| Dressden Block Quilting
Instructor: Katherine Rue Saturday, July 29th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $35.00 plus $12.00 kit fee |
Students will make a large fan and hand applique adornments onto large pieces of fabric. This decorative plate will then be used to create a beautiful pillow, purse, pouch, wall hanging, or any number of decorative accessories. The instructor provides the template which is the foundation piece for Grandmother's fan, Tumblers and Endless Chain. |
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| Mohair Teddy Bear
Instructor: Sharyn Frisbie Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days $95.00 plus $25.00 kit fee |
Learn to make a 15" Mohair Teddy Bear with loads of PERSONALITY! In this 2 day class, students will learn how to cut out and sew the Mohair, joint limbs, insert eyes and an easy way to embroider the nose. The second day concentrates on ways to give your bear that special look that says HUG ME. You will also receive ideas and patterns for hats, vests, dresses and small dolls for your Teddy. | Student Must Bring:
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| Beading
Instructor: Jacque Owen Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days $50.00 plus $40.00 kit fee |
Learn to select and coordinate colors on this exciting beading project. You will learn a bit about beads and beading as well as coordinating bead styles, sizes, shapes and colors. Class also covers how to properly place beads. Great class for beginners! You will take home a finished product. |
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| Fairy Girl Cloth Over paper Mache Instructor: Hedy Katin Saturday, July 29th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $150.00 plus $40.00 kit fee |
Make a 12" fairy which may sit or stand. Then, explore a suitcase full of flowers and leaves to dress your fairy in your own creative design. Each one will have a totally different look! This class is perfect for both beginning and advanced doll-makers. This class teaches using cloth over a Papier Maché face-mask to create your fairy girl. |
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| The Poets: Armature Renaissance Doll Instructor: Anne Mayer Meier Sunday, July 30th and Monday, July 31st 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days $175.00 plus $35.00 kit fee |
This class will focus on creating an armature using dowel rods wooden bases, and wire. We then create cloth figures over the armature. Students will prepare the head and hands prior to class and will create the base ahead of time also. The class learns to wrap the armature and then drape fabrics to create these very renaissance looking figures. Once the figure is clothed, spend the remainder of the class embellishing the doll. | Student Must Bring:
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| Alice In Wonderland Cloth Over Papier Maché or Little Girl with Doll Instructor: Hedy Katin Sunday, July 30th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $150.00 plus $45.00 kit fee |
Use cloth over a paper mache face-mask to create a truly versatile 12" doll. The doll can be a little girl holding her own doll or Alice in Wonderland, the lovely storybook character. Each doll will be slightly different with arms and legs bent or straight. Your selection! |
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| Sculpted Girl, Boy or Santa
Instructor: Donna Paul Sunday, July 30th, and Monday, July 31st, and Tuesday, August 1st 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day $350.00 plus $55.00 kit fee |
Learn to sculpt the head, hands, and lay clay over foil. Also learn basic wigging, setting the eyes and clothing the cloth body. This unique doll may sit or stand. Students decide to make the finished piece an older girl or boy or a Santa. This three-day class is perfect for those beginning to sculpt! |
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| Maude: The Anything Doll
Instructor: Nancy Laverick Monday, July 31st, and Tuesday, August 1st This is a two-day class. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day $225.00 plus $10.00 kit fee This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced doll-makers. |
Maude is a delightful 14 ½" creature who loves to be a different character each time you make her! Caution: Maude wakes the instructor at 3:00 a.m. to say what she wants to be next - take this workshop at your own risk! The two-day workshop will cover the making of Maude, the wire armature body, face and hair. Two patterns come with the kit. You will then dress basic Maude and make her into any character you choose! |
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| Doll-sized Fancy Hat
Instructor: Linda Ballentine Monday, July 31st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (half-day class) $35.00 plus $40.00 kit fee Some sewing experience is helpful. |
Learn to create an elegant silk hat. The hat fits a 13" doll and is trimmed with feathers, braids and other fancy trim. Buckrum and silk combine for a stunning creation which is fun to make. This delightful accessory doesn't have to fit a doll, it is an impressive, decorative piece sitting on it's own. This class involves a lot of sewing so your best reading glasses are a must! There is a lot of close work with very small needles. Anyone will love the class but some sewing experience is helpful. |
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| Silk Shoes with Heel
Instructor: Linda Ballentine Monday, July 31st, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (half-day class) $35.00 plus $40.00 kit fee |
Can anyone have too many shoes? Leave this class with a delightful pair of silk shoes adorned with lavish ribbons, elaborate trim and a small heel. You will also learn to make a little silk bag to insert in the shoe that allows you to use them as ornaments instead of shoes. This class involves very close work with very small needles so bring your reading glasses! |
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| Flexible Fabric Design
Instructor: Marquetta Bell-Johnson Tuesday, August 1st 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Part I 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part II Each class is a half-day. Take one or both! $75.00 plus $20.00 kit fee each class |
Learn tie-dye and other hand manipulative dyeing techniques in these two half-day classes. Part I (morning) covers "Introduction to Tie-Dye" and includes a slide show of tie-dyed fabrics, tie-dye basics, working with dyes, folding, clamping, and wrapping. You will make several samples in class and personal projects are encouraged. Part II (afternoon) This advanced session for experienced tie-dyers or those attending the morning session covers a review of dyeing basics, observation of tie-dyed fabric samples and yardage, tritik, specialty folds and resist methods. Personal projects are encouraged. |
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| Porcelain Doll Pouch Necklace
Instructor: Pat Green Wednesday, August 2nd 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (half-day class) $55.00 plus $15.00 kit fee |
Decorate a pouch with a lovely porcelain face and adorn it with silk ribbons, buttons, ribbon roses, charms and various findings. This striking conversation piece can be worn as a necklace or framed as art. |
All materials supplied in class! You do not need to bring anything. |
| Perky People Face Pins
Instructor: Pat Green Wednesday, August 2nd 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (half-day class) $35.00 (no kit fee) |
Learn to draw various facial expressions using micron pens and colored pencils. The possibilities are endless in this fun filled class as you combine your faces with a bountiful array of hats, head-wraps, hairstyles and accessories. |
All materials supplied in class! You do not need to bring anything. |
| Fabric Stamping
Instructor: Marquetta Bell-Johnson Wednesday, August 2nd 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Part I 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part II Each class is a half-day. Take one or both! $65.00 plus $20.00 kit fee each class |
Let your creativity flow as you design and create your own fabrics using fabric stamping techniques in these two half-day classes. Part I (morning) This introductory session covers an introduction to simple hand-printing methods, making your own printing stamps, and design and composition. You will make samples in class and personal projects are encouraged. Part II (afternoon) This advanced session covers stenciling and hand-painting on fabric. You will create different effects on fabric with deka salt, glitter, metallic, and iridescence paints. |
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