Workshops
Workshops offer an opportunity to learn new techniques and engage with others. Select a class that interests you for an enriching experience.
Want to teach a workshop? Registration for Instructor
Want to take a workshop? Click here: Registration for Student
(Workshops listed below)
Thursday - Feb 18th
Sherry Taylor - Pavillon du Jardin
Date/Time: Thursday, February 18, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Bring timeless elegance to your miniature collection with this charming Pavilion Conservatory Workshop, a beautifully crafted dollhouse structure designed to bring joy.
Measuring approximately 10.5″ wide x 11″ deep, this light-filled pavilion features a classic conservatory design with a detailed grid roof, graceful arched side windows, and decorative sliding stained-glass style panels that create a welcoming garden-inspired atmosphere. The black-and-white checkered floor adds a touch of European charm, making it perfect for a tea room, garden room, artist’s studio, boutique, or elegant dining space.
This workshop comes fully furnished and accessorized, including the table, chairs, wall décor, floral accents, and other miniature accessories shown, allowing you to display and enjoy it immediately. Every detail has been thoughtfully selected to create a cohesive and inviting scene.
Features:
Dimensions: 10.5″ W x 11″ D
Elegant conservatory/pavilion design
Decorative stained-acrylic sliding panels
Detailed checkered flooring (customization optional)
Accessories may vary.
Beginner level no tools needed
Gina King - Masterclass: Building a Miniature Brand with Chef Gina's® Mini Food
Date/Time: Thursday, February 18th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Inside the Blueprint of the Original Doll Food Creator
Are you ready to turn your passion for miniatures into a highly profitable, recognizable brand? Join Gina King from Chef Gina’s® Mini Food, the Original Doll Food Creator, for an exclusive business masterclass designed to take you from hobbyist to industry CEO.
Backed by 26 years of market-leading experience, this high-value, 60-minute seminar skips the messy clay ovens and dives straight into the commercial mechanics of the miniature empire. Attendees will learn the exact secrets behind identifying high-margin niche themes (such as the booming 1:6 fashion doll market), setting smart pricing structures that protect your profit margins, and building a user-friendly website that supports recurring revenue models like a monthly subscription box. We will also tackle the essential steps of protecting your intellectual property through trademarking, including a live name-search activity.
Every registered student will receive a complimentary physical copy of the latest issue of Chef Gina’s® Mini Food Magazine to take home! Walk away with a personalized, actionable roadmap to successfully launch, price, market, and legally protect your own miniature empire.
Volker Arnold - Decorative Christmas table
| Cost of class per student (in dollars): | $175 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Students | 15 |
| Approximate Course Duration (hours) | 4 |
| Minimum Age Requirement | 14 |
| Required tools for class (what student is expected to bring): | Cutting mat, tweezers |
Date/Time: Thursday, February 18th, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Students build a decorative table with a pull-out front and a folding chair. They then decorate the table according to their own preferences with numerous typical German miniatures. All materials are included in the price.
Friday - Feb 19th
Kirstyn Denney - Watercolor and Framing
| Cost of class per student (in dollars): | $100 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Students | 10 |
| Approximate Course Duration (hours) | 3 |
| Minimum Age Requirement | 8 |
| Required tools for class (what student is expected to bring): | None |
Date/Time: Friday, Feburary 19th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop attendees will create their very own ocean sea scape and assemble a frame for their work. All participants will go home with a completed piece. All needed supplies will be provided by the instructor, and participants are encouraged to take home the supplies they are provided with.
The painting (not including the frame) will measure ~1” x 1.4”. The framing adds ~0.1-0.2” in all directions.
Hummingbird Tea Set: By Betinha Murta
Date/Time: Friday, February 19, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
I’m gonna teach how to work with cold porcelain, an air dry clay. We will make a teapot, cup, saucer, cake plate on a stand, etc. I will teach how to make roses for decoration.
Saturday - Feb 20th
Miniature Burger & Fries Workshop: By Maica Pabustan
| Cost of class per student (in dollars): | $120 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Students | 8 |
| Approximate Course Duration (hours) | 3-4 |
| Minimum Age Requirement | 16 |
| Required tools for class (what student is expected to bring): | Tools and materials will be provided |
Date/Time: Saturday, February 20, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Want to learn how to make realistic miniature food with polymer clay?
Join me for a beginner-friendly workshop where you will learn how to sculpt realistic miniature burger and fries using polymer clay.
No experience needed. Just bring your creativity and love for tiny things!
What you will learn:
Polymer clay basic tools
Conditioning and working with polymer clay
Mixing colors for realistic food effects
Color recipes used for all the burger and fries elements
Shaping and creating textures
Assembling and layering pieces
Baking and finishing touches
What you will receive:
Tools and materials to use during the class
Take-home tools including handouts for future creations
Your own handcrafted miniature burger and fries
New skills to keep creating
Sunday - Feb 21st
Sherry Taylor - Sweetheart Hutch
| Cost of class per student (in dollars): | $38 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Students | 20 |
| Approximate Course Duration (hours) | 3 |
| Minimum Age Requirement | 8 |
| Required tools for class (what student is expected to bring): | None |
Date/Time: Sunday, February 21, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lovely styled hutch with a touch of flair. Customizable with patterns, colors, and accessories, this display will bring your minis to life. Comes with accessories that may vary. Choose from custom prints and paint colors.
Paulo Pabustan/Lauren Kogelschatz - FREE POCKET DIORAMA WORKSHOP
| Cost of class per student (in dollars): | $0 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Students | 15 |
| Approximate Course Duration (hours) | 1 |
| Minimum Age Requirement | 7 |
| Required tools for class (what student is expected to bring): | None |
Date/Time: Sunday, February 21, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For ages 7-15 only
What’s up little GNOME-ies!
Give your young maker a magical hour of creativity, storytelling, and hands‑on miniature crafting!
In this FREE workshop, kids ages 7–15 can create their own tiny fantasy diorama inside an Altoids can! A pocket sized world that they can make, take home and treasure !
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
WHO:
This workshop is FREE for the kiddos (ages 7-15) of our IMOMA attendees.
This activity is going to be facilitated by Paulo from Kooya and Lauren from Clayschatz.
(Adult supervision required)
WHAT:
The little Gnome-ies will create a tiny landscape, paint a whimsical gnome wizard and assemble a diorama scene inside an Altoids‑tin can.
All skill level welcome and
all materials will be provided!
Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn.
WHERE:
Gold Coast Hotel & Casino Ballroom
4000 W Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV
WHEN:
Day: Sunday
Date: 2/21/27
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Space is limited! (15 spots only!)
Reserve your child’s spot and let them step into the enchanting world of miniatures!