and room boxes. $7 admission. More info
April 12, 2025; 10am Pacific MiniCals host a stained glass workshopwith Rafael Acevedo M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, California A traditional size window with water glass effect. Background components to fit the window will be supplied. Cost $110. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info and to register.
May 3, 2025 Sacramento Miniatures Sale Robertson Community Center, 3525 Norwood Ave., Sacramento, CA If you would like to sell your miniatures, return this application to reserve a table. Email Ynez Fritsch for more info.
May 17, 2025; 10am Pacific MiniCal’s Spring Fling Sale M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, California Tables are available to sell your miniatures. Contact Lynne to register for a table and to receive more info.
Check out more events on the calendar page of the N2 website.
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. Did you know that you can promote our N2 region when you post photos to social media? Just use the hashtag #namen2 when adding a new photo to your social media account.
Location: American Legion Hall and Eagles Hall; 320 N. American Street Lodi, CA 95240
The venues are across the street from each other.
Dealers are still being accepted. Bring your dollhouse and sell it on Real Estate Row (free to vendors). For more information and to pre-register as a vendor, email Leslie Flint.
