Come into my world, where the sidewalk is always gritty,

the flowers never change, and something is just about to happen

Gallery of Small Scale


upcoming shows .....

Come see me (and many talented artisans and instructors) at the Guild Show September 17-22, 2024, in Hasbrouck Heights in NJ.  Keep an eye on this space for shows in 2025!  Or contact me if you have a special request in the meantime. 

upcoming classes .....

Have you always wanted a tiny 1/144 scale roombox or vignette for your dollhouse or 1/12 scale roombox? To learn some of the secrets of working in 1/144?  To experiment with casting?  Visit my  classes page to see what I'll be teaching September 18, 19, and 20th at the 2024 Guild Show in NJ.  In 2025 I have two classes in process: a Toy Kitchen at the Williamsburg Study Program in January in Williamsburg, VA, and a Small-town USA Cafe / Bakery in June at the Guild School in Maine.  Ideas are always percolating and I promise you prototypes are in progress!


Work-in-Progress and How-To

Every project provides unique challenges and opportunities to learn from mistakes--both the ones we make and the ones we don't!  For a peek at my projects and the occasional tutorial, visit my blog.


With a little help from my friends.....

links to 1/144 artisans and suppliers (you can also access this through the menu at the top of this page)


IGMA School in Castine, Maine

Each year, the International Guild of Miniature Artisans hosts Guild School in Castine. Students explore a variety of projects and learn new skills from some of the world's best miniature artisans.  It's a week chock-full of learning and doing, networking and sharing, and even a bit of shopping.  The Lobstah doesn't hurt, either.  



1/144 scale flower shop.  So glad the azaleas are in bloom!
1/144 scale flower shop. So glad the azaleas are in bloom!

Welcome to some like it small!

 Come and explore the fun and magic of small scale miniatures.  Drop me a note and say "Hi" and let me know what you're working on.  You can also follow me on  Instagram.

 

Fran Sussman, IGMA Artisan


Interview with Darren Scala on his program "Meet the Miniaturist"

I was so excited to talk to Darren of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures about 1/144 and the things I love to do.   You can see the recorded interview on Darren's YouTube Channel, and watch some others while you're there! 


Interview on "My Miniature Obsession" podcast

It was great fun to talk to Rachel of MicDropMiniatures on her podcast, My Miniature Obsession, about 1/144 and all things miniature.  Rachel is doing a lot of fun and interesting things in miniature and you definitely need to check out her podcast.