Community members enjoy time at the festival. Photo: Neo Phashe
It was a day of miniature houses and bits and bobs when the Johannesburg Society of Miniature Enthusiasts hosted the Miniature Festival.
Enthusiasts from all over the city came to the Linden-based Trinity Methodist Church, to showcase their work or the goods they sell.
Michelle Neethling has run Honeydew Bears for the past 18 years and she finds the creation of these bears as something lovely to do. Photo: Neo Phashe
Dollhouse miniatures, model trains and aircraft, scale models, matchbox car dioramas, bonsai, teddy bears, polymer clay creations, and 3D printing were just some of the aspects festival goers experienced.
The vendors/creators of these tiny treasures were quite excited to be able to be part of the event. For some of them, this event was a way for them to finally part with some pieces.
Sonja Chan, an Edenvale resident, has been creating miniature pieces for the past 17 years. She does character dolls from various eras as well as furniture pieces.
Here are some of the enthusiasts and vendors of the event:
Cheryl Clingen, who lives in Northriding, has done miniature pieces for about 23 years. She found enjoyment in taking apart watches just to see all the small pieces that make it work.
An variety of miniature suitcases. Photo: Neo Phashe
Pretoria resident, Manda Theart has been doing miniature pieces for the past 42 years. She loves creating miniature bears as well as dolls. Photo: Neo Phashe
Willme Horn sells limited edition collector dolls. The Bedfordview resident has been selling these sort of dolls for 30 years.
A miniature marvel. Photo: Neo Phashe
Elize Grobbler as done an array of bears and miniature pieces for many years.
Olivia Govinder and Rika Moon at the Miniature Festival.
A character doll sits on a bench laughing. Photo: Neo Phashe
Lisa Martens has been a miniaturist for the past 27 years and is also an instructor at the Cape Miniature Convention. The Weltevreden Park resident recently started selling her one-of-a-kind pieces.
