Sue and Jim Roach have a shared passion for creating miniatures. Jim uses his amazing carpentry skills while Sue is the major decorative force. Between them they create a tiny bit of magic for many to share.
Sue has always had a love of dolls, puppets and all things miniature since her father built her a doll house with its own electric lighting.
Jim’s grandfather’s carpentry creativity inspired Jim to create chess sets, rocking horses and doll houses as heritage treasures that have delighted generations in their family.
In the early 2000s, while working in the UK Midlands, Sue was fascinated to find a thriving community of miniaturists who recreated houses, scenes and villages primarily in 1:12 scale.
After retiring Sue was inspired by the Susannah Place Museum in The Rocks in Sydney and created and decorated her own 19th-century grocery store. This was the beginning of their shared journey as a highly creative and active artistic team.
They now have a home studio in Stanwell Tops where their eclectic collection of puppets, dolls and vintage toys are displayed for Christmas to raise funds for charity. Facebook @SJminiatureworld
Sue and Jim are excited to be part of the inaugural Northern Illawarra Art Trail on November 19-20, 10am-3pm. More than 20 local artists will open their studios. Find a map and artists’ details online.
Visit www.niarttrail.com
