We have been a club for more than 40 years and our membership is currently over 70 members.
Save the Date! The 2023 Show and Sale will take place on September 17, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Trademark by Wyndham Hotel, 10010 - 178 Street, Edmonton, AB.
Although we had hoped to return to our face-to-face show this year, it was not to be! And here it is... the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton's 25th (and second virtual) annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show!
Learn MoreIt was with regret that we cancelled our 24th Annual Show and Sale. But we didn't let a little thing like a plague stop us! We went virtual! The virtual show premiered on Sunday, September 20, 2020, and remains on-line for your viewing pleasure.
Learn MorePresident
Cathy comes from a multi-generational miniature home- her mother was also a miniature enthusiast! Both her and her mother Nora spent years in the Miniature Enthusiastic Club together and have many special memories of creating together and encouraging each other. Now Cathy has been in the club for 30 years and counting, and this is her first year as President. Wherever Cathy goes she is known as a warm welcoming person making everyone feel comfortable and included. She hopes to extend that to any new member who would like to join the club. Cathy also has a love for learning about other cultures and history which brought her to working at the Royal Alberta Museum for many years. Whether you need a good lunch spot or good conversation Cathy is your woman.
Vice President
Erika feels that she has been interested in small things most of her life but didn’t join the Club until 2009. She built her first dollhouse when she was expecting her third child ( she thought she was having another boy and to her surprise her daughter arrived ). However her daughter has not been interested in minis so Erika is trying to entice the grandkids to enjoy them. She has worked in most scale’s including G-scale buildings for her husband’s backyard model railroad. Even though your life can become chaotic at times you can always create a perfect world in miniature.
Secretary
Kyla first became interested in miniatures while visiting her cousin in Montreal - she had decorated her bookshelves with miniature food and Kyla was inspired to try making her own out of polymer clay. Since joining MEE in 2015, Kyla has expanded her interests to all things miniature and has been truly inspired by the more experienced members of the club.
Workshop Coordinator
Tina has been involved with miniatures ever since her husband bought her a dollhouse on their honeymoon, in 1976. She sells her miniature kits on Etsy, and is responsible for organizing 8 workshops per year for MEE. You can contact her through the email link above.
Treasurer
When Sandra’s first granddaughter arrived the dream to build a dollhouse came to life. Joining the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton helped her achieve this dream and her granddaughter is very proud of what they accomplished together. With two more granddaughters and two more houses completed she is now enjoying building in smaller scales and sharing her love of all things small with her grandchildren. She hopes to be able to work with the club to showcase and inspire others with the amazing pieces created by our clubs’ creators.
Estate Sales Coordinator
Thinking of downsizing your collection of miniatures? The Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton will accept donations and estate sales. Pat ensures that your collection of beloved treasures is handled with care and compassion. Your special minis will find new homes where they can continue to be loved and admired. To get more information email Pat at the link above.
Membership Coordinator
Margaret first became interested in miniatures when a friend convinced her to try her hand at creating miniature paintings She has been a member of the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton for many years. As Membership Chair, she is likely the first person you will contact in the club. Just send an email to: edminiclub@gmail.com.
Technical Services
Maureen went by a Dollhouse Shop on her honeymoon in 1983. In 1987, Maureen joined the Miniauture Enthusiasts of Edmonton club and has enjoyed the hobby and all of the friendly miniaturists who share their knowledge and skills since then. Maybe I was inspired by my 7 yr old favorite Disney ride.
If you've got all the things on this list, you can make just about anything!
Read MoreA useful primer on mitring and framing.
Read MoreLooking for inspiration for your next roombox or miniature scene? Want to build in something entirely unique? Can't find just the right container to build that scene you've planned in your head so long?Here is a list of fifty unique containers that can be hollowed out, emptied, transformed, turned upside-down or otherwise modified into roomboxes.
Read MoreIt's hard to work in a mess. Here are some ideas to help you organize everything you need.
Read MoreSeries of articles taken from the November 1995 Nutshell News on decorative painting techniques for miniatures. Topics included marbling, stencilling, bambooing, spatter painting, verdigris, rubber stamping, faux wood techniques, spongework, stippling, and crackle.
Read MoreBrooke Tucker once said "Miniatures are art. And like all good art, it should be framed to enhance the art and to focus the viewers attention." This tutorial teaches you how to turn any picture frame into a shadow box to display your minis.
Read MoreDo you ever have a problem sanding your minis, especially delicate operations like getting laser burn off tiny breakable quarter-scale pieces? Then this sander is for you. You can easily make one for yourself out of a Braun Oral B battery operated electric toothbrush (or any other round headed electric toothbrush from the drug store).
Read MoreIt's often difficult to find just the right cording to embellish miniature furniture. This article allows you to make your own from embroidery thread.
Read MoreA few short tips on improving your painting and finishing techniques.
Read MoreHate that fabric covering an otherwise lovely wing chair? Cover it in Leather!
Read MoreBuilding cupboards is like building any other piece of "case" furniture. Basically, it's a box with a drawer/door on the front. These are non-working drawers/doors, and are "just for looks". Any piece of furniture that incorporates a box can be built using these techniques.
Read MoreThe most useful miniaturist's tool is an X-Acto knife or other craft knife. Find out more about the different blades and their uses.
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MEE Chat | 12 Dec 2023 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE General Meeting | 02 Jan 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Chat | 09 Jan 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Workshop Kitchen Accessories | 16 Jan 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Chat | 23 Jan 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE General Meeting | 06 Feb 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Chat | 13 Feb 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Workshop decals, and Painting Tips | 20 Feb 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Chat | 27 Feb 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE General Meeting | 05 Mar 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |
MEE Chat | 12 Mar 2024 | Tuesday | Online Event |