A pair of Terence Stringer dummy boards from Mary Katherine Johnson MIniatures, a French faience teapot from Jack Cashmere of Cashmere’s Collectibles and a brass candlestick from Bill Robertson.
Two days of classes and a fantastic Friday evening get-together preceded the opening of the Guild Show 2012 last weekend. The desserts and demonstrations featured at the extended Gathering of the Guild Friday evening proved to be an inspirational addition to the Guild Show weekend. Tables full of scrumptious delights on one side of the Grand Concourse, and tables of artists demonstrating the techniques of their trade on
A wall pocket and a cutlery container from Barbara Vajnar of Bubba’s Mini Country Cupboards and a woven shopping basket from Japanese artist Keiko Takahashi.
the other. It was a wonderful time to chat with old friends and new.
The salesroom doors opened Saturday morning to a splendid array of miniatures for sale and for admiring on display. Dealers traveled from as far away as Japan to be there and their wares were amazing. Many talented artists were
Aquatic scene in a dish by Japanese artist Miyuki Kobayashi.
there as dealers as well as Artisan and Fellow members of the Guild. Dealers of building materials and tool suppliers were there to fulfill the shopping dreams of the do-it-yourselfer’s, too.
A little something for everyone amidst a roomful of friends and colleagues makes for a very enjoyable weekend. I am already looking forward to next year.
