Workshops
Get involved on the day
One of the best things about being with like minded people in any hobby is sharing ideas and inspiration. The workshops and demonstrations at the show are there to entertain and teach you something new but you will probably come away with a few new friends into the bargain!
Some workshops are on a timed schedule and some are drop in and join in. Where we know the cost of the workshop we have indicated. If no cost is mentioned this can often be a small fee to cover materials or a donation to charity.
Please note that some workshops make use of tools (scissors, needles, scalpels etc) and chemical products (glues, paints etc..). Ask your tutors about what is involved and make sure you are happy that any and all risks have been assessed. The organisers do not take responsibility for any injury or damage to property caused by participation in the workshops.
12.00 – Fredona’s – “Traditional Christmas Pudding”
Create a realistic Christmas pudding with a sprig of holly.
45 minutes / 8 Spaces / £8 per person
(includes all the instructions to bake it / finish it off at home)
How to book: Book in advance by e-mail sue@fredonas.co.uk– or visit them at the show on their sales stand.
12.00 – Rugby Miniaturists – “Bring your own Cat!”
Cat bed, scratching post and cat litter tray.
60 minutes / 8 spaces / £3.00
How to book: Visit their stand at the show.
1.00 – Our Craft Nook – “Teddy Bear Workshop”
5-7cm, vintage style teddy bears from pipecleaners.
90 minutes / 10 spaces / £18.00
How to book: Contact Kamilla by e-mail – our.craft.nook@gmail.com or see her on her stand at the show
2.00 – John Bristow – “Gluing techniques, water, rust and more”
90 minutes / 20 spaces / Free – Free sample for all attendees and 20% discount voucher
Deluxe Materials, run by John and Vivienne Bristow, has been supplying the miniaturist trade for over 50 years creating a wide range of unique, safe to use adhesives, building and finishing materials. Many of these are unique in the world market. Deluxe Materials will present how to choose the right product, but also show how to use it to create a great miniaturist project or Dolls’ House.
How to book: No need to book, just come along to the workshops area at 2pm!
Kit Meggitt from Queen Elizabeth Dolls House – Christmas wreaths and swags
What’s involved: One of Miniatura’s favourite teachers is the ever present and ever lovely Kit Meggitt. She is always full of surprises and will be bringing a festive wreath workshop. This tends to be a smaller workshop with 2 or 3 students at a time.
How to book: Drop by her stand for more information
Kitten Von Mew – Stone walls and paving techniques
What’s involved: At Miniatura this time Kitten will be doing a demonstration that you can take part in; showing how she creates her stone walls and paving out of EVA foam. See how aging and texture techniques are used with money-saving materials
How to book: Drop by her stand for more information
