Show Contacts
Workshops: Kathy Barbier barbier@telus.net Exhibits: Lori Hansen lorih1@telus.net Dealers: Sherry McGirr smcgirr@shaw.ca
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The Coast Hotel & Convention Center 20393 Fraser Hwy. Langley, B.C. V3A 7N2 604-530-1500 |
The Westcoast Show will now take place over 2 days at the brand new Coast Hotel Convention Center & Casino in Langley. The first day will have a series of great workshops, and the second day will be the show and sale.
Away from the downtown traffic, out-of-towners will find this full facility center easy to get to. Fine dining of casual meals, as well as a first class casino will let you enjoy a weekend in the miniature world as well as a chance to kick back and relax.
Westcoast Show room rates are reserved until April 2nd 2008, so please book early. The Coast Hotel will continue to accept reservations after this date on a space-availability bases, at current available rates.
Sunday June 8, 2008 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Adults, $6.00
Children under 12, $2.00
Family $12.00
(please no strollers)
Tickets available at the door
Along with our regular dealers, we are always willing to accommodate new dealers. Large or small. The Westcoast show provides cottage miniaturists an excellent opportunity to present and sell your miniature products and crafts. Reasonable table rates.
For dealer application or inquires please contact
Sherry McGirr
3417 Main Ave.
Belcarra B.C. V3H 4R2
(604-936-1296)
We would love you to share your joy of Miniatures with us. Here is an opportunity for you to display your dollhouse or other miniature project for us all to enjoy!
For Exhibit Application or inquires please contact:
Lori Hansen
21568 86A Cres.
Langley B.C. V1M 2K8
(604-513-3775)
Pre-registered workshops will be conducted on Saturday June 7,2008
New to the Westcoast Show is a full day of workshops presented by some of the most well known artisans in the country. We invite you to scroll down and take a look at these exceptional workshops.
Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come basis. Reservations and payment must be received by May 1, 2008. If class is already filled, your check will be returned.
For Workshop Application or inquires please contact:
Kathy Barbier
155 46000 Thomas Rd.
Chilliwack B.C. V2R 5W6
(604-847-9334)
Workshops and Dealers for 2008 will be updated as info comes in. Please check again.
Classes fill quickly so please contact Kathy early
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Poseable Felted Animals By Lesley Ansell-Shepherd Class will create one or more poseable miniature animals with a long or short coat using wool and other fibers. Basic information on the needle felting technique will be covered enabling students to create a wide variety of animals, dolls, fabrics and wall hangings for their collection using the techniques from this course. If students wish to attempt a particular dog or cat (type and colour), they can email Lesley directly at Lesley@lesleysgarden.ca If participants don't have a particular animal in mind each student will make their choice of a raccoon, a dog, or a long haired cat. Cost: $75.00 Time: 9a.m. to 2p.m. Scale 1 inch |
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Character Doll By John Howard Learn techniques which will enable you to make a 1" scale action doll without molds. Each doll will be unique and realistically posed. The head, hands are make with Sculpey baking clay. Clothes are glued together with min stitching. All materials to complete doll will be supplied. Cost : $75.00 Time:9a.m. to 5p.m. Scale 1 inch |
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Turn of the Century Ladies 'Daywear' Blouse on Display StandBy Lori Ann PottsThis class if for those of us who don't love sewing and prefer to 'sew' with a glue bottle! Most of this garment is put together with glue although you will be required to do a little bit of sewing for gathering purposes. Strong magnification and a good light/lamp are a must. Complete makings, including genuine vintage Austrian Swarovski crystals, for two pieces of embellishment jewelry, a broach at the neck and a broach/pin watch. As with all of my classes there will be some additional surprises so...come, have fun, learn a little and enjoy turning little remnants of history into works of art! Cost: $105.00 Time: 9a.m to 5p.m one inch scale Class limit to 10 students |
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Electricity 101 By Danielle Perry In this class the student will learn the basics of electrifying a room box. The tape wiring method will be done first. If time allows, hardwiring and various methods of adding electrical accessories will be demonstrated and discussed. A starter kit containing room box primed; tape wire; junction splice; transformer; transformer lead-in wire; eyelets; brads; pilot0hole punch with needles & #55 drill bit; current tester and instruction booklet will be supplied for each student to take home. Accessories seen are not included Cost: 160.00 Time:9a.m. to 5p.m. One inch scale Class limited to 10 |
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Plant Stand and four hangers By Kay Howson A fun and easy introduction to soldering. If you can hold a pencil then I can teach you to solder!! Participants will learn how to free form the scrolls and how to duplicate scroll patterns using templates and jigs and soldering the formed pieces together. Elements of design, alternative raw materials, ie.-copper and brass and various methods of construction and assemble will be covered. Finished pieces will be spray painted. There are several styles of hangers to choose from that would suit most garden styles. The plant stand comes with its own pot. (fern in photo is not included.) Also included is a finished hanging basket and if time permits more hangers or a hanging basket can be made.
one inch scale Class limited to 10 students |
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Tiny Trims & Fringes By Louise Young Basic weaving techniques for learning edging. For use on couches chairs lamps etc, Fringing will also be taught in this very informative class. A loom is included in cost of workshop. Photo is an example of edging technique. Cost: $80.00 Time: 9:a.m. to 5p.m. |
Dealers 2008
| Christine Hofmann | |
| Lori Ann Potts | Mustard Seed Miniatures |
| Susan McCowan | Mostly Miniatures |
| Josie Wellwood | Josie's Joys |
| Kim Matthews | Minikim |
| Alex & Segal | Victoria Miniland |
| John Howard | Howard's House |
| Pauline Baker | Miniatures 4 Us |
| Mary Ramsey | Silky M Miniatures |
| Lois Krasman | Littles by Lois |
| Danielle Perry | Danielle Perry Miniatures |
Penny Spence |
Penny's Miniatures |
| Raylene Sutton | Dollhouse Miniatures |
| Myrt Smeaton | Trym Miniatures |
| Marianne Yates | Just Imagine |
| Patricia Haynes | Leisure Time Miniatures |
| Helen Dixon | Helens Miniatures |
| Diana Bennest | Dancing Cat Miniatures |
| Debbie Burville | Montacute Miniatures |
| Lori Hansen | Hansen House |
| Rosalle Pinske | Needle Art Treasures by Rosalle |
| Kathy Barbier | Hummingbird Miniatures |
| Sherry McGirr | Sher my Miniatures |
| Lesley Ansell Shepherd | Lesley's Garden |
| Mary Ho |
| Louise Young | Louise's Miniature & Crafts |
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