Dealer Kari Bloom, Miniton Miniatures - Upholstered Furnishings

With a background in art and design, IGMA Fellow Kari Bloom uses her graphic skills to create unique 1:12 scale furnishings. Her designs include Arts & Crafts, Art Deco & Retro, and unique whimsical pieces. She makes many of her own fabrics. Email: minitonmini@aol.com. Web: http://minitonmini.wix/kari-bloom

Arts & Crafts: Tiled Cube Chairs and Table, Screen.

Art Deco & Retro: Hand-painted screen, "Flame" sofa, boomer table.

Deskey Set: Leather "Streamline Moderne" inspired by designer Donald Deskey.

Deco Set: Lounge, Chair, and hand-painted Screen.

Whimsey: Buckle chair with Kari's own fabric, leather straps and brass buckles.

Handcrafted trunk, closed.

Handcrafted trunk, open. 

"Boho Patchwork Chairs Workshop" to make two chairs at Chicago International Show, April 14-15, 2015. An option for making all five chairs is offered. The additional chairs will be in kit form. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm 

To see more of Kari Bloom's designs, to >here<.

Dealer & GSAM Instructor: Kari Bloom, Miniton Miniatures

Kari Bloom is a new dealer this year. She is also scheduled to teach a Good Sam Academy workshop. Kari studied art and design at the Kansas City Art Institute and worked in advertising and design for 25 years. In 2003, she began using her graphic skills to design 1:12 scale furnishings including Arts & Crafts, Art Deco & Retro, and unique whimsical pieces. Email: minitonmini@aol.com. Web: http://minitonmini.wix/kari-bloom

Bonnet Chair in Kari's own fabrics.

Retro Chairs with fabric collage from the 50s and 60s, designed by Kari. Console TV by Michael Yurkovic, Atomic Miniature.

Asymmetrical chairs in microsuede.

Asymmetrical chairs in silk fabric.

Set of five chairs inspired by Diane Barbee artwork. Fabric designed by Kari. 

2014 Good Sam Academy Workshop - Wing Back Chair. Deadline to register is September l.

2014 Good Sam Academy Workshop - Wing Back Chair. Deadline to register is September l.

Class 1: Upholstered Wingback Chair. Instructor Kari Bloom.

Students will learn upholstery techniques on a naked chair frame.  Skills include upholstering using foam, batting, cotton fabric, quilter's iron (provided), and how to make tassels. Kari will mail fabric swatches so students can mix and match up to five different fabrics. Students may also bring their own cotton fabrics.  One-inch scale. All skill levels. 3 days - Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 15, 9am - 5pm.  Projects will be completed in class. Register by Sept 1. If questions, contact Kari at 612-581-5698 or minitonmini@aol.com. Web: minitonmini.wix.com/kari-bloom 

  

Kari Bloom

Kari Bloom, 2014 Academy Instructor

This week we are introducing our fifth 2014 Academy instructor, I.G.M.A. Fellow Kari Bloom. Kari started in miniatures making arts and crafts furniture, and became well known especially for her Morris Chair. Several years ago she added Retro and Modern furniture and accessories and what she calls “Cocktail Furniture”. Her MacKensie-Childs furniture is magnificent.

To learn more about the MacKensie-Childs style go to www.mackensie-childs.com for a fun read.

Below are some of the pieces Kari has done in the past. We can hardly wait to see what she offers at the Academy in 2014. Kari’s web site is under maintenance at the moment, but it is at www.minitonminiatures.com

Kari's amazing flower chairs

Kari's fan furniture

Kari's bonnet chairs. Wow!

2014 Good Sam Academy Workshops

Here are three more of the workshops that will be offered at this year's Good Sam Academy. The classes will be held from Oct. 13-17 at our Morgan Hill, CA facility, immediately following the Show. The workshop space is divine--airy, big and light. It is a fabulous opportunity to learn new techniques from miniature masters in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Come and join the camaraderie.

17th Century Still Life Oil Painting. Instructor Johannes Landman, IGMA Artisan.

Upholstered Wingback Chair. Instructor Kari Bloom, IGMA Artisan.

1:144" Scale Victorian Cottage. Instructor Nell Corkin, IGMA Fellow.

The Academy was designed to be an open environment where teachers and students interact with each other before, during and after classes. Seasoned miniaturists work alongside novices and are encouraged to work together and share ideas. One student wrote, "Instructors and students left with a sense of having been part of something much more rewarding than the organizers had hoped to achieve."

For detailed information, go to:

http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/goodsamacademy.htm. Send in your GSAM registration now. The deadline for registering is September l, and fast approaching. If you have questions, contact Connie Sauve, GSAM Director. Phone 209-474-2870. Email: connie@thechinadoll.com.