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We have been a club for more than 40 years and our membership is currently over 90 members.

The M.E.E. Club started on January 19, 1982, so we have enjoyed 40 years of making minis! For

Our membership is currently more than 90 members, from all across Canada (and a few from the US). When the pandemic hit, the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton (M.E.E.) Club made a smooth transition to meeting and conducting workshops on ZOOM.

We meet on-line every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. MST. The first Tuesday is our General Meeting. On this night "mini" business is discussed along with a "show and tell". Birthdays are celebrated with a miniature birthday present. Sometimes there is a demonstration or a video following the meeting.

The third Tuesday of each month is a workshop, also starting at 7:00 p.m. and lasting about 2 hours. In addition, the club usually holds one or two all day workshops every year on a Saturday, usually in the spring and fall. Other half or full day workshops are sometimes periodically scheduled, depending on what we are working on. Our workshops appeal to both the beginner and advanced miniaturist. They are optional and the cost of kits is usually quite reasonable. All other Tuesdays are general chats to discuss and show off what we are working on.

We periodically host special events, such as on-line or face-to-face garage sales, and for the last two years of the pandemic have done a virtual Show and Sale. 2022 marked our return to a face-to-face Show and Sale.

A membership in the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton is $20.00 a year, which covers attendance at all meetings, workshops (excludes cost of kits) and chats. If you're curious, you can check out our Operating Guidelines and Bylaws. We welcome all new members, beginner or advanced. Our goal is to enjoy our love of miniatures and dollhouses and to encourage our creativity by learning to make "mini" things and to learn from other members. We have a lot of fun and many wonderful friendships have been made in our club.

For more information about joining M.E.E., contact our membership chair, Margaret Wolfe, at edminiclub@gmail.com.



About M.E.E. imageAbout M.E.E. image

Lisa Thompson-Dobo

President

My passion for tiny things spans my lifetime. I remember making tiny houses from boxes as a child. I've been collecting and creating miniature things since I was very young. There is something so uniquely wonderful about miniatures that makes my heart so happy especially antique items! I'm an avid restorer of antique Dollhouses!

Liliane Viens

Vice President

I’ve always enjoyed any type of crafting, but never really care for anything I made beyond having fun making it. Once, I tried making a gender neutral dollhouse for my son’s stuffies, it really triggered something in me. In miniature, I can own a beach front mansion or be a mouse living the great life inside someone’s walls. It became soothing to my mental health, and I found a community that I really enjoy getting to know and spend time with.

Kyla Shegelski

Secretary

Kyla first became interested in miniatures while visiting her cousin in Montreal - she had decorated her bookshelves with miniature food and Kyla was inspired to try making her own out of polymer clay. Since joining MEE in 2015, Kyla has expanded her interests to all things miniature and has been truly inspired by the more experienced members of the club.

Tina MacDonald

Workshop Coordinator

Tina has been involved with miniatures ever since her husband bought her a dollhouse on their honeymoon, in 1976. She sells her miniature kits on Etsy, and is responsible for organizing 8 workshops per year for MEE. You can contact her through the email link above.

Lucille Lalonde

Treasurer

I have been a member of the club since 2007 and I have served in various positions in the club during that time. I recently retired and now I plan to spend my additional spare time working on many miniature projects that are UFOs. I work in 1:12 and 1:48 and a few 1:144. My favourite mini crafts include any type of miniature stitching such as rugs, and working with fabric such as upholstery, curtains, and dressing dolls. My picture is my first doll from a class in 2010 and still my favourite.

Pat Makarowski

Estate Donation Coordinator

Thinking of downsizing your collection of miniatures? The Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton will accept donations. Pat ensures that your collection of beloved treasures is handled with care and compassion. Your special minis will find new homes where they can continue to be loved and admired. To get more information email Pat at the link above.

Margaret Wolfe

Membership Coordinator

Margaret first became interested in miniatures when a friend convinced her to try her hand at creating miniature paintings She has been a member of the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton for many years. As Membership Chair, she is likely the first person you will contact in the club. Just send an email to: edminiclub@gmail.com.

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Maureen Moller

Technical Services

Maureen went by a Dollhouse Shop on her honeymoon in 1983. In 1987, Maureen joined the Miniauture Enthusiasts of Edmonton club and has enjoyed the hobby and all of the friendly miniaturists who share their knowledge and skills since then. Maybe I was inspired by my 7 yr old favorite Disney ride.

Upcoming Events

TitleDateLocation
MEE Workshop - Making Tacos15 Oct 2024Online Event
MEE Mini Day Out20 Oct 2024provided to club members via email
MEE Chat22 Oct 2024Online Event
MEE General Meeting05 Nov 2024Online Event
MEE Chat12 Nov 2024Online Event
MEE Workshop - Quilling Paper Making Bowls and wire whisks19 Nov 2024Online Event
MEE Chat26 Nov 2024Online Event
MEE Christmas Party03 Dec 2024Online Event
MEE Chat10 Dec 2024Online Event
MEE General Meeting07 Jan 2025Online Event
MEE Chat14 Jan 2025Online Event
MEE Workshop - Tools for Miniaturists - seminar21 Jan 2025Online Event
MEE Chat28 Jan 2025Online Event
MEE General Meeting04 Feb 2025Online Event
MEE Mini Day Out09 Feb 2025provided to club members via email
MEE Chat11 Feb 2025Online Event
MEE Workshop - Electrifying your roombox or house18 Feb 2025Online Event
MEE Chat25 Feb 2025Online Event
MEE General Meeting04 Mar 2025Online Event
MEE Chat11 Mar 2025Online Event
MEE Workshop - Ceiling lights for your kitchen18 Mar 2025Online Event
MEE Chat25 Mar 2025Online Event
MEE General Meeting01 Apr 2025Online Event
MEE Chat08 Apr 2025Online Event
MEE Workshop - Houseplants and Herbs15 Apr 2025Online Event
MEE Mini Day Out20 Apr 2025provided to club members via email
MEE Chat22 Apr 2025Online Event
MEE General Meeting06 May 2025Online Event
MEE Chat13 May 2025Online Event
MEE Workshop - Oven Gloves, tea towels, placemats20 May 2025Online Event
MEE Chat27 May 2025Online Event
MEE General Meeting03 Jun 2025Online Event
MEE Chat10 Jun 2025Online Event
MEE Year End Mini Day Out14 Jun 2025provided to club members via email
MEE Workshop - Microwave, cutting boards and breadbox17 Jun 2025Online Event
MEE Chat24 Jun 2025Online Event

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
MEE Chat08 Oct 2024Online Event
MEE General Meeting01 Oct 2024Online Event
MEE Chat -24 Sep 2024Online Event
MEE Workshop - Countertop Marble/Granite17 Sep 2024Online Event
MEE workshop18 Jun 2024Online Event
MEE 3D Printed Kitchen Accessories Workshop21 May 2024Online Event
MEE Rug Kit Workshop16 Apr 2024Online Event
MEE Basket Making Workshop19 Mar 2024Online Event
MEE Plates and Painting Workshop20 Feb 2024Online Event
MEE Workshop Kitchen Accessories23 Jan 2024Online Event
MEE Workshop 1:48 Fimo Food28 Nov 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop 1:12 scale Fimo Food17 Oct 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop Cookbooks and cooking Magazines19 Sep 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Using a Book for a Backdrop - with Marg. M16 May 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Nightlight Follow-up class with Tori West26 Apr 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Making Fairies and Fairy Wings with Holly W.18 Apr 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Paperclay Night Light with Tori West15 Apr 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Garden Arbour with Tina M.21 Mar 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Glass-Blowing with Tom Brown25 Feb 2023St. Albert, AB, Canada
MEE Workshop - Paperclay Techniques with Tori West21 Feb 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Unboxing the Jane Harrop kits11 Feb 2023St. Albert, AB, Canada
MEE Workshop - Unboxing Tufty Burrows04 Feb 2023St. Albert, AB, Canada
MEE Workshop - Building Trees with Jim Baker and Barb S.28 Jan 2023St. Albert, AB, Canada
MEE Workshop - Landscaping with Barb17 Jan 2023Online Event
MEE Workshop - Cricut Machines with Nikki15 Nov 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Twig Furniture with Carol K.17 Oct 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Preparing to Build a Garden20 Sep 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Sink and Storage with Tina M.19 Jul 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Chairs with Marg Wolfe21 Jun 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Rolling Craft Cart with Maureen M.19 Apr 2022Online Event
Ruth Stewart Workshop - Tools for the She-Shed22 Mar 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Junk Journal with Carol K.15 Mar 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Artist's Easel with Marg Wolfe22 Feb 2022Online Event
MEE Special Workshop - Lighting Seminar with Liz West25 Jan 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Straight Desk Chair with Tina MacDonald18 Jan 2022Online Event
MEE Workshop - Crafting Desk/Bench/Table30 Nov 2021Online Event
MEE Workshop - She-Shed Construction: 1:12 with Maureen H. and 1:48 with Liz West19 Oct 2021Online Event
MEE Workshop - She-Shed Inspiration with Tina M.21 Sep 2021Online Event
MEE Workshop - Book Nook Exterior with Marg W.29 Jun 2021Online Event
  • All meetings, workshops and chats now take place on ZOOM

2023 - 2025

These two years, MEE has focused on Kitchens. Kitchens are a big project. Tudor, Medieval, 1940's or Modern. It is your choice.

Book Nooks 2020 - 2021

MEE Book Nook Instructions

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2019 - 2020

This year, MEE focused on “All about Bedrooms”. Just think about all of the different bedrooms you could choose to create: a college dorm room, a child’s nursery, a Tudor bedroom with canopied four-poster, a teenager’s chaos, a luxurious dream retreat for yourself, or even (gasp!) a bordello. In the picture, we are peeking into Thumper's Bedroom, created by Maureen M.

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2018 - 2019

This year, the club did not have a “project” as such, but focused on the use of unusual containers for displaying miniatures. We learned about using gift bags, plastic and metal tins and containers, books, and circular objects (baskets, tins, and tea cups) as a basis for a mini display. The winning entry was created by Barb S. in 1:48 scale, and was originally a Pringles can.

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2017 - 2018

This year’s project was a back and/or front porch. By its very nature, there was huge scope for creativity. The porch also taught a full set of basic techniques for all aspects of making miniatures, including basic building techniques, approaches to flooring, painting and other wall treatments, electrification and lighting, making furniture and other accessories. This illustrated "Bird Watcher's Porch, was developed by Tina M. and contained 27 birds.

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2016 - 2017

There were two exciting projects planned for the 2016/2017 winter season. First, we built a set of bookends so you could include your minis in any bookcase. Then, we learned how to turn any picture frame into a shadow box suitable for displaying your miniatures.

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2015 - 2016

We built a lamp which contained a miniature scene. The lamp has a removable insert, and the possibilities for the contents are endless, including a Christmas scene, a bedroom, living room, study/den, or a display for a special mini collection.

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2014 - 2015

Heading out to Main Street, the club developed their favorite shops. This Rumpled Quilt Skins Quilt Shop, which won Best Club Project, was created by Tina M.

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2013 - 2014

This year, the club did trailers, and what a variety there was! The winning entry was by Tina M.

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2012 - 2013

What's stored in your attic? It was amazing what club members had stored in theirs! The pictured Attic was created by Joanne R.

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2011-2012

We needed to celebrate (our minis of course), so we developed the "Little Fair on the Prairie". The Dragonfly Arts and Crafts Booth was developed by Marg. W.

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2010-2011

Based on an article in Nutshell News, MEE embarked on the development of "Indoor-Outdoor Rooms".

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Special Projects

The Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton has a number of special projects that we have worked on over the years.

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Basic Tool List for Miniaturists

Basic Tool List for Miniaturists

If you've got all the things on this list, you can make just about anything!

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Primer on Framing and Mitring

Primer on Framing and Mitring

A useful primer on mitring and framing.

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Thinking Outside the Box

Thinking Outside the Box

Looking for inspiration for your next roombox or miniature scene? Want to build in something entirely unique? Can't find just the right container to build that scene you've planned in your head so long?Here is a list of fifty unique containers that can be hollowed out, emptied, transformed, turned upside-down or otherwise modified into roomboxes.

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Organizing your workroom

Organizing your workroom

It's hard to work in a mess. Here are some ideas to help you organize everything you need.

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Primer on Faux Finishes

Primer on Faux Finishes

Series of articles taken from the November 1995 Nutshell News on decorative painting techniques for miniatures. Topics included marbling, stencilling, bambooing, spatter painting, verdigris, rubber stamping, faux wood techniques, spongework, stippling, and crackle.

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Primer on Building a Shadow Box

Primer on Building a Shadow Box

Brooke Tucker once said "Miniatures are art. And like all good art, it should be framed to enhance the art and to focus the viewers attention." This tutorial teaches you how to turn any picture frame into a shadow box to display your minis.

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Make your own Electric Sander

Make your own Electric Sander

Do you ever have a problem sanding your minis, especially delicate operations like getting laser burn off tiny breakable quarter-scale pieces? Then this sander is for you. You can easily make one for yourself out of a Braun Oral B battery operated electric toothbrush (or any other round headed electric toothbrush from the drug store).

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Make Your Own Upholstery Cording

Make Your Own Upholstery Cording

It's often difficult to find just the right cording to embellish miniature furniture. This article allows you to make your own from embroidery thread.

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Tips on Painting and Finishing

Tips on Painting and Finishing

A few short tips on improving your painting and finishing techniques.

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Creating a Faux Leather Finish on Upolstery

Creating a Faux Leather Finish on Upolstery

Hate that fabric covering an otherwise lovely wing chair? Cover it in Leather!

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Building Kitchen Cupboards

Building Kitchen Cupboards

Building cupboards is like building any other piece of "case" furniture. Basically, it's a box with a drawer/door on the front. These are non-working drawers/doors, and are "just for looks". Any piece of furniture that incorporates a box can be built using these techniques.

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Everything You Need to Know About X-Acto Knives

Everything You Need to Know About X-Acto Knives

The most useful miniaturist's tool is an X-Acto knife or other craft knife. Find out more about the different blades and their uses.

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Rehoming Your Miniatures  image
In order to assist miniaturists who can no longer continue in their hobby, or their family and heirs, the Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton would love to help you rehome your miniatures. We offer a variety of services:

  1. We accept donations of miniatures for the use and benefit of the MEE club.
  2. We will also provide advice to those who wish to sell the miniature estate themself. 

Please email Patricia Makarowski (isettamom@gmail.com), our Estate Donation Coordinator, for help. Someone will be in touch with you to help you with rehoming your miniatures.

Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton Club Operational Guidelines and Bylaws Documents

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