APMM Conferences

The APMM traditionally holds a conference every two years, in a different region of the country each time. Due to COVID travel limitations, we planned virtual conferences in 2021 and 2022. At our recent (March 2022) event, we were happy to announce that our next gathering will be an in-person conference to take place in March 2023. As with all our events and conferences, cost to attend varies based on the size of your organization and scholarships are available. Find out more: [email protected]

The purpose of our conferences is to pool our knowledge of resources and techniques through workshops and tours, to engage with our vendors, and to network. We hope you will join us at future events.

2022 Conference - you missed it but, check out what we did!

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APMM Zoom Meet-Ups

We've been hosting informal and interactive Zoom Meet-Ups for our community to get together in virtual space - take a break from your current project and join us! (We'll even send our members a reminder 30-min before the session starts!)

Where will we be in 2023??

Model Maker Meet-up: May 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT

We took a little break after our virtual conference but are eager to get back to our regular meet-ups. This first one promises to be interesting and may be totally worth your efforts to participate. We're giving details about our first in-person gathering since 2018 (yeah, it feels like a long, long time for us, too...). Have you heard where we'll be?? Join us and find out more!

We'll also be introducing our 2022-2024 Board of Directors and welcoming members who are new to the APMM. Come meet-up with us on Wednesday, May 11 at 4 PM EDT at this link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://modelmakers-org.zoom.us/j/81185470111?pwd=SzJGcTZVNmlUYjk0TTE1MWxDM1NZUT09

Meeting ID: 811 8547 0111
Passcode: 320717

Questions? Send us a note at [email protected] or give us a call at 315-750-0803

Over the past year and a half, we've had Meet-ups on

materials sourcing
3D printers
Arduino in models
antique tool collecting
film special effects
diversity, equity and inclusion
social media for model makers
steampunk sculptures
project challenges
desktop metal 3D printing
sourcing through catalogs and websites
books on architectural models and model makers
building projects at Legoland
workshops and tours
informal discussions and shop talk

We're developing our calendar now for the months ahead - please reach out to us with ideas, inspirations, and topics to discuss. The Meet-ups are all about YOU!

Meet-up sessions are scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. at 10 AM PDT/11 AM MDT/12 PM CDT/1 PM EDT/6 PM BST and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 PM PDT/2 PM MDT/3 PM CDT/4 PM EDT/9 PM BST.

Please watch for announcements or changes here as schedules are subject to change!

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Got questions? Contact [email protected]

I am a Model Maker

You are part of a group that may be small in numbers but is huge in influence, since almost every manufactured or constructed item in the world was made as a model at some point. Model makers, no matter where they work, have a lot in common. Find out how the APMM seeks to represent and unite model makers across all industries.

Reasons To Belong

What is a Model Maker?

Model makers are given an idea, and we create a three-dimensional object which is used to explain or demonstrate that idea. We apply some of the oldest crafting skills and the most modern techniques to make models that are realistic and accurate to the idea. See if you would like to be a model maker – or already are one!

Who We Are

I need a Model Maker

The APMM has hundreds of members throughout the United States and other countries. One of our independent shops will be happy to help you with your project if they can. Collect your ideas and the information/data for your project and send us a Request For Quote.