South Africa from the view of a miniaturist
What does South Africa offer to miniaturists, both local and tourists?
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Dollhouse hobby history of South Africa
- summary of early beginnings in the hobby
Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales
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- 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
- Beth Freeman-Kane - miniature wildlife artist
- Barbara Brear - miniature books (website disabled).
- Manda Theart - no website, but is on Facebook
Photos, web pages, shops and blogs
The wiki blog page lists blogs by language.
see South African for all other pages in this wiki related to this country
The Miniature House - suppliers of 1/12th scale dollhouse fixtures, fittings and miniatures
Petit Connoisseurs - South African Artisan Dollhouse Miniatures
Rainspider Miniatures
Elga's Miniatures - Elga Koster's blog
Erna Stubbs Miniature
Minibee Miniatures - blog by Betsie Treurnicht
Mini-Haven by Lidi Stroud who makes wonderful baskets. See also her photo pages: Flickr and Photobucket
Ori's Miniature Obessions - by Oriana Ferracini
Sharon Maggott's Minis
Vynette Miniature Dolls
Scrap-a-doodles - now have a dollhouse miniature category
On-line Digests
Digests which discuss South African minis
Clubs/Groups/associations
Add links to South Africa's national and local clubs here, along with contact information.
GME - Gauteng Miniature Enthusiasts
JSME - Johannesburg Society of Miniature Enthusiasts
Hobby-X - offers classes in Johannesburg
SA Minis
Miniature Clubs in South Africa
ASAM - ASAM is the South African equivalent of IGMA, where one can send work to be adjudicated. There are five Cape Town Guild members who have artisan status. (no link)
Miniaturia Guild of Cape Town
Miniature Art Society of South Africa
Academy for South African Miniaturists
Exhibitions
Check wiki photo_exhibits page.
List regularly scheduled shows by month and location e.g. September - annual show x, and link to website.
Miniaturia Guild of South Africa
South African Miniature Convention - held annually in March
Parkhurst Miniature Festival - held annually in last weekend of August. Exhibits and miniature fair to buy supplies.
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?
What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out?
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- get a copy of Due South Craft Route Company (recent edition)
- V&A waterfront, the Red Shed and the Green Market in Capetown
- Long Street in Capetown
- Tambo
- Out of Africa
- curios at the entrance of Cape Point - be ready to bargain
- Rosebank Market in Johannesburg
- Fleamarket in Durban
What should I buy as a souvenirs?
- South African National Museum in Cape Town, in the Compnay Gardens
- gift shop at Phinda's Mountain Lodg
- basketwork
- paintings
When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?
- gold and diamonds
- crochet and beaded items
- wire sculptures
- verdite carvings
- masks wood carvings of animals
- what not to bring back
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