I was born with curious hands, always making things from everything I could find. At eight I learnt to use a sewing machine sitting on my Mum's knee and once I had experienced this, my imagination and hands ran wild. Many of the fine techniques I like to use in my dolls I have learnt through years of bridal and ball gowns, costumes and fancy dress. Three and half years ago my Mum introduced me to the world of cloth dolls and at last I have found my niche! My designing is strongly influenced by the ocean after living on the coast for many years and many fishing trips in my childhood. After experiencing the "Millennium Madness" I promised myself that I would aim to teach at the next one! I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning new techniques and I believe that your inner self shows through in every doll you make. Although I am relatively new to this passion, I am looking forward to a long and exciting journey exploring and creating many new creatures and characters along the way.

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Aquaria: Sultry Siren of the Deep
Two Day Class
Thursday/Friday
209

A mermaids life is one of adventure and excitement, many places to go, ship-wrecks and coral atolls to explore, sunken treasures to find and sailor's hearts to win! Let your creativity and imagination run wild and soon you will have a beautiful, original mermaid. Aquaria has wired fins and tail fluke, webbed fingers and poseable arms, hands and tail. This doll can be made in many different poses, just by a turn of the wrist or a shrug of the shoulder. The tail position creates mood as well simply by darting the tail or curling the fins. Many other techniques such as dying doll jewelry, face painting, etc. are discussed and demonstrated in class also. The technique will be taught with a printed fabric tail, but pattern includes instruction for hand dying also, which will be demonstrated in class. Let the Mermaid in you show�.

Level:
Intermediate - Experienced
Sewing Machine
Sewing Kit
Kit: approx. $22.00 this includes pattern, handy hints, techniques and other doll ideas.
Preparation is required.

Serendipity: Brumby of the Coral Reef
One Day Class
Tuesday
125

Serendipity means luck by chance and this proved true, as he won First Place in the 2001 XLN Fabric Challenge. He is a graceful creature who contains several eye-catching features such as needle-sculpting, wiring and various decorating techniques. Why not invite this whimsical creature into your home too?

Level: All
Sewing Machine
Sewing Kit
Kit: $20.00 includes pattern for large and small seahorses, class notes and
photograph. Also included are bonus dying instructions and other techniques.

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