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australia

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 Australia from the view of a miniaturist

 

What does Australia offer to miniaturists, both local and tourists?

 

This is the place for the picture (e.g. from a fair, club meeting, exhibition or miniatures made by local people).


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Dollhouse hobby history of  Australia 

  • summary of early beginnings in the hobby

 

Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales

  • the most popular scale is ... also ... and ... are used
  • there are about ... miniaturists and doll lovers and there are ... associations: 

 

Well known Dollhouse Projects

 

Famous trademark related to dollhouses/dolls/miniatures are...

  •   list local trademarks here

 

Publications

 

Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers

  • name of the artisans and link to their home page

 

Calendar

 

 

 

Photos, web pages, shops and blogs

The wiki blog page lists blogs by language.

see Australian for all other pages in this wiki related to this country

 

On-line Digests

Digests which discuss Australian minis

 

Clubs/Groups/associations

Add links to Australian national and local clubs here, along with contact information.

AMEA - Australian Miniature Enthusiasts Association

VAMA - Victorian Association of Miniature Enthusiasts 

Exhibitions

The Sydney Miniatures Fair is always held on the first weekend in
May. This is the largest of the mini fairs in Aus and gives an
excellent opportunity to see what is on offer from miniaturists all over Aus
plus New Zealand.

The other states also hold miniature fairs but Tasmania's is every second year.

Brisbane has one in September and February

Ballarat in October,
The A.C.T in March  - Canberra?

Melbourne in July

S.A. And Perth in August.

Hobart - end of June, every second year, next one 2016.

There are some miniature shops but not a huge number.

 

Check wiki photo_exhibits page.

List regularly scheduled shows by month and location e.g. September - annual show x, and link to website.

 

Australia Miniature Stores and Products

Link to shops_australia page

 

FAQ for people living in this country

As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know?

Where can I find the materials I need?

 

FAQ for visitors

Where can I find miniatures in an average town in this country?

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What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out?

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What should I buy as a souvenirs?

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When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?

  • Boomerang
  • Kangaroo
  • Didgeridoo
  • Kolala
  • Crocodile (Dundee)
  • Opera House Model
  • Sheepskins

 

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