Gateway Miniature Fair
Show & Sale
October 10-12, 2008
Show Hours:
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
There will be a raffle at the April show.
Halloween House by Jane Jacobs
Tickets will be available at the museum and at the show. The winning tickets will be drawn on Sunday afternoon. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Be sure to put your name and address on the ticket stub and place in the appropriate container. You have to be local to this area to win this gift since we cannot ship this house.
October 10, 2008 Classes
PRE-REGISTERED WORKSHOPS
When registering, it is important that you indicate your second choices. Some teachers will come only for a minimum of students. Should your first choice be cancelled for lack of enrollment, we will do our best to give you your second choice.
Workshop registration deadline: SEPTEMBER 29, 2008. After deadline, contact Linda Gearhart (636) 296-2079 (e-mail: llgear@sbcglobal.net) for class availability. Confirmation of registration for classes and supplies needed for class will be sent by OCTOBER 1, 2008.
Lunch will be available at the hotel restaurant and not in connection with the classes.
FRIDAY DINNER/AUCTION: Join us for the dinner/silent auction. Your dinner price includes your admission to the sales room for both Saturday and Sunday. There will be drawings awarding gift certificates and other surprises. Everyone attending receives a special gift for attending. Choose an entree of chicken or pork. If you have special dietary needs, please contact Linda Gearhart (636) 296-2079 (e-mail: llgear@sbcglobal.net). Cocktails at 6:15 p.m., dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Dinner for a museum member is $28.00 and $30.00 for a non-member. We will be having a Halloween party, so be sure to wear a costume or a special mask at the dinner, although this is optional.
Please go to the Workshop Registration Form to print out a form, complete, and send by US Postal Service to the person indicated on the form. Sorry--we do not have online submission at this time.
DOUBLETREE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER - CHESTERFIELD
16625 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD.
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
(636) 532-5000
If you are planning to stay at the hotel , to get the special rate of
$83 single or
double, you must register no
later than SEPTEMBER 10. 2008, AND be sure to mention THE GATEWAY MINIATURE FAIR when you
make your reservation. For reservations, call 1-636-532-5000,
If you are flying in and need transportation to the hotel, there is a shuttle available for a fee. Arrangements must be made with the hotel two days in advance.
The ballroom rental fee is dependent on the number of sleeping rooms rented. In order for the museum to get credit for YOUR room rental, make sure you tell the hotel you are coming to the Gateway Miniature Fair. We appreciate your help by staying at the hotel to help in our fund-raising efforts for the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis.
Directions: Highway I-40/64*, Exit 19A NORTH to Chesterfield Parkway. Turn RIGHT. First light is Swingley Ridge Road, Turn LEFT (West) to Hotel.
Remember I-40/64 is closed East of I-270 from Ballas Rd. to I-170. Make sure to use another route.
DEALERS
William Cambron Designs
Cozy Cottage Miniatures
William & Stephanie Denny
Ellen Crane Miniatures
Jacqueline Deiber
The Doll Cottage/Karen Horne
Dollhouse and Such/Scarlett & Gary Frayzer
Exceptional!/Nancy Weith & Lynn Yaeger
Feltrope Studios/Jason & Peggy Feltrope
The Garden Path/Penny Channer
Ernest & Alice Guhl
Jan Be Nimble/Jan McCandliss
Julia's Mini Laces/Julia Gloeckner
Kreative Acrylics/Bruce Krietzman
Merry Miniatures/Merry Freeman
MESH Miniature/Millie & Rich Henschel
Barbara Ann Meyer/Mini Gems
Erma Payne
Rug Originals/Gina Mueller
Suzanne's Miniatures/Suzanne Schwab
Shoda's Miniature Wonderland
Agnes & Ralph Shoda
T&D Miniatures/Teresa Zweiner &
Dolores Gebauer
Tiny-Tique/Judy Bianchi
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ALL DAY FRIDAY
OCTOBER 10, 2008
9 AM - 4
PM
1. BREAKFAST TRAY WITH HANDMADE BOBBIN LACE CLOTH.
INSTRUCTOR: JULIA GROSS GLOECKNER
JULIA'S MINI LACES
A. BEGINNER'S CLASS COST: $97.00
B. ADVANCED CLASS COST: $57.00
Bobbin lace class for the beginner and advanced lacer. Serve your breakfast in style and create a bobbin lace mat to fit the supplied tray. Students will take home their completed project. The beginner's price includes a bobbin lace pillow, the pattern, bobbins needed, thread, pins, and kit for the breakfast tray. And, of course, detailed instructions. The advanced student's price includes the pattern, the breakfast tray kit, instructions, as well as accessories. Please bring bobbins with you and Madeira Cotona 80 thread of your color choice. Additional bobbins can be borrowed in class if needed.
FRIDAY MORNING
OCTOBER 10, 2008, 9-12 NOON
2. PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING WINDOW TREATMENTS IN MINIATURE.
INSTRUCTOR: STEPHANIE DENNY
COZY COTTAGE MINIATURES
COST: $49.00
Students will learn to make drapery panels that eliminate the flyaway look. They will make samples of valances representing period and contemporary styles. They will also make tassels and braid to use as decorative touches. Pinning boards, fabric and other materials will be supplied by the instructor.
3. 1" SCALE TRAY WITH PERFUME & MAKEUP BOTTLES.
JANE JACOBS COST: $20.00
Students will learn to make perfume and makeup bottles using fancy beads. They will also make hatpins and place in a container. These items will then be placed either on a large tray or on two small trays (gold or silver) Students can bring items to be added to the tray if desired (e.g., mirror, comb, or decorative item). If they bring a tiny picture, teacher will have golden oval paper frame students can use to complete their tray. Pictures are samples.
4. MAKE A 1" SCALE AMARYLLIS.
INSTRUCTOR: JOANNE MARTIN COST: $26.00
Students will learn to construct a four-bloom Amaryllis and bud. They will then "plant" the flower in a pot.
5. 1/4" SCALE VERANDA BREAKFAST.
INSTRUCTOR: JAN MCCANDLISS/JAN BE NIMBLE COST: $41.00
Students will make faux wicker chairs and a table with a glass top. They will then put breakfast foods on the table. A potted hyacinth will also be included to make.
6. 1/4" SCENE IN A TEACUP.
INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA ANN MEYER/MINI-GEMS COST: $56.00
Students will decorate a tea cup. They will construct a room setting in 1/4" scale with a table and chairs. They will also make small accessories (flowers, plates, teacups, etc.).
7. 1" SCALE MAKING PEACHES IN A BASKET OR BOWL.
INSTRUCTOR: MARY WRENN COST: $51.00
Students will use polymer clay to form peaches. A fuzzy skin will be added to make them look realistic. Peaches can be used to make desserts and pies, if desired. Or, you can place them in a basket or bowl.
8. 1" SCALE SILVER CHRISTMAS TREE.
.
INSTRUCTOR: TERESA ZWEINER/T&D MINIATURES COST: $51.00
Students will be making an old-fashioned silver Christmas tree, ornaments and packages for around the base.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
OCTOBER 10, 2008, 1-4 PM
9. 1" SCALE PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING WINDOW TREATMENTS IN MINIATURE.
INSTRUCTOR: STEPHANIE DENNY/COZY COTTAGE MINIATURES COST: $49.00
Students will learn to make drapery panels that eliminate the flyaway look. They will make samples of valances representing period and contemporary styles. They will also make tassels and braid to use as decorative touches. Pinning boards, fabric and other materials will be supplied by the instructor.
10. 1" SCALE TRAY WITH PERFUME & MAKEUP BOTTLES.
JANE JACOBS COST: $20.00
Students will learn to make perfume and makeup bottles using fancy beads. They will also make hatpins and place in a container. These items will then be placed either on a large tray or on two small trays (gold or silver). Students can bring items to be added to the tray if desired (e.g., mirror, comb, or decorative item). If they bring a tiny picture, teacher will have golden oval paper frame students can use to complete their tray.
11. MAKE A 1" SCALE AMARYLLIS.
INSTRUCTOR: JOANNE MARTIN COST: $26.00
Students will learn to construct a four-bloom Amaryllis and bud. They will then "plant" the flower in a pot.
12. 1/4" SCALE VERANDA BREAKFAST.
INSTRUCTOR: JAN MCCANDLISS/JAN BE NIMBLE COST: $41.00
Students will make faux wicker chairs and a table with a glass top. They will then put breakfast foods on the table. A potted hyacinth will also be included to make.
13. 1" SCALE MAKING PEACHES IN A BASKET OR BOWL.
INSTRUCTOR: MARY WRENN COST: $51.00
Students will use polymer clay to form peaches. A fuzzy skin will be added to make them look realistic. Peaches can be used to make desserts and pies, if desired. Or, you can place them in a basket or bowl.
14. 1" SCALE MAKE A ROOM IN A GIFT BAG.
INSTRUCTOR: FAY ZERBOLIO COST: $36.00
Students will measure, cut foam core and assemble a room to fit inside a yellow gingham giftbag with a cherry and ribbon border. Room will be finished with yellow gingham wallpaper and a paper wood floor. A wallpaper border to match the bag will be added to the top of the room. Finished room size is 8-1/2" tall, 12-1/2" wide, and 4-1/2" deep. Plexiglass top and front included. Students can add their own furniture and accessories to complete the scene. A white hutch, a white dry sink, a white half-round table and 2 white chairs with red-checked cushions will be available for purchase for an additional $30 the day of the class.
15. "GET WIRED."
INSTRUCTOR: JOE ZERBOLIO
COST: $36.00
Students will learn how to layout and solder, and connect low voltage (12 volts) circuits for miniature projects which can be composed of round wire or foil in any combination. In addition, students will build a continuity tester and learn how to use it to troubleshoot and repair circuits. The meaning and relationship between Voltage and Power and how it affects lighting and other miniature use will be demonstrated. Tricks for increasing bulb life will be shown. Students are encouraged to bring ANY wiring or electrical problems to class for discussion and solution as time permits.
Source for Soldering Iron: http://Allelectronics.com
Item #50B-205 & Stand for Iron, Item
#IR-230
Gateway Miniature Fair Show & Sale
Saturday, October 11 ,2008
10:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Questions? llgear@sbcglobal.net or FZerb@aol.com
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