Our Story

My name is Donna and I’m an artist, wife, mother, and friend. Creating beauty and sharing joy with others is a passion of mine.

I’ve been crafting in miniature since 2015 as a means of blessing the people around me, but also to cope with a long (and ongoing) season of chronic illness. Sculpting, building, and crafting play a significant role in how I keep moving forward, hold onto hope and joy, and stay focused on the positive things going on around me.

In 2021, I began partnering with local schools and public libraries to to encourage interest and curiosity in both fiction and nonfiction books and topics using miniature art/dioramas. This has led to other opportunities for promoting reading, creativity, and learning in our community using visual art and design.

Thanks for your interest in MiniMaples Studio, and I look forward to sharing our future adventures with you!

Donna Shaw, Creator