Ever notice how so many of the most attractive displays happen on multiple levels? They're not really complete without some way for your village inhabitants to move from one level to another. Jim has developed a remarkable technique for creating stairs and zig-zagging roads using Styrofoam, hot wires, and hot knives.
Point, Shoot with Power - Esme Gibson
Esme is a multi-talented photographer, journalist, and grandmother whose photos have been printed in magazines and newspapers, and are on permanent exhibit in federal courthouse collections in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the director's office of the Los Angeles Opera and in many private galleries. Esme hopes to help you improve your photography with her invaluable tips and to help you apply them to photographing your Department 56 displays.
Dickens' Village -- Past, Present & Future - Melinda Seegers & Bill Shadid
Getting a Lot in a Small Space - Kirk Wyllie
Too many buildings, not enough space? Meet Kirk Wyllie, professional architectural designer and contractor, and vice president of the Windy City 56ers and long-standing member of the Ducky 56ers.
Halloween Tricks & Treats, Part 2 - Tim Stephenson
Tim's seminar is a sequel to his very popular earlier seminar. Tim will share some great ideas for bring Halloween to ANY village.
Village Buildings -- Journey from Idea to Your Village - Melinda Seegers & Bill Shadid
Creating Geodesic Foam Scenery - Bob O'Connor
Bob, whose Seasons Bay display won the People's Choice Award at the 2002 California Gold Gathering, has been creating realistic scenery for years. At this seminar, he will be presenting hard-shell rock castings, painting and scenery finishing using foam/resin products by Bragdon Enterprises.
Time to Celebrate Creations - Penny Miller
Penny is an independent consultant for Time to Celebrate, resource coordinator for the NCC Bulletin, and a member of the Pioneer Valley 56ers, the Departmental 56ers, and the (cyber) Our 56 Club. Penny will demonstrate some of the techniques used by TTC consultants to construct their "celebration stations," which are similar to vignettes.
The Best of Ms. Lit Town - Judith Price
Organize and Appraise Your D56 Collection - Barbara Straight
What is your collection worth? Nobody can tell you for certain, but the right software can help you organize your collection. Barbara presents the Collectibles Database, a solution from J. Philip, Inc.