Welcome Somerset Readers!

In anticipation of your visit, members of our organization have assembled a creative and technique laden package of workshops, ideas, and mixed-media projects, all centered around the exploration of working small. We encourage you try some of these workshops or to download the graphics, or experiment with one of the new techniques that looks interesting. You might be inspired to add light to a new project or maybe begin to look at little things in a new light. If you should find yourself intrigued with this small world, The National Association of Miniatures, NAME, welcomes you to join us.
Thank you for taking a few moments to check out our web site. We hope you enjoy your visit and that some of these projects whet your appetite for miniature exploration in the pursuit of advancing the evolution of your art.

Highlights of the NAME website

Online Region - A non-geographical club where you can take part in swaps, chats, tips and special workshops.

Events - Include National Conventions, Houseparties, State Days and Mini-Weekends. These are gatherings to share our miniature skills through workshops, roundtables and seminars. Our sales rooms have the finest selection of miniature dealers selling handcrafted pieces, kits and supplies. Our exhibit rooms showcase fabulous works in all scales.

The Miniature Gazette is our members-only magazine/newsletter. In addition to Bulletin Boards and calendar of events, you will find workshops, projects and informative articles.

Resources - A valuable tool for locating artists, supplies, and information.

Free Project Downloads
Please note that these downloads are PDF files, and may take a few minutes

Lady Niche by Robin Betterley (2.3MB)
Lighting Up by Luci Hanson (812KB)
Let Them Eat Cake by Carolyn Eiche (896KB)
Chocolate Shoppe by Debbie Young (276KB)
Watery Blue Siding by Robin Betterley (artwork 3.1MB)
Three Doors by Robin Betterley (artwork 2.4MB)

Check back for more workshops and free artwork in the coming weeks!!