The Tiny Treasure show is run by Doll Reader, the organisers of the IDEX shows in the USA. This years show will look to build on the success of last years show in St Louis.

The event is held at the San Antonio Airport Hilton hotel and begins on the 28th of May 2009. To add to the many displays of dolls that will make up the show, there are also many workshops and classes on offer. These start on Thursday the 28th at 9am. A wide selection of courses are on offer including the rooting special workshop with Real Effects "IDEX Inspiration Award" winning instructor Nicole Middendorf whose "Real Effect Rooting" course runs from 1pm-3pm. Included in the course is amongst other things a special Pre-Release edition of one of the new Real Effect kits.

Friday the 29th begins bright and early at 8.30 with the "Tiny Treasures Breakfast". So why not join in for this special breakfast and celebration of all things baby, co-hosted by the International Reborn Artists Association (IRDA).
Find out what's new in the nursery and kick off Tiny Treasures in style. There will be a full plated breakfast, favors and plenty of games and prizes.
Cost: $25.00 (Free for Conference Attendees - Open to the Public)

After that the workshops, exhibitions and more take you through a doll lovers day!

Saturday continues the theme with more workshops and exhibits that will cater for all tastes and nearly all desires!
From 7pm until 9pm is the "Tiny Treasures Award Banquet.
Each year the Tiny Treasures Conference and show is host to two very special contests that showcases the amazing talent in the baby, toddler and reborn industry.

The Colliii.com team will be at the show, so make sure you stop on by to say hello!

The price for a Conference Attendee is - $175.00 Each Conference Attendee will receive:

* A ticket to the Tiny Treasures Breakfast on Friday, May 29th.
* A ticket to the Tiny Treasures Dinner Banquet on Saturday, May 30th.
* Entry to the show on Friday and Saturday, including the special preview hour for Conference Attendees Only from Noon - 1:00 pm on Friday before the show opens.
* A ticket for the field trip to Monarch Collectibles - the largest retail doll store in San Antonio for a doll signing. Note: Doll not included.
* Free Workshop: Posing, Props and Photographing your Doll.
* A Tiny Treasures Show Bag - to include special Conference Attendee Only discounts on show products, a copy of the special Wee Ones issue by Doll Reader, and a special gift.
* Eligibility to register for additional workshops at Tiny Treasures.

For those who want to see more than just dolls, San Antonio offers a wealth of attractions including Sea World, the Alamo and of course the famous "River Walk" shopping strip.

To register for the show, book a table or to find out more information on the Tiny Treasures show visit the website:
http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=682792

To find out more about the Hilton hotel where the convention is being held click here:
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SATAPHF-Hilton-San-Antonio-Airport...