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Remembering Lynne

On Feb. 12, 2024, Lynne Rice, an esteemed member of CMS passed away. Lynne was one of the earliest  members of CMS and served as Treasurer for many years.  She was an incredible artisan and friend. Last June, she shared some of her hand made miniatures and  vast knowledge of past miniature artisans.  We will miss you!


NAME C-066

Charter Club of the 

National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts

About Us

    

  •  Cleveland Miniaturia Society, Inc. (CMS) was founded in Cleveland, Ohio on April 18, 1971 as a non-profit organization.
  •  It is the second oldest scale miniature club in the world.
  •  We are a Charter Club of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME C-066).  
  •  We provide a supportive and social atmosphere to promote interest in scaled miniature dollhouses, furnishings and accessories.
  • Our members represent all skill levels, from collector to beginner to advanced artisan.
  • Membership is opened to adults age 18 and older,  although consideration is given to younger persons when accompanied by an adult.
  • We offer opportunities for participation in activities and classes to learn and to share individual talents and knowledge in 1", 1/2" & 1/4" scale miniatures. Monthly meetings feature a project taught by an experienced member to highlight a skill or technique.
  • Activities include picnics, holiday parties, visits to view members' collections, trips to museums, specialty shops, miniature shows.
  • Members have also restored dollhouses for the Western Reserve Historical Society and Clague Museum.
  • Members have constructed a scaled miniature operating suite to help hospitalized children understand and become more comfortable with their hospital stay.
  • Members have exhibited at the Cleveland Home & Flower show, the Cleveland Garden Center, Festival of Trees, the Cuyahoga County Fair and the Shaker Historical Society Museum.


Annual Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale Cancelled

  • Cleveland Miniaturia Society, Inc. (CMS) was known for sponsoring an annual dollhouse show and sale in mid October. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to continue this tradition. Our club continues to teach and share the art of scaled miniatures at its monthly meetings (excluding January, August & December.).
  •  Begun in Cleveland, Ohio in 1971, it was the longest continuous scale miniature show in the United States.
  •  Scale miniature artisans, manufacturers and dealers from around the country used to  present their products for purchase and enjoyment.
  • Although we can  no longer have an annual  raffle at a show, CMS continues to make a donation to a local charitable organization.
  • Organizations benefiting from this raffle in the past have included: Ronald Mcdonald House, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Providence House, Aluminum Cans for Burned Children's Camp, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Achievement Center for Children Camp Cheerful, Cleveland Foodbank, Cleveland Animal Protective League, WAGS 4 WARRIORS, and services for Domestic Violence victims in Cleveland in 2017.


2024 Monthly Projects

November 13, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00PM

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00PM

Please bring your  1/4" scale kit  of cart to work on.  We will work independently with available assistance from other members. Don't forget to bring your own supplies.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00PM

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00PM

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00PM

We will meet at  1:00pm at 

AJ 's Urban Grill

25939 Detroit Rd.

Westlake, Ohio 44145

(440) 617-7827

Happy Holidays!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00PM

Happy Holidays!

We   will not meet in January, 2025. We will resume meetings on  Wednesday,   February 12, 2025.

In case of inclement weather, if the Rocky River Schools are closed, we will not meet. 

2024 Monthly Projects

August 14, 2024 - starts at 6:00pm

August 14, 2024 - starts at 6:00pm

August 14, 2024 - starts at 6:00pm

 Annual Potluck - starts at 6:00PM

 Members will bring their best to share!

September 11, 2024

August 14, 2024 - starts at 6:00pm

August 14, 2024 - starts at 6:00pm

Two beautiful bird nests. Cindy hand painted each bird so each is unique. She will provide each member with 2 birds &  supplies to build your own nests for your front door.


Taught by  Cindy Budin.


October 9, 2024

August 14, 2024 - starts at 6:00pm

October 9, 2024

"Wispy Willow, The Witch"


 Taught by Pat Vorous

2024 Monthly Projects

May 8, 2024

July 10, 2024 - SURPRISE Project!

June 12, 2024

 CROCUS PLANTS Taught by

 Debra Freeman 

June 12, 2024

July 10, 2024 - SURPRISE Project!

June 12, 2024

  June meeting is CANCELLED  - we will resume meeting on Wednesday,       

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024 - SURPRISE Project!

July 10, 2024 - SURPRISE Project!

July 10, 2024 - SURPRISE Project!

The surprise project were Amazon boxes for your front porch! 

Taught by Marie Albano and Ruth Ann Havasi

2024 Monthly Projects

February 14, 2024

February 14, 2024

February 14, 2024

 SPATHIPHYLLUM  Peace Lilly

Taught by Debra Freeman  

March 13, 2024

February 14, 2024

February 14, 2024

  SPATHIPHYLLUM  Peace LillyProject   will be the same as in February. Taught by Debra Freeman 

April 10, 2024

February 14, 2024

April 10, 2024

Wood and Metal Bench 

Kit by Sally and Wayne Lasch

Taught by Gloria Ebratt

2023 Monthly Projects

November 8, 2023

December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Winter Faeries' Magic

Pat Vorous is pictured with her original creation taught at the November meeting.



December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Meat , Cheese & Bread Tray will be provided. Members are asked to bring salads or desserts and your own drink.

Please remember that we will be meeting at  6:00pm instead of our usual 7:00pm starting time.

No meeting in January

December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

No meeting in January

We will not be meeting in January 2024.

Beginning February 14, 2024, meetings will resume the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

In case of inclement weather, if the Rocky River's schools are closed, we will NOT be meeting.

2023 Monthly Projects

August 9, 2023

September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023

Early start:  6:00pm

Pot luck "Picnic" at our regular meeting place - Bring your own drink

September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023

Project taught by Pam Marshall

How to use stamps to make wallpaper for the dollhouse

October 11, 2023

September 13, 2023

October 11, 2023

Porch Christmas Tree & Wreath . Project taught by Nati Semmens

2023 Monthly Projects

May 10, 2023

June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023

Project by Cindy Budin

Potted plants in clay pots

June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023

Presentation by Lynne Rice

Miniatures & Artisans Past & Present

July 12, 2023

June 14, 2023

July 12, 2023

Project taught by Marie Albano & Ruth Ann Havasi

1/144 inch scale Halloween Cottage

2023 Monthly Projects

February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

Project by Debra Freeman

Scrapbook 

March 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

St. Patrick's Day Purse

Project by Gloria Ebratt

April 12, 2023

February 8, 2023

April 12, 2023

Project taught by Debra Freeman

Mondrian-inspired "stain glass"

Monthly Projects for 2021

June, 2021 Project

September, 2021 Project

June, 2021 Project

Sewing Kit

Taught by Karen Hochradel 

July, 2021 Project

September, 2021 Project

June, 2021 Project

Turkish-Style Lamp (electrified)

Taught by Debra Freeman 

September, 2021 Project

September, 2021 Project

September, 2021 Project

Bushel Basket

Taught by Lynne Rice and Marie Albano

Projects of the Month 2021-2022

October, 2021 Project

November, 2021 Project

November, 2021 Project

Faerie's Halloween

Taught by Patricia Vorous

November, 2021 Project

November, 2021 Project

November, 2021 Project

Christmas Storage Boxes for  Ornaments

from Nutshell News Dollhouse Miniature Magazine

Taught by Gloria Ebratt 

February, 2022 Project

November, 2021 Project

February, 2022 Project

Chicks and Bunny in a Basket

Taught by Lynne Rice and Marie Albano

Projects of the Month

March, 2022 Project

March, 2022 Project

March, 2022 Project

Bunka Rugs 

Taught by Debra Freeman

April, 2022

March, 2022 Project

March, 2022 Project

Faerie's Spring Garden

 Taught by Patricia Vorous 


May, 2022 Project

March, 2022 Project

May, 2022 Project

Wood Bottom Wicker Tray

Taught by Debra Freeman

Monthly Projects & Activities

June, 2022 Project

August 20, 2022 - 11:30am

June, 2022 Project

Pam Marshall  made a short presentation on "What to do when you run out of room for your miniatures."  Members are asked to bring unfinished projects to work on.

July, 2022

August 20, 2022 - 11:30am

June, 2022 Project

Vintage Footstool/Hassock

 taught  by Nati Semmens 

August 20, 2022 - 11:30am

August 20, 2022 - 11:30am

August 20, 2022 - 11:30am

CMS's 50th + One Anniversary Celebration!


Monthly Projects

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022

Kathie Anderle will make a presentation on collecting the Baps dolls. Kathie is a long time collector and vendor of dolls. Members may bring projects to finish.

October 12, 2022

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022

Project by Cindy Budin 

 Due to unforeseen circumstances, Cindy was not able to teach the October project. Cindy shared antique miniatures and some modern Halloween miniature items from her collection.  Kathie Anderle assisted Cindy by sharing her collection of antique & unique Halloween items.

November 9, 2022

September 14, 2022

November 9, 2022

Christmas Wreath Project  taught by Karen Hochradel.  Karen brought holly leaves and berries (beads) to decorate the wreaths.  

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