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. For September, we are celebrating our wonderful, TINY world!! The world is full of exciting and wonderful places. Whether you are an armchair traveler or were lucky enough to have been there ... we’d love to see it. This month's photo challenge is to send a photo of a travel related miniature to Julie French at jrfrench03@gmail.com. We are asking that you limit your submissions to one submission with a maximum of two photos. We have a gift for you so don’t forget to include your mailing address. For the challenge instructions, click here. And to see the challenge entries that we receive, click here. 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. |
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!
While you need to order the kits, we will also have QuickMinis, Zoom sessions, tutorials, games and prizes available for all. Don't forget the t-shirt which when worn to zoom sessions will get you included in a special drawing too.
Order your Camp Make a Mini tea shirt or Create T-shirt with this link:https://www.customink.com/fundraising/camp-make-a-mini-2023?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=camp-make-a-mini-2023&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link |
Join Us For Our Upcoming Events!
Never more Shadow Box
Workshop by Alician Pearce The shadow box is laser cut by me, from a file from Snark Heart. You will also get a variety of other Halloween type items in various scales, like flasks, "bones", cauldron, skulls, snakes, Thing, sitting Reaper, but there will be plenty of room to add your own details. Techniques: I will be showing you how to play and experiment with Unicorn Spit and other not so well known products. FINISHED DIMENSIONS: 7” x 10-1/2” x 3/4” SKILL LEVEL: Beginner To receive your kits in time for the class, you must order by October 13, 2023 (US) / October 6, 2023 (Canada). Orders placed after these dates may not ship until after the class has been held. Sales close on October 28th. This class will be at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on October 28th, 2023. LENGTH OF WORKSHOP: 4+ hours Non-NAME Member Price: $65.00 NAME Member Price: $54.00 
Welcome to the new
Online NAME Store!Did you want to buy souvenirs from Portland's "Come Fly With Me" houseparty, but forgot? Did you wish to attend the National Convention in Indy "Winter Wonderland" but couldn't? Here's your opportunity to score some of these wonderful souvenirs. http://miniatures.org/ 
NAME Aprons - Check them out at the NAME STORE ONLINE
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Paint your own Tiffany Style Lamp - possible 2nd chance workshop offering in December. Go to the create site to let your request be known!
Sculpting for the Feeble Fingered
Workshop by Cat Winger This little Christmas Elf, with his goofy grin and curly beard, is the perfect introduction to sculpting and costuming. He is 3 ½” tall, not counting his hat, so he could possibly be used with ½” scale furniture. This will be a relaxed class, with more than enough time to get him finished. We will sculpt him the first evening, assemble and paint him the first part of the second day, then in the afternoon of the second day, we will costume him. The kit contains enough material to do two elves, and to make it a little easier for you, I will do the first set of hands for you. His costuming has been specifically designed to make it easy to dress him, and I’ve included all the fabrics and trims, even the pre-curled hair. Costume patterns and written instructions are included. Bonus: Your second elf doesn’t even have to be an elf, changing his expression and using different fabrics means he (or she) can be a goblin or a leprechaun or a…. whatever you like. Techniques: Beginning sculpting and costuming FINISHED DIMENSIONS: 3-1/2” without tall hat SKILL LEVEL: Beginner To receive your kits in time for the class, you must order by October 21, 2023 (US) / October 28, 2023 (Canada). Orders placed after these dates may not ship until after the class has been held. Sales close on November 18th. This classes will be held Friday, November 17 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Eastern and Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM Eastern. LENGTH OF WORKSHOP: 6+ hours Non-NAME Member Price: $150.00 NAME Member Price: $139.00 |
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!
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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