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Happiness is... Classes for Kids - and Free, too!

Grandma Dolly says:  "Let's make a battery operated lamp to sit on a cute table in my free class. There will be an expert, Lucy Hanson, who will help everyone understand and put together this lamp. It will be easy, so come and have some fun."  The first 15 students, ages 6 - 16, that sign up will be able to take the class at 2:00 pm each day of the show."  Be sure to sign up at the front desk when you arrive!
  
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Happiness is... Workshops at the 2016 Seattle Miniature Show

How-to workshops are available to those who pre-register. If you've always wanted to learn from the pros, now is your chance. Check back often as new workshops are added to this page.  When you've made your choice, email the teacher directly.


Seattle Miniature Show workshop

Afternoon Delight
(Fimo and resin)

by Eve Mabe of Spotlight Miniatures

Friday, March 4
at 12:00 noon

$65

To register for the class, contact Ed at  madmabe@outlook.com
Afternoon Delight: A romantic laced draped table set for an afternoon tryst with champagne, strawberries, caviar, toast points on a tray with a doily. Champagne exclusive to class Learn to make polymer strawberries, do a resin pour for champagne, drape 7 set lace covering. Students should bring their regular tool kit for working on miniatures, including: Xacto, small pliers, paint brushes, mechanical pencil, hand wipes, wax paper, toothpicks, sanding file or sandpaper with different grits, ruler, tweezers, t-pins, tape, Q-tips, etc. Instructor has over 30 years of scenic painting experience and is an IGMA Artisan and NAME AOH. Class time: 4-5 hours.

Seattle Miniature Show painting workshop

Please Be Seated
(painting and gold leafing)

by Ed Mabe, Spotlight Miniatures

Friday, March 4
at 9:00 am

$150

To register for the class, contact Ed at  madmabe@outlook.com
Please Be Seated: A pair to enhance any setting. Using top quality Bespaq furniture, students will learn techniques applicable to full size and even smaller scales. Instructor will share secrets for quick gilding, rare tortoise shell painting, and a cracked leather seat. All sources reveled. Workshop participants receive a take-home notebook with extensive research and 4 brushes. Instructor supplies gold leaf and gold size and a box to take home. Students should bring their regular tool kit for working on miniatures, including: Xacto, small pliers, paint brushes, mechanical pencil, hand wipes, wax paper, toothpicks, sanding file or sandpaper with different grits, ruler, tweezers, t-pins, tape, Q-tips, etc. instructor has over 30 years as a Motion Picture Set Painter, and is an IGMA Artisan and NAME AOH. Class time: approx. 6 hours

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Dressing Room in a Mint Tin
by Abby Carlson of
Heirloom Elegance

Saturday, March 5  •  10:30 am

$45

To register for the class, contact Abby at abbysdolls@hotmail.com
Altered Mint Tin -  Join us for a fun time as we create a tiny dressing room, complete with a lovely corset, mirror, perfume bottles and fan.  Cover your tin with paper, dress your mannequin in a lush corset, add some perfume bottles and other accessories and you've completed a small scene as well as a glimpse back in time.  You may want to take the next class listed and add the jewelry display to your scene!  Bring small pointed scissors for cloth and small pointed tweezers.  I'll supply the glue and paper scissors so you won't have to walk around the show with your tool kit. Class time: 2-3 hours.

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Jewelry Display
by Abby Carlson of Heirloom Elegance


Sunday, March 6   •  10:30 am

$45

To register for the class, contact Abby at abbysdolls@hotmail.com
Jewelry Display - Have you always wanted to make tiny jewelry?  Well now's your chance to give it a try.  Create three necklaces and three bracelets to display on a jewelry bust and bracelet roll.  This is a lovely stand alone piece for your lady's dresser, or can be displayed in the Altered Mint Tin listed above.  Bring small pointed tweezers, I'll supply the glue and everything else you need to become "gem certified".  Class time: 2-3 hours.


Soldering workshop

The Basics of LED Lighting, Soldering & Lampmaking

by Luci Hanson of
Hanson’s Cascade Miniatures

Monday, March 7  •  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

$65

Register for this class by contacting Luci at hansonminis@me.co

Class will last 6 hours and include the basics of LED lighting for miniatures and other applications. It will also include basic soldering and making electrical connections. This class is easy, fun and very informative— one you will use for years and in all miniature applications.

  • Learn how to make a lamp for battery power or 12 volt transformers
  • Learn how to make soldered connections with hands-on experience
  • Learn how to light up a craft and work area
  • Learn how to test LED connections
  • Learn the proper use of electrical accessories
  • Make your own test board for testing lights
LED SUPPLIES
LED SUPPLIES PROVIDED: 9v battery holder with on/off switch, 3v battery holder with on/off switch, Coin cell holder with on/off switch, coin battery, 12v transformer for LED, Ribbon lighting, wire, 3v LED lights, 9v light and CD with instructions on the basics of LED lighting. Soldering iron, solder, shrink tubes, tape, lighter, light tester kit, files, scissors, craft knife.

how to make a table lamp
Class includes 1 kit to make a table lamp in any scale and instructions on making floor lamps.
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