August 1 Application Deadline Approaches for 2016 Guild School Scholarships
The Guild School Scholarship Program is made possible by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA). Established in 1985, this scholarship program awards funding to deserving miniaturists interested in attending the annual IGMA Guild School in Castine, Maine. This year’s application for the 2016 Guild School scholarship is due Sunday, August 1, 2015. Click here to download the scholarship application.
Miniature Woodwork and Micro Woodturning by Iulia Chin Lee
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How did you get started in miniatures and micro woodturning?
I met Johannes Michelsen at my first Northeastern Woodworkers Association annual showcase in 2001. He was the judge and demonstrator. In that show, I won first place in the miniature category. He also gave me the inspiration for miniature turning.
In 2010, I won ‘Best of Show’ along with one first place in ‘Case Furniture,’ one first place in ‘Table’, one second place in ‘Spindle Turning,’ and one first place in ‘Miniature.’ Those first three pieces competed and were judged against full-size work.
The International Guild of Miniature Artisans Presents Guild Show 2015
The International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) was incorporated in the late 1970s with the aim of promoting miniatures as fine art. To that end, the Guild Show was established to provide a venue for talented IGMA Artisan and Fellow members to show and sell their work.
Author and Lifelong Miniatures Enthusiast Anne Day Smith
How did you first get involved with miniatures?
I have always loved little things. Whenever my parents traveled, they brought back things for me—always under 3 inches or so—because they knew I loved miniatures.
Growing up, I had a miniature Block House secretary desk with a cabinet over it. I still have it today.
When and how did you begin writing about miniatures?
