![]() The Thursday Evening Workshop at NAME's National Convention is this “1/4” Old Southern Charm Bed and Breakfast”, designed and created by Debbie Young. This year, for the first time, this workshop will be available by ZOOM! So if you're not going to Franklin, you can still participate! Not a NAME member? You can join in the fun by ZOOM as well! For more information, 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!!!The Thursday Evening Workshop at NAME's National Convention is this “1/4” Old Southern Charm Bed and Breakfast”, designed and created by Debbie Young. This year, for the first time, this workshop will be available by ZOOM! So if you're not going to Franklin, you can still participate! Not a NAME member? You can join in the fun by ZOOM as well! For more information, click here. 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 |
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Workshop Scale(s) 1" Scale Presenter CastleCrafts - Belinda McWilliamsFill your artist studio with the necessities required to create works of art. Real paint brushes, metal paint tubes, palette, stool, canvas and easel complete a full set for your budding artist. Your choice of finish for either a new or experienced artist. The fully pre-cut wooden kit is easy to assemble and no power tools or machinery is required. The project photos show optional finishes of the project. Techniques included: This is a fun project and will be filled with many tips and tricks. FINISHED DIMENSIONS: There are many items in the kit so all sizes SKILL LEVEL: Beginner To receive your kits in time for the class, you must order by October 4, 2024 (US) / September 27, 2024 (Canada/International). Orders placed after these dates may not ship until after the class has been held. Sales close on October 19th. This class will be at noon Eastern time on October 19th, 2024. LENGTH OF WORKSHOP: 4-5 hours Non-NAME Member Price: $75.00 NAME Member Price: $64.00 Shipping: US $5.00 Canada: $10.00 (Click here to add the additional $5 shipping to your shopping cart.) Other International: Contact instructor for shipping charges NAME Aprons - Check them out at the NAME STORE ONLINE
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This year, Camp Make-A-Mini takes us to an Arts and Crafts Camp. Who wouldn’t love doing Arts and Crafts in an Arts and Crafts building? Just imagine a camp with Arts and Crafts style studios where you could learn any type of Art or Craft you could image. Would you like to learn Pottery? Woodworking, Painting? Weaving? Camp Make-A-Mini is the place to learn and this little rock and shingle covered studio will be the perfect setting.
Students will assemble, lay wood floors, create and install beautiful wainscoting, build windows and doors as well as learn to cover their building with rocks and shingles. Techniques included: rocked wall exterior, shingling the easy way as well as basic assembly and finishing techniques FINISHED DIMENSIONS: 11” x 12” x 8 ½” SKILL LEVEL: Beginner To receive your kits in time for the class, you must order by June 21, 2024 (US) / June 14, 2024 (all other countries). Orders placed after this date may not ship until after the class has been held. Sales close on July 7th. This class will be at noon Eastern on July 7th, 2024. LENGTH OF WORKSHOP: 7-8 hours Non-NAME Member Price: $200.00 NAME Member Price: $189.00 Shipping: US $12.00 Canada: $38.00 (Click here to add the additional $26.00 shipping to your shopping cart.) Other International: Email instructor for shipping costs. Not available in the UK. |
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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