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, August 17, 2018

2018 Show Preview

Dealer Beth Freeman-Kane, South Africa

IGMA Fellow Beth Freeman-Kane is returning to this year's show and offering a Friday workshop. A professional artist, Beth specializes in sculptures of birds and small wildlife in natural settings. She has received International Awards for her miniature creations. Her studio in South Africa looks out onto a lush green valley with an abundance of bird life. Web: http://bethfreeman-kane.co.za


Beth Freeman-Kane's 2018 Friday Workshop





Dealer Dawn Adams, Dawn Adams Porcelain Portraits

Dawn Adams creates one-of-a-kind men, women and children in 1:12 scale. She does period costuming mostly from Victorian to the 1940's. Her favorite reference material is Norman Rockwell. Email: adams-dawn@sbcglobal.net





Dealer Nell Corkin, Miniature Miniatures

With over 30 years of experience, IGMA Fellow Nell Corkin is well known for achieving a high level of detail and realistic look in 1:144th scale. She worked in the fashion industry and as a fine arts appraiser before becoming a special effects model maker. In the motion picture industry, she worked with many prominent directors, including John Dykstra Steven Spielberg, Douglas Trumbull, and Ridley Scott. Web: www.nellcorkin.com


Forest Cottage 1:144 scale 
Forest Cottage 1:144 scale

Midsomer Cottage, 1:144 scale.
Sassy Loves Christmas Decorations, 1:144 scale.
Cottage in the Dunes, 1:144 scale.


Dealer Diane Zammito, Vegas AIRS

Diane Zammito, Vegas AIRS, offers exquisite hand dyed fabrics and trims, a variety of mixed media supplies and tools, patterns and classes. Vegas AIRS also offers completed art pieces, usually fantasy themed and humorous. Along with Sandy Leal, Diane Zammito is offering a Monday, October 15, 2018 Academy Workshop to make a Crazy Quilt in 1:12 scale. All skill levels welcome.
Web: www.vegasairs.com

2018 Academy Workshop: "Crazy Quilt" in 1:12 scale.

2018 Academy Workshop: "Crazy Quilt" in 1:12 scale.


Dealer Janet Uyetake, Tiny Town-Hawaii

An IGMA Fellow in Food, Janet Uyetake creates Wine & Cheese displays, luscious pastry, grape baskets, and Hawaiian delights. Extraordinarily versatile, she also makes an exciting range of fine Tudor dishes, holiday foods, raw butcher shop items, and more. Working in 1:12 scale, Janet makes her own porcelain serving dishes. Web: http://tinytownehawaii.com






Dealer Bruce & Judy Steinke, BJ Miniatures

Bruce & Judy Steinke, BJ Miniatures, offer quarter-scale kits for structures, plus furniture and accessories to fill them. Their stated goal is to make quality kits and finished items that are affordable and to have satisfied customers. They also offer some 1/4" scale miniatures by other artisans.
Web: http://www.bjminis.com

Gypsy Wagon

Gypsy Wagon

Gypsy Wagon

Rivendell Cottage

Rivendell Cottage

Rivendell Cottage

Rivendell Cottage



Dealer Gideon Wolf, Wild Life Miniatures, Montana

Gideon Wolf handcrafts exceptional miniature antique furniture. He uses cherry, walnut, mahogany and a variety of woods and inlays for embellishment. In addition to several styles of antique desks, he makes a variety of tables, Queen Anne piano, and more.
Web: www.wildwolfminiatures.com







Dealer Barbara Stanton & William Maranville, Fine Art in Miniature

Barbara Stanton & William Maranville, talented husband and wife team, have been dealers at Good Sam for more than fifteen years. An IGMA Fellow, Barbara offers a fine selection of oil paintings. She works in both 1:12 and 1:48 scale. Subjects include Animals, Florals, Still Lifes, Landscapes, Seascapes, and more. An IGMA Artisan, Bill offers fine miniature turnings and hand-carved masks.
Web: http://www.barbarastanton.com/









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