Tucson Miniature Society
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The Tucson Miniature Society began with an enthusiastic group of miniaturists more than 40 years ago, and it is still going strong. Our membership contains a diverse group of people, each with their own styles, skill levels, and unique talents. We meet monthly to share our love of the hobby.
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Our Members work in a wide variety of scales and subjects, from realistic scenes to sheer fantasy.
You can find out more information about the show on the Show & Sale page
TMS meets on the First Saturday of each month at 10:30 am. Meet and Greet begins at 10:00 am.
Note: Our meeting is moved to second Saturday if the first Saturday is a holiday weekend.
The Agenda at each meeting is much the same: Business, Refreshments, Workshop
(Note: While refreshments are provided, folks need to bring their own lunch.)
For meeting details please check our facebook page or email [email protected]
You can find more information on our Membership Brochure
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced miniaturist, a crafter looking for a new creative outlet, scale modeler, or just interested in learning more about the hobby, we'd love to meet you!
The History of TMS
Miniatures have been around since ancient times, but the dollhouse and fine scale miniature hobby reached a zenith in the early 1970s. Stores selling miniature furniture, accessories and kits for the everyday person popped up across the country and enthusiasts desiring to share their work with one another established local and national clubs.
Tucson was no exception, and by 1975, there were a couple of miniature stores in the city. Irene Kahn, the proprietor of the miniature store called the Treasure Hunt, started taking names of patrons who were interested in forming a club. This led to a meeting of approximately therty-seven people, who desired to share their passion for miniatures. The group initially met once a month, each time at a different member's home, to talk about and create miniatures. Before long, the group dubbed themselves the Tucson Miniature Society (TMS)
TMS members wanted to share their creations and enthusiasm for miniatures outside of their circle, so they decided to have a miniature yard sale at a member's home. Community response was encouraging and in April of 1977, the group resolved to establish a formal Show and Sale. They identified a proper venue and agreed to donate proceeds from the Show and Sale to a children's charity. The local miniature Show and Sale became an annual event. TMS adopted Square & Compass Crippled Children's Clinic (later renamed Comstock Children's Foundation) as the recipient of proceeds and it remained the beneficiary of the show through 2014.
With a growing membership and the popularity of the annual Show and Sale, the group decided to join the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) in 1977. It is the mission of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts to promote miniatures through education and to build friendships and skills through the sharing of experience and ideas.
TMS's affiliation with NAME offered opportunities to connect with miniature enthusiasts across the country. As a result, the Show and Sale grew, and TMS members began attending national conventions and contributing to miniature publications.
Currently, TMS has twenty five active members who meet the first Saturday of the month to create and share their miniatures. TMS still holds an annual show and sale, now called the Tucson Miniature Showcase. The event is held during the month of October, and beginning in 2016, TMS began donating the proceeds to The Mini Time Machine Museum to support collections care and management, acquisitions, education, and exhibitions.
You can find out more information about the show on the Show & Sale page
TMS meets on the First Saturday of each month at 10:30 am. Meet and Greet begins at 10:00 am.
Note: Our meeting is moved to second Saturday if the first Saturday is a holiday weekend.
The Agenda at each meeting is much the same: Business, Refreshments, Workshop
(Note: While refreshments are provided, folks need to bring their own lunch.)
For meeting details please check our facebook page or email [email protected]
You can find more information on our Membership Brochure
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced miniaturist, a crafter looking for a new creative outlet, scale modeler, or just interested in learning more about the hobby, we'd love to meet you!
The History of TMS
Miniatures have been around since ancient times, but the dollhouse and fine scale miniature hobby reached a zenith in the early 1970s. Stores selling miniature furniture, accessories and kits for the everyday person popped up across the country and enthusiasts desiring to share their work with one another established local and national clubs.
Tucson was no exception, and by 1975, there were a couple of miniature stores in the city. Irene Kahn, the proprietor of the miniature store called the Treasure Hunt, started taking names of patrons who were interested in forming a club. This led to a meeting of approximately therty-seven people, who desired to share their passion for miniatures. The group initially met once a month, each time at a different member's home, to talk about and create miniatures. Before long, the group dubbed themselves the Tucson Miniature Society (TMS)
TMS members wanted to share their creations and enthusiasm for miniatures outside of their circle, so they decided to have a miniature yard sale at a member's home. Community response was encouraging and in April of 1977, the group resolved to establish a formal Show and Sale. They identified a proper venue and agreed to donate proceeds from the Show and Sale to a children's charity. The local miniature Show and Sale became an annual event. TMS adopted Square & Compass Crippled Children's Clinic (later renamed Comstock Children's Foundation) as the recipient of proceeds and it remained the beneficiary of the show through 2014.
With a growing membership and the popularity of the annual Show and Sale, the group decided to join the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) in 1977. It is the mission of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts to promote miniatures through education and to build friendships and skills through the sharing of experience and ideas.
TMS's affiliation with NAME offered opportunities to connect with miniature enthusiasts across the country. As a result, the Show and Sale grew, and TMS members began attending national conventions and contributing to miniature publications.
Currently, TMS has twenty five active members who meet the first Saturday of the month to create and share their miniatures. TMS still holds an annual show and sale, now called the Tucson Miniature Showcase. The event is held during the month of October, and beginning in 2016, TMS began donating the proceeds to The Mini Time Machine Museum to support collections care and management, acquisitions, education, and exhibitions.
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