by Barbara Piano and Marion Bolson

This is a five-month doll course, one session per month.  At each session, Marion and I will give tips and techniques and assign a project related to each topic.  Students will work on the assigned project at home.  Each session after the initial orientation will open with a show and tell of students' projects.  Students will explain their process including whatever difficulties they overcame or what new techniques they learned as they completed the month's  assignment.  The purpose of the course is to have students explore new techniques as they work with various doll patterns.  We also wish to present products and resources that are available for doll makers.  Models of dolls will be on display and many of the doll products can be purchased at Prosperity Quilt Shoppe.

It will also be possible to set up class time for more in depth exploration of any of the topics.

A minimum of 5 students will be required for scheduling a class.  Individual class fees will be $55 per student plus supply fees (if applicable).

Session 1:  Getting the pattern to fabric, sewing and stuffing various body types, jointing and armatures.
Session 2:  Faces and Hair
Session 3:  Embellishments: beading appliqué, paint and dye
Session 4:  Embellishments:  clothing, shoes, accessories and wings
Session 5:  Setting the stage/stands and props