International Guild of Miniature Artisans

03/18/2026

Ever wanted to learn how to paint a miniature? Create a tiny upholstered sofa? Craft a detailed commercial sign from paper clay… or even build a 1:144 scale scene?

Now’s your chance ✨

The International Guild of Miniature Artisans is bringing back the Guild Study Program in Tucson, Arizona—a weekend filled with inspiring classes, creativity, and community.

Held at the beautiful Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures , this special event features classes taught by incredibly talented artists: Christine Hannon , Marcia McClain, Fran Sussman , and Tori West .

📍 Tucson, Arizona
📅 October 2–5, 2026

Come learn, create, and connect with fellow miniaturists 💫

For more information, visit igma.org

02/16/2026

The 3rd Annual Friends of the Guild School Silent Auction is officially in the works. We’re curating the top 25 donations from new, past, and present Guild School students. If you’ve been thinking about contributing, now’s the time.
Submit your donation proposal by April 1st.
Let’s make this year’s auction the best one yet. Fun, creative, and full of incredible miniature talent.
Ready to participate?
To be considered, please email a brief description and a photo of your proposed donation to [email protected] by April 1, 2026.

02/16/2026

The 3rd Annual Friends of the Guild School Silent Auction is officially in the works. We’re curating the top 25 donations from new, past, and present Guild School students. If you’ve been thinking about contributing, now’s the time.

Submit your donation proposal by April 1st.
Let’s make this year’s auction the best one yet. Fun, creative, and full of incredible miniature talent.

Ready to participate?

To be considered, please email a brief description and a photo of your proposed donation to [email protected] by April 1, 2026.

02/01/2026

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01/11/2026

Petit Point work by the hands of IGMA Fellow Natalia Frank

These two chairs by John Hodgson are upholstered with my petit point stitched on 60 count silk gauze with fine silk, not quite finished yet, but are coming with me to Chicago this weekend. The full set of upholstered furniture will include a sofa and a footstool that are still in the process, 1/12th scale.
made by Natalia Frank

01/11/2026

The beautiful work of Valeria Bonomi, IGMA Fellow, Accessories / Shoes

Cappuccino 💖
made by Valeria Bonomi