2015 Children's Workshops, Saturday-Oct. 10

We are offering three special workshops for children over the age of eight on Saturday, October 10. Application deadline is October 3, 2015.  Class space is limited so be sure to sign up soon. http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/2015_childrens_pre_reg_wkshp_cmbnd.pdf

Melting Snowman. 11 am-12:30pm. Cost $5. Teacher: Barbara Thornton-Hill.

Make a cute little melting snowman for your Miniature scene. We will be using polymer clay to form the parts then we’ll bake them in a little oven.

Walnut Table. 12:30-3:00pm. Cost $10. Teacher: Barbara Jones

Come make this small table, suitable to use as a bedside table or at the end of a sofa. It will be made of walnut with tapered legs. Students will learn some sanding techniques, gluing using a gluing jig, and should finish gluing the table in class. Class is limited to eight students, so register early if you want to know more about working with wood in miniature.

Lighted Fireplace. 3pm-5pm. Cost: $8. Teachers: Ruth Heisch & Diane Piziali.

Make and decorate a battery-lighted fireplace for the holidays. Your imagination is all you need.

To register, send a check made payable to the class instructor with the registration form to: 

Lynne Hoffman
Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures
150 San Lazaro Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

Include your current email address or a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive class confirmation.  

If questions, contact Lynne Hoffman at gsminiatures@yahoo.com.

Dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures

New to Good Sam this year, Carlene Brown offers a wide variety of Market Stalls in 1:12 scale. They are available empty or filled with items. Themes include garden, seashore, Halloween, Christmas, and much more. She also makes and sells various items to fill the stalls. Carlene is offering a Friday Workshop to make your own version of a European Market Stall. All skill levels are welcome. Email: petecar55@yahoo.com

With regard to the Friday Workshop, shown here are just a few of the different themes available to finish your Market Stall. The basic Market Stall is 9" x 9", and 3-1/2" deep. With the roof and base, the finished stall stands 12" high, 5" deep and 10-1/2" wide.

Pink & Green Market Stall.

Aqua Market Stall.

Aqua Market Stall.

Eastman's Extract Market Stall.

Eastman's Extract Market Stall.

Seashell Market Stall.

Seashell Market Stall.

Christmas Market Stall.

Sunflower Market Stall. 

Sunflower Market Stall. 

For registration information and to see all offerings, visit our website:

http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net.

GOOD SAM: Friday Workshops & Monday Academy Classes

The Friday Workshops and Monday Academy Classes are up on our website. Sign up early to get the spot you want. To see all the offerings, visit our website: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net.

Friday Workshop: "Blue Jay" taught by Beth Freeman-Kane, South Africa.

Academy Class: "Copper & Metal Work" taught by Alan Hamer.