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50th Anniversary selection for this month!
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NAME is celebrating it's Golden Anniversary. We have special kits made by NAME artisans all year long, a different artist each month! And you are not going to want to miss the special Golden Gala the Board has planned for the National Convention!
Please go to: http://miniatures.org/ for all the details Pin sales are open now... Get your pin and start showing your support for NAME and it's 50th Anniversary https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/50thPinOrderForm.pdf Create is looking for teachers for workshops. If you are interested in offering a workshop in the future through Create, please contact Barbara Thornton-Hill. Applications can be found under Instructor Info at: https://create.miniatures.org/InstructorInfo. We do have people available to help you learn to use ZOOM, so don't let that stand in your way! Be sure to check out what is happening on the NAME Create site where in addition to new workshop offerings, you will also find videos, informal ZOOM sessions so you can visit with friends and work on your unfinished projects, "Lunch and Learns" where you'll hear from various artisans about miniature topics, and puzzles and games, etc. Open to NAME members and non-members alike! Check out the site at create.miniatures.org There is so much going on here - - So, if you haven’t already visited the NAME Create site, this is the time to do it!!! 
NAME is looking for more Quick Minis to be offered - - If you are interested, please go to the link below to see how!
create.miniatures.org Quick Minis are small kits that cost up to $15. They usually take up to a couple hours to complete. Quick Minis will be held roughly four times a year. |
Title of Kit/Finished Piece: Golden Memories Gala Dress with 3-D Anniversary Sign (Black or White Options).
Name of Artisan: Ginger Landon-Siegel Description: Each Golden Memories Gala Dress is enhanced by the elegant sparkly flowing cape. The dresses are made using a variety of laces or gold enhanced white fabric embellished with sparkly gold trim. Cape is black lace or gold enhanced white lace embellished with the same gold sparkly trim as the dress. Each dress is assembled on a carved wood dowel topped with a brass filigree crown. Height of the piece is 1 7/16” tall at the top of the crown. Cape at base is 1 1/2”. The Dress will fit into the Souvenir display box spaces OR can be used in 1/4” or 1” settings. Each Dimensional Anniversary Sign is created from three, dimensionally cut layers with varying levels of elevation. The Sign can be hung as a picture or with the added angle piece, can be placed on a surface. The sign is 1 7/16” tall x 7/8” wide and will fit into the spaces of the Souvenir Box or in a 1” setting. Scales available: ONE SIZE: The Dress can be used in 1/4” or 1” scenes. The sign is also one size and fits 1” scale. Available in either Black or White options, both include the dimensional sign. Purchase Instructions: Purchase through the website at: http://gingerlandonsiegel.weebly.com or by emailing Ginger at ging360@gmail.com Prices: Kits are available for $10.00 each. Finished pieces are available for $38.00 but are limited to 20 for the black or white options. The finished option also includes the dimensional sign. Shipping; In the US is $4.50 for 1-4 kits or one finished ensemble. International shipping fees will be determined at the time of checkout on the vendor’s website. At this time, the vendor will not ship to the UK or Australia. Payment Types accepted: MasterCard, Visa, PayPal, Check and Money Order Email address for Artisan: ging360@gmail.com Website for Artisan: http://gingerlandonsiegel.weebly.com |
Join Us For Our Upcoming Events!
CHECK OUT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY KIT from Mini Etchers
The Lunch and Learn offering from Debbie Columbo and the
Light up my Life Class offered by Cat Wingler
CHECK OUT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY KIT from Mini Etchers
The Lunch and Learn offering from Debbie Columbo and the
Light up my Life Class offered by Cat Wingler
Workshop
Presenter Jean Lierman & Georgia Queen¼” tree will be pre-formed and your silk bows tied. You will decorate your tree with hand tied silk ribbon bows and decorate with either a traditional red theme or pink theme (your choice after registration) Techniques included: How to decorate a ¼” tree without getting glue all over FINISHED DIMENSIONS: 1-1/2" tall SKILL LEVEL: all levels (should be able to minimize glue use and work with VERY small decorations) To receive your kits in time for the class, you must order by November 18, 2022. Orders placed after this date may not ship until after the class has been held. Sales close on December 3rd. This class will be at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on December 3rd, 2022. LENGTH OF WORKSHOP: 3 hours Non-NAME Member Price: $55.00 NAME Member Price: $44.00 
This is a Hoosier cabinet miniature kit. Not only is NAME headquarters in the Hoosier state of Indiana, but the very first NAME Day project was a cabinet! The exclusive 50th anniversary logo is etched onto the front and "NAME Headquarters, Carmel, Indiana" is on the back. The 1/4" cabinet is made from laser cut 1/32" maple; the 1/2" and 1" scales are 1/16" maple. Model in photo has been stained to enhance the detail. Features include laser etched doors, a metallic (paper) funnel, and even a pull-out countertop that can be glued in place. The larger scales have doors and drawers that open (knobs and hinges not included). The 1/4” cabinet stands 1 3/4" tall x 1 1/8" wide x 5/8" deep (with the countertop extended) so it can fit in the NAME Day Memory Box!
Scales available: 1" scale, 1/2" scale, 1/4" scale Purchase through the website. Prices: 1” scale: $15.00 1/2” scale: $13.00 1/4” scale: $9.00 Shipping fees will be determined at the time of checkout on the website. Payment Types accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Check, Money Order Email address for Artisan: MiniEtchers@gmail.com Website for Artisan: www.minietchers.com |
Presenter - Carolyn EicheJoin Carolyn, of Carolyn’s Creations, for a day of pie making. We will create 8 different pies that can be used in any holiday miniature scene; Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah. Pies included will be: a whole fruit pie, a cut apple pie, cranberry pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, egg nog pie, hot cocoa pie and a peppermint pie. We will be using FIMO brand oven bake polymer clay, glass stains, paint and other materials to achieve realistic looking miniature pies. All paint, clay, glass stain and more will be included in your kit. You will only need to supply some basic tools for this class. Techniques included: The use of polymer clay, especially FIMO, to make realistic looking miniature pies that can be used in any holiday scene. Also, how to use different art materials like artist gel, modeling paste, paint & glass stains to achieve different effects in making realistic miniature foods. FINISHED DIMENSIONS: all one inch scale individual pies SKILL LEVEL: no specific skills required To receive your kits in time for the class, you must order by November 11, 2022 (US) / November 4, 2022 (all other countries). Orders placed after these dates may not ship until after the class has been held. Sales close on November 26th. This class will be at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on November 26th, 2022. LENGTH OF WORKSHOP: 4 - 5 hours Non-NAME Member Price: $115.00 NAME Member Price: $104.00 Shipping: US $10.00 Canada: $20.00 (Click here to add the additional $10 shipping to your shopping cart.) Other International: Not available |
In addition to our traditional conventions and houseparties, we have more online events planned! Auctions, Garage Sale, Roundtable Sales, Online Workshops! There are lots of mini-opportunities through NAME, whether you can travel or not!
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"From Sea to Shining Sea"
NAME National Convention - See the NAME website for details and registration forms |
About NAME
The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts was founded in 1972 by Allegra Mott to promote the craft of miniature making through the association and friendship of its artisans, craftsmen and collectors. NAME is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the miniature collector and builder through sharing ideas and experiences among its members. Our goal is to link people of like minds in order to share our love of the hobby that captivates us.
Visit us at: miniatures.org
Join us at: miniatures.org/catalog
The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts was founded in 1972 by Allegra Mott to promote the craft of miniature making through the association and friendship of its artisans, craftsmen and collectors. NAME is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the miniature collector and builder through sharing ideas and experiences among its members. Our goal is to link people of like minds in order to share our love of the hobby that captivates us.
Visit us at: miniatures.org
Join us at: miniatures.org/catalog
Want to be a Member? While NAME supports the entire miniature community with many monthly and even daily activities on the Create site; Members also receive 6 issues a year of the Gazette plus online access to current issues, online and in-person clubs across the USA, invitations to the Annual NAME Day celebration with limited edition kits, Houseparties and Conventions with dealer and instructor opportunities, discounts on classes on the Create site and more!
You’ve discovered NAME...now share the excitement with friends, relatives and fellow miniaturists! To join, go to: https://miniatures.org/join
Membership Costs start at $50/year for an individual membership (within the US) with reduced rates for additional family members and special rates for a youth membership. Sign up for more than a single year to save money on a per year basis.
You’ve discovered NAME...now share the excitement with friends, relatives and fellow miniaturists! To join, go to: https://miniatures.org/join
Membership Costs start at $50/year for an individual membership (within the US) with reduced rates for additional family members and special rates for a youth membership. Sign up for more than a single year to save money on a per year basis.
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