Course description 

We will be learning about the art of miniature making and explaining how the 1/12th scale, commonly used for dollhouses works We will be making a miniature room including furniture, accessories and soft furnishings. Each person will be given a completed room box with a common theme to be interpreted individually through decoration. Wooden kits will be provided after discussion on how the space will be decorated Each person will make their own choices within reason regarding fabric for bedding and patterns for paper for wallpaper. 

What topics will you cover:

• A global / historical perspective on miniatures. 
• Scaling for size – how it works. 
• Planning the space using graph paper and a “To Do” list. 
• Interior design. 
• How to assemble simple furniture. 
• The use of fabric and other materials for accessorising the space. 

By the end of the course you will have: 

• An understanding of miniature work in terms of scaling. 
• Planning and expressing how that plan will work. 
• Using different materials effectively. 
• Teamwork.  

How will I be taught? What kind of activities will I be doing? 

One to one instruction as well as working as part of the group to design and make miniature pieces. 

What will I need to bring? Where can I get this? What do we provide? 

Please bring scissors, ruler and pencils. 

Glue, and various materials will be provided depending on the individual projects. 

Will I get feedback? What could I do next? 

You will get feedback and be provided with helpful links to continuing with miniature making projects.