mhalbert Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows of any activities in Michigan. I am interested in miniature clubs, miniature shows or miniatures classes in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The back cover of Dollhouse Miniatures lists four: Great Lakes Craft & Hobby in Shelby Township, Miniature Makers Workshop in Royal Oak, Rau's Country Store in Frankenmuth and Little Enchantments in Minneapolis. October 19-20 there's "A Grand Affair in Miniatures" show & sale at Mayflower Congregational Church, 2345 Robinson Road, East Grand Rapids (also from the DHM sistings. American Miniaturist lists three more: Celtic Corner Miniatures in Leslie,Pat's Village Minatures & Gifts in Dearborn and The Wee House Doll Shoppe in Holland. The Nationa Association of Miniature Enthusiasts has a listing of clubs on their website at http://www.miniatures.org/clubs.shtml and there may be other club info listed in this thread: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/i...?showtopic=8265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Whereabouts in Michigan do you live? You don't say. I don't know of any mini activities or classes. I only know of the one show in Grand Rapids. (If you don't want to post where you live, please pm me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisygirl Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hello there I was wondering if you had visited any of the stores that were recommended and if you had a favorite I am just getting into dollhouse building and I also live in MI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I just listeed the stores, I don't know anything about them to recomment them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMK Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I'm from Michigan also. I haven't been to any of the local minature stores previously mentioned. But I'd love to hear from anyone who has been to them. The only dollhouse store I've been to is the one in Frankenmuth. Not sure on the name of it. I always looked forward to going there when we visited Frankenmuth as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 the one in Frankenmuth. Not sure on the name of it.That's Rau's. I listed the stores because quite often they host classes and post club notices as well as shows. The NAME site has been posted one this forum and you can also check that for clubs: http://www.miniatures.org/clubs.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhalbert Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi All! Havanaholly, thanks for the great resources!. I will check them out. By the way, Chesterfieldzoo asked which part of Michigan I live in.....Novi, MI. I am a beginner and I am so excited that I want to learn more. My progress on the Westville has been very slow but I have to finish the walls before December. There is a electrical wiring class in December that I must attend! I am slowly learning how to make realistic food and accessories for my dollhouse! Daisygirl - I have not visited any of the places mentioned. The only place that I have visited and really loved is a small shop in Royal Oak - Miniature Maker's Workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Obsession Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm on the western shoreline in Holland. Presently there is our specialty shoppe WEE DOLLHOUSE here GOING OUT OF BUSINESS and clearing things out!!!!!! (I am finacially unable to take advantage, at this time) Here in town we have a DOLL Show twice a year(April and Nov), which includes a variety of "STUFF". They are NOT huge shows, but they have been around here for quite some time now. There are also some events in Grand Rapids every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyMiniFan Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hi, New here & also from Michigan (go SPARTANS!) Just learning about the hobby and not sure where to start. How long do you think the shop in Holland will be open? Sorry to hear it's closing, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Obsession Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Only till the end of this month. Closed on Sundays. If you need directions or Phone mumber, PM me. YEA!!!!!! SPARTANS!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocks911 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Want to come to Wisconsin? ha ha. we are starting a miniature club and would love to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethany Lynn Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I am from Holland, Michigan and was so excited to see the dollhouse store - then as I pulled up realized it was closed!! So sad. I am originally from Livonia (suburb outside of Detroit) and my parents still live there. I will have to check out some of the previously mentioned shops. I'm planning on going to the show in Chicago the first weekend of April, although the website doesn't really say much about what it's all about. (http://www.bishopshow.com/) Thanks for posting the events/locations everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Obsession Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi Bethany :yes: I am here in HOLLAND too! I spoke recently to the NASH's and he tells me they are thinking and(maybe) planning to RE-OPEN...in a future different location. ... said that hey had to get out due to property selling. Who needs extra pork chops (Montello meats-???) over minis anyway... Hey!!! It's nice to speak to someone local !!!! I don't get on this site everyday...but if you want me...just PM me. I live in Central Park. Make sure you plan to go to the DOLL SHOW at the Civic Center in April...There are always mini goodies floatin'around. I sell my A Girl clothes there every year. I also know of a show or two in G.R. I have my unfinished ORCHID on EBAY right now....just can't make myself finish it. I have been busy enough trying to job-hunt,baby sit, and sew...I also volunteer at the thrift store on Fridays. Let me know if you'd like to meet sometime!!! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Obsession Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Holland Michigan Doll show(includes mins,etc) is April 12. Grand Rapids Doll show at Mayflower Congr. Church is May17....... Dollhouse/Mini show at the same place is in October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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