Dealer Beth Freeman-Kane, So. Africa - Animals & Birds in Nature

From a semi-rural area in South Africa, IGMA Fellow Beth Freeman-Kane is a wildlife miniaturist. A professional artist, she specializes in sculptures of birds and small wildlife in natural settings. Her studio in their log cabin home looks out onto a lush green valley with an abundance of birds and small animal wildlife. Email: info@bethfreeman-kane.co.za  Web: http://www.bethfreeman-kane.co.za

Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, Good Sam Exhibit Chairman. To see more of Beth Freeman-Kane's work, go here.

IGMA Castine Display

The International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) again had a display at the 2013 show of items made at the IGMA School in Castine, Maine. The examples in the two pictures show the great variety of miniatures that are taught there each year.

Go to the IGMA web site at http://www.igma.org to learn more about the organization and its goals. Pictures courtesy of Connie Sauve.
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Jan Patrie

Just looking at Jan Patrie’s table will make your mouth water. Jan, an IGMA Fellow, makes all kinds of realistic food items, even corn cobs. She has peddled her wares at many Good Sam Shows. Walk in the door and there she will be. Jan’s web site is http://www.autumn leaf studio.com Click to enlarge pictures.

"Making Perfect Guacamole", table and food by Jan Patrie

The Making of a Delicious Fruit Salad, table and food by Jan

Nell Corkin, 2014 Academy Instructor

Nell Corkin, IGMA Fellow, has sent us pictures of what she will be teaching at our 2014 Good Sam Academy of Miniatures. This adorable cottage in 1:144 scale would be perfect as a stand alone piece or as a dollhouse in your 1:12 scale dollhouse. The battens (vertical strips of wood) shown on the front of the cottage will not be used at the Academy, but otherwise this is what her students will take home.

Look for Nell’s bio on her web site, http://www.nellcorkin.com to learn of her background, including working with such as Steven Spielberg. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Deb Mackie, 2014 Academy Instructor

Deb Mackie of Maryland (White Horse Studio) is our Academy instructor of the week. Deb is an I.G.M.A. Artisan and will be among our 8 Academy instructors in 2014. Formally trained as a graphic designer and illustrator, Deb Mackie also brings to the world of miniatures a background in theatrical set and costume design. The journey into sculpting and customizing began with her desire to include realistic figures and animals in her 1:12 scale dioramas. We do not yet know what Deb will be teaching, but we believe it will involve a saddle and possibly a horse in some way. You are sure to have a great class with Deb. These pictures are samples of her work, not necessarily what she will be teaching.
http://www.whitehorsestudio.com

Desert Tan Western Basketweave Saddle

King of the Wind:
The Godolphin Arabian

Carol Wagner

Carol Wagner, doing business as Carol Wagner Fine Miniatures, is an I.G.M.A. Fellow in Plants, and finer plants cannot be found. She is an expert in roses and fuchsias, and makes other lovely combinations of plantings as well. 2014 will be her sixth year at the Good Sam Show. She does not come every year, so look her up and see what she has for you. Carol takes commissions to handle your every need in plants also.
http://www.carol-wagner.com

"A Secret Garden" View One

"A Secret Garden" View Two

Lovely Bonsai Wisteria

Small Rose Tree and Basket of Roses

Fabulous Bonsai Fuchsia

Large Climbing Rose Bush

At the Show - IGMA "Gallery of the Guild"

We are delighted that the IGMA was able to organize a "Gallery of the Guild" table at this year's show.  Items from IGMA Artisans and Fellows unable to attend the show were available on the table to buy. The Guild gets 20% of the sale price of anything sold. Here are some of the fine artisan items being offered.

At the Show - IGMA Guild School-Castine

This special exhibit organized by Connie Sauve showcases the wide variety of mediums/classes available to learn at the IGMA Guild School in Castine, Maine. Several students who attended past Castine classes graciously share the items they crafted. The display includes examples of brass turning, metal work, wicker, oil painting, furniture construction, carving, woodworking, silversmithing, and polymer clay food. To learn more about the School, go to www.igma.org/guild_school