ABOUT THE ARTIST

Barbara Schuckman has been designing and handcrafting contemporary one inch scale miniature accessories since 1978. She studied fine arts at Boston University and received a Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialty in Arts from Hofstra University.

Barb began as a collector of miniatures and was active in two local community miniatures clubs sponsored by N.A.M.E.. Barb taught workshops at both clubs. She served as a member of the board of directors of one club and held the positions of Vice President and President of the other.

Barb's miniature career started when she sold her miniature creations at a few retail shows and at N.A.M.E. "House Parties".

Once Barb began selling wholesale, she joined the fledgling organization, The Cottage Industry Miniatures Trade Association, CIMTA, and became an integral part of their founding Board of Directors. Barb also held various positions on the executive committee of, The Miniatures Industry Association of America, MIAA, Board of Directors, including serving as the first woman President. Barb is well known for her complete line of Judaic Miniatures, and is a founding member of the American Guild of Judaic Art.

Articles about Barb's miniature creations have appeared in many trade, retail and news publications. Barb wrote a featured article in each issue of "Miniatures Marketplace" in addition to articles pertaining to different Jewish Holidays. Copies of these articles and others are available to download from this web site.

At trade shows Barb hosts seminars on a variety of topics pertinent to owners of miniatures businesses. Please stop by and join in one of these popular discussions. Barb would enjoy meeting you.