Many Minis: Tiny Dolls, Characters & Critters

Many Minis: A 2026 Adult Craft Series
Step into the small and magical world of miniatures! This year-long, hands-on workshop series invites adults and teens to learn the basics of miniature-making—everything from scale and design to sculpting, painting, and tiny furniture building. Each session focuses on beginner-friendly techniques using upcycled and affordable materials, culminating in a final project: a whimsical mini scene crafted inside a repurposed book. Come to one workshop or attend them all—each session is independent and open to makers of all skill levels. Let your creativity shrink and shine!

Adults and teens (ages 13 ) Teens under 14 years old must have caregiver present.
1 workshop per month. Each workshop is 90 minutes: 30-minute demo, 1 hour practice.
Supplies Provided.

In this Workshop: Tiny Dolls, Characters & Critters

Give your miniature worlds some personality with handmade residents! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create small-scale dolls, characters, and critters from simple materials such as wire, fabric, polymer clay, and felt. We’ll cover basic armature building, shaping and assembling parts, and adding facial features, clothing, and accessories. Whether you make a whimsical animal, a tiny person, or a fantastical creature, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind character to inhabit your miniature scene.

Hands-On Activity:
Participants will choose a character type—human, animal, or fantasy creature—and build it from provided materials. Techniques will include shaping a wire or pipe-cleaner frame, adding body form, and creating clothing or fur/feathers with fabric and felt.