So, What Are You Looking For?

A bath chair made by British artists Colin and Yvonne Roberson.

A bath chair made by British artists Colin and Yvonne Roberson.

There are two kinds of dealers at miniature shows, those who make what they sell, and those who represent the makers, selling the work of a specific artist, or multiple artists.

The Guild Show Committee is extremely happy to have Karon Cunningham as a dealer at our 35th Anniversary Show this coming August. Karon has a very discerning eye and represents a wonderful and varied selection of artists from around the world. When she’s at home her inventory lines the shelves

Life-like dogs in 1/12 scale by Sarah Hendry.

Life-like dogs in 1/12 scale by Sarah Hendry.

of a free-standing shop behind her Wiltshire home, and when its time to head out to the next show, Karon works through her inventory, selecting and packing up pieces that you are unlikely to see on any other dealers’ tables. So, what are you looking for? A tiny straight-edged razor? A 17th century ladies powdered and bouffant wig? Stop by Karon’s table, you just might find it there.

And, if you’re ever in the U.K., near her home town of Bath, give her a ring and set

Extremely tiny, but fully functioning toy automata by Laurence and Angela St. Leger. Pull the string or turn the crank and watch them waddle!

Extremely tiny, but fully functioning toy automata by Laurence and Angela St. Leger. Pull the string or turn the crank and watch them waddle!

up a time to visit that magical little studio behind her home…she’ll even provide tea and ‘nibbles’!

One Response to So, What Are You Looking For?

  1. Barbara Davis says:

    Everything is so true. I always head for Karon’s table. So glad she will be at the Guild Show.

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