Dealer Fern Vasi: Doll Artist

An IGMA Artisan, Fern Vasi creates captivating 1:12 scale porcelain character dolls of all ages and from all walks of life. Each tells a story with its distinctive costuming, body language, and varied emotions. Do stop by Fern's table. Her figures are sure to bring a smile to your face. Email: fernvasidolls@yahoo.com.

Little old lady enjoying a wee glass of wine.

1920s Vegetable Peddler pushing cart.

Housekeeper/elderly woman on her knees scrubbing floor.

Busy chef/baker photographed with attractive kitchen cupboard.

Little red-haired boy shows his sister the bird's nest he found.

Nap time with favorite toys!

A wee toddler shares baby bottle with the doggie.

On Monday, Oct. 12, Fern is offering a Good Sam Academy Class to make a Doll. Students will have a choice of a Maid or male Toymaker, young or old, with individually sculpted heads. Fern will teach how to dress your doll in the fabrics provided. Maid's filled tray and Toymaker's stool and hand props included. 

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

To see more of Fern Vasi's work, go >here<.

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.

Dealer Alan Hamer: Metal Work

An IGMA Fellow, Alan Hamer's 1:12 scale metal work is done using iron, copper or brass.--sometimes silver. All work is fabricated, and much of it is one-of-a-kind. However, to justify the design and set-up of some popular projects, he will make a run of eight or ten. On Monday, Oct. 12, he is offering a Good Sam Academy Class in "Copper & Metal Work." Email: scalemetal@msn.com. Web: http://www.alanhamerminiatures.com. 

Fully-functional Child's Pedal Farm Truck.

Raised Copper Witch's Cauldron.

Copper & Oak Still.

Patina'd Cow Jumping Over the Moon Brass & Iron Cradle

Patina'd Goose Girl Wind Drag.

"Bed Too Scary to Sleep In!" The Dragon bedpost breathes real fire. 

"Bed Too Scary to Sleep In!"

"Bed Too Scary to Sleep In!"

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"Bed Too Scary to Sleep In!" The Dragon bedpost breathes real fire. 

To see more of Alan Hamer's work, go >here<.

Dealer Barbara Ann Meyer: Mini Metal Animals & Figures

Barbara Ann Meyer, mini-gems, is new to Good Sam this year. She sculpts miniature figures, which are then reproduced in metal, and hand-painted. Besides animals, she makes little figures and figurines that can be used in any scale. Email: BarbaraSwee@aol.com. Web: http://www.mini-gems.com

Selection of animals from original sculpts reproduced in metal, and hand-painted, 1/4" scale.

Selection of animals from original sculpts reproduced in metal, and hand-painted, 1/4" scale.

Loose lobsters escaping trap, and lobster in pot, 1/4" scale. 

Figures of Santa, Soldier and Snowman, 5/8-inch tall. They work as 1/144 scale, or in any other scale as a decoration.

Raccoons invading a campsite, making S'mores, 1/4" scale. From a class taught by Barbara Ann Meyer. Kits will be available at show.

Dealer Lars Mikkelsen, Built In Wood: Craftsman Style Furniture

New to Good Sam this year, Lars Mikkelsen from Cayucos, CA makes finely handcrafted 1:12 scale furniture. He works mainly in the Craftsman (Mission or Arts & Crafts) style. Lars' miniature work stays true to the full size version in both scale and technique. He also creates and turns tiny, detailed bowls, often using exotic woods. Email: builtinwood@gmail.com. Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/builtinwood.

Bed in mahogany inspired by the American architects Greene & Greene.

Living room set in cherry inspired by Gustav Stickley’s Arts & Crafts furniture. Upholstery designed by William Morris. (Lars embroidered the rug, which is not for sale.)

Stickley inspired coffee table in walnut. The square through mortise construction is the same as that used on full scale.

Simple bookcase with the shelves pinned with two long maple strips.

Stickley dining chairs in walnut with leather upholstery.

Stickley inspired bed in cherry with square through tenons pinned with ebony wedges.

Dealer Shellie Kazan, Shellie's Miniature Mania: Miniature Structures

Are you looking for a dollhouse? Shellie Kazan of Shellie's Miniature Mania in San Carlos, CA has some reasonably priced good-looking estate offerings. She carries a fine selection of artisan-made dollhouse miniatures in one-half of her shop. The other half is a gift shop with attention-grabbing reasonably priced items that change with the seasons. Tel: 650-593-4921. Email: shelliesminis@msn.com. Web: http://www.shelliesminis.com

Tall townhouse with brick facade, front opening - $375. It was a workshop project at Shellie's in 1999.

Tiffany dollhouse by Walmer Dollhouses - $450.

Old 1930s Dollhouse. Now $175, or best offer.

Large finished house with interior finished and electrified - $550. 

Interior view of Shellie's shop with Spring/Summer offerings. 

To see more Shellie's Miniature Mania photos, go >here<.

Dealer Stephanie Blythe: Figures & Fantasy

Doll artist Stephanie Blythe creates divine fine art porcelain figures--many times inspired by fairy tales and fantasy. A long-time member of NIADA, her figures reflect a great talent for sculpting and painting. Costumes utilize natural materials and bits of antique fabric, lace and trim combined at a highly intricate level. She shares a table with Sylvia Mobley. Email: s.blythe@comcast.net. Web: http://www.stephanieblythe.com.

Flyer for the 2015 National Institute of American (NIADA) Conference. Gallery Night Exhibit (Thurs., July 9) and Exhibition and Sale (Sunday, July 12) are open to the public.

Botanical Fairy (a new series).

Up in the Air.

Fairy in the Sewing Box.

Mother and Child.

The Bride (a commission).

Three lovely fairies, 5" tall.

Babe in the Woods with rabbit by Sylvia Mobley (http://www.sylviamobley.com).

Teacup Babies.

Spoon Babies. 

Spoon Babies. 

To see more of Stephanie Blythe's work, go >here<.

Dealer Sue Veeder: Custom Cats & Paintings

Sue Veeder is an IGMA Fellow specializing in custom cats, dogs, paintings and stained glass window inserts. Each animal is hand-sculpted from Super Sculpey, and then meticulously hand-painted to capture its personality. She accepts commissions.  Email: sue_veeder@hotmail.com

Two lovely oil paintings in 1:12 scale.

Charming mixed media painting in 1:12 scale.

Hand sculpted and hand painted short-haired cat in 1:12 scale. 

To see more of Sue Veeder's work, go >here<.