Galleries:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Daily 11 am – 6 pm
I am one of more than 40 potters in this gallery of ceramics. We are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild. I one of the original members that opened the Gallery in July 2008.
Please follow the Gallery online:
Facebook: facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
Instagram: Instagram.com/venturapotterygallery
Shows & Exhibitions
2023
June 10-16, 2023
Guild School
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
An intensive week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of The Guild. Troy will be teaching a 36 hour class “Ceramic Miniatures”
Where: Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
Info: igma.org/guild_school
October 14-15, 2023
The 47th Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA
Saturday October 14: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 15: 11am – 4pm
2022
January 8, 2022 Cancelled due to Covid rates in Los Angeles area
34th(?) Annual Minature Fantasy Show And Sale
by Miniatures West
Courtyard by Marriott
6333 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
www.miniatureswest.com
June 11-18, 2022
Guild School
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
An intensive week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of The Guild. Troy will be teaching a 36 hour class “Ceramic Miniatures”
Where: Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
Info: igma.org/guild_school
November 3- December 31, 2022
The Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
1100 State Street
The 55th Annual Yes Store
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists and this is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
2021
June 12-13, 2021 My 1st In-Person Show in 16 Months
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Annual Ojai Show
OPEN AIR POTTERY
Where: Libbey Park, Ojai, California
When: Saturday June 12: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday June 13: 10:00am – 5:00pm
More information: VenturaPottersGuild.org
June 19, 2021 Sorry, Members only this year
VGMS Rockhound Rendezvous
Where: Ojai, California
July 23-14, 2021
Guild School
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
An intensive week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of The Guild. Troy will be teaching a 36 hour class “Throwing Ceramic Miniatures”
Where: Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
Info: igma.org/guild_school
November 4- December, 2021
The Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
101 Paseo Nuevo
The 54th Annual Yes Store
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists and this is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
Shop Online Year-round YesStoreOnline.com
2020
February 8, 2019
33rd Annual Minature Fantasy Show And Sale 2020
by Miniatures West
Courtyard by Marriott
6333 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
www.miniatureswest.com
NOTE: DATE CHANGED TO AUGUST 14-16, 2020
Due to COVID-19 pandemic
April 17-19, 2020
Chicago International Miniature Show
The World’s No.1 Dollhouse Miniatures Show
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Info: bishopshow.com
NOTE: CANCELLED Due to COVID-19 pandemic
June 15-19, 2020
Guild School
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
An intensive week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of The Guild. Troy will be teaching a 36 hour class “Throwing Ceramic Miniatures”
Where: Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
Info: igma.org/guild_school
NOTE: Rescheduled from April to August Due to COVID-19
August 14-16, 2020
Chicago International Miniature Show
The World’s No.1 Dollhouse Miniatures Show
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Info: bishopshow.com
NOTE: CANCELLED Due to COVID-19 pandemic
October 10-11, 2020
The 45th Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA
Saturday October 10: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 11: 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
NOTE: Online Only Due to COVID-19 pandemic
Visit Online Store: www.YesStoreOnline.com
November – December, 2020
The Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
The 53rd Annual Yes Store
Online this year – Shop YesStoreOnline.com
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists and this is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
Website: YesStoreOnline.com
2019
February 9, 2019
32rd Annual Minature Fantasy Show And Sale 2019
by Miniatures West
Courtyard by Marriott
6333 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
www.miniatureswest.com
February 22-23, 2019
55th Southern California Dollhouse Miniatures Show & Sale
by Tom Bishop
Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort
616 Convention Way
Anaheim, Ca 92808
info: bishopshow.com/southern-california
April 26-28, 2019
Chicago International Miniature Show
The World’s No.1 Dollhouse Miniatures Show
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Info: bishopshow.com
June 8-14, 2019
Guild School
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
An intensive week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of The Guild. Troy will be teaching a 36 hour class “Throwing Ceramic Miniatures”
Where: Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
Info: igma.org/guild_school
June 28-29, 2019
Dallas Miniature Showcase 2019
Doubletree by Hilton Dallas near the Galleria
4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Tx 75244
Info: DallasMiniatureShowcase
October 12-13, 2019:
The 44th Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA
Saturday October 13: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 14: 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
November 7 – December 24, 2019
The Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
The 52nd Annual Yes Store
101 Paseo Nuevo (by Nordstrom)
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists and this is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
Website: www.theYesStore.com
More to follow….
2018
February 10, 2018
32nd Annual Minature Fantasy Show And Sale 2018
by Miniatures West
Courtyard by Marriott
6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
www.miniatureswest.com
March 3-4, 2018
Seattle Miniature Show
16500 Southcenter Parkway
Seattle (Tukwila), WA 98188
www.seattleminiatureshow.com
April 27-29, 2018
Chicago International Miniature Show
The World’s No.1 Dollhouse Miniatures Show
NOTE: I will be in the Rose Room at Table R-8
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
bishopshow.com
June 9-10 , 2018
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Annual Ojai Show
Celebrating 59 Years of Harmony in Fine Music and Fine
Ceramics.
Where: Libbey Park, Ojai, California
When: Saturday June 9: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday June 10: 9:00am – 5:00pm
More information: VenturaPottersGuild.org
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Ventura-County-Potters-Guild
October 13-14, 2018:
The 43rd Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA
Saturday October 13: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 14: 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
November 1 – December 24, 2018
The Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
The 51st Annual Yes Store
101 Paseo Nuevo (by Nordstrom)
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists and this is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
Website: www.theYesStore.com
2017
January 23, 2017
VCPG January Program: “My Miniature World of Ceramics” by Troy Schmidt
The Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA
Doors open at 7 pm; Program begins at 7:30 pm
The Ventura County Potters’ Guild welcomes Troy Schmidt, ceramic artist and miniaturist. Troy Schmidt will present a glimpse into the whimsical and creative genre of scale miniatures with “My Miniature World of Ceramics”. He will guide you through some of the methods he uses to create his work and share some of his secrets.
Troy’s miniatures are examples of exceptional quality wheel-thrown porcelain in 1-inch scale; each piece being individually thrown on a full-size potter’s wheel. His goal is to create true to scale miniature pottery that is aesthetically pleasing as well as “functional” — walls of even thickness, trimmed foot rings, open spouts, removable lids — the same qualities he looks for in full sized pots. Troy is self-taught in the art of miniature pottery, having learned through practice and experimentation over the past two decades. Troy creates highly meticulous replicas of historic ceramics as well as modern art for discerning collectors. His miniature pottery can be found around the world and has been featured in many magazines in the U.S. and Europe including Miniature Collector, Dollhouse Miniatures, Nutshell News, Dolls House World, Artisans In Miniature (AIM) Magazine, and Miniaturas.
February 11, 2017
31st Annual Minature Fantasy Show And Sale 2017
by Miniatures West
Courtyard by Marriott
6333 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
miniatureswest.com/2016-fantasy-show-and-sale.html
April 21-23, 2017
Chicago International Miniature Show
The World’s No.1 Dollhouse Miniatures Show
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
bishopshow.com
June 10 – 11, 2017
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Annual Ojai Show.
Celebrating 58 Years of Harmony in Fine Music and Fine
Libbey Park, Ojai, California
Saturday June 10: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday June 11: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Info: VenturaPottersGuild.org
Like & Follow: facebook.com/pages/Ventura-County-Potters-Guild
October 7- 8, 2017:
The 41st Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA
Saturday October 7: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 8: 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
November 2 – December 24, 2017
The 50th Annual Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
Location TBA – Downtown Santa Barbara – www.theYesStore.com
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists. This is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
2016
February 27, 2016
30th Annual Minature Fantasy Show And Sale 2016
by Miniatures West
Courtyard by Marriott
6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
http://www.miniatureswest.com/2016-fantasy-show-and-sale.html
April 15-17, 2016
Chicago International Miniature Show
The World’s No.1 Dollhouse Miniatures Show
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
http://www.bishopshow.com/#!blank/chv
April 29-30, 2016
The Texas Miniature Showcase
Eleganté Hotel and Suites
2330 W. Northwest Highway @I-35
Dallas, TX 75220
http://texasminiatureshowcase.com
June 11 – 12, 2016:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Annual Ojai Show.
Celebrating 57 Years of Harmony in Fine Music and Fine Ceramics.
Where: Libbey Park, Ojai, California
When: Saturday June 11: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday June 12: 9:00am – 5:00pm
More information: http://www.vcpottersguild.com
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ventura-County-Potters-Guild
October 8 – 9, 2016:
The 41st Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA
Saturday October 8: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 9: 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
The 49th Annual Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
November 3 – December 25, 2016
Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center – Downtown Santa Barbara
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists. This is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
2015
January 1- September 30, 2015:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery at Ventura Harbor
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please “LIKE” our Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
–The ‘Pottery Gallery’ currently features about 24 potters who are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild.
–Directions: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, off Harbor Drive between Seaward & Victoria exits, off the 101 Fwy.
February 14, 2015:
29th Annual Miniature Fantasy Show and Sale
by Miniatures West
Saturday only: 9:30am-4:30pm
at the Doubletree By Hilton
6161 West Centinela Ave, Culver City, CA
(310) 649-1776
More info: http://www.MiniaturesWest.com
April 17-19, 2015:
Chicago International 2015
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Rd.
Chicago, IL 60631
(Located two miles east of O’Hare Airport)
(800) 228-9290
More info: www.BishopShow.com
May 1-2, 2015
The Texas Miniature Showcase
NOTE: Due to an injury I will not be able to attend the Texas Miniature Showcase in 2015. I plan to return in 2016
Held at the Eleganté Hotel and Suites
2330 West Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75220
Friday May 1: 6-9:30pm
Saturday May 2: 10am – 5pm
Proceeds benefit Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
For more information: texasminiatureshowcase.com
June 13 – 14, 2015:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Annual Ojai Show.
Celebrating 56 Years of Harmony in Fine Music and Fine Ceramics.
Where: Libbey Park, Ojai, California
When: Saturday June __: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday June __: 9:00am – 5:00pm
More information: http://www.vcpottersguild.com
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ventura-County-Potters-Guild
July 18-19, 2015:
Ventura Artwalk 2015
Please join us at Artwalk Ventura — Local potters from the Ventura County Potters’ Guild will be showing a wide variety of functional and nonfunctional ceramics at:
494 E. Main Street (corner of Main/California)
— Saturday July 18 from 11am-8pm
— Sunday July 19 from 11am-5pm
For more information about the VCPG at the Artwalk:
www.artwalkventura.org/ventura-county-potters-guild.html
October 10-11, 2015:
The 40th Annual Showcase of Miniatures
AKA the Good Sam Show–The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA
Saturday October 10: 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 11: 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
The 48th Annual Yes Store – Santa Barbara, CA
November 2 – December 25, 2015
807 State Street (at de la Guerra)
The Yes Store is a cooperative of local artists. This is where I began selling miniatures in 1994.
2014
January 1- December 31, 2014:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery at Ventura Harbor
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please “LIKE” our Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
–The ‘Pottery Gallery’ currently features about 22 potters who are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild.
–Directions: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, off Harbor Drive between Seaward & Victoria exits, off the 101 Fwy.
February 8, 2014:
28th Annual Miniatures West Show & Sale
Doubletree By Hilton
6161 W Centinela Ave.
Culver City, CA
(310) 649-1776
http://www.MiniaturesWest.com
March 7-8, 2014:
Atlanta Miniature Show
Holiday Inn Select
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30341
Friday Preview: March 7: 7pm-9:30pm
Saturday March 8: 10am – 4pm
info: http://www.bishopshow.com/atl.htm
April 11-13, 2014:
2014 Chicago International
The World’s #1 International Miniatures Event! Don’t miss it.
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL.
Friday Preview, April 11: 10 am- 5pm
Saturday Morning Preview April 12: 9am-10am
Saturday April 12: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday April 13: 11 am – 4 pm
Info: http://www.bishopshow.com/chiinfo.htm
May 2-3, 2014:
Texas Miniature Showcase
A miniature show is returning to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in 2014.
Eleganté Hotel and Suites
2330 W. Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75220
June 14-15, 2014:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Annual Ojai Show.
Celebrating 55 Years of Harmony in Fine Music and Fine Ceramics.
Where:Libbey Park, Ojai, California
When: Saturday June 14: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday June 15: 9:00am – 5:00pm
More information: www.vcpottersguild.com
Like us: www.facebook.com/pages/Ventura-County-Potters-Guild/
July 19, 2014:
Pirate Days at Ventura Harbor
VCPG Pottery Gallery at Harbor Village
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105
Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
11am-1pm: I will be demonstrating on the potters wheel
1pm-4pm: The VCPG will be giving out free pirate necklaces for kids to make and color. We have a limit of 200 — so come early.
www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
July 19-20, 2014:
VENTURA ARTWALK / BOWL HOP
Please join us at Artwalk Ventura — Local potters from the Ventura County Potters’ Guild will be showing a wide variety of functional and nonfunctional ceramics at:
494 E. Main Street (W Gallery) (near corner of Main/California)
— Saturday July 19 from 12pm-8pm
— Sunday July 20 from 12pm-5pm
For more information about the VCPG at the Artwalk:
www.artwalkventura.org/ventura-county-potters-guild.html
October 11-12, 2014:
The 39th Annual Showcase of Miniatures, Good Sam Show
The largest Sale and Exhibit of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi
Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, California
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Website: goodsamshowcase.miniature.net
Blog: goodsamshow.blogspot.com
FB: facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures
November 14-December 24, 2014:
The 47th Annual Yes Store
629 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA (between Ortega & Cota)
Since 1968 the Yes Store has delighted Santa Barbara with our impressive display of local Art & Craft. Support the finest collection of local Artisans for your holiday gift giving pleasure!
2013
January 1 – December 31, 2013:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery at Ventura Harbor
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please “LIKE” our Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
–The ‘Pottery Gallery’ currently features about 20 potters who are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild.
–Directions: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, off Harbor Drive between Seaward & Victoria exits, off the 101 Fwy.
February 9, 2013
Miniatures West’s Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
27th Annual Miniature show put on by the Miniatures West Club
Doubletree by Hilton
6161 W. Centinela Ave.
Culver City, CA
Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
March 1-2, 2013
Atlanta Miniatures Show
The 31st Annual Atlanta Miniatures show
Holiday Inn Select
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30341
Friday Preview: March 1: 7pm-9:30pm
Saturday March 2: 10am – 4pm
April 19-21, 2013
2012 Chicago International
The World’s #1 International Miniatures Event! Don’t miss it.
Chicago O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL.
Friday Preview, April 19: 10 am- 5pm
Saturday Morning Preview April 20: 9am-10am
Saturday April 20: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday April 21: 11 am – 4 pm
April 27 – June 2, 2013
Functional and Dysfunctional Juried Teapot Show
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 27, 2-5pm
Curator: Director, Kevin Wallace
Beatrice Wood Center For the Arts
8560 Ojai-Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-3381
May 3-4, 2013
Texas Miniature Showcase
A miniature show is returning to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in 2013.
Eleganté Hotel and Suites
2330 W. Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75220
Friday May 4: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday May 5: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 8-9, 2013
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ojai Ceramics Show and Sale
This annual event features the pottery of more than 30 juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild. Held each year in conjunction with the Ojai Music Festival in Libbey Park, downtown Ojai, California.
Saturday June 8: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday June 9: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
August 3-4, 2013
International Guild of Miniature Artisans – The Guild Show
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, NJ
October 12-13, 2013
38th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam Show)
Visit the shows blog
More than 100 miniature dealers and exhibits. Located 1/2 mile from San Jose International Airport.
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, California
(408) 453-4000
Saturday October 12: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday October 13: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 8-December 24, 2013
The 46th Annual Yes Store
629 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA (between Ortega & Cota)
Since 1968 the Yes Store has delighted Santa Barbara with our impressive display of local Art & Craft. Support the finest collection of local Artisans for your holiday gift giving pleasure!
2012
January – December:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery at Ventura Harbor
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please “LIKE” our Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
–The ‘Pottery Gallery’ currently features about 19 potters who are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild.
–Directions: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, off Harbor Drive between Seaward & Victoria exits, off the 101 Fwy.
February 11, 2012
Miniatures West’s Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
The 26th Annual Miniatures West Fantasy Show and Sale, held at the Doubletree by Hilton (formerly The Radisson Hotel), 6161 W. Centinela Ave, Culver City, CA
Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
April 20-22, 2012
2012 Chicago International
The World’s Most Prestigious Miniatures Event! Don’t miss it.
Held at the Marriot Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL.
Friday Preview, April 20: 10 am- 5 pm
Saturday Morning Preview April 21: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday April 21: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday April 22: 11 am – 4 pm
May 4-5, 2012
Texas Miniature Showcase
A miniature show is returning to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in 2012. Held at the Eleganté Hotel and Suites, 2330 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75220
Friday May 4: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday May 5: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 9-10, 2012
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ojai Ceramics Show and Sale
This annual event features the pottery of more than 30 members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild. Held each year in conjunction with the Ojai Music Festival in Libbey Park, downtown Ojai, Califonria.
This years competition: “New Bowl” in honor the the new music bowl. Come and cast your vote for the peoples choice in each catagory.
Saturday June : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday June : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
October 6-7, 2012
37th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam Show)
Visit the shows blog
More than 100 miniature dealers and exhibits. Located 1/2 mile from San Jose International Airport at the Doubletree Hotel, San Jose , 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, California (408) 453-4000
Saturday October 6: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday October 7: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 9-December 24, 2012
The Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
The 2012 store will be at 930 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
December 7-8, 2012
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Holliday Sale
Held indoors at the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA
Friday, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Directions: From the 101 freeway, exit California St., turn north (right), left on Thompson or Main, right on Ventura. Bell Arts Factory is on the right just after Harrison Ave. Parking is on the street or behind the Bell Arts building.
2011
January – December:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery at Ventura Harbor
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please “LIKE” our Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
–The ‘Pottery Gallery’ currently features about 18 potters who are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild.
–Directions: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, off Harbor Drive between Seaward & Victoria exits, off the 101 Fwy.
February 12, 2011
Miniatures West’s Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
The 25th Annual Miniatures West’s Fantasy Show and Sale, held at the Radisson Hotel, 6161 W. Centinela Ave, Culver City, CA
Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
April 8-10, 2011
2011 Chicago International
The World’s Most Prestigeous Miniatures Event! Don’t miss it.
Held at the Marriot Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL.
Friday Night Preview, April 8: 5:30 am- 9:30 pm
Saturday Morning Preview April 9: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday April 9: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday April 10: 11 am – 4 pm
April 29-30, 2011
Texas Miniature Showcase
A miniature show is returning to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in 2011. Held at the Eleganté Hotel and Suites, 2330 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75220
Friday April 29: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday April 30: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 11-12, 2011
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ojai Ceramics Show and Sale
This annual event features the pottery of more than 30 members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild. Held each year in conjunction with the Ojai Music Festival in Libbey Park, downtown Ojai, Califonria.
This years competition: “New Bowl” in honor the the new music bowl. Come and cast your vote for the peoples choice in each catagory.
Saturday June 11: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday June 12: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
June 16, 2011
Art Night in the Harbor — I will be doing a pottery-wheel thowing demonstration outside the VCPG Pottery Gallery in the Harbor Village, 1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
September 15, 2011
Art Night in the Harbor — I will be doing a pottery-wheel thowing demonstration outside the VCPG Pottery Gallery in the Harbor Village, 1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
October 15-16, 2011
36th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam Show)
More than 100 miniature dealers and exhibits. Located 1/2 mile from San Jose International Airport at the Doubletree Hotel, San Jose , 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, California (408) 453-4000
Saturday October 15: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday October 16: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 5-6, 2011
Philadelphia Miniaturia 2011 — ‘Fly Me To The Moon’
Held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ
November 18-December 24, 2011
November – December 24, 2011
The 43rd annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
740 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
December 2, 3 & 4, 2011
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Holliday Sale
Held indoors at the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA
Friday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Directions: From the 101 freeway, exit California St., turn north (right), left on Thompson or Main, right on Ventura. Bell Arts Factory is on the right just after Harrison Ave. Parking is on the street or behind the Bell Arts building.
2010
July 20 – December 31, 2010:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery at Ventura Harbor
1567 Spinnaker Dr. #105, Ventura, CA
(805) 644-6800
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please “LIKE” our Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaPotteryGallery
–Opened July 20, 2010-the VCPG’s first full time Gallery featuring about a dozen potters who are all juried members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild.
–Directions: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, off Harbor Drive between Seaward & Victoria exits, off the 101 Fwy.
February 13, 2010:
Miniatures West’s Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Radison Hotel, Culver City, CA
April 16-18, 2010:
Chicago International 2010
Marriott Chicago O’Hare, Chicago, IL
May 14-15,2010:
Texas Miniature Showcase
Dallas, TX
June 12-13, 2010:
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramics Show and Sale
Libbey Park, Ojai, CA
August, 2010:
VCPG Harbor VIllage Gallery
1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA
August 6-7 2010:
Southern California Summer Miniatures Show
Garden Grove, CA
September- all month, 2010
VCPG Pottery Gallery
1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA
October- all month, 2010
VCPG Pottery Gallery
1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA
October 9-10, 2010
35th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November- all month, 2010
VCPG Pottery Gallery
1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA
November 5-7, 2010
Philadelphia Miniaturia 2010
Crowne Plaze Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ
November 17, 2010
Art Night in the Harbor — I will be doing a pottery wheel thowing demonstration outside the VCPG Pottery Gallery, 1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
December- all month 2010:
VCPG Pottery Gallery
1567 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 105, Ventura, CA
December 5-7, 2010:
VCPG Annual Holiday Sale
at the Bell Arts Factory
Ventura CA
2009
February 14, 2009:
Miniatures West’s Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Radison Hotel, Culver City, CA
February 20-22, 2009
International Guild of Miniature Artisans – The Guild Show
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, NJ
April 3-5, 2009
Chicago International 2009
Marriott Chicago O’Hare, Chicago, IL
May 1-2, 2009
Texas Miniature Showcase
Dallas, TX
June 13-14, 2009
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramics Show and Sale
our 50th year exhibiting at Ojai, Libbey Park, Ojai, CA
Theme: The “Mad” Potters Tea Party
October 10-11, 2009
34th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November 6-8, 2009
Philadelphia Miniaturia 2009
Crowne Plaze Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ
November 6- December 24, 2009
The 41st annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
December 5, 2009
Artists 4 Animals
Montecito, CA
2008
February 9, 2008
Miniatures West’s Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Radison Hotel, Culver City, CA
February 22-24, 2008
International Guild of Miniature Artisans – The Guild Show
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, NJ
April 4-6, 2008
Chicago International 2008
Marriott Chicago O’Hare, Chicago, IL
May 2-3, 2008
Texas Miniature Showcase
North Dallas/Addison, TX
June 7-8, 2008
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libbey Park, Ojai, CA
July 11-12, 2008
Southern California Summer Miniatures Show
Clarion Hotel, Anaheim, CA
September 20-21, 2008
33rd Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
September 27-28, 2008
Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show
Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, Seattle, WA
October 31 -November 2, 2008
Philadelphia Miniaturia 2008
Crowne Plaze Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ
November 7- December 24, 2008
The 40th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
2007
February 10, 2007
Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Radison Hotel, Culver City, CA
March 4-March 29, 2007
50th Anniversary Group Exhibition of juried members of the VCPG
Ojai Art Center, Ojai, CA
March 30-April 1, 2007
Chicago International
Schaumburg, IL
April 28, 2007
Ventura Art Walk
Ventura Art and History Museum
Ventura, CA
May 5 – 26, 2007
American Museum of Ceramic Art 2007 President’s show – “Extreme Clay”
POMONA, CA.-The American Museum of Ceramic Art presents President’s Show: Extreme Clay, May 5-26, 2007, on view May 5 – 26. Opening Reception, Saturday, May 12 from 6 – 9pm. This Spring AMOCA’s emphasis has been on the clay community of Southern California. Extreme Clay, the second of two local exhibits is an annual competition organized by the American Ceramic Society-Design Chapter of Southern California and open to all its members. The resulting exhibition, hosted this year by AMOCA, is known as the “President’s Show” for the reason that the current ACS-DC president selects the pieces to be shown. The 2006/07 President is Elizabeth Wamsley, a well-know, full-time studio potter from Los Angeles. She has reviewed the more than 100 entries and has chosen those ceramic items that represent the best work of the group. After the show is installed, this year’s juror, Dora De Larios, will select the winners – Best of Show, First, Second, Third Place and Two Honorable Mentions.
Whamsley invited Otto Heino to be ACS-DC’s guest of honor. Otto is 92 years old and still actively working in his ceramic studio in Ojai, throwing pots, sometimes as large as 50 pounds. He will be showing fifteen to twenty pieces and will personally attend the opening.
June 9-10, 2007
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale – 50 Year Anniversary
Libbey Park, Ojai, CA
July 28-29, 2007
San Francisco Bay Area Miniatures Show
Embasy Suites, Burlingame, CA
October 13-14, 2007
32nd Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November 2-4, 2007
Philadelphia Miniaturia 2007
Crowne Plaze Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ
November 9- December 24, 2007
The 39th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
2006
February 11, 2006
Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
March 31-April 2, 2006
Chicago International
Schaumburg, IL
April 21-23, 2006
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
New York City, NY
June 10-11, 2006
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
June 16-17, 2006
San Francisco Bay Area Miniatures Show
Burlingame, CA
June 23-25, 2006
Southern California Summer Miniatures Show
N. Hollywood, CA
September 15-16, 2006
Houston Miniatures Show
Houston, TX
September 23-24 , 2006
Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show
Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
October 14-15, 2006
31st Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November 11 – December 24, 2006
The 38th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
2005
February 12, 2005:
Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
April 1-3, 2005:
Chicago International
Schaumburg, IL
April 22-24, 2005:
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
New York City, NY
May 13-15, 2005:
American Museum of Miniature Arts, “Mayfest 25”
Dallas, TX
May 22-July 24, 2005:
Small Scale Ceramics Exhibition: “Klein, Kleiner, Klitzeklein – Keramisches von Kleinformat”
I showed some of my 1/12 scale wheel-thrown miniatures at this small scale ceramics exhibit at the Museum of Western Ceramics, Höhr-Grenzhausen, Germany
June 11-12, 2005:
Ventura Co. Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
July 8-9, 2005:
San Francisco Bay Area Miniatures Show
Burlingame, CA
July 15-17, 2005:
Southern California Summer Miniatures Show
N. Hollywood, CA
October 8-9, 2005:
Seaside Park Highland Games
Ventura, CA
October 15-16, 2005:
30th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November 11 – December 24, 2005:
The 37th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
2004
February, 2004
Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
April 2004:
Chicago International
Schaumburg, IL
June 2004
Ventura Co. Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
August 2004
San Francisco Bay Area Miniatures Show
Burlingame, CA
October 2004
29th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November-December 24, 2004
The 36th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
2003
February 8-9, 2003
Miniature’s West 17th Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
March 4-5, 2003
Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show
Seattle, WA
April 4-6, 2003
Chicago International
Schaumburg, IL
June 2003
Ventura Co. Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
August 16-17, 2003
Minis in the Wine Country
Redwood Empire Mini-Acs #C927
Cotati, CA
October 2003
28th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November-December 24, 2003
The 35th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
2002
February 2002
Miniature’s West Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
April 29-30, 2002
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
Rye Brook, NY
June 2002
Ventura Co. Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
July 1 – September 15, 2002
Exhibition: Miniature Works in Clay
Curated by Lynn and Herb Sommer, the exhibit featured works of the finest miniature ceramic artists (including 15 of my miniature wheel-thrown porcelain creations) from America, Canada, France, England, Germany, Japan and Spain was well as an exhibit of vases from the vast collection of the Delaware Miniature Museum, and also Native American, antique, and archaic pottery from galleries and private collections.
Tee Ridder Museum of Nassau County Museum of Art
15 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
July 4 2002
Old Mission Santa Barbara Sale
Santa Barbara, CA
October 2002
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Santa Barbara, CA
October 2002
27th Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November-December 24, 2002
The 34th annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
November 2001-March 2002
The IGMA ‘Elements of Style’
A Touring exhibit by the IGMA which contained some of my work and was exhibited at the following locations in 2002:
Tee Ridder Museum, Long Island, NY November 2001-March 2002
IGMA Show, Rye Town, NY April 27-28
IGMA School, Castine, ME June 2002 [end of tour]
2001
January 2001
Northern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
San Jose, CA
February 2001
Miniature’s West Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
March 2001
Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show
Seattle, WA
April 2001
International Guild of Miniature Artisans, IGMA Guild Show
Rye Brook, NY
June 2001
Ventura Co. Potters’ Guild Exhibition and Sale
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
July 4 2001
Old Mission Sale
Santa Barbara, CA
October 2001
Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
October 2001
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Santa Barbara, CA
November – December 24
The 33rd annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
The IGMA ‘Elements of Style’ which contained some of my work was exhibited at the following locations in 2001:
Pabst Museum in Milwaukee, WI January-March,
American Museum of Miniature Arts , Dallas, TX April-June,
The Museum of Miniature Houses, Carmel, IN July – October
Tee Ridder Museum, Long Island, NY November 2001-March 2002
2000
January 2000
Northern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
San Jose, CA
March 2000
Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show
Seattle, WA
April 2000
IGMA Guild Show, IGMA East
Rye Brook, NY
June 3-4, 2000
Ventura County Potters’ Guild 41st Annual Show and Sale
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-6pM
Libbey Park
Ojai, CA
July 4, 2000
Old Mission Sale, Santa Barbara Mission
Santa Barbara, CA
October 2000
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Santa Barbara, CA
October 2000
Showcase of Miniatures (aka Good Sam)
San Jose, CA
November 3-4, 2000
The IGMA ‘Elements of Style’
Contained some of my work and was exhibited at Philadelphia Miniaturia, Philadelphia, PA
November – December 24, 2000
The 32nd annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
1999
January 8-9, 1999
Northern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
San Jose, CA
January 25, 1999
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Program – Making Ceramic Miniatures by Troy Schmidt
Ventura Senior Center, Ventura, CA
February 13-14, 1999
Miniatures West 13th Miniature Fantasy Show & Sale
Culver City, CA
March 21, 1999
“The Board of Trustees of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans Ltd. Hereby Awards Troy Schmidt the Title of Fellow, Ceramics”
[signed] Clarissa A. Goad, President
April 10-11, 1999
Marin Miniature Show
San Rafael, CA
June 5-6, 1999
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramic Show
Libby Park, Ojai, CA
July 4, 1999
Ojai Art Garden
Ojai, CA
August 1, 1999
Ojai Art Garden
Ojai, CA
Aug 27-28, 1999
Southern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
Los Angeles, CA
September 5, 1999
Ojai Art Garden
Ojai, CA
October 9-10, 1999
Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures
San Jose, CA
October 16, 1999
Artisans’ Ojai Day
Ojai, CA
October 23-24, 1999
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Santa Barbara, CA
November 12-13, 1999
Southern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
Los Angeles, CA
December, 1999
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Holiday Show
Camarillo, CA
December 12, 1999
Ojai Art Garden
Ojai, CA
December 19, 1999
Ojai Art Garden
Ojai, CA
November – December 24, 1999
Annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
1998
January 9-10, 1998
Northern California Top Artisans’ Miniature Show
Hyatt San Jose – Airport
Mediterranean Center
1740 North First Street
San Jose, CA
February 14-15, 1998
Miniatures West – 12th Annual Miniature Show & Sale
Red Lion Hotel LAX
6161 Centinela Avenue
Culver City, CA 90231
February 21-22, 1998
Central Coast Miniature Show
Morro Bay, CA
April 4-5, 1998
Marin Miniature Shows Show, Sale and Exhibit
Marin Center — Exhibit Hall
San Rafael, CA
April 1998
IGMA East Miniature Show
‘Gallery Of The Guild’,
Rye, NY
May 30-31, 1998
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramic Show
Libby Park
Ojai, CA
June 27-28, 1998
17th Annual San Francisco Miniature Show & Sale
San Francisco County Fair Building
Hall of Flowers
9th & Lincoln Way
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
July 25, 1998
Amador County Fair
Amador County Fairgrounds
Plymouth, CA
I won 1st place and 2nd place in the Roombox category
August 28-29, 1998
Southern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
Doubletree Hotel
Grand Ballroom
100 The City Drive
Orange, CA
October 10-11, 1998
23rd Showcase of Miniatures
Parkside Hall, San Jose Civic Auditorium
San Jose, CA
October 17, 1998
Artisans’ Ojai Day
Ojai, CA
October 24-25, 1998
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
November 20-21, 1998
Southern California Top Artisans’ Miniature Show
Orange, CA
November – December 24, 1998
30th Annual Yes Store
Santa Barbara, CA
1997
January 17-18, 1997
Northern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
California Ballroom
Santa Clara Marriott Hotel
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA
February 8-9, 1997
Miniatures West – 11th Annual Miniature Show & Sale
6161 Centinela Ave.
Culver City, CA
February 15-16, 1997
Central Coast Miniatures Show
Masonic Temple
1338 Atascadero Why (State Why 41)
Morro Bay, CA
April 1997
Marin Miniature Show
San Rafael, CA
April 1997
IGMA East Show
Gallery of the Guild
New York City, NY
May 24-25, 1997
17th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Miniature Show & Sale
1855 South Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA
June 7-8, 1997
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramic Show
Ojai, CA
Beginning June 8, 1997
A Druid and her Troll
Celtic Art Gallery
Ojai, CA
August 1-2, 1997
Southern California’s Top Artisans’ Miniature Show
Inn At The Park Hotel, Park Plaza Ballroom
1855 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA
September 19-20, 1997
International Guild of Miniature Artisans – IGMA Show • West
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA
October 4-5, 1997
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
October 25-26, 1997
Good Samaritan Charitable Trust Showcase of Miniatures 1997
Parkside Hall
A/B on Park Ave. & Market Street
San Jose, CA
November 21-22, 1997
Southern California Top Artisans’ Miniature Show
Inn At The Park Hotel
Park Plaza Ballroom
1855 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA
December 6, 1997
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Winter Sale
10am – 4pm
Camarillo Village Square
Camarillo, CA
1996
April 2-28, 1996
The 5th International Orton Cone Box Show
Juried international exhibition
Holt-Russell Gallery
Baker University, Baldwin, KS
In celebration of Orton’s 100th Anniversary.
Jurors: Karen Karnes, Brad Schwieger & Judith S. Schwartz
April- October, 1996
Serendipity Artisan’s Outlet
320 Alisal Road
Suite 302
Solvang, CA
May 18, 1996
“The Board of Trustees of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans Ltd. Hereby Awards Artisan Membership to: Troy Schmidt In the category of Ceramics”
[signed] Peter W. Kendall, President
May 25-26, 1996
16th Memorial Day Weekend Miniature Show
Anaheim , CA
June 1-2, 1996
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramic Show
Ojai, CA
Aug 31-September 1, 1996
2nd Labor Day Weekend Show
Buena Park, CA
September 1996 issue of Nutshell News, p.47 published a photo of 3 of my pieces.
September 21-22. 1996
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Santa Barbara, CA
November 7, 1996
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramic Show
Camarillo, CA
November 15-16 , 1996
Southern California’s Top Artisans’ Miniature Show
Inn At The Park Hotel, Park Plaza Room, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA
November – December 24, 1996
The Yes Store
1035 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
December 7 , 1996
VCPG Holiday Sale
December 7: 10am-4pm
Camarillo Village Square
Las Posas at Arniel, Camarillo, CA
1995
March 4-5, 1995
19th Annual Ventura Miniature Show & Sale
Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
May 27-28, 1995
Memorial Day Weekend Miniature Show
Anaheim, CA
June 10-11, 1995
Ventura County Potters’ Guild Ceramic Show
Libbey Park
Ojai, CA
June 24-25, 1995
14th San Francisco Miniature Exhibit & Show
S.F. County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers)
9th & Lincoln, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
September 23-24, 1995
Santa Barbara World of Miniatures, Dolls & Teddy Bears Show
Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
November 17-18, 1995
Southern California Top Artisan Miniature Show
Inn At The Park Hotel
1855 South Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA
November 10- December 24, 1995
The Yes Store
1123 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA
1994
November 18- December 24, 1994
The Yes Store
1123 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA
July 21-24, 1994
Amador County Fair, Plymouth, CA
[I don’t recall the catagories but I won the following]
1st Prize:
Wheel-thrown lamp
Slab sculpted cowboy boots
1/12 scale miniature vase
2nd Prize:
Raku vase with white crackle glaze
Raku vase with matte copper glaze
3rd Prize:
Salt fired crock with cobalt decoration
Carved tile trivet with 3-horse epona design