Saturday, June 8, 2013
From the Chairman: Upcoming Stockton Miniature Show
Don't miss the miniature show in Stockton next Saturday, June 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year it will be held at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel at 110 W. Fremont St. in Stockton. We’ll see you there.
GSAM Workshops: Fun With Power Tools
On Saturday, June l, Barbara Jones, Good Sam Chairman, taught two hands-on "Fun with Power Tools" workshops at the Good Sam Academy. Saturday morning, students learned to use a bench top table saw. Saturday afternoon, students learned to use a scroll saw.
Enthusiastic students started the morning class with slight feelings of trepidation. All were able to practice ripping, cross cutting, cutting circles, and cutting dentil molding and finger joints. Students used GSAM's Dremel, Jarmac and Proxxon table saws, as well as several makes of scroll saws.
Seven students attended the Bench Top Table Saw Class in the morning.
Eight students attended the Scroll Saw Class in the afternoon.
Participants left with a new-found sense of confidence and their own handmade, finger joint cherry wood pieces to assemble later into boxes. The fee was $15 for each 3-hour session with proceeds to be used to build up GSAM's tool pool.
Later in 2013 or early 2014, Barbara hopes to offer more power tools classes. These will include lathe turning, use of the overhead router, making cornices, moldings and paneling. Interested students may contact her at northbaj@att.net or 408-257-9385. Also, if anyone has power tools to donate to GSAM, please give Barbara a call. Photos and write-up courtesy of Rhona Lee, Gilroy, CA.
Enthusiastic students started the morning class with slight feelings of trepidation. All were able to practice ripping, cross cutting, cutting circles, and cutting dentil molding and finger joints. Students used GSAM's Dremel, Jarmac and Proxxon table saws, as well as several makes of scroll saws.
Seven students attended the Bench Top Table Saw Class in the morning.
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| Instructor demonstrating cross cutting on a table saw. |
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| Students trying out three different brands of table saws. |
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| Instructor showing students how to set up sides of a box to cut finger/box joints. |
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| Students working at table saws. |
Eight students attended the Scroll Saw Class in the afternoon.
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| Instructor showing students how a scroll saw blade is adjusted. |
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| Students working at scroll saws. |
Participants left with a new-found sense of confidence and their own handmade, finger joint cherry wood pieces to assemble later into boxes. The fee was $15 for each 3-hour session with proceeds to be used to build up GSAM's tool pool.
Later in 2013 or early 2014, Barbara hopes to offer more power tools classes. These will include lathe turning, use of the overhead router, making cornices, moldings and paneling. Interested students may contact her at northbaj@att.net or 408-257-9385. Also, if anyone has power tools to donate to GSAM, please give Barbara a call. Photos and write-up courtesy of Rhona Lee, Gilroy, CA.
At the Show - Handcrafted Furniture & Collectibles
Dr. Ken Byers, Shaker Works West, has been a dealer at Good Sam since the mid-1990s. He specializes in historically accurate 1:12 scale Shaker/Country room boxes and furniture, plus much more. Here are a few of his museum quality handcrafted antique and modern tools and workshops. While Dr. Byers owns a large number of tools for crafting miniatures, he says, "I probably use the old Exacto knife with #11 blade for 75% of my work." Look for his table at this year's show. mekendar@pacbell.net, www.shakerworkswest.com
To see more of Ken Byers work, go here and here.
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| Small modern day workshop. |
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| Handmade modern table saw, lathe with table, drill press, band saw, and table sander in wood, metal, and cast urethane materials. |
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| A well outfitted Olde Time Workshop. |
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| Handcrafted antique Pedal Tools including lathe, buzz saw, bicycle router, and pedal jig. |
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| Traditional Shaker Workshop. |
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| Shaker workbench with solid cherry top, two working vises, dust covers on all drawers, and a moveable sliding jack, c1850-1930. |
To see more of Ken Byers work, go here and here.
At the Show - Fine Furniture
Ferd and Millie Sobol, The Ferd Sobol Editions, have been dealers at Good Sam since 1993. An IGMA Fellow, Ferd specializes in fine handcrafted 1:12 scale furniture from the Federal Period. His work is in private collections and museums worldwide. Limited editions include Queen Anne, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Chippendale. Don't miss their table at this year's show. Ferd@soboleditions.com, www.SobolEditions.com
To see more of Ferd Sobol's work go here and here.
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| Ferd Sobol painstakingly weaving cane in an intricate pattern for a piece of furniture. |
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| Hand Caned Chest with beautiful serpentined door and magnificently detailed contrasting wood inlay pattern top. Sold out. |
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| Ferd Sobol holding a Piecrust Table. |
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| Piecrust Table Second Edition with a pair of Ladies Hand Caned Chairs. |
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| Exquisite round Curio Cabinet with three clear shelves, delicate ormolu and carved legs, crowned with a finial coronet. Removable clear top dome. Ladies Hand Caned Chair. |
To see more of Ferd Sobol's work go here and here.
At the Show - Exhibit
This week's exhibit is "Daddy's Little Workshop." It was built in 1991 by Connie Sauve, Good Sam Exhibit Chairman. Exhibited in the past at Good Sam, photos are courtesy of Connie Sauve.
"My Dad is a carpenter, and in 1986 we built my dollhouse out of 3/8" Birch Plywood, patterned after a Greenleaf Garfield house (with a few alterations). In 1991, I decided to make him an old fashioned carpentry shop for Christmas. I thought it would remind him of the fun time we had building my dollhouse together."
"I built from scratch, a replica of my dollhouse in approximately 1/144" scale. I took measurements from my full-size dollhouse and drew up the plans on 1/8" graph paper. The house is made from tiny wood clapboard siding and there is also fish scale shingles on the roof. I built the scene inside an antique shotgun shell wood box. I also love rocking horses so I decided to include one as another in-progress project. The tools are by Sir Thomas Thumb and the rocking horse is by Karen Lowe."
"My Dad is a carpenter, and in 1986 we built my dollhouse out of 3/8" Birch Plywood, patterned after a Greenleaf Garfield house (with a few alterations). In 1991, I decided to make him an old fashioned carpentry shop for Christmas. I thought it would remind him of the fun time we had building my dollhouse together."
"I built from scratch, a replica of my dollhouse in approximately 1/144" scale. I took measurements from my full-size dollhouse and drew up the plans on 1/8" graph paper. The house is made from tiny wood clapboard siding and there is also fish scale shingles on the roof. I built the scene inside an antique shotgun shell wood box. I also love rocking horses so I decided to include one as another in-progress project. The tools are by Sir Thomas Thumb and the rocking horse is by Karen Lowe."
Saturday, June 1, 2013
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
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| Fantastic Bronze Torchiere with Amber Shade. |
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| Fabulous pair of Bronze Wall Sconces with Amber Shades. |
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| Lamp from Basic Soldering Workshop at Good Sam. |
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| Lovely handcrafted Bronze Sculpture. |
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| Lovely Bronze Lamp with handcrafted shade. |
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| 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. |
At the Show: Florals
Over the past year, long-time dealer Natalie Wright, The Wright Stuff Minis, Kirkland, WA, suffered multiple strokes. She can no longer make miniature flowers and plants in 1:12 scale. In the meantime, she had prepared for the Chicago International Show and is selling off her stock at 20% discount. (See contact info after photos.)
Available plants and flowers include: Hydrangeas, sunflowers, foxglove, delphinium, dahlias, geraniums, sweet peas on a trellis, morning glories on a trellis, hosta, iris, tulips, poppies, daffodils, clematis on a wooden trellis, calla lilies, daisies, gerbera daisies, cosmos, lily ponds, peonies, trugs, bell jars, and linens. Here are photos from prior Good Sam Shows.
Natalie considers herself fortunate as her memory and speech are excellent. She can walk (somewhat). It is difficult for her to write, so she has closed down her website and does not use the computer. She has regular physical therapy, is in good spirits, but misses going to the shows. If you would like to purchase any of Natalie's flowers with a 20% discount, telephone (425) 827-7340.
Available plants and flowers include: Hydrangeas, sunflowers, foxglove, delphinium, dahlias, geraniums, sweet peas on a trellis, morning glories on a trellis, hosta, iris, tulips, poppies, daffodils, clematis on a wooden trellis, calla lilies, daisies, gerbera daisies, cosmos, lily ponds, peonies, trugs, bell jars, and linens. Here are photos from prior Good Sam Shows.
Natalie considers herself fortunate as her memory and speech are excellent. She can walk (somewhat). It is difficult for her to write, so she has closed down her website and does not use the computer. She has regular physical therapy, is in good spirits, but misses going to the shows. If you would like to purchase any of Natalie's flowers with a 20% discount, telephone (425) 827-7340.
Upcoming Erik Goddard Workshop at Shellie's Miniature Mania
Shellie Kazan is offering Erik Goddard's "Brasserie Zinc" workshop in 1:12 scale at her miniature shop in San Carlos, CA. A brasserie is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed, upscale setting. The class is scheduled for August 10-11, 2013 (Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-6pm). Price is $650 with a down payment of 25% required by July 21.
"Brasserie Zinc" is located on a curved and winding street in Brussels. Using a prebuilt box, class participants will build the walls of the brasserie out of spackle, install windows, and build the basic interior. They will create outside details such as the stairs and landing leading to the red glass front door. Students will install electrical for all lighting, and create the adjoining delivery/back door. This scene within a box measures about 17" wide by 17" high, and 15" deep.
To see more of Erik's work, go to http://www.erikgoddard.com. To register for the class, contact Shellie Kazan. Tel 650-593-4921, shelliesminis@msn.com, http://www.shelliesminis.com
"Brasserie Zinc" is located on a curved and winding street in Brussels. Using a prebuilt box, class participants will build the walls of the brasserie out of spackle, install windows, and build the basic interior. They will create outside details such as the stairs and landing leading to the red glass front door. Students will install electrical for all lighting, and create the adjoining delivery/back door. This scene within a box measures about 17" wide by 17" high, and 15" deep.
To see more of Erik's work, go to http://www.erikgoddard.com. To register for the class, contact Shellie Kazan. Tel 650-593-4921, shelliesminis@msn.com, http://www.shelliesminis.com
Update - Rik Pierce Workshop at Shellie's Miniature Mania
There are still a few openings in Rik Pierce's upcoming "Tudor Market Stall" workshop being offered at Shellie's Miniature Mania in San Carlos, CA.. It is scheduled from July 13-17, 2013. A five-day class, the cost is $800. To register, contact Shellie Kazan. Tel 650-593-4921, shelliesminis@msn.com, http://www.shelliesminis.com
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