Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.

Friday, June 23, 2017

Academy of Miniatures Workshops Announced

Good Sam Academy of Miniatures workshops have been posted on our website and registration is open. Classes are held Monday, October 9, 2017 in Morgan Hill, CA. Full descriptions and photos of the classes can be found under the "Workshops" tab, or here http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/GSAcademy-2017.html

The Academy of Miniatures offers classes taught by miniaturists that are leaders in their selected fields and have been teaching their skills to miniaturists for several years.  We are pleased and excited to offer the following workshops.

Classic Country Dough Table with Ken Byers, Shaker Works West

Showgirl! with Julia Stewart, Aristocratic Attic

Lit Tissue Box with Jim Larson, Jim Larson Designs

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Friday Workshops Announced

Friday Workshops have been posted on our website and registration is open. Classes are held Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose. Full descriptions and photos of the classes can be found under the "Workshops" tab on our website, or here http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/FridayWorkshops-2017.html

Gingerbread Themed Sideboard with Carlene Brown,
Something Special Miniatures

Artist Paint Box with Valerie Casson, France

Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop with Dorothy Hansen, Dorothy's Doo-Dads

Rhine River Market Stall with Luci Hanson, Cascade Miniatures

Potions OR Treats Filled Wall Shelf with Ginger Landon Siegel

Blue OR Pink Victorian Pocket Watch with Ginger Landon Siegel

Rose and Anemone Arrangement on a Patio Table with Jeannie Lindquist

The Crafter’s Corner with VG Maclean

Tiramisu Cakes with Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations

Learning to Photograph your Miniatures with Dan Stewart,
Stewart Dollhouse Creations

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Bluette Meloney

It is with great sadness we have learned Bluette Meloney passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017.  She was a long time dealer and teacher at the Good Sam Show.  Bluette was a nationally acclaimed IGMA Artisan in Faux Finishes.
Bluette Meloney

The Nursery

Gentleman's Apartment

Le Bon Marché, Bluette's workshop at the first Good Sam Academy.

Travels with Charlie

Furniture create by Bluette

Furniture hand painted by Bluette

The Pelt Seller on the August 2015 cover of American Miniaturist.
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