Long-time dealer Shellie
Kazan, Shellie's Miniature Mania in San Carlos, CA is offering three fabulous 1:12
scale workshops in 2014. To register, contact Shellie at 650-593-4921 or email shelliesminis@msn.com. For more
details, go to http://www.shelliesminis.com.
June 14-15, 2014.
"Cedric, the Sleeping Chef" - Cost $395. Teacher: Elle Piccolo-West, IGMA Fellow. Elle will
teach how to hand sculpt the head and shoulders, hands and legs, with gestures
and form. The body will be soft-sculptured, using batting, needle and thread,
and wire armature. Once assembled, clothing and shoes will be added and the
figure wigged.
Sept. 26-30, 2014. Five day
workshop with Rik Pierce: "Duddingwells Tea Room" - Cost $1,000. A
very popular instructor, Rik's fantasy structures are based on English medieval
and Tudor buildings. Using Creative Paperclay, he teaches students how to make
fanciful brickwork, chimney, fireplace, plaster, walkways, and more. Class
participants will make leaded/stained glass windows, distress hand-hewn beams and
timbers, make glowing embers for the fireplace, and put in wiring for lights.
Oct. 17, 2014. Upholstery
Technique Class - Cost $195. Teacher: Nancy Summers, IGMA Fellow. Students will
receive a stained and finished chair to upholster. They will learn tricks and
techniques to make the upholstery look nice and tight, and also how to make a
nice trim. Cotton, silk, and fine velvet will be available or students may
bring their own fabric.
