Our project is an all cloth doll only 6 1/2 inches tall. Little round head features face hand painted by Susan Fosnot.
In this three hour workshop you will learn the easy way to turn tiny body parts, how to define fingers and toes, how to attach the arms so they hang naturally, and how to attach the head.
Workshop kit includes individually hand painted head, pre-sewn body, and materials for easy one piece suit.
No painting is required,
Registration is through UFDC. You must attend the convention to participate
Daisy – An All Cloth Doll Painted with Acrylics
Saturday and Sunday July 24 & 25, 2010
Old Court House Arts Center in Woodstock, Illinois
The subject of this workshop will be thirteen inch cloth doll in the style of the mid 19th century. The early French fashion dolls inspire her face, painted in acrylics. She also has painted long curls.
During the two days of the workshop, we will be focused on the painting. Participants will receive their patterns in advance so they can sew and stuff the doll.
The pattern is based on an old china doll body. This design, called a Steuber type body, features a specially constructed seat to help the doll sit nicely. Leather boots and colored stockings are sewn as part of the doll. My design includes a nicely rounded head. Also included are patterns for the dress, drawers and petticoat.
Sami –An Oil Painted Cloth Doll
Saturday and Sunday, April 24 & 25, 2010
Old Court House Arts center in Woodstock, Illinois
All new pattern and new paint color mixes!
Sami is a 14 inch all cloth doll, with head, arms, and legs painted in oils.
The pattern features a very shapely head that can be stuffed from the top or bottom. Experienced doll makers will recognize this as a real advantage stuffing nicely rounded cheeks. Included is a playsuit pattern based on a 1920’s Buddy Lee outfit.
Painting will begin with a one color under painting, establishing the light and dark tones, and shapes of the features. This creates a “Road Map” for the colors to follow.
The colors will be mixed from red, yellow, blue and white. These colors alone will create the browns of the skin.
Woodstock, Illinois is about 1 1/2 hour north of Chicago, Illinois.The center of town has cobblestone streets, interesting and unusual shops, and a park. The Old Court House Arts Center, a charming old red brick building, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are a variety of accomodations for overnight stays.
Please email for tuition and registration information
In this three hour workshop you will learn the easy way to turn tiny body parts, how to define fingers and toes, how to attach the arms so they hang naturally, and how to attach the head.
