NZAME

NZAME is the 'backbone' of the various miniaturist Clubs throughout New Zealand. It helps Clubs and miniaturists through the country to connect!

31/07/2026

Today we're profiling one of our wonderful traders, Mavis Cheyne, who will be at the 2026 NZAME Convention over Labour weekend in Christchurch.

𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨.
I have been interested in Miniatures for many years, belonging to the Lower Hutt Miniature club and a few years ago helping start a club here on the Kapiti Coast.

I attended my first convention in Hamilton and every one since then. Also lucky to attend a convention in South Africa after meeting a member when attending Guild School in Maine USA after winning a scholarship to attend.

I have attended the great Chicago International Miniature Show, with another great miniaturist John Duff from our Lower Hutt Miniature Club.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡?
I made many dollhouse dolls but then decided to sell my kiln and concentrate on dressing some of the many dolls I have. I enjoy knitting with fine thread and very thin needles.

I also enjoy making tiny bears, I will have some of these dressed dolls and bears on my Trading Table at Christchurch Convention.

31/07/2026

Today we're profiling one of our wonderful traders, Mavis Cheyne, who will be at the 2026 NZAME Convention over Labour weekend in Christchurch.
𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨.
I have been interested in Miniatures for many years, belonging to the Lower Hutt Miniature club and a few years ago helping start a club here on the Kapiti Coast.
I attended my first convention in Hamilton and every one since then. Also lucky to attend a convention in South Africa after meeting a member when attending Guild School in Maine USA after winning a scholarship to attend.
I have attended the great Chicago International Miniature Show, with another great miniaturist John Duff from our Lower Hutt Miniature Club.
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡?
I made many dollhouse dolls but then decided to sell my kiln and concentrate on dressing some of the many dolls I have. I enjoy knitting with fine thread and very thin needles.
I also enjoy making tiny bears, I will have some of these dressed dolls and bears on my Trading Table at Christchurch Convention.

27/07/2026

Our next workshop tutor profile is the lovely Cheryl Van Heerden! Cheryl will be tutoring two workshops at convention: a palm in a pot and a side table.

We asked Cheryl a few questions to find out more.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀?
I have always loved little things, and over the years filled multiple printer’s trays and bookshelves.

In 2017, an opportunity to view Queen Anne’s miniature house at Windsor Castle inspired me as never before, and a corner cabinet in our home was soon taken over by my new obsession with making and collecting beautiful little things. Shelf by shelf the cabinet was transformed, first by a dining room display, then a sumptuous lounge setting, followed by an elegant bedroom, a well-appointed kitchen, and a nostalgic backyard scene. Minimum World, Little Bits and Pieces, and an array of books and magazines kept my imagination and creative impulses flowing.

I have since run several workshops at Uxbridge in Howick as well as at Convention, and also set up stalls at local markets from time to time. Meeting people involved in the world of miniatures, and experiencing their creativity and enthusiasm, has inspired me even more, and the adventure continues.

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: I have lived almost exactly half my life in Africa, and the latter half in New Zealand, and consider myself a Kiwi through and through, and an avid fan of the All Blacks.

A helpful tip from Cheryl: Be inspired, be bold, be accurate, and be patient. And always remember, practice makes perfect.

26/07/2026

With registrations closing for workshops in a couple of weeks (15 August), we thought we would profile some of the workshops and tutors over the next few days!

Vicki Taylor has been a NZAME tutor for many years and has tutored workshops at conventions in NZ and Australia plus many for the Garden City Club.

For the Easy Landscaping workshop, you'll make make a range of items for your garden: two window boxes, two rectangle planter boxes, four planters with trellis, two topiary tubs, and two flower tubs and hedges.

It’s fun and easy workshop and the techniques you will learn can be used in all Dollshouse scales!

To register for the convention and to see the range of workshops on offer, visit the NZAME website - links in the comments!

23/07/2026

Check your email inbox for the NZAME newsletter. Remember to enter our three contests for these great prizes!

20/05/2026

We’ll be announcing the Convention workshops in the next few weeks. If you want to get a first look – and first choice – of the workshops, make sure you register for convention as details will be sent out to registered attendees before anyone else!

To register, go to the NZAME website or click on the link in the comments.

24/01/2026

Picture in from North Shore Miniatures from their recent Retreat... they are loving the new venue... 3rd year at the YMCA's Shakespear Lodge in Gulf Harbour... smaller venue but very beautiful

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