We’re proud of our minis!
Karen and Kelly shared these petit point pieces by Yvette Money from the Double the Fun Crafts table at the Omega Show. 
Thao painted the 2 spaniels and made the orchid at Gathering workshops with Karl Blindheim of Bjarnesonn’s. The sewing basket was a prize from the event. 
Thao bought the sweater and hot water bottle warmer from Claire Milne of Tiny Handmade Dolls 
Judy couldn’t resist this bunny night light from Georgian Bay Miniatures. 
Some of Deb’s Gathering winnings: a table by Gerry and Samm Brockhurst, a tortoise by Karl Blindheim and a Maud Lewis painting by Eileen Kettlewell. 
Gillian picked up this vintage Ralph Partelow harpsichord from the “My Fay-Vourite Crafts and Miniatures table at the Omega Show. 
Alberto brought in 3 petit-point carpets by Judith Blondell. 
Another of Alberto’s petit-point carpets by Judith Blondell. 
Another of Alberto’s petit-point carpets by Judith Blondell. 
Kelly’s Omega Show finds: pottery from Merryn, a poetry book from Tiny Handmade Dolls and a bouquet from My Fay-Vourite Crafts and Miniatures. 
Fay brought in past crochet work that she found in the back of a drawer! 
Deatail from Fay’s crochet work 
Gillian purchased these gingerbread houses and cookie jars from Revive Minis at the Omega show.
We like to show our favourite minis at our club meetings, whether they be something new that we’ve built or collected, or a long-loved treasure.
Club workshops
Mini-knitting a Sock Monkey, with Sharon Da Costa 
Mini-knitting an Izzy Doll, with Sharon Da Costa 
Sculpting a 1:12 head with Karl Blindheim 
Building and finishing Karen Mason’s Quebec Blanket Chest 
Constructing fabulous florals with Fay Leisorek 
Making an art portfolio (and the paintings to go in it) with Kelly Hadden 
A mini Florist Shop for the 2025 MET Show Kid’s Gift – taught by Claire Milne 
Guest Cielo Vianzon demonstrated how to throw mini pottery 
Meaghan Barry making mini lemons from polymer clay 
Electrical tips & tricks with Alberto Gozzi 
Creating a hanging orchid 
Constructing a straw hat from scratch with Claire Milne 
Painting Lawren Harris’ ‘House on St. Patrick Street’ with Kelly Hadden
AT MET’s monthly workshops, we construct new projects together. They are a fabulous way to pick up skills and try new techniques.
Exhibits from our Shows
2025 – 1/4-scale Sir Walter Scott’s Study by Gayle Baillargeon 
2024 – Judith Blondell’s sumptuous bed 
2024 – An Irish Pub from Kelly Hadden 
2025 – Summer’s End book nook by Angela Higham 
2024 – Handmade dolls from Cheryl Kerfoot 
2025 – Fay Leisorek – Vet Waiting Room by artist Gail Morey 
2015 – Stunning needlework by Karen Mason 
2024 – Rachel Ouellet’s Toy Shop 
2025 – 1/2-scale Potioner’s Shop by Annette Smith 
2024 – A Pirate’s Cove by Leslie Tralli
Dive in to explore inspiring examples of miniatures that have been exhibited at the MET Show and to learn how to add your work.
