MIXED MEDIA DOLLHOUSES

Lisa Myers Bulmash, contributing artist for the book Mixed-Media Dollhouses: Techniques and Ideas for Doll-size Assemblages, will be presenting two half-hour talks about creating dollhouses a la “The Borrowers”, using altered miniature furniture, found objects, and family photos to create a deeply personal vision. Ms. Bulmash will also be addressing questions of scale and positioning to obtain maximum effect.  Copies of the book will also be available for purchase.

MINIATURE RUGS FOR THE DOLLHOUSE HOME

Sharron Emery of Renae Larae Miniatures will demonstrate making rugs with the ‘punch needle look’ made the easy way with Bunka and glue.  A bathroom set with an oblong or oval rug and a contour rug for the toilet will be demonstrated, and Sharron will have kits available for $5.00 each.  Sharron will be demo’ing at 11:00 am and again at 2:00 pm.

BEAUTIFIC BASKETS

Laura Montgomery of Milestone Miniatures will demo and provide tips for her new line of ‘Merri Mini’ basket kits including several ways of coloring/finishing baskets and discuss ideas for filling them as well as new ways to use baskets in miniature.