Flowers, Plants & Vines by Carol Wagner

An IGMA Fellow in Plants, Carol Wagner handcrafts realistic 1:12 scale plants, bushes, vines and climbing roses. She uses only the best materials and mixes her own colors so no two items are ever exactly the same. Carol hand cuts the leaves and petals which are then painted, sometime two to three times for realism. Do stop by her table at this year's show. You will be delighted. bobncar1254@gmail.com, http://carol-wagner.com/miniatures/

Lovely rose vine on trellis made specifically for a room box designed by Jo Bevilacqua. The custom-made trellis is by Andy Bevilacqua.

One of Carol's exceptional fuchsia bonsai plants.

Garden retreat with white lattice arbor covered in pale pink roses, star jasmine vine, basket of growing plants, iris, and more.

Two bonsai fuchsias and bonsai tree.

Handmade gathering basket filled with a color assortment of fully opened roses. Upon request, Carol will make roses in any color.

To see more of Carol Wagner's work, go here.

GSAM Instructor Carol Wagner

Since 1997, Carol Wagner has been handcrafting realistic flowering plants and vines. An IGMA Fellow in Plants, Carol is teaching a four day workshop at the Good Sam Academy (GSAM) in October. Students will make a rhododendron, clump of evergreen bamboo, and pot of petunias. Participants will hand-cut and glue leaves and blooms, make realistic branches and canes, and apply painted detail and washes. You can apply this method to almost any miniature plant, bush or vine to create a unique piece. All skill levels are welcome.  For registration information, go to: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/goodsamacademy.htm

GSAM workshop in October 2013 to make a rhododendron, clump of evergreen bamboo, and pot of petunias.

Photo of the rhododendron bush - October 2013 GSAM workshop.

Photo of the clump of evergreen bamboo and pot of petunias - October 2013  GSAM workshop.

Shown below are a variety of Carol's fabulous flower creations. Don't miss her table at this year's Good Sam Show.

Blue rose bush in gothic pot. Window box with miniature rose bush, petunias, geraniums, violets and lobelia designed for Rik Pierce, Frogmorton Studios.

Bonsai fuchsia  planted in a free form raku bowl that Carol made in a Jon Almeda class. All of her bonsai are planted with moss and boulders to provide a look of age.

Tree fuchsia with red calyx and purple corolla. Yellow climbing rose. Coral rose bush. Well known for her exceptional roses, devoted fans affectionately call her "the Queen of Roses."

Handmade gathering basket of cut lavender and ivory roses, fern, and wildflowers.

Lovely little scene with bench and Morning Glory vine climbing a tree trunk.

Ikebana arrangement of California magnolia blossoms in Jon Almeda pottery. The tree trunk is a knot from a dead branch that Carol found in the desert. Photo by Bob Wagner.

You can contact Carol at Bobncar1254@gmail.com or visit her website to see more designs, http://carol-wagner.com/miniatures/

Dealer Carol Wagner: Flowers, Plants & Vines

Carol Wagner is an IGMA Fellow in plants. She handcrafts a fine line of 1:12 scale plants, bushes, vines and climbing roses. She uses only the best materials, mixes her own colors, and hand cuts the leaves and petals. Carol is well-known for her extraordinary roses and fuchsias. Stop by her table at this year's show. You are sure to be delighted. Email: bobncar1254@gmail.com.  Web: http://carol-wagner.com

Small rose tree and basket of roses. Carol Wagner is referred to by her many fans as the "Queen of Roses."

Fabulous bonsai fuchsia.

Lovely bonsai wisteria tree in pot.

A charming little secret garden.

Large climbing pink rose bush, 7" to 8" tall. 

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

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

Dealer Carol Wagner: Flowers, Plants & Vines

IGMA Fellow Carol Wagner hand cuts and hand-paints realistic 1:12 scale roses, flowering plants, vines, bonsai, orchids, and more. All of her designs are outstanding, and have great detail. Do stop by Carol's table at this year's show. You are sure to be delighted. Email: bobncar1254@gmail.com. Web: http://carol-wagner.com/miniatures/

Garden scene with rose vine. Wheelbarrow by Alan Hamer filled with larkspur, petunias, geranium, lilies, roses, lobelia and ivy. Hosta, sandwort, mallow Nile lily, and grass cover the base. Geranium in Braxton Payne pot hangs from post.

Macramé Hanging Geranium.

White Orchid.

Collection of houseplants on J. Getzan handcrafted baker's rack.

Roses in porcelain pedestal bowl made by Jack Cashmere.

Bonsai elm.

Gorgeous red rose tree.

Rose bush with Kerri Pajutee furred cat.

Pink-tipped white table rose.

Window box over-flowing with blooms and ivy. 

Gorgeous one-of-a-kind Wedding Bouquet. 

To see more of Carol Wagner's work, go >here<.

Carol Wagner: GSAM "Plants Workshop"

On Monday, October 14 through Thursday, October 17, IGMA Fellow Carol Wagner will be offering a four-day "Plants Workshop" at the Good Sam Academy. Students will learn how to make a rhododendron, a clump of evergreen bamboo, and a pot of petunias.

Not all plants will be finished in class, but all will be started. Students should pick one to take home completed. There will be plenty of hands-on experience to be able to complete the projects at home. The class is labor intensive, not hard. All skill levels are welcome.

Instructor Carol Wagner, IGMA Fellow in Plants

Go to the Good Sam Show Academy website for a detailed class description and to see more photos. You will also find information about attending the Academy and the Registration Form.  http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/goodsamacademy.htm

Article on the Good Sam Academy (GSAM)

There is an excellent article in American Miniaturist introducing the six outstanding teachers at this year's Good Sam Academy (GSAM). See the July 2013 issue #123, pages 56-64. It provides background information on each instructor and includes photos of additional work. The write-up also speaks to the techniques the artisans will be teaching in their classes. All were asked "What do you find to be the most rewarding aspects of offering workshops?" Clearly, they all love to share their knowledge and skills with students. 

Exterior of Le Bon Marché as detailed by instructor IGMA Artisan Bluette Meloney. Five day workshop, Oct. 14-18, 2013.

Interior of Le Bon Marché with Art Deco faux finishes.

Interior detail of Bon Marché with alternate Floral faux finishes. Students will have a choice of which interior detail they wish to use.

Instructor Barbara Sabia "Stained Glass Window" one-day workshop, Oct. 14, 2013. She also offers a "Stained Glass Fireplace Screen" one-day workshop on Oct. 15, 2013.

Exterior of Medieval Folly as detailed by instructor Rik Pierce. Five day workshop, Oct. 14-18, 2013.

Tufted  Leather or Fabric Chair and Foot Stool. 3-day  workshop, Oct. 14-16, 2013. Instructor IGMA Fellow Nancy Summers.

Learn to make a rhododendron, clump of bamboo, and pot of petunias from IGMA Fellow Carol Wagner. Four day workshop, Oct. 14-17, 2013.

French Transitional Louis XV-XVI Bureau c1774. Three-day workshop, Oct. 14-16, 2013  by IGMA Fellow Geoff Wonnacott. He also offers a two-day workshop, Oct. 17-18, 2013 to make a George III Chippendale Silver Table.

To order a copy of American Miniaturist magazine, email usoffice@ashdown.co.uk or go to http://www.craft-club.com/usa. Downloadable issues and overseas shipping available.

For Good Sam Academy registration information go to: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/goodsamacademy.htm