Friday Workshops

Pre-registered workshops will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 These workshops will be posted as the information arrives. 
Register with each teacher ~ contact information is provided with each class description.  Include your contact information including your email address, and payment. 
A form for ordering a box lunch, (optional), is available here:

 

 
Workshop # 1:
 Antique Pie Safe (1 Inch Scale)
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

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Description: Perfect for your old-time kitchen or modern shop! We'll build a replica of a real-life antique pie safe from laser-cut wood and metal panels. You can choose from bright metal or antique it yourself after punching the holes.
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Price: $115.00
Students Bring: Magnification, good hemostat that holds on tight!
Teacher:
Dia Crissey-Baum     Business name: Tailgate Minis
PO Box 190
Felton, GA 30140
Email: dia@tailgatefarms.com 
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TailgateMinis
(404) 277-6647
Please make check payable to Tailgate LLC.

 

 
Workshop # 2:
Mazie, Shop Owner
 
 

 

 
 

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Description:  Elderly lady dressed in fall colors, her apron filled with pumpkins.
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Price: $160.00
Students Bring: Aileen's Tacky Glue in original gold bottle, thread and needle, straight pins, sharp scissors for paper and fabric.
Teacher:
Patricia Tierney  (Versailles Fashion Dolls)
1003 Providence Lane
Oviedo, FL 32765
Email: tishtierney@yahoo.com
407-417-1680

Please make check payable to teacher.

 

 
Workshop # 3:
Funny Gingerbread House
 
 

 

 
 

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Description:  I will teach how to work with cold porcelain. We are going to make a beautiful gingerbread house with a chocolate roof.  I will provide a mold to make lots of chocolate bars for the roof.
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Price: $140.00
Students Bring: Small scissors, blade, fabric paint or 3D paint (color white), white glitter, tweezers, white glue, white acrylic paint, brush #0, personal tools.
Teacher:
Betinha Murta (Betinha Murta Miniatures)
3621 Rachel Street
Apopka, FL 32703
email: elizabeth_murta@yahoo.com
407-408-3796

Please make check payable to teacher.

 

 
Workshop # 4:
 Charmed Peddler Wagon
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 

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Description: Students will receive a 1" scale wagon already assembled and painted along with decorative papers to be added.  In class we'll fill potion bottles with resin, paint tombstones, assemble candlesticks and perfume bottles, assemble crates and domed scenes, and more.  Students will complete their wagons at home.  Wagon measures 10.5" x 8" x 5".
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Price: $135.00
Students Bring: Scissors, exact-o knife, tacky glue. 
Teacher:
Bonnie Helterhoff     Business name: Miniature Dreams
1752 Poppy Circle
Lakeland, FL 33803
Email: helterhoffb@yahoo.com
(214) 495-7433
Please make check payable to Bonnie Helterhoff

 

 
Workshop # 5:
 Let's Make 1" Cocktails
 
 

 
 
Description: This is a super fun, super easy class.  You'll receive a set of 11 glasses, a pitcher, and a cup and saucer.  Teacher will provide the "straws", "ice", and fruit slices to decorate your drinks.  Then we'll drip the colored resin into each glass to create your cocktails.  These can be done in an hour or less. 
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Price: $35.00
Students Bring: Everything is supplied by the teacher. 
Teacher:
Bonnie Helterhoff     Business name: Miniature Dreams
1752 Poppy Circle
Lakeland, FL 33803
Email: helterhoffb@yahoo.com
(214) 495-7433
Please make check payable to Bonnie Helterhoff

 

 
Workshop # 6:
 Let's Sell Some Jelly!
 
 

 
 
Description: Students will receive 18 jars, their choice of labels, and fabric toppers.  We'll add colored resin to make your jellies and jams.  Perfect for a shelf in the fall market.  Adding the resin can be done very quickly. 
Time: 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $25.00
Students Bring: Everything is supplied by the teacher. 
Teacher:
Bonnie Helterhoff     Business name: Miniature Dreams
1752 Poppy Circle
Lakeland, FL 33803
Email: helterhoffb@yahoo.com
(214) 495-7433
Please make check payable to Bonnie Helterhoff

 

 
Workshop # 7:
 Implementation of wiring your dollhouse
 
Description: Focus on intermediate level of wiring and how to conceal the wiring in your dollhouse or roombox.  How to use LED lighting using either 3 volts or the 12 volts DC of your dollhouse; introduce you to different power sources, show you how to solder and what products are available and answer any of your wiring questions.  Class is open to anyone wanting help in wiring. 
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Price: $105.00
Students Bring: Supplies provided. Students will leave with a soldering iron, solder, Introduction to wiring booklet and numerous handouts.
Teacher:
Carl R Sahlberg     Business name: Creative Reproductions 2 Scale
8644 Bridgeport Bay Circle
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
Email: carl@cr2s.com
(317) 414-3921
Please make check payable to Carl R Sahlberg