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Canada for Miniaturists

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

Want to know more about Canada? see the Canadian page

Please feel free to add to this page!



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Dollhouse hobby history

summary of early beginnings in the hobby
Frances Armstrong
Amber Goodwin, Margaret Everett, Diana McColl , Ken Manning, John Meecham, Sally Plunkett. Read about them here

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

the most popular scale is probably 1:12, probably the best size to start children with. Half-scale(1: 24) and quarter scale (1:48) are becoming more popular as miniaturists run out of space for their projects! LOL!.
there are about ... miniaturists and doll lovers and there are ... associations:

Well known Dollhouse Projects

The most famous dollhouse is ...the Forster Dollhouse at the Museum of Childhood, in Hull Quebec.
Canadian attractions lost to history - Cullen Gardens, (wikipedia) and the Mahoney Dollhouse Museum also here.
See also museums for places to visit

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

list local trademarks here

Reliable Toy Company - although they made large dolls, some were of dollhouse size (see second picture opposite - Petuka)

Publications

See also magazines

Heather's Dollhouse 1 and 2- in More of our Canada Magazine. Heather says "These are scanned images of the magazine pages. I'm very pleased with the outcome, except for one small error. I had written a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood. It was transcribed as inches by mistake. You've got to be a miniaturist !!!"

Little Dollhouse Company - featured in Real Estate Ad.

Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers

see miniature artists and writers Canada page

Calendar

Add upcoming events here on the appropriate date. This calendar can be embedded on your personal blog or website and it updates to current events automatically. see Littleroomers

Canadian Gatherings - such an exciting event!

Photos, web pages, shops and blogs

The wiki blog page lists blogs by language.

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

Canadian blogs

Canadian Web Ring

On-line Digests

Canada Minis

Miniature Collectors

Clubs/Activities

Alberta

Calgary Miniature Club - An Umbrella club which joins kitchen table clubs around the city

with the latest information and workshops.t

MEE - Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton, see video of their Canada 150 project

MEET - Miniature Enthusiasts of Everything Tiny, Lethbridge,. A NAME Club.

Spruce Grove Miniature Dollhouse Club - see MEE site for show detaIls

British Columbiahhh

MECA - Miniature Enthusiasts of the Central Okanagan (Kelowna)

Miniature Club of British Columbia and West Coast - archives of show and sales

Small Endeavours Mini Club - Victoria. The club meets for learning, sharing and to work on the club project for our bi-annual show.

Manitoba

Little Bits of Brandon - A small club with enthusiastic members willing to help with anything.

MEOW - Miniature Enthusiasts of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Artisans of all ages and skills. Ongoing workshops.

New Brunswick

Moncton Miniatures and Doll Club - The club is into minis and dolls but mostly minis. There are about 25 members.

Nova Scotia

"Camp Minihahha" in Nova Scotia. Maureen Heuchert has an album of pictures, also showing historic Louisburg, and Cape Breton in 2009 (see interview on Breakfast TV)

Miniature Crafters of Nova Scotia - A group for all stages of skill development, more interested in making minis than formal meetings, very relaxed and welcoming. Dartmouth/Halifax area.

Valley Miniaturists - Nova Scotia Miniaturists of all levels. Group projects, demos and individual

projects, They have a Yahoo group open to Valley members only.

Ontario

BAM - Barrie and Area Miniatures. The club has classes, guests, trips, and a Yahoo group.

Bluewater Enthusiasts- Sarnia

BEST - Brampton Enthusiasts of Small Things

Burlington Miniature People - Very active in community and senior events. Do various miniprojects through the year.

Coburg Miniature Club

Niagara Minis - miniature club in the Niagara Region of Ontario, meets monthly at various member's homes, hosts yearly luncheon.

MEKA - Miniature Enthusiasts in the Kingston area - biennial show in 2010.

Meet monthly 10 months a year to do workshops, issue a monthly newsletter and host

a bicentennial show and Sale.

MEO - Miniature Enthusiasts of Ottawa, Ontario. Guest speakers, workshops, raffles. Guests are welcome to attend the first 3 meetings at no charge. Beyond the monthly meetings we run 2 workshops a month and bring in guest artisans to give additional workshops.

MET - Miniature Enthusiasts of Toronto, Ontario Annual show in October - check Calendar.

There are workshops at every meeting. The club hosts Canada's Largest Miniature show yearly. New members and visitors are welcomed.

MEL - Miniature Enthusiasts of London

OMEGA - Guelph club, hosts the Omega Show. Check calendar for dates.

Small Wonders Miniature Club - Bowmanville. Demonstrations, speakers, monthly projects and a library of miniature books. Yearly show and sale.

Taylor Images- Port Rowan, Ontario. Miniatures, dollhouses and furniture patterns. A new club,

active in community events such as craft shows.

Trillium Club Miniatures - Cambridge

Quebec

MEM - Miniature Enthusiasts of Montreal, Quebec- annual show in March. Workshops, newsletter,

artisan workshops.

Exhibitions

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

Check wiki photo_exhibits page.

April

Shearwater Annual Hobby Show - Shearwater , NS

May

Small Endeavours Miniature Club - link to About.com article, also see link in British Columbia groups

September

Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton

October

Annual MET Show

Ongoing

Little Canada- Toronto

FAQ for people living in this country

As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know?

You may be in the middle of nowhere mini-wise or there may be a group nearby. Look at the groups/activities or join an online group and ask questions.

You never know, you may form a group of your own in your town!

Where can I find the materials I need?

One of the best ways to find out about supplies is to belong to an online group and ask questions!

FAQ for visitors

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

See the brick and mortar miniature dollhouse stores and locations listed above. Because Canada is so vast, many companies are online. There is a list for these sites too.

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

Terms used for:

shop= store, mall

flea market= benefit shop, Salvation Army, thrift store

department store=

crafts=

dollhouse=

miniatures=

toy shop=

This is a listing of Canadian owned stores:

Canadian Craft Stores
Canadian Tire may have tools, glue, storage items
Dollarama - figurines, craft items
Giant Tiger - a family discount store
Lee Valley is a wonderful tool company, selling many precision tools and instruments valuable to miniaturists. They have an on-line catalogue.
Liquidation World - outlet store
Xs Cargo - outlet store

See the shops Canada page for brick and mortar miniature dollhouse stores and locations.

Check thrift stores, and Salvation Army stores.

Also American stores such as Michaels and Walmart.