Happy Place Accessory Set
A Sunday workshop with Gayle Baillargeon
Scale: 1:48
Price: $35
Bring your miniature scene to life with a curated bundle of high-quality details. It’s perfect for filling your “My Space” dome or any 1/4 scale setting.
Upon registration, you will receive full details to select one of these five charming themes for your workshop: Music, Miniatures, Sewing, Painting, or Gardening. These hobby accessory kits allow you to personalize your miniature world to reflect your favorite pastime.
The kit features at least two Petworth Miniatures furniture kits and a variety of extra miniature accessories to perfectly complete your scene.
Workshop Details:
Cost is $35 per themed set
(Note: Choice is limited to one specific theme per registration.)
“The Kitchen Sink is My Happy Place”
– said no one ever!
WORKSHOP IS FULL
A Sunday workshop with Addrene Rizen
Scale: 1:12
Price: $45
Make this adorable Vintage 50s style kitchen sink. Enjoy friendly, expert instructions in this hands-on workshop. You will learn a variety of techniques for creating and finishing miniatures using matboard, including an introduction to designing and cutting with a Cricut cutting machine.
You’ll be guided step-by-step through assembling your cupboard and creating your vintage sink. You will have the option to style your countertop with either classic style tile or a very retro Formica© type print.
The techniques for bending styrene tubing will also be explored as you design and create your own custom kitchen faucet.
Although your sink and cupboard will not be completely finished during the workshop, detailed instructions will be included for completing the final finishes at home. Because the final paint coats and varnish require adequate drying time, these finishing steps are best completed at home to achieve the smoothest, most professional-looking result.
Come ready to create, customize, and have some fun — and leave with the beginnings of a seriously adorable 1950s miniature kitchen!
Shabby Chic Table with Flower Arrangement
A Sunday workshop with Pat Jay
Scale: 1:12
Price: $50
Brighten any space in your miniature world with this cheerful, spring-inspired vignette. Perfect for adding a touch of romance or whimsical charm, this class is ideal for collectors who love cottage aesthetics, woodland fairies, and lush floral details.
Learn professional faux-finishing techniques and paint-layering methods to transform a miniature pedestal table into a beautiful, weathered, “shabby chic” masterpiece.
Master the art of crafting delicate daisies and coordinating accent flora from scratch while your table paint dries.
Discover how to beautifully age and alter a miniature book to serve as the perfect artistic base for your arrangement.
Your kit includes a pedestal table, book, and all premium floral materials.
Please bring the following supplies to class to complete your project:
- White acrylic paint
- ¼” flat paintbrush
- Water container and paper towels
- White glue (in a syringe applicator if possible)
- Parchment paper (or a similar non-stick work surface)
- Small stylus
- Tweezers
- Push pin
- Small scissors (or fine wire cutters)
Cabinet House Full of Happiness
A Sunday workshop with Samm Brockhurst
Scale: 1:12
Price: $35
This three-story miniature house kit was designed by Samm years ago and was a great success with miniaturists of all levels. It is a dollhouse for a dollhouse. Assemble this kit and then you can decide what colour palette you would like your house styled in. (The stand may not be included.)
It comes with 8 windows to adorn and a matching central front door. There are hinges on the front of the house enabling you to open it and decorate the interior. Relax in your own home to decorate this adorable house in your favourite style as there will not be time during the workshop to complete the interior.
Space is limited to 9 participants.
“Happiness is a Piece of Cake!”
A Sunday workshop with Patti Thorne
Scale: 1:12
Price: $40
Who says you can’t have your cake and keep it forever? In this hands-on workshop, you will craft a stunning, hyper-realistic mini cake using polymer clay – delicious to look at, but strictly non-edible.
Assemble vibrant, colourful cake layers and sandwich them together with rich, handmade polymer clay “icing”. Frost your creation, then slice off a piece to share with someone who brings joy to your life (even if that special someone is you).
For your second cake, choose between a classic chocolate or vanilla cake base. Style your cake as partially frosted, complete with a tiny bowl of extra icing sitting nearby, ready to be used.
This workshop is the recipe for a great time. No baking experience required – just bring your imagination!
(Cake plates may not be the same as shown in the photo.)
Lady Slipper Orchid
A Sunday workshop with Karl Blindheim
Scale: 1:12
Price: $95
Join renowned Canadian miniature artist Karl Blindheim and create this exquisite pot of Lady Slipper Orchids — a beautiful botanical accent for any miniature room.
Working from a partially prepared kit, you’ll learn techniques for creating and finishing these delicate orchids while still having the opportunity to add your own artistic touches.
Most tools will be supplied, but students are encouraged to bring fine scissors, tweezers, a light source with electrical cord, and any very fine paint brushes they may have.
A charming project and a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s longtime miniature artists.