Dealer Karon Cunningham, England: Collectibles, International Artisans & More

Karon Cunningham, England, carries an enviable selection of superb handmade miniatures by leading international artisans. For this week's Blog, I asked if she would share some 1:12 scale toys. (Look for other themes in future posts.) To see more of Karon's offerings, visit her website. Web: http://karoncunninghim.com. Blog: http://www.karoncunningham.com/blog/

Ride-on Elephant by Linda Wilson.

Crochet chicken in basket from Mariella Vitale, Italy.

Grumpy little duckling from Christel Kallies, Germany.

Noah’s Ark by Jaqueline Crosby, U.K.

Wooden niëve (Old Norse) horses by Jeanet Dekker, Netherlands.

Stuffed animal toys in knitted jackets by Almundena Gonzalez, Spain.

Boomerang by Jane Woodham, U.K.

Clowns on sticks are by Sandra Morris, U.K.

Boxed farm animals by Silvia Leiner, Germany. 

Rabbit on stick by Julie Campbell, U.K.

Shellie's Miniature Mania - Ron Hubble Workshop "Seville: The Jewel in the Crown"

In June 2015, Ron Hubble and Judy Taylor will teach a 4-day room box class at Shellie's Miniature Mania, San Carlos, CA. Students will create the stunning "Hall of the Ambassadors" in 1:12 scale. It is the third and last room box in the Cities of Andalucia series. Dates: Friday, June 26 - Monday, June 29. Cost: $1425. If questions, contact Shellie Kazan, Shellie's Miniature Mania at 650-563-4921. Email: shelliesminis@msn.com.

Seville with "daylight" lighting.

Seville as a Courtyard, with "daylight" lighting.

Seville with "night-time" lighting.

Seville as a Courtyard, with "night-time" lighting.

Also offered is a two-day Furnishings Class designed to completely furnish the Seville. Dates: Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1. Cost $625.

Furnishings for the Seville. 

To register, and for more photos/information, go to Ron Hubble's website: http://www.ronhubble.com/classes.html. Or, get in touch with Shellie Kazan, Shellie's Miniature Mania (contact info, above).

Exhibit: "Flying the Coop"

Connie Sauve, Stockton, CA displayed her 1:12th scale exhibit "Flying the Coop" at the 2014 Good Sam Show. "This project started after finding the whimsical (circa 1928) truck on eBay. I immediately thought of Ma & Pa Kettle going to the country fair. The flying rooster and hen are by Teresa Dudley, Northern Lites Miniatures."

"I made the Ma & Pa Kettle figures in the truck and also three of the wood cages in the back of the truck. I added the wool to the sheep and the feathers to the geese. I also made the barbed wire fence from scratch. It's actually very sharp, just like the real thing!" 

The exhibit is 16" wide, 10" deep, and 10-1/2" tall. Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, IGMA Fellow in Figures (Costuming).

New "Header" for the Good Sam Blog

Mid-January each year, the Good Sam Show photographer Michael Puff designs a new header for the Blog. (See top of page, above.) It will be the header for the next 12-months. The miniatures in this year's header are from the 2014 Show, and were available for purchase at the show.

The Goldfinch, after C. Fabritius, Dutch (1654) on handcrafted wood easel by IGMA Artisan Johannes Landman, Canada. Email: jilandman@telus.net

Country Garden by Bridget McCarty Animal Pets from workshop by Laura Crain. (Bridget added the Peacock by Mike Barbour.) Email: aliceinteacup@yahoo.com. Web: http://www.bridgetmccarty.com. Bru porcelain doll in ecru silk and cotton lace by IGMA Artisan Pat Boldt. Email: patboldtdolls@cox.net.

Furred North American "Bobcat" by Takumi Takanashi from Japan. Email: Takumi@minimalxanimal.com. Web: http://www.minimalxanimal.com

Wheel-thrown English porcelain pottery with minty-white matte celadon glaze by IGMA Fellow Troy Schmidt, Red Dragon Pottery. Dragon-handle Amphora (back). Ewer (left). Faceted vase (right). Bamboo-handle bowl (front). Email: RedDragonPottery@gmail.com. Web: http://reddragonpottery.com.

Reproduction of Chinese porcelain bowl from the Wanli period. A collaboration between IGMA Fellow Pete Acquisto (mounts) and IGMA Fellow Henny Staring-Egberts, Portugal (hand-painted porcelain bowl). Pete email: Minisilver@aol.com. Web: http://www.AcquistoSilver.com. Henny email: info@ceramic-miniatures.nl.  Web: http://www.ceramic-miniatures.nl

IGMA Fellow Beth Freeman-Kane from South Africa specializes in sculptures of birds and small wildlife in natural settings. She created this delightful scene with outdoor spigot, blooming iris, dragonfly, and baby ducks playing in a tub of water. Email: info@bethfreeman-kane.co.za.  Web: http://bethfreeman-kane.co.za

Blue hand-painted silk upholstered French furniture in alcove, with hand-painted medallions of a French scene on silk taffeta, by Maritza Moran. Email: maritzaminis@gmail.com.  Web: http://www.maritzaminiatures.com

From long-time dealer Carla Gaustad, a "Sophisticated Lady" by doll artist Gale Bantock of England. Carla carries a unique selection of one-of-a-kind pieces from talented artisans in the U.S. and abroad. She sells at shows only.  Email: 949-768-5636, jgaustad1@cox.net

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

New Date for Workshop with Artist Barbara Stanton

Barbara Stanton's miniature oil painting class is now scheduled for Saturday, March 7. The class is geared for beginners. The subject will be determined by the students' interest. To sign up, phone Barbara at (925) 373-9638 or email microangelo@earthlink.net.  Web: http://www.barbarastanton.com

"Little Adventurer" miniature painting by Barbara Stanton.

Date: Saturday, March 7. Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Location: Bothwell Art Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore, CA, 94550. Cost: $95.00. Sign up and prepay before Jan. 31st and get a $10 discount. Please vote for the subject you want to paint: Landscape, Floral or still life, Seascape, Portrait, Animal.

Exhibit: "Mom, You Shrank Phelan City!"

Barbara Jones, Cupertino, CA displayed this 1:144 scale exhibit at the 2014 Good Sam Show. "Phelan City consisted of a 1" scale exhibit of 63 commercial buildings first shown at Good Sam in 1980," Barbara explains. "In its Convention Center was a show of miniature exhibits in 1:144 scale. These are two of the 4 tables of buildings in the Phelan City Convention Center, found at a mini flea market five years ago. They were made by Mary Scholl, a miniaturist no longer with us."

The exhibit is 15" wide, 10" deep, and 9" tall. Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman.

2014 Show coverage: Miniature Collector Magazine

Look for the special 2014 Good Sam "Showtime Report" in the February 2015 issue of Miniature Collector magazine. A juried show, the dealers offer unique, exquisitely crafted miniatures ranging from 1:12 scale down to 1:144 scale. We take great pride in our selection of talented miniature artisans. Everyone is good. 

Steampunk tinkerer's truck/house with LED lighting in all rooms, 1:12 scale. By IGMA Fellow Ron Gill and wife April, Wildwood Dollhouses, Michigan. Email: wwdhms@aol.com.    

To order a copy of the magazine, phone Miniature Collector toll free: 1-800-458-8237.

Dealer Barbara Sabia-Stained Glass. Karen Renee-Exotic Birds & Plants.

Barbara Sabia creates exceptional stained glass windows, doors, ceiling panels, floor-standing screens, fireplace screens, lighting, and more. Her daughter Karen Renee makes outstanding exotic birds. Recently, Karen Renee expanded her line to include handcrafted Wisteria vines in full bloom and lovely rose bushes. Email: minis@barbarasabia.com. Web: http://www.barbarasabia.com

"Stained Glass Free Sanding Panel Workshop" by Barbara Sabia at Chicago International Show, 4/14/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

"Stained Glass Ceiling Panel Workshop" by Barbara Sabia at Chicago International Show, 4/15/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

Intricate floor standing Art Deco screen. Lovely floor standing screen of Art Deco lady. Both in turquoise.

Stained glass fireplace screen and Standing Lady floor screen.

Elegant stained glass double doors and side panels, with stained glass transom overhead.

"Wisteria on Garden Trellis Workshop" by Karen Renee at Chicago International Show, 4/15/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

"Oak Alley" from the Honey Ridge Collection by Barbara Sabia and Karen Renee.

"Long Hot Summer" from the Honey Ridge Collection by Barbara Sabia and Karen Renee.

Feathered Deco Crane on sculptured clay perch by Karen Renee.

To see more work by Barbara Sabia, go >here<, and Karen Renee, go >here<.