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KDF Masterclass – Tarbena Miniatures
Alan & Barbara Barnes show us the work that is needed to create one of their beautiful pieces of miniature furniture. Back in 2008, I had been running the Kensington Dollshouse Festival for 3 years…
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Perfection in Miniature Awards 2022
The winners & the runners up. The PIMA competition is always a bit of a blur for me as the judging happens on the same evening as we are setting up the Summer Show in…
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Lauras Cat – Can the Catman do?
Jeremy Smith of Catmando Miniatures tells us more about his articulated cat. We always expect something complex & unusual from Jeremy’s entry in the Perfection in Miniature Awards, but this year he supposed himself. We…
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Never Ending Journey
Yevheniia & Vavara’s path to safety. Every day, we watch horrifying scenes on our TV from Ukraine & surrounding countries but unless we are connected personally with someone suffering, can we understand the trauma of…
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Introducing…. the Perfection in Miniature Award winners 2022
Meet the faces behind the incredible entries in the PIMA competition this year. I have already posted photos of the the winning entries in the PIMAs this year, but I wanted to also post photos…
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Is there anybody out there?
In 2022 we are on the hunt for new, talented miniaturists to be part of our shows. Covid has definitely had an effect on the miniatures industry over the last 2 years, with many established…
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Dolls House Club members read this!
Are you a member of a dolls house club? You are eligible for reduced price tickets to our shows. Kensington Town Hall has always been a place when dolls house enthusiasts, collectors & artisans can…
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The Creation of Mrs Greta Boyd.
Sarah Hendry talks about the heartache & process that went in to making her extraordinary PIMA entry. I had years of frustration wanting to enter the PIMA competition but lacked the time and energy I…
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John Hodgson, a Master Craftsman in Miniature.
Sue Hodgson talks about her husband John & his incredible 45 years of miniatures & where their buisness is heading now. It is with great sadness that I heard the news this week that John…
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Kristin Baybars & her Aladdin’s Cave.
It is with great sadness I found out the news that Kristin Baybars died in November last year. Anyone who has been involved in dolls houses & miniatures over the last 40 years will be…
