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The Miniature Grapevine…

On this page we will bring you news of our very own artisans, juicy gossip or anything to do with the miniatures world or related subjects that we think may be of interest to you…

Celia Thomas


New AIM Members...

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to the following miniaturist artisans who have joined AIM in the past month: 
  • Julie Campbell - Bellabelle Dolls
  • Julia Connett – Julia Connett Miniatures
  • Ronnie Gourlay – Timber Ridge Studio
  • Sue Gutheridge- Miniature Kits
  • Chris Malcomson
  • Trevor Cain – Dolls House Restoration

 

THE WILD BEASTS!

AIM member Dave Williams has just recently told us that he has been approached by a TV company who wants him to make some miniature frames for a music video for a group called The Wild Beasts..... Dave doesn’t think they sound like dolls house collectors!

A NEW PRESS & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER FOR AIM

Sandra Morris has been appointed the new Press & Communications Officer for AIM. Sandra of Tower House Dolls has some excellent ideas to take AIM forward and will be a great asset to the management team.

SPACE 

COOMBE CRAFTS ANNOUNCE NEW 1/24TH ADDITIONS TO THEIR COMMISSION ONLY RANGE

Coombe Crafts have gone into the countryside for the latest additions to their 'commission only' range of 1/24th character dolls, and introduce the Gamekeeper and Fisherman. Prices are from £17, depending on the accessories required.  As always, we can make them in 1/12th scale too!  For further details, do get in touch; tel: 01844 299565 , email: robin.britton.uk@btinternet.com or visit our website to see what else we are doing. www.coombecrafts.co.uk

Jill Bennett & Kate Pinsent...

AIM members Jill Bennett and Kate Pinsent are featured in August's edition of The DollsHouse Magazine: Issue 123.  Pages 32 to 37.

The wonderful article, written by Jean Nisbett outlines both the background and interesting journey that both mother and daughter have made.


AIM TO HAVE A SHOWCASE TABLE AT THAME DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR

 

AIM will be displaying their talents at the charity Thame Dolls House & Miniatures Fair taking place next year on 21st February 2009. We hope to have a large selection of AIM members’ work to showcase the wealth of talent of our members plus we hope volunteer members will be on hand to answer any questions that the public may have.

HARVINGTON MINIATURES ANNOUNCE THAT 5 NEW DESIGNS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THEIR PICTURE FRAME RANGE

Following the success of his range of miniature picture frames, Dave has now added 5 new designs to the range, including 1/24th, 1/48th and micro.

 

The largest has a picture opening of 23mm x 18mm and the micro one has an incredibly tiny 8mm x 6mm picture window.

 

To order, email Dave at daveywills@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Or view his complete range of frames at www.harvington.com

 

MARCELLA OF MINICARETTI ANNOUNCES HER FIRST EVER INVITATION TO KENSINGTON

Congratulations to AIM member Marcella Perodo of Minicaretti from Italy, who has been offered a place at Kensington Dolls House Christmas Festival in December. This will be her first trip to Kensington and we wish her well.

 

New Website For Jenny Wren Miniatures

Jennifer Elliott of Ontario, who trades under the name of Jenny Wren Miniatures, has just announced that she has a brand new website. 

To view Jennifer’s 1:48th & smaller flocked bears and 144th scale furniture, click on the following link.

www.jennywrendollhouseminiatures.com