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Miniature Events for March 2023

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

March 4, 2023; 9am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Workshop – Annabelle Goes to Paris with Ginger Landon-Siegel
Online via Zoom
Create an ensemble of black and white faux leather luggage and accessories.
More info

March 18, 2023; 10am
MiniCals hosts Spring Fling miniature sale
18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
$6 buys admission and a table to sell.
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

March 18, 2023; 10am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Workshop – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with Carolyn Eiche
Online via Zoom
Make a platter of corned beef with parsley potatoes, a bowl of baby carrots, a bowl of cabbage chunks, a basket of Irish soda bread and a mint frosted chocolate cake.
More info

March 26, 2023; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Workshop – Rainbow Bridge with Alician Pearce
Online via Zoom
This little Rainbow Bridge scene comes with 3 dogs, 3 cats, a rabbit, a ferret, and a guinea pig. This is a great piece for you to remember those fur babies that you have lost.
More info

April 1, 2023; 9am – 3pm
Inside Parking Lot Miniatures Sale
Elks Lodge #2248, 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville, CA
Have you been cleaning out and downsizing your miniatures? Wondering what to do with it all? You could donate it to Region N2 or Name for auctions, sales and grab bags! However, maybe some of them are salable and this will be your big chance! There will be regular miniature vendors as well as folks who are downsizing. So whether you are shopping or selling, we hope to see you there. No fee to attend, only to have a sales table. For table rental info, contact Pattie Hong 530-432-3271. $20.00 per table (Tables will be provided).

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for February 2023

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

February 4 & 5, 2023
San Diego Miniature Show
University of San Diego, Hahn University Center
Exhibits, sales, make ’n take workshops, free weekend parking. $10 Adults ;$5 Children (8-12). Free Sunday admission with paid Saturday. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online.
More info

February 11, 2023; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Create Shares with Marianne Malone, author of The Sixty Eight Rooms series
online via Zoom
More info

February 13-18, 2023
NAME Online Auction
More info

February 18, 2023; 10am
MiniCals workshop: An elegant ladies screen and boudoir bench
Bring a basic toolbox, jig, and a lunch.
18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info and to register.

February 18, 2023; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Create Shares with Cat Wingler
Online via Zoom
Cat will demonstrate a Marie Antoinette style wig, with techniques that can be adapted to any period.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for January 2023

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

January 7, 2023; 9am-3pm
Miniature Show & Flea Market in Sebastopol
Sebastopol Masonic Hall, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol, CA
This year in addition to the miniature flea market, there will be an additional room filled with thousands of pieces of new costume jewelry—all priced at $5 or less—and a variety of collectables. Two rooms of sales. Free admission. Dealer tables $20; table coverings not included. Email Lori Turner-Dolinsek for more information.

January 14-19, 2023
NAME Online Auction
More info

January 15, 2023; 3pm Pacific
Create Shares Rags to Riches: Show us your Flipped Dollhouses
Online via Zoom
More info

January 21, 2023; 10am Pacific
MiniCals hosts “Music Appreciation” workshop
M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, California
Attendees will be making a record player, guitar, a half dozen instrument shapes for wall art, and several accessories. Cost $30. Bring a lunch. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

January 21, 2023; 4 pm Pacific
Jam in Our Jammies – with Create.miniatures.org team in a Zoom Meeting
More info

January 22, 2023; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org Shares with Preble McDaniel — Making Snow
More info

January 28 & 29, 2023; 10am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop: William Morris Inspired Roombox with Samantha Murray
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for December 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

December 3, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: 1/4″ Christmas Tree with Jean Lierman & Georgia Queen
Online via Zoom
More info

December 5, 2022; 4pm Pacific
POSTPONED: Create Shares with Luci Hanson – Retrofitting Mini Lighting
Online via Zoom
More info

December 10 & 11, 2022; 10am Pacific
(SOLD OUT) Create.Miniatures.org Workshop – 1/4″ Chinoiserie Room Box with Samantha Murray
Online via Zoom
More info

December 18, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop – 1″ Scale Plate of Christmas Cookies with Carolyn McVicker
Online via Zoom
More info

December 24, 2022; 2pm Pacific
MCC Christmas Eve Celebration
Online via Zoom
More info

December 25, 2022; 12pm Pacific
MCC Christmas Day Home Alone Open House
Online via Zoom
More info

December 31, 2022; 3pm Pacific
MCC New Year’s Eve Open House
Online via Zoom
More info

January 1, 2023; 11am Pacific
MCC New Year’s Day Open House
Online via Zoom
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for November 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

November 7, 2022; 4pm Pacific
Create Shares with Luci Hanson – Glues and Adhesives
Online via Zoom
More info

November 12, 2022; 1pm Pacific
Create Shares Rags to Riches: Tips to ‘Flip your Plastic Dollhouse’
Online via Zoom
More info

November 13, 2022; 12pm Pacific
(SOLD OUT) Furniture Painting and Techniques (8 Pieces) with Shaun Crawford
More info

November 14, 2022; 4pm Pacific
Create Shares with Luci Hanson – Craft Table Safety
Online via Zoom
More info

November 14-19; 2022
NAME Online Auction
More info

November 20, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: Fairy Globe with Alician Pearce
Online via Zoom
More info

November 21, 2022; 4pm Pacific
POSTPONED: Create Shares with Luci Hanson – Lighted Aquarium
Online via Zoom
More info

November 24, 2022; 10am Pacific
Thanksgiving Celebration with MCC
Online via Zoom
More info

November 26, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: Pies for the Holidays with Carolyn Eiche
Online via Zoom
More info

November 28, 2022; 4pm Pacific
POSTPONED: Create Shares with Luci Hanson – Lighted Pond
Online via Zoom
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for September 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

2020 Winter Wondeland Logo

September 1-4, 2022
NAME National Convention in Indianapolis, IN
The theme is “Winter Wonderland”
Every Summer, NAME holds a national convention. The official start of the convention is on Thursday, and ends on Sunday, but other activities begin on Monday. More info

September 10, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org Lunch and Learn: “Window Vignette” with Debbie Colombo
Online via Zoom
More info

September 12-17, 2022
NAME Online Auction
More info

September 23-24, 2022
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: Light up My Life with Cat Wingler
Online via Zoom
More info

September 25, 2022
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: Store Window Book Nook with Alician Pearce
Online via Zoom
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for August 2022

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Don’t forget to register for a local NAME Day event. Meetings open to NAME Region N2 members:

By Small Design
Date: October 1, 2022   9:00 AM
Location: Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville, CA
Registrations accepted: June 1 – August 10, 2022
Cost: $25 (includes lunch, snacks, goody bag) plus cost of kit $25.00
Details: 3 scales available 1”, ½”. ¼”
Contact Pattie Hong for more info.

Fresno Tinker Belles
Date: October 1, 2022   10:00 AM
Location: 4698 Zediker Ave., Sanger, CA 
Registration deadline has passed.
Cost: cost of kit
Details: dessert, muffins in morning
Contact Barbara Faribanks for more info.

MiniCals and Through the Looking Glass
Date: October 1, 2020 9:30 am
Location: M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Registrations accepted through September 2
Cost: $50
Details: lunch, snacks, prizes, silent auction, shoebox sales, exhibits, (we’d love for you to bring one!). Lighting will be provided for your NAME project. Souvenir photos will be taken.
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

Online hosted by Mini Cyber Club
Contact Barbara Thornton-Hill for more info
Date: Sunday, Oct 2, 2022; 11:00 AM (PDT)
Location: Zoom
Registration accepted: May 1 – September 1, 2022
Details: No fees. Assemble your kits with others on Zoom, door prizes, sharing. All scales. You order your own kit from one of the cutters or cut it yourself.

More information about NAME Day may be found on NAME’s website.

Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

August 13, 2022
Tahoe Miniacs Workshop
American Legion, South Lake Tahoe, CA
This year’s project will be Greek themed.
Contact Linda Van Buskirk for info.

August 15-20, 2022
NAME Online Auction
More info

August 27, 2022; 11am – 2 pm Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: Soldering for Beginners with Luci Hanson
Online via Zoom
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for July 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (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.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

July 18-23, 2022
NAME Online Auction
More info

July 23-30, 2022
NAME Quick Minis (small kits that cost up to $15)
More info

July 23, 2022
Create.Miniatures.org Workshop: NAME Logo House for Camp Make-A-Mini with Dia Crissey-Baum
Online via Zoom
More info

July 24, 2022; 12pm Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Lunch & Learn with Preble McDaniel
Online via Zoom
Join Preble as she demonstrates how to light the NAME Logo House. If you didn’t get the NAME Logo House, there still might be lighting tips that will be of interest to you, so feel free to join in.
More info

July 30, 2022; 1pm Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Lunch & Learn with Barbara Thornton-Hill
Online via Zoom
Join Barbara as she shows us how to make a rooftop garden for the NAME Logo House. Gardening tips will apply to other structures as well, so this will be of interest to all!
More info

July 30, 2022; 4pm Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Closing Campfire for Camp Make-A-Mini
Online via Zoom
The campfire will include a talent show, Camp Make-a-Mini bingo and other games.
More info

July 31, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.Miniatures.org: Lunch & Learn with Charrita Teague
Online via Zoom
Join Charrita as she puts together her 50th anniversary kit of potted violets, and answers questions.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

NAME Day 2022

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The purpose of NAME Day is to unite and involve all NAME members by doing the same project on the same day at different locations throughout the US and internationally. Participation in an event may occur in clubs, locally, statewide, regionally, or online.

NAME Day will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Expanded events (or areas with conflicting dates) should occur as close to this date as is reasonably possible.

Project: All events will center on the same project. The 2022 NAME Day project will be a memory box that is designed to show off past, present and future special items. NAME is also planning a series of reasonably priced kits (similar to Quick Minis) and/or finished pieces all year long!

This year’s NAME Day project will offer only one size. The project has 12 small compartments and one larger middle section. Kits will include an etched 50th Anniversary logo that may be placed anywhere.

Add your own favorite 8″ x 10″ picture frame to keep out the dust, optional lighting, a shelf, or a pedestal for small items. The options are yours.  

Attend a local event or participate online.

Events open to NAME Region N2 members:

Fresno Tinker Belles
Date: October 1, 2022   10:00 AM
Location: 4698 Zediker Ave., Sanger, CA 
Registrations accepted: April 1 – July 15, 2022
Cost: cost of kit
Details: dessert, muffins in morning
Contact Barbara Faribanks for more info.

By Small Design
Date: October 1, 2022   9:00 AM
Location: Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville, CA
Registrations accepted: June 1 – August 10, 2022
Cost: $25 (includes lunch, snacks, goody bag) plus cost of kit $25.00
Details: 3 scales available 1”, ½”. ¼”
Contact Pattie Hong for more info.

MiniCals and Through the Looking Glass
Date: October 1, 2020 9:30 am
Location: M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Registrations accepted through September 2
Cost: $50
Details: lunch, snacks, prizes, silent auction, shoebox sales, exhibits, (we’d love for you to bring one!). Lighting will be provided for your NAME project. Souvenir photos will be taken.
Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

Online hosted by Mini Cyber Club
Contact Barbara Thornton-Hill for more info
Date: Sunday, Oct 2, 2022; 11:00 AM (PDT)
Location: Zoom
Registration accepted: May 1 – September 1, 2022
Details: No fees. Assemble your kits with others on Zoom, door prizes, sharing. All scales. You order your own kit from one of the cutters or cut it yourself.

More information about NAME Day may be found on NAME’s 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.

Miniature Events for June 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

June 4, 2022; 9-5pm
MiniCals hosts a workshop given by Cynthia Howe
M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
The project features a 1″ scale hutch filled with millinery supplies and items. Many feature vintage artwork from the Edwardian era. This is the perfect addition to the April 23 workshop, The Ladies Notions Table. Cost $125. Prepay and registration required. Space is limited.
Contact Ruth Heisch to sign up.

June 4, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org Lunch & Learn with Terry Unnold – Making Centerpieces for NAME Functions
Online via Zoom
More info

June 5, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org Lunch & Learn with Tina MacDonald – “Best in Miniature”
Online via Zoom
More info

June 6-11, 2022
N.A.M.E. Online Auction
More info

June 11, 2022
Miniatures in the Wine Country 10th Annual Show and Sale
Eagles Hall, Lodi, CA
More info

June 11, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop – Come Fly with Me to Japan, by Sally Manwell
Online via Zoom
More info

June 18, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org workshop – Come Fly with Me-Dream, by Abby Carlson
Online via Zoom
More info

June 26, 2022; 11am Pacific
Create.miniatures.org Workshop – “Your Name” Handbag Set , Alice Zinn
Online via Zoom
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for April 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

April 16, 2022; 11 am Pacific
Create.com: Lunch & Learn with Mini Cousins—Working with Cricut, Silhouette, etc.
Online via Zoom
Kim and Ann of Mini Cousins will discuss tips and tricks for use of Cricut, Silhouette and Glowforge. They will demonstrate how they created a framed roombox.
More info

April 23, 2022
MiniCals Workshop: Patricia Perlhefter’s Ladies Notion Display with Hat and Jewelry
M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
A beautiful ladies notion table with old lace. Patricia will be giving lots of extras to clear her inventory for retirement. Plenty to make extras! Cost: $68. All miniature enthusiasts are invited to participate. Please bring a basic tool kit, a jig and your lunch. Beverages will be provided. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info and to register.

April 23, 2022; 11 am Pacific
Create.com Workshop: Mini Lighting Test Board with Luci Hanson
Online via Zoom
Techniques covered: testing LED and incandescent lights, find power sources, use of common connectors, soldering
More info

April 24, 2022; 11 am Pacific
Create.com Workshop: Philodendrons, 1″ or 1/4″ scales with Charrita Teague
Online via Zoom
Construct a monstera split leaf philodendron floor plant and a philodendron heartleaf plant. Students will be given resources and learn how to make and use alcohol inks.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for March 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
N.A.M.E. UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

Feb. 28 – March 5, 2022
N.A.M.E. Online Auction
More info

March 12, 2022; 10am – 2pm Pacific
MiniCals Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market
M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
$6 admission. Your admission buys a 6′ table space if you wish to sell. Additional tables are available for $6 each. Beverages and munchies will be available. Please bring a lunch or patronize the nearby eateries. Email Lynn Elliott if you wish to have a table for selling. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info.

March 12, 2022; 11 am Pacific
Create.com: Lunch & Learn with Preble McDaniel
Online via Zoom
Join Create’s Preble McDaniel as she talks about displaying miniatures. Miniatures can be combined with other items based on color or theme. We can use anything to display miniatures. She will also discuss protecting our treasures by dusting and covering. This session will include a tour of many of her miniatures on display in her home.
More info

March 26, 2022; 11 am Pacific
Create.com Workshop: Delicious Chocolate Cake with Betinha Murta
Online via Zoom
Learn to work with cold porcelain. You will make a beautiful 1″ scale chocolate cake and Betinha will teach you how to make strawberries and raspberries.
More info

March 27, 2022; 11 am Pacific
Create.com: Lunch & Learn with Debbie Young
Online via Zoom
Celebrate 50 years of NAME by building your very own NAME office like the one in Carmel, IN. The kit contains all the detailed parts for the exterior including windows, porch posts and tiny strips of shingles needed to complete the project.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Miniature Events for January 2022

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

Dec. 31, 2021; 7pm(EST) – midnight
New Year’s Eve Bash Hosted by MCC (Zoom)
NAME’s New Year’s Eve Bash will kick off our year long celebration of NAME’s 50th anniversary! There will be a special tutorial and door prizes for attendees.
More info

January 7-9, 2022
Winter Miniature Show and Sale
1024 Industrial Way, Suite A, Lodi, CA
Free admission. You must pre-register. To sign up, email Debbie. Include the day you would like to come and the number of people in your party. Due to the size of the venue, admission is limited to 50 a day.

January 15, 2022; 10 am
MiniCals Workshop “Western Chic”
M & L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
All miniature enthusiasts are invited to participate. Please bring a basic tool kit, a jig and your lunch. Cost $25. Contact Ruth Heisch for more info and to register.

January 29, 2022
Annual Miniature Fantasy Show and Sale
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 6333 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA
The show has an exhibit room for viewing and a sale room for purchasing. Artists working in miniature come from around the country to display and sell their work. Classes on Sunday, Jan. 30. Organized by the Miniatures West Club. More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

November Miniature Events

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

November 14, 2021
NAME Workshop: Dress Form Holiday Tree with Alician Pearce
Online via Zoom
More info

November 20, 2021
NAME Workshop: ‘TWASN’T with Carol Kubrican
Online via Zoom
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

September Miniature Events

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

September 3, 2021
NAME Online Houseparty Registration Opens
More info

September 11, 2021; 10am – 3pm
Miniature Flea Market and Sale
Benicia Senior Center, 187 East L Street, Benicia, CA
Vintage, new, and used doll house miniatures and kits. Items for fairy gardens and more. Masks are required. This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Benicia-Vallejo-Napa Valley Relay For Life. Sponsored by Cooper’s Dollhouse Studio. Admission is $3, age 12 and under are free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Contact Kim or Cindy Cooper with questions at 707-745-9411 or email

September 12, 2021; 12:00 pm Pacific
NAME Tea Party with Terry (Zoom)
Join Terry Unnold and your friends from create.miniatures.org for a very special tea party with fun, surprises, and prizes. Terry will show how she paints mini cup and saucer sets. Participants can show off our Red Hat creations (directions will be available ahead of time), and names will be drawn for tea party goodies.
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September 18, 2021; 9 am – 2 pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: Red Hat Tea Party in various scales with Ginger Landon-Siegel
Build and paint a lavender stipple painted hutch, drape a table with red hat themed fabric and decorate the 3 hats inside the hutch. Create the dimensional teapots and plates to fill the hutch. Sales for this kit close on September 4, 2021.
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September 25, 2021; 10am
MiniCals & Through the Looking Glass host NAME Day
M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Pkwy., Morgan Hill, CA
MiniCals and Through the Looking Glass are inviting area NAME members to take part in the 2021 NAME Day project, “Tiki Time.” There will be door prizes, a silent auction, shoebox sales, exhibits, gifts, breakfast and lunch. Cost $45. For more info, contact Ruth Heisch.

September 25, 2021; 11 am Pacific
NAME Workshop: Red Hat Society Dog in Tote, Alice Zinn (Zoom)
Students will be given a pre-made dog to paint and apply faux fur flocking to. They will make a tiny red flocked hat with purple silk ribbon band. A small chew toy slipper is constructed from felt and velvet. Students will construct a tote bag and learn to apply cording. Last Day to order:  September 11, 2021.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

August Miniature Events

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

August 14, 2021
9th Annual Miniatures in the Wine Country Show
Two shows about 1 mile apart. 50+ tables of miniatures plus dollhouse and room boxes. $5 admission gets you into both shows.
1st Show: Eagles Hall, 217 E. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA 95240; 10:00am-4:00pm
2nd Show: Deb’s Showroom, 1024 Industrial Way Suite A Lodi, CA 95240; 9:00am-5:00pm
More info

August 14, 2021; 10 am – 2 pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: Summer Garden in a Barrel Workshop
Online via Zoom
Join Pamela Ridgley in creating a 1″, 1/2″, or 1/4″ scale arrangement of a tomato plant with tomatoes and buds, mint and parsley in a barrel.
More info

August 22, 2021; 10 am – 2 pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: 1:!2 Basket of Breads with Carolyn McVicker
Online via Zoom
Students will make various types of breads from baguettes, Italian breads, mountain breads, muffins, parker rolls, knot rolls, roman-wheel bread, croissants and a few others. To receive your kit in time for the class, you must order before August 8, 2021.
More info

August 29, 2021; 9 am – 5pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: 1:12 Pastry Delights with Carl Bronsdon
In this online class, students will learn how to use polymer clay to create a variety of fancy pastries and a strawberry topped cake on a cake stand. This workshop is sold out. Wait list available.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

July Miniature Events

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Check out the mini events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

July 18, 2021; 10 am Pacific
Camp Makamini 1/4″ or 1/2″ Scale “Herb” Plant
Online via Zoom
Join Alician Pearce in creating a 1/4″ or 1/2″ scale “herb” plant. Sales for this kit close on August 18. Orders placed between July 5 and August 18 may not arrive in time for the Zoom session.
More info

July 24 – 31, 2021
NAME’s Camp Makamini
Online
A special, week-long NAME Camp Makamini event on create.miniatures.org. Participants will receive a daily camp newsletter; join in on free activities and a scavenger hunt; and receive prizes for wearing their Camp Makamini t-shirts while attending live Create sessions (see the sessions on the Create Calendar). Camp will finish with a Zoom Campfire Event on July 31st. Camp Makamini is free; t-shirts and workshops are optional.
More info

July 24, 2021; 10 am – 6 pm Pacific
Camp Makamini 1/4″ Scale Cabin Workshop
Online via Zoom
Join Debbie Young in creating a 1/4″ scale cabin (the 1/2″ scale session will be held July 25). Sales for this kit close on July 24. Orders placed between July 10 and July 24 may not arrive in time for the Zoom session.  
More info

July 25, 2021; 10 am – 6 pm Pacific
Camp Makamini 1/2″ Scale Cabin Workshop
Online via Zoom
Join Debbie Young in creating a 1/2″ scale cabin (the 1/4″ scale session will be held July 24). Sales for this kit close on July 25. Orders placed between July 10 and July 25 may not arrive in time for the Zoom session.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Hey, Mini Makers… Let’s Go Camping!

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Online Event, July 24 -July 31, 2021

There will be a special, week-long NAME Camp Makamini event on create.miniatures.org from July 24th to July 31st. Participants will receive a daily camp newsletter; join in on free activities and a scavenger hunt; and receive prizes for wearing your Camp Makamini t-shirts while attending live Create sessions (see the sessions on the Create Calendar). Camp will finish with a ZOOM Campfire Event on July 31st. 

Camp Makamini is free; t-shirts and workshops are optional! All members and non-members might want to plan to meet online that week to see old friends and make new ones!

More info about Camp Makamini.

The Camp Makamini optional workshop is this cabin in 1/4″ or 1/2″ scale.
Receive a prize for wearing your Camp Makamini t-shirt.

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.

Join NAME’s Camp Makamini

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Online, July 24 -July 31, 2021

Looking for something fun to do this Summer? How about spending some time at summer camp? NAME’s Create Team has a special event planned for you — Camp Makamini! NAME has set aside the last week in July for all things camp-related.

When you were young, Summer was a time filled with fun and adventure, and for many…a trip to summer camp. Camp Makamini is the summer camp of your imagination — it can be a vintage summer camp…or one decorated in glamping style — ready for you and your friends to get together to work on miniatures.

Whatever type of summer camp you imagine…it all starts with a cabin. So, we start our summer camp week off with a cabin workshop. The cabin workshop is available in quarter inch, or in half inch scale. Sorry, but a 1” scale cabin was too big to reasonably produce and ship.

The week continues with arts and crafts, quick minis and s’mores galore! Camp activities will be open to all, whether they sign up for a cabin or not. More information will be available in July, but in order to make sure your cabin arrives before camp starts, you need to sign up now.

More info about Camp Makamini on the Create 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.

Registration is Open for NAME’s July Workshop

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In July, NAME’s Create will be taking campers to Camp Makamini. To celebrate a summer of fun, the camp has a cabin workshop, arts and crafts, quick minis and s’mores galore! You must be registered for the workshop if you want the cabin, but other activities at Camp will be open to all. Sign up for the cabin workshop when registration opens on June 15th, 2021 or just stop by the Create site to visit during the month of July!

Workshop info

Join camp counselor, Debbie Young, for the Zoom session to assemble the cabin. Campers will construct their cabin starting with laying a wood floor and add siding, shingles, windows and large open doors to the exterior and open studs, to the interior. The cabin is open on one side for viewing through the screen and the roof also lifts off for easy decorating. The cabin will be fun to personalize with a nostalgic kid’s camp feel or full-blown adult glamping experience.

Camp Makamini Cabin
Saturday, July 24, 2021; 9 am (Pacific)
Registration opens June 15.

Instructor: Debbie Young
Available in Quarter and Half Scales


Register here

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.

June Miniature Events

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Check out these events happening this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

Beginning May 26, 2021 (UPDATED)
Peg Pucket’s Dollhouse Shop Retirement Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
Longtime dollhouse shop owner and miniatures dealer, Peggy Pucket is clearing her miniature inventory and personal miniature collection from her 40+ years in miniatures. Great prices. Many hard to find and out of production pieces. Browse the contents of her vast miniature inventory located in the quaint cottage just behind her main house. Come early for the best selection. Limit of 4 customers at a time. Please wear a mask. Call ahead to make an appointment 707-823-3478.

May 31 – June 6, 2021
NAME Garage Sale
Kits and stuff needed for kits.
More info

June 12, 2021, 10 am Pacific
NAME Workshop: Wedding Cake with Betinha Murta (Zoom)
To receive the kit in time for the class, order before May 28, 2021. Sales for this kit close on June 12. Orders placed May 28 -June 12 may not arrive in time.
More info

June 19, 2021, 11 am Pacific
NAME Gift and Gab with Pete Acquisto (Zoom)
Sales for this Gift & Gab close on June 19th. Your Gift may not arrive prior to the session, especially if ordered after June 9.
More info

June 20, 2021, 10 am Pacific
NAME Workshop: Roses & Calla Lilies Bouquet with Charrita Teague (Zoom)
To receive the kit in time for the class, order before June 6, 2021. Sales for this kit close on July 20. Orders placed after June 6 may not arrive in time.
More info

June 26 & 28, 2021, 10 am-2 pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: The Wedding Night by Fern Vasi (Zoom)
2-day class. To receive the kit in time for the class,  order before June 12, 2021. Sales for this kit close on July 26.  Orders placed after June 12 may not arrive in time.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

May Miniature Events

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Check out these events happening this month:

Entire month of May
N.A.M.E.’s Create site is hosting “Kits, Kits and More Kits”
Beginning with the first three weeks of May, there will be opportunities to purchase specials from some of your favorite of kit makers. There will be a new kit maker featured every two days. Check the calendar to see who is selling today and who is coming up later. Some will have an offer for an exclusive kit, some will offer discounts or some free shipping. Be sure to check every single day because the offers will disappear when their time is up. 
More info

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

May 9 – June 13 (Sundays), 2021; 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: Neverwas A Steampunk House on Wheels with Michelle Miller
Online via Zoom
More info

May 26, 2021 (ongoing)
Peg’s Dollhouse Shop Retirement Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
Longtime dollhouse shop owner and miniatures dealer, Peggy Pucket is clearing her miniature inventory and personal miniature collection from her 40+ years in miniatures. Great prices. Many hard to find and out of production pieces. Browse the contents of her vast miniature inventory located in the quaint cottage just behind her main house. Come early for the best selection. Limit of 4 customers at a time. Please wear a mask. Call ahead to make an appointment 707-823-3478.
More info

May 22, 2021; 11am Pacific
NAME Workshop: 1″ Miniature Funny Cake with Bethina Murta
Online via Zoom
To receive your kit in time for the class, you must order before May 7.
More info

May 23-30, 2021
NAME Quick Minis
NAME’s Create site will have Quick Mini kits to go with the Steampunk theme for the Quarter Scale NEVERWAS workshop scheduled for May and June; as well as, kits in other scales and more traditional styles.
More info

May 29, 2021; 10am – 2pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: It’s a Steampunk World with Cat Wingler
Online via Zoom
Dress a 1″ mannequin and make a hat and accessories.
More info

May 29, 2021
NAME Lunch and Learn with Terri Maxwell (Zoom)
Terri is known for her unique, creative approach to completing kits and she will share how she approaches her projects and where her ideas originate.
More info

May 31 – June 6, 2021
NAME Garage Sale (kits and stuff needed for kits)
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

April Miniature Events

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Check out these events happening online this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

April 17, 2021; 9am Pacific
NAME Workshop: Spring Flower Basket in various scales with Pamela Ridgely
Online via Zoom
Order the workshop kit before April 2, 2021. Sales for this kit close on April 17.
More info

April 18, 2021; 10am Pacific
NAME Workshop: 1″ Spring Is Coming Tea Set with Bethina Murta
Online via Zoom
Sales for this kit close on April 17.
More info

April 24 & 25, 2021; 1pm – 5pm Pacific
NAME Workshop: Make a Witch or a Santa, Sculpting in Quarter Scale with Cat Wingler
Online via Zoom
NOTE: This class is full but is taking names for a waiting list and may be offered more than once.
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

March Miniature Events

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Check out these events happening online this month:

Tuesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Mini Cyber Club (MCC) Hosts Escape from Quarantine Meeting (Zoom)
Join other miniaturists in conversation while working on minis.
More info

Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

Fridays – every other (ongoing); 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME UFOers Meeting (Zoom)
Join Debbie Colombo as she hosts a bi-weekly meeting to work on UFO’s. If you don’t have any to work on don’t worry…you can work on any project you would like to…or join us just to chat. This is just a few hours to visit with others while working on miniatures.
More info

March 20, 2021
MiniCals Spring Fling Potluck and Flea Market POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
M&L Precision, 18665 Madrone Parkway, Morgan Hill, CA
Contact Ruth Heisch, grouchybeartoo@aol.com for more info and to reserve a space.

March 27-28, 2021; 10am Pacific
NAME Workshop: 1″ Scale Captain Jack Book Nook with Bonnie Helterhoff
Online via Zoom
Order the workshop kit before March 12, 2021. Sales for this kit close on April 27.
More info

April 9-11, 2021 POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 6-8, 2022
NAME All-Scales Houseparty in Portland, OR
More info

Find upcoming events on the calendar page of the NAME N2 website and at create.miniatures.org.

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.

Check Out These November Mini Events

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Wednesdays (ongoing); 4pm Pacific
Round TUIT Roundtable Work Sessions (Zoom)
Debbie Young hosts a weekly online meeting on Wednesdays to work on Roundtables – not just hers, but any and all Roundtables you have acquired over the years. Share the Roundtables you have recently completed, pick up assembly tips and visit while you work.
More info

October 16-18; November 13-15; December 4-6, 2020
Wine Country Show – Limited Preview
Lodi, CA
Debbie Heard is accepting reservations to attend a monthly “preview show.” Individuals or a very small group of people may contact Debbie to reserve a time.
More info

November 7, 2020; 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME MaKitz (Zoom session)
Pamela Ridgley of SDK Miniatures will host an informal online session. You may ask advice about the London Flower Cart (MaKitz), or just visit for a bit.
More info

November 8 & December 6, 2020
Trellis with Planter Box (Zoom workshop)
Deb Laue from The Itty Bitties miniature club will provide instruction online for creating a 1:12 (1″ scale) trellis box with a climbing rose. Cost: $65 plus $5 postage. Registration: deb@dragonflyintl.com
More info

November 14, 2020; 9am Pacific
NAME Lunch and Learn (Zoom session)
Amanda Kelly will introduce online viewers to the world of 3D printing.
More info

November 14, 2020; 10am – 1pm Pacific
NAME Lunch and Learn (Zoom session)
Kristie Norman and Cindy McDaniel will host an informal Zoom session. You may ask for advice about your Olde Cottage (MaKitz), furnishings, or just visit for a bit.
More info

November 21 -or- November 28, 2020; 9:30 am Pacific
Gingerbread Kaffeeklatsch and Build Day (Zoom session)
Participants will be working on their choice of a micro or 1:48 gingerbread kit from True2Scale – regardless of when it was purchased. This is a free session hosted by Carol Kubrican (True2Scale). Registrants will choose which date they prefer to participate (first come basis).
More info and registration

November 21, 2020
Christmas Magical Snow Cake (Zoom workshop)
Betinha Murta will be teaching how to work with cold porcelain and make silicone molds to create a 1″ scale cake with a Christmas design. All parts included in the kit. Cost $125.
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November 28, 2020
Making 1″ Scale Christmas Cookies from Molds (Zoom workshop)
Ruth Stewart will be teaching how to use molds and decorate Christmas cookies. Participants will receive 6 Christmas molds with the class kit. Cost $145.
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Online Event: Gingerbread Kaffeeklatsch and Build Day

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DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2020
LOCATION: online, via Zoom

Participants will be working on their choice of a micro or 1:48 gingerbread kit from True2Scale – regardless of when it was purchased. This is a free event hosted by Carol Kubrican (True2Scale). More info and registration

Photo of event

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Register for a Zoom Workshop: Trellis with Planter Box

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DATES: Sunday, Nov. 8 & Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.
LOCATION: Online via Zoom

photo of planter box with flowers

Deb Laue from The Itty Bitties miniature club will provide instruction online for creating a 1:12 (1″ scale) trellis box with a climbing rose.

This is a 2-session class taking place via Zoom. On Sunday, Nov. 8th, participants will assemble the trellis box and the climbing rose bush. On Dec. 6th, the geraniums and all of the filler flowers will be completed.

All the artwork will be provided with step-by-step instructions on how to make the various flowers.

Cost: $65 plus $5 postage. The class price includes all the supplies needed to make the project, including 5 specialty paper punches and the laser cut planter box. The only tools participants need to supply are scissors, tweezers, and tacky or turbo tacky glue.

If you already have punches that you’d like to use, Deb will adjust the class fee by the cost of any punch you don’t need sent to you. The class uses the following punches: Small – Tri leaf, Hydra cluster and Cedar Sprig; Mini punches – the Daisy and Bell Flower or Cherry Blossom.

To sign up for the online workshop, email deb@dragonflyintl.com

trellis with planter box photo

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Join Mini Cyber Club for an Online NAME Day 2020

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The 2020 NAME Day project is the sink and cabinet for the craft room.

October 3rd (1″ and 1/2″ scale)
October 24th (1/4″ scale)

With the unfortunate damper on all things in-person these days, NAME Day events are not able to happen in many or most areas. So Mini Cyber Club (an official NAME club) is planning an all-day event on ZOOM so that miniaturists can at least meet face-to-face online; which seems to be the new way of gathering to share the love of all things miniature.

All NAME members are invited to join, whether you are a member of Mini Cyber Club or not. If you register, you will receive the login information and any other information available to registrants. See the schedule below.

There is no cost. There will be tempting food thoughts, as well as recipes and talk, but you are on your own to actually provide those food items that will help you sustain yourself through the day. Chocolate is highly recommended for firm, attention-enhancing, steady hands for all miniature creativity.

On Saturday, October 3rd, Official NAME Day this year, we will start off with a session of: demos, tips and tricks and question answering for the 1:12 and 1:24 (1″& ½”) scale NAME Day project for this year. The instructions and parts for those two scales are more or less the same.
10:00 AM to 12:00 noon (PDT), 1:00 to 3:00 PM (EDT)
12:00 to 3:00 PM (PDT), 3:00 to 5:00 (EDT), reverse painting technique demo to make the top to your counter. Luci will demo how you can light your area.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT), 5:00 to 7:00 (EDT), will be a time for surprises, prizes, games and chat. After that period, those who choose to continue to work and chat can go until sunrise if needed but will not have instruction after hours. You can help each other however, just like in clubs.

For you Quarter Scalers, instruction and demos will be Saturday, October 24th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon (PDT), 1:00 to 3:00 PM (EDT). Many of you Quarter Scalers are participating in the Quarter Connection NAME Day; therefore you may start your kit there, and Mini Cyber Club will be available to help with questions and finishing the week after. Those who will be doing the quarter scale on their own, MCC will be there to help from start to finish if needed, or at least for two hours. Quarter Scalers will want to join us on October 3rd however, for the Reverse Painting Technique, the Lighting and the Games and Chat portions.

Please be sure you have ordered your kits. There are some cutters who can still take orders, so you will have to ask them if they can accommodate you. See the Cutter List on the NAME website and fill out the Registration Form.

Questions? Email Barbara Thornton-Hill. 

—Barbara Thornton-Hill, bathca@gmail.com

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Register Now for an Online NAME Day 2020

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The 2020 NAME Day project is the sink and cabinet for the craft room.

Have you ordered your NAME Day kit or are you going to cut your own?  Cutters are listed in the May/June Gazette and on the NAME website (scroll down to the bottom of the page).  Some cutters have Aug 15, 2020 as a cut-off date for orders. IT’S AUGUST!!

If you are going to join the Mini Cyber Day’s event – Oct 24, 2020, email Barbara Thornton-Hill to register.  We will demonstrate all 3 scales, and have some other fun things. More info

—Marcia Hudspeth, Mini Cyber Club Membership

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Register Now for the NAME Online Workshops, Theme Luncheons

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REGISTER HERE: https://miniatures.org/MiniatureEvent

Several of the pre-convention and registered workshop instructors who were scheduled to teach in Indianapolis will be teaching their workshops online during the week of July 19 (this is the week that would have been the NAME National Convention). There is no event registration fee; just the cost of the workshops.

During the Online Event, Roundtable and Mega Roundtable kits will be available for purchase. More information will be available closer to the July 20th date.

HOW TO REGISTER
Participants must register through the NAME website. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF NAME. The list of available workshops and their times – as well as registration information – is listed on the NAME website, miniatures.org. Sign up early, as there will be a limited number of spaces available.

Find more information on the NAME website.

Updated Registration Info for NAME Online Workshops

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The information for the event is still not on the NAME website. Please do not call the NAME Office. It will be announced on all of the groups as soon as it is ready. All registration needs to be done online, so please read the instructions and if you have questions you can contact me. 
Barbara Thornton-Hill
bathca@gmail.com

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Change of Date for Registering for the NAME Online Workshops

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CORRECTION: A previous message about the NAME Online Event stated that workshop signups will begin today (Monday, June 5, 2020). This has been changed to TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020.

HOW TO REGISTER
Participants must register through the NAME website. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF NAME. The list of available workshops and their times – as well as registration information – will be listed on the NAME website, miniatures.org, beginning on Tuesday, June 9th. Sign up early, as there will be a limited number of spaces available.

ABOUT THE ONLINE EVENT
Several of the pre-convention and registered workshop instructors who were scheduled to teach in Indianapolis will be teaching their workshops online during the week of July 19 (this is the week that would have been the NAME National Convention). There is no event registration fee; just the cost of the workshops.

During the Online Event, Roundtable and Mega Roundtable kits will be available for purchase. More information will be available closer to the July 20th date.

Find more information on the NAME website.

Announcing the NAME Online Event, July 20-26, 2020

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Several of the pre-convention and registered workshop instructors who were scheduled to teach in Indianapolis will be teaching their workshops online during the week of July 19 (this is the week that would have been the NAME National Convention). There is no event registration fee; just the cost of the workshops.

During the Online Event, Roundtable and Mega Roundtable kits will be available for purchase. More information will be available closer to the July 20th date.

HOW TO REGISTER
Participants must register through the NAME website. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF NAME. The list of available workshops and their times – as well as registration information – will be listed on the NAME website, miniatures.org, beginning on Tuesday, June 9th. Sign up early, as there will be a limited number of spaces available.

Find more information on the NAME website.