Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.

Friday, September 14, 2018

2018 Show Preview


Dealer Chris Malcolmson, Spain

IGMA Artisan Chris Malcolmson handcrafts detailed wood furniture using the finest traditions of period cabinet making. Every piece is painstakingly designed in minute detail using only the materials and techniques available in that era. Chris uses a wide variety of exotic timbers, both reclaimed from period antiques and from an extensive collection of rare veneers. Every wood joint is carefully considered and every marquetry motif is designed specifically for each piece. The ormolu mounts are hand crafted using traditional lost wax bronze casting and finished with 24-carat gold. Facebook: chris malcomson miniatures Web: http://chrismalcomsonminiatures.co.uk







Dealer Sally Manwell, New York

IGMA Fellow Sally Manwell is new to Good Sam this year. She specializes in quarter-scale figures, flowers and accessories. Sally is offering a Friday workshop to create a magical quarter-scale kitchen with magic books, broom, birdcage, enchanted mixing bowl, and more.
Email: sallymmini@gmail.com





Dealer Gilbert "Gil" Mena, California

Gil Mena is an imaginative and innovative artist. He specializes in fine handcrafted furniture and oil paintings. Gil also creates an exceptional line of turnings. Shown here is Gil's oil reproduction of a famous painting by Gaspard Dughet (1615-1675), a French painter born in Rome. 1:12 scale.



Mid 19th century scrimshaw table by Gilbert Mena, and Hawaiin mum with hand cut leaves and hand poured glazed pot by Jan Kimbro.
Mid 19th century scrimshaw table by Gilbert Mena, and Hawaiin mum with hand cut leaves and hand poured glazed pot by Jan Kimbro.


Dealer Williamson Walton Marble

Doing business as Williamson Walton Marble, IGMA Artisans Nicole Walton Marble and Judee Williamson handcraft exceptional furniture and furnishings in 1:12 and 1:24 scale. Nicole is a furniture maker and Judee is a fabric expert. Styles include Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, country and contemporary. For fun, they sometimes add in a bit of whimsy and fantasy.
Web: williamson-walton-marble.com









Dealer Josephine Meyer

An IGMA Artisan, the talented and versatile Josephine "Jo" Meyer creates original paintings, miniature copies of the Old Masters, and whimsical animal paintings. She works in 1-inch, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch scale. She also hand-paints furniture and accessories. Don't miss her table at this year's show. Web: http://www.joart.com







Dealer Julia Stewart, Aristocratic Attic

Julia Stewart designs Ballet tutus, gowns, hats, purses, Christmas trees and wreaths, and Halloween items. Julia has been a dealer most years since 2011.  Email: jthoreson77@gmail.com.
Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/aristocraticatticco






Dealer Sherry Taylor, Smalls Mini Mall

IGMA Artisan Sherry Taylor creates laser cut furniture, wrought iron style wood furniture, and decorative accent pieces. Her decor accent pieces include wood trays, candelabras, wall plaques, signs, wrought-iron style French doors, vintage children's bike, and much more.
Web: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Smallsminnimall





Friday, September 7, 2018

2018 Show Preview

Dealer June Clinkscale, Miniatures by June

June Clinkscale, Miniatures by June, designs 1:12 scale period furniture for dollhouses. She specializes in 18th century French furnishings, including Louis XVI, Empire, Rococo, Sheraton, Louis XIII, Louis XV, and more. June devotes her time to researching period styles, designing, making/creating, and hand painting each miniature masterpiece. From time to time, she offers workshops to create romantic Rococo vignettes. Web: www.miniaturesbyjune.com


Duchesse Daybed
Directoire Settee
Mademoiselle Canopy
Provincial Armoire


Dealer Carol and Tomas Kubrican, True2Scale Dollhouse Miniatures

Carol and Tomas Kubrican design and sell exceptional miniature kits in 1", 1/2" 1/4" and 1/144" scale. Their original kits incorporate laser cut and 3D printed items, as well as LED lighting.
Web: www.true2scale.com

These are the latest 1/4 scale kits:

Joie de Vivre Bookshop is an Art Nouveau style structure that contains a printing press, reading room and bookshop. Furnishing kits are available separately.






The Pie Pickup is a tiny food truck for lovers of pie. It's an all-inclusive kit.




Dealer IGMA Gallery of the Guild

Representing the International Guild of Miniature Artists (IGMA), Carol Block will be offering a variety of miniatures by active Artisan/Fellow members. Web: http://www.igma.org
Here is the upcoming Guild Study Program being offered October 26-29, 2018 at the Kentucky Gateway Museum, Maysville, Kentucky. All classes are sold out.

Swift Yarn Winder. Instructor: Carol Hardy, IGMA Fellow

Bookbinding and Tooling. Instructor: Tine Krijnen, IGMA Artisan

American Chippendale Chair. Instructor: Mark Murphy, IGMA Fellow

Alma Hitches a Ride. Instructor: Jeanne Rullie, IGMA Artisan


Dealer Claire Downard, Claire's Creations

Claire Downard creates exceptional quarter-scale flowers, wicker furniture, and accessories. Her work is of high quality and loaded with detail. Email: minidownard@comcast.net




Dealer Charles and Suzanne Harville, Magic N Miniatures

Charles and Suzanne Harville offer handmade leather miniatures, wizard and witch miniatures, wine and food items, and carry several miniatures made by Sir Thomas Thumb. They also handle Terry Harville’s line of handmade miniature guns, bow & arrows, and hand-painted butterflies. They will have an excellent selection of brand new Halloween Miniatures--just in time for Halloween.
Email: charlesharville@yahoo.com

Wine press.

Sampling of great kitchen tools and supplies.

Collection of finely crafted garden tools and supplies.

Collection of exceptional detailed period tools.
Concorde Stagecoach in 1:12 scale by Terry Harville.

Fancy black buckboard. Doctor's buggy in black. Two seat buckboard. 1:12 scale by Terry Harville.

Santa Sleigh in 1:12 scale by Terry Harville.


Dealer Debbie Heard, D. Sierck Ltd.

Debbie Heard of D. Sierck Ltd. offers an exceptional array of miniature collectibles, accessories, and furniture from private collections and estates. All of the miniatures on her table are by talented artists from the past as well as the present. She carries mainly artisan pieces and items no longer being produced. Everything is of the highest quality, and unique. Debbie also sells her exceptional miniatures on eBay, under eBay user id: fjdebbie.
Web: EstateDollhouseMiniatures.com

Loom by Oldham Studios.

Lace Maker with doll by Sylvia Lyons and stand by Carol Hardy.

Wonderful display case made in the U.K. (1991).


Dealer Lillian Smith, Lilli's Littles

Lillian Smith, Lilli's Littles, has been making 1:12 scale miniature dolls for over fifteen years. "My dolls are made from porcelain and china painted. They are dressed in a variety of fine fabrics and multimedia items. Each costume is drafted and patterned to fit that particular doll. Depending on the costume, it takes between 12-24 hours to dress a doll. I hope that adult collectors will enjoy and notice the realism in my dolls that I want to convey." Custom orders accepted.
Web: www.lillislittles.com


Bonnie
Allison

Dior


Dealer Judy Kincaid, Brooke Tucker Originals

With Brooke Tucker's retirement in 2005, Judy Kincaid took over the Brooke Tucker Originals miniature line. Judy continues to feature the various popular lamps, accessories and put-abouts that miniaturists have come to know and love. You can contact Judy at 2005@brooketucker.com and/or order from the available line on her website: http://www.brooketucker.com/