Karen Bensen taught a class where the participants made a miniature birdhouse shop, at the convention for the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts being held this weekend at the Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike in Lexington, Ky., Friday, May 17, 2013. The conventions, which are also called Houseparties, are gatherings of like minded miniature enthusiasts who come together to play and learn all about the miniatures world. More than 250 people are attending his Houseparty, which is themed "Playtime Memories". Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff HERALD-LEADER Buy Photo