I like to think of the art of doll-making as inspiring and calming. I fill each doll I make with love, and hope that this loving energy will carry through to the people who bring my dolls into their families. Welcome to my journal, where I share my creative adventures. Hope you have a pleasant stay!
November 9, 16, 23 (Saturdays)
Level: Beginner
To be able to create a doll you will need basic machine-sewing (making a straight stitch) and hand-sewing knowledge (sewing running and ladder stitches), and familiarity with basic crochet stitches (chain and single stitches).
Together we’ll create a sweet Waldorf-inspired doll, about 14”/35 cm tall. I’ll teach how to form a head, add a cute little nose, stuff and assemble the body, add a bellybutton, and crochet a mohair wig, using a special technique . We’ll talk about proportions, body firmness, and the importance of finding the right balance in a doll’s figure for sitting position.
The class will be taught Live on Zoom and recorded, with a link emailed to you after each session. You can expect some homework between the sessions, and you are welcome to email me photos of your progress for feedback.
November 9, 11 am - 2pm EST: - Overview of process - Forming the doll’s head
November 16, 11 am - 2pm EST: Stuffing and assembling the body
November 23, 11am - 2pm EST: Face Embroidery, Adding Ears, Making the hair
The price for the class is $300 US
You will receive a PDF template for the pattern pieces and photo instructions in PDF format. The class recording will stay available till end of March. This will give you an opportunity to consolidate everything you have learned in the workshop and make a doll or more on your own.
This price does not include any materials or tools that you will need to create the doll. Once you register for the class, I will send you a complete list of materials and one clothing pattern of your choice (a Long-sleeve dress or a Jumpsuit).
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PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SHARE, REPRODUCE, or MODIFY ANY OF THE CLASS MATERIAL, NOR SELL THE DOLLS CREATED FROM THE PROVIDED TEMPLATES!
Please follow this link to book a spot in the workshop.
You can find and buy all the necessary materials yourself (a list of the materials/tools needed for the class will be emailed to you after booking a spot). To save time on searching you can purchase all the materials from Kamrin’s Craft Cottage in Holland.
The materials: cotton doll skin (Swiss tricot - heavy weight (preferred)), sewing thread that matches the skin, wool batting, stockinette, felting needle, strong craft thread, long dollmaking needle and fine sewing needle, red beeswax crayon, and embroidery floss for eyes, DollyMo mohair yarn.
You will also need:
- Sewing machine (not needed for the class, but for stitching doll’s body for the class). - Pins - Scissors - Crochet hook in size 2 mm - Sharp pencil - Measuring tape - Stuffing tool or a wooden sushi stick
Any questions, please feel free to inquire.
I am very excited to meet you soon!
Thank you.