New Designs & Workshops from the Teppers

With the new year, Brian (Rainbow Hand) and Kathy Tepper are introducing 1:12 scale designs and workshops which are sure to delight. Here is their new "Black & White" line, recent Victorian Steampunk creations, and two 2015 Workshops. See website for Show Schedule, Workshop Schedule, and Gallery of available work. Email: briantep@verizon.net.  Web: http://www.rainbowhandandkathy.com

New designs with a "Black & White" color palette. Brian created a new line of Rorschach and Ink Spot paintings to compliment their "Black & White" interior designs.

New Steampunk creations. See available Steampunk pieces in the Gallery on website.

Urban Elementz Bedroom Class. See website for dates and locations.

New Urban Elementz Gallery Class. This room box offers many opportunities to create a unique look and design. All the white walls are movable and re-moveable. For more info, contact the Teppers. Email: briantep@verizon.net

Rainbow Hand and Kathy Tepper are now on Facebook. Follow their page so you don't miss a thing. facebook.com/rainbowhandandkathy

Dealer & GSAM Instructor: Jim Pounder, IGMA Artisan

Jim Pounder has been a dealer at Good Sam most years since 2004. He is an IGMA Artisan in Bronze Figures. While he specializes in sculpture and light fixtures, Jim also makes other items. He has taught both mold-making and silver soldering at Friday Workshops. This year, he is scheduled to teach silver soldering for three different lamps at the Good Sam Academy.  Email: pounder@clarkston.com

“Lady 13” sculpture. Limited edition  of 50 piece in Sterling Silver.  It is 1-1/2 inches high with a 3mm black pearl.

“Tom & Becky” bronze sculpture.

Untitled Bust, bronze, edition of 200. 

Tom's Frog, copywrite 1980, bronze. 

The Page, bronze, one piece cast, edition of 100. 

The following three photos of the Good Sam Academy class to fabricate two desk lamps and one floor lamp using Silver Soldering techniques.The deadline to register is September l. 

To see more of Jim Pounder's work, go here.

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

Jim Pounder, 2014 Academy Instructor

This week’s featured instructor for the 2014 Good Sam Academy of Miniatures is I.G.M.A. Artisan Jim Pounder. Jim specializes in sculpture and light fixtures, but also makes other items. He has taught both mold making and silver soldering at our Friday workshops. We are pretty sure there will be silver soldering at the Academy, but what else he will be offering must wait for a later date. You can be sure Jim will offer an excellent class with lots of fun as well. Jim's email is pounder@clarkston.com

Below are some samples of his work.

Y-Shaped Lamp with Quail Shades

Lamp from a basic soldering class

A dramatic bronze sculpture on a walnut base

Five of Jim's bronze sculptures

At the Show - Lighting & Sculptures

IGMA Artisan Jim Pounder specializes in unique designer lighting and bronze sculptures. A regular at the show for several years, he did not attend in 2012. A talented instructor, Jim has also taught one-day "Basic Silver Soldering" classes in the past. His workshops always include a student project such as a working floor or table lamp. Look for Jim Pounder Sculptures at this year's show. pounder@clarkston.com

Fantastic Bronze Torchiere with Amber Shade.

Fabulous pair of Bronze Wall Sconces with Amber Shades.

Lamp from Basic Soldering Workshop at Good Sam.

Lovely handcrafted Bronze Sculpture.

Lovely Bronze Lamp with handcrafted shade.

Left to right: Y-shaped Lamp with Quail shades,Triple Table Lamp with rose-tipped shades, Art Deco Lamp with Clam Shell shade, and  Triple Slipper Lamp with yellow color shades.