VIRTUAL- What's On Your Workbench: William R. Robertson

Have you ever looked at the fine-scale miniatures in T/m’s collection and asked yourself, “How do they do that?!” Now’s your chance to find out! Join T/m for a virtual chat with a fine-scale miniatures artist. Peek inside their workshop to see what they’re currently working on and learn about the processes they use to create their miniature works of art. This new series launches Jan. 24 when we visit with celebrated fine-scale miniatures artist William R. Robertson at his workbench, where we will learn about the making of his replica of Hadley’s Octant in 1:12 scale. Registration required for this free online event.

About William R. Robertson:For more than 40 years, William R. Robertson has been a leading artist in the fine-scale miniature movement. Specializing in wood, metal, and natural materials, Robertson has created some of the most celebrated and intricate works in T/m’s collection, including The Architect’s Classroom circa 1900, Twin Manors, and a 1:12-scale functioning Rococo microscope in gold. Visit his website at www.robertsonminiatures.com. You can also see his work on Facebook and Instagram.