Miniaturen Maximal - Europas größte Puppenhausmesse
Workshop Program 2026
1zu12 – Die Messe no. 24 will take place on May 23 and 24, 2026, and Europe's dollhouse hobbyists can already look forward to a fantastic event featuring many familiar faces as well as a number of new, high-caliber exhibitors.
In the run-up to the fair, on Friday, May 22, an educative and varied workshop program will once again be offered. Ten courses on a wide range of topics are available to choose from.
Please send your registration to:
1zu12 - Die Messe
Marblicksweg 67
D-59555 Lippstadt
Tel. 02941 810980
E-Mail: info@1zu12.com
The registration deadline for all courses is May 1, 2026!
No. 1 - Recipe for a cook
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Teaching language: German and Englisch
This little cook, who is so resolutely wielding her spoon here, is part of Silvia Leiner's “Cinderella” workshop program this year.
The porcelain doll will be dressed in underwear, a dress, and an apron, then her hair is styled and she is fitted with a bonnet. The doll is also given leather ankle boots.
Course participants learn the basics of dressing and styling dolls in 1/12 scale, as well as how to make shoes professionally.
Course teacher: Silvia Leiner
Price:
142 € (incl. doll kit, all materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students:
minimal 2, maximum 10 persons
No. 2 - More than cheese!
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.
Teaching languages: German, English and Italian
When creating an appetising cheese platter, seminar participants learn from Cristina Hampe how to model a wide variety of cheese types from polymer clay with great attention to detail, then paint them as realistically as possible and arrange them attractively on a wooden board.
The polymer clay expert provides lots of useful tips on how to work skilfully with modelling clay and mix colours for a true-to-life, realistic finish.
Course teacher: Cristina Hampe
Price: 180 € (incl. all materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students: minimal 4, maximum 13 persons
No. 3 - Decorative wardrobe
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Teaching language: German
At this year's Mi RoLi-workshop, Michaela Liesch's students are making a practical and attractive coat rack in an original design and, if desired, giving it a shabby chic look.
The room box with accessories such as a jug, pictures, hanging baskets and plants, boxes, etc. can then be completed independently at home. A wide range of materials is available and is included in the course price.
Course teacher: Michaela Liesch
Price: 130 € (incl. furniture kit, deko-materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students: minimal 3, maximum 10 persons
No 4 - Christmas chandelier
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Teaching languages: German, Dutch, English and French
This year's Nalladris-workshop focuses on creating a beautiful chandelier illuminated with six electric candles and made up with festive Christmas decorations.
The base for the chandelier is a metal wreath festively decorated with holly and golden pine cones. The wreath is hung on chains studded with glass crystals and also decorated with red Christmas tree baubles.
Course teacher: Sun und Luc Lemmens
Price: 175 € (incl. all materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students: minimal 2, maximum 12 persons
No. 5 - In Granny's Cottage
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Teaching languages: German, Dutch, French and English
Iris Arentz created ‘Granny's Cottage’ as a tribute to her sister-in-law Dorothea, who passed away some time ago.
She decorated the small room box in the style of the garden shed where Dorothea collected everything she loved: pictures from times gone by, old porcelain, her bobbin lace pillow, an old Black Forest clock, a cosy reading chair and colourfully painted furniture.
In the workshop, the corner cabinet will be decorated in the typical Trezoortjes-style, the armchair will be upholstered and covered with fabric, and the bobbin lace stand will be crafted and decorated with cushions and lace.
Course teacher: Iris Arentz
Price: 190 € (incl. furniture, all materials and 19 % VAT.)
Number of students: minimal 3, maximum 10 persons
No. 6 - Sweet Ballet Set
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Teaching languages: German, Dutch English and French
This ballet set will make the hearts of every aspiring prima ballerina beat faster. It consists of ballet shoes, a necklace and a sparkling crown. The choice of colour is left up to the students. The jewellery is made of genuine sterling silver and set with tiny crystals to match.
Course teacher: Sun Lemmens (Nalladris)
Price: 155 € (incl. all materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students: minimum 2, maximal 12 persons
No. 7 - Always perfectly styled
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Teaching languages: English, Dutch, French and German
Anyone familiar with Helena Reijnen's "Fashion Dolls" knows that they are not only exquisitely dressed, but also always perfectly and stylishly coiffed.
This time, her workshop will focus exclusively on making wigs for 1/12 scaled dolls.
Course participants will make a loose wig (choosing between female, male or child) and attach it to an unpainted doll blank.
A richly illustrated brochure with further explanations is also included in the price.
Only those who wish to fit their wig to an already painted doll will need to purchase one separately.
Course teacher: Helena Reijnen
Price: 143 € (incl. blank doll, all wigging materials and 19 % VAT.)
Number of students: minimal 4, maximum 10 persons
No.8 - 1960s classic plant
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Teaching languages: German and English
A classic foliage plant that was a must-have on every windowsill in the 1960s is the "Sansevieria", an almost indestructible houseplant with multicoloured patterned leaves.
In this workshop, the plant will be modelled from polymer clay using the cane technique. Realistic colour gradients are achieved simply by skilfully layering coloured modelling compounds, so no additional painting is necessary afterwards.
Each participant will make a cane, which will be used to create individual leaves. The cane can later still be used at home to make additional plants.
Course teacher: Astrid Wilk
Price: 150 € (incl. a flower pot, all materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students: minimal 4, maximum 12 persons
No. 9 - Backyard corner
Friday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Teaching languages: English, Italian and French
The construction of a rustic backyard corner is on the building plan in the workshop with Pierluigi Pirovano.
The set consists of 35 pre-cut wooden parts that must be assembled to fit perfectly. In addition, the course instructor shows how to paint the walls, floor tiles and roof realistically with acrylic paints and age them as desired with powder patina.
Once finished, everyone can then customise their corner, for example with a doorbell, flower pots, buckets and a water pump, all
according to their own ideas.
Course teacher: Pierluigi Pirovano
Price: 98 € (incl. DIY-Kit, all materials and 19 % VAT. )
Number of students: minimum 3, maximal 10 persons
Nr. 10 - Juicy plums
Friday, May 22nd, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Teaching languages: German, English and Italian
Juicy plums, whole and sliced fruits with stones, vibrant flesh and fine natural details this time are on the curriculum from Fimo expert Cristina Hampe.
Step by step, techniques for organic shapes, harmonious colouring and realistic surfaces are taught, which can of course also be applied to other types of fruit.
Course teacher: Cristina Hampe
Price: 180 € (incl. all materials and 19 % VAT)
Number of students: minimum 2, maximal 13 persons