distinctive miniature art deco • retro • arts & crafts and whimsical furnishings
kari bloom
Beth Giachetti at Guild School, 2014
Shows and Workshops
Kari has been teaching classes for more than ten years at various miniature shops, groups, Chicago International, at her home and at Guild School in Castine Maine. Does your club want to hold one of Kari’s workshops in your city or Chicago? Contact her for more information!
Tom Bishop
Chicago International 2017
MARRIOTT CHICAGO O'HARE
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, April 18
BABY BOOMER CHAIRS
Students will upholster two chair frames with choice of mid century fabrics from Pop Art to the collage a shown in the picture. Students will be contacted prior to the workshop to select their fabric. This class is for all levels and will be a fun day! Bring small sharp fabric scissors.
PREVIEW SHOW AND SALE
Friday April 21, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 21, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
SHOW AND SALE
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 13, 11 am - 4 pm
IGMA Guild School 2017
CASTINE MAINE
June 10 - 16, 2017
Miniature Masterworks
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOYS AND MINIATURES
KANSAS CITY MISSOURI
SHOW AND SALE
September 15-17, 2017
Presented in partnership with the International Guild of Miniature Artisans, Miniature Masterworks is a three-day event at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures featuring fine-scale miniature artists showcasing and selling their work.
Attendees will be able to tour the museum’s collection of fine-scale miniatures, meet the artists, attend gallery talks and programs, and view the works presented with the Barbara Marshall Award for Artistic Achievement.
Approximately 60 of the best miniature artists working in the field today will be chosen for this honor. Participants will be selected by a panel of experts in the field, including professional miniaturists from the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) and and curators from The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m). The selection process will be completed in the summer of 2016 based on quality of past work, including type of work, collector interest, rarity, price range, and fit.
36 HOUR WORKSHOP
CAMEL BACK WOOD STEAMER TRUNK
Called “packers” during 1840–1920, steamer trunks were used in the heyday of travel on steamships and rail. While both flat and domed topped trunks were made, the domed tops were usually for those who had a higher social standing as they were harder to stack in stowage and therefore kept with the traveler in their private cabin.
Students will start with a bare camel back “form.” They will cut and steam beautiful wood veneer to follow the curve of the domed top and cover the bottom portion of the form. Then they will apply a finish to the wood. Leather straps, wood slats and attractive hardware will add final detail to the outside. The instructor’s favorite pin-setter (included in the material fee) will be used to set the nails (and there are a lot).
For the inside, students will assemble the pull-out trays and tiny compartments to set into the trays. Some parts will be pre-cut. Students will use wood and Taskboard for this process. True to the era, several papers will be provided to cover the compartments and the inside of the trunk. A variety of art simulating lithographs, such as women and children that were popular with the Victorians, will also be provided. Students can also bring their favorite papers. Tiny magnets will be hidden in the lids to close them securely.
The finished trunk will be a lovely item that students will be proud of, perfect for a Victorian setting!
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