Ray Storey

Ray Storey started working as a glassblower making full size scientific glass. Fortunately for us, he found the miniature world, and now specializes in lighting fixtures with glass shades and also miniature scientific glass ware. 2014 will be his 5th year at the show, be sure to stop by and see his delightful offerings. Ray’s web site is http://www.raystoreylighting.com

Handcrafted 6 arm brass chandelier with hand blown cranberry color tulip shades

Two arm gaslight with amber ribbed shades

Bunson Burner

Two of Ray's glass
scientific items

Condensing Jar and Stand

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

Exhibits

Michael Puff, our outstanding show photographer, is also a fine miniaturist with a good eye for drama. His exhibit, Vermeer "Girl with a Pearl Earring”, is his version of what Vermeer’s model might have looked like. Box was built in a workshop taught by IGMA Artisan Bluette Meloney, painting by IGMA Artisan Dan Worsham, Doll by Cindi Cannon, carved table & stools by IGMA Fellow Ann High, and porcelain by IGMA Fellow Henny Staring-Egbert.

Entire Box with Model Posing

Close Up Showing More Interior Detail
Notice the Leaded Glass Window

Exhibits

Connie Sauve, an IGMA Fellow and our show Exhibit Chairman, usually brings several exhibits of her own to the show. This one, made in 1991, “Daddy’s Little Workshop”, really caught our eye. Connie’s father, a carpenter, and she built her own dollhouse in 1986 together. This carpentry shop still reminds him of the fun times they had when she was young. The rocking horse is by Karen Lowe, and the tools are by Sir Thomas Thumb. Click on pictures to enlarge them.

"Daddy's Little Workshop"

House Patterned after a Greenleaf Garfield with Alterations

The Stove Will Keep Daddy Warm

Hobby Horse, Another Project

Grandt Line Products

The latest kit by Phyllis Nishimori and Liz Aduan of Grandt Line Products, “Spooky Hollow”, is in 1:144 scale. It features 4 rooms in a 2 story dollhouse with the front porch decorated for Halloween with a flying witch, pumpkins, tombstones, two ghosts, cobwebs and more. And it fits in your hand! Phyllis and Liz have new kits for us every year. See their web site at http://www.grandtline.com

"Spooky Hollow" by Grandt Line Products

Gideon Wolf, Wild Wolf Miniatures

This “Office Queen” is similar to the Wooten Desks of the early 1900’s, with many cubby holes and drawers. Gideon Wolf of Wild Wolf Miniatures was new to the Good Sam Show in 2013, and brought wonderful furniture for us. Be sure to look him up at our 2014 show. His web site is http://www.wildwolfminiatures.com

The "Office Queen" closed, by Wild Wolf Miniatures

The "Office Queen" open, by Wild Wolf Miniatures

Exhibits

Ruth Alves has been exhibiting at the Good Sam Show for as long as I can remember. This half scale (1:24) room, titled “Apartment Living”, is a lovely, comfortable place to live and to entertain friends. Photo by Connie Sauve.

"Apartment Living" by Ruth Alves

“The Winery Tasting Room” is presented by Judy Pick in one inch (1:12) scale for our enjoyment. The Tasting Room was built in the monthly Saturday classes held in Morgan Hill by The Mini-Cals and Through the Looking Glass. Judy says she learned a lot in those classes. Judy is also chairman of the free “Tools and Techniques” program at each Good Sam Show on Sunday, starting at 9:30 a.m. Photo by Connie Sauve.

"The Winery Tasting Room" by Judy Pick

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.

Susie Overtoom

We just had to share this elegant roombox by Susan Overtoom of Susie O’s Dollhouses. The wallpaper is from Spain and was used in the White House Reception Room for Jackie Kennedy. Susie has been a dealer at the Good Sam Show for 3 years now, and may be reached at
sover81872@verizon.net
Click on picture to enlarge.

I could live in this lovely room!

Exhibits

From our 2013 show exhibit area comes this delightful three-some of scenes in teacups. The “Crafty Divas” have created “Three 4 Tea in the Garden” for your enjoyment. The Crafty Divas are Laurel Doll, Karen Norman, and Julie McFate, who enjoy sharing ideas, creating.....and having tea! Click on pictures to enlarge. Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve.

Dealer Debbie Heard, D. Sierck Ltd: Collectibles, Accessories, Estate Sales

Debbie Heard sells as D. Sierck Ltd and offers a wonderful array of miniatures from private collections and estate sales. These are exceptional items from talented artists of the past as well as the present. “I started making miniatures at the age of 10, my mother, Lola Renner (from Lola Originals), started the business. At age 18, I got my own sellers permit and continued making foods with my mom from then on. Twelve years ago I purchased a very large estate from the son of a good friend that had passed. I really enjoyed selling the collection, and loved the buyer’s reaction to seeing so many wonderful items from the past that were no longer available on the market. I selectively purchase estates from people that have quality, unique offerings. Thus the next generation can enjoy them as much as their last owners treasured them.”

Debbie has been a dealer at our show in her own name since the early 1990's. Debbie's email is fjdebbie@aol.com Writing by Carolynn Walden.

Painting from M. Wolcott of two small dogs
and a Victorian lady's hat

An expertly crafted silver and glass vase by Emily Good

A gardening display by an unknown artist
with all the accessories

Barbara Greene and Luci Hanson

This lovely quarter-scale bathroom and bedroom were found on the table of Barbara Greene of Silver Fox Creations, one of our Canadian Dealers. The furniture is Bespaq. Barbara is the exclusive distributor of Bespaq quarter-scale furniture with its hand-painted the flowers on the white furniture. Barbara used a hardwood display case with two inserts by Luci & Dick Hanson, Cascade Miniatures. Cascade Miniatures is also a dealer at the Good Sam Show. Web sites for both dealers are at http://www.silverfoxcreations.com and http://www.cascademiniatures.com

Click on pictures to enlarge them.

First view of Barbara Greene roombox

Second view of Barbara Greene roombox

Exhibits - Don Silva

This delightful exhibit was brought to the 2013 Good Sam Show by Don Silva. Please enjoy all the views of Tanglewood Cottage taken by photographer Connie Sauve.

Tanglewood Cottage from the front

First side view

Full back view

Second floor from the back

First floor from the back

View of second side

Janet Smith of Desert Minis, Inc.

We are taking a break this week to work on the 2014 Good Sam Show for you. However, you might enjoy the two views below, they are full of detail.

Janet Smith of Desert Minis, Inc. offers 1:48 (quarter scale) kits for “Roombooks” like this one that she designed for a NAME online event. She has seven Roombook kits on her web site now for your purchase. Janet is taking a year off from our show due to a family wedding, but you can buy from her right on her web site. We expect her to return in 2015. Janet’s web site is http://www.desert-minis.com



Inside the Peddler Cart Roombook



Cover of the Peddler Cart Roombook

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

Blast From The Past

On occasion we plan to offer a “Blast From The Past”, exhibits and miniatures that have gone above and beyond the average exhibit, usually done by a club or group of miniaturists with a variety of skills.

Our first of these is a replica of Mission San Jose, constructed by The Twelfth Nighters club to display at “Casa de Los Amigos”, the 1988 national NAME houseparty held in San Jose, California. The miniature, in 1:24 scale, has a place of pride in the Mission’s Museum.

Mission San Jose was founded in 1797 and dedicated in 1809. It is the 14th of 21 Spanish missions in Alta (Upper) California. Franciscan missionaries taught the local Ohlone Indians building and painting skills while teaching them Christianity. The main building was badly damaged in an 1868 earthquake, and reconstruction was completed in 1985.

The miniature is an amazingly accurate depiction, minus the pews. Thanks to Charlene Mirabella of Australia for the pictures. Double click to enlarge any picture.

Closer picture of Altar area

Side altar with painted pillars on wall,
as in the Mission itself

Longer range picture of altar, altar rail and chandelier.
Side altar is at the left.

Since the Mission is very long and narrow, the model was cut on a diagonal,
including one side altar but with good visibility of the  main altar. The other side
altar, therefore, was not included, nor the very front of the Mission.

Looking into the front of the model.
Mission walls were 4' thick adobe. Model used styrofoam walls under the adobe finish.

The Mission model from the rear