I have been designing dolls for six years, and now enjoy teaching. I attend workshops given by other designers whenever possible as there is always something new to learn. Doll Making for me incorporates all that I love - being creative with fabric, colour, pencils, and design. Doll making is a journey of discovery and I find great pleasure in helping others along the way. I was cloth Doll Artist in Vol. 6 No. 1 of Australian Dolls and Bears (Feb. 1999) and I was thrilled that "Balthazar" was Judges Choice (Joy Martin) at Millennium Madness 2000.

Colombine
CLASS FULL
One Day Class
Wednesday
121

A fun wall doll (approx. 45 cms), based on the traditional "Jumping Jack" toy. Designed especially for this event she uses lots of bright cotton fabrics. Emphasis will be on the face painting technique, including a varnishing process, with some needle sculpting. Different button joints are used on a simply constructed body. Her fingers, hat and boots are wired. Learn how to string Colombine so she moves all limbs when pulled. Demonstration will be given on making her hand held mask.

Level:
Intermediate - Experienced
Sewing Machine
Sewing Kit
Pattern: $12.00
Preparation: Pieces cut out and some sewn beforehand to
enable completion of doll on the day.

Sibyl
CLASS FULL
One Day Class
Friday
122

This is a technique class with emphasis on detailed needle sculpting on Lycra - Sibyl's face, hands and a baby's face. Special technique for painting with pencils on Lycra will be explored. Sibyl (approx. 32cms seated) has tiny eye inserts, wired fingers, button joints and mohair for hair. Simple wrapping techniques over a cloth body using velour and stockings are used. Have fun making Sibyl's costume and shoes. Learn how to make her lacy wings.

Level: Experienced
Sewing Machine
Sewing Kit
Kit: $8.00 includes sewn Lycra pieces and eyes. Plus Pattern $12.00
Preparation: Pieces cut out and sewn and cloth body stuffed.

BACK | TUTORS | NEXT

| Home | Tutors and Classes | Registration Information | Guestbook | Links | Email |