Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem:
September 2009
When: September 11, 12, and
13. Plan to
arrive on the 10th
Where: Best Western Holiday Plaza, Richmond, Ky.
Who’s teaching? Pam Grose from
Allison Marano from the U.S.
Arley Berryhill from the U.S.
How does it work? Each teacher
teaches the same one day class on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The students rotate
so that they get a class from each teacher! In other words, each attendee gets a
class from each teacher.
You will be
asked to join our yahoo group where files for supply lists and any other
important information can be obtained.
The package price includes the 3 full classes, 3 nights at the hotel (double occupancy), 3 full breakfasts, and 3 lunches. The hotel rooms are equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also offers a workout room, and an indoor pool, and complimentary computer access.
There are many good dinner
places and we usually go in groups out to eat. There is a Hobby Lobby and a Walmart very close in case anyone needs any supplies.
This year, because of travel
restrictions, none of the classes require sewing machines to be brought to the
event. That
means there may be some pre-class work to do, but it is a great trade-off.
The all –inclusive cost for the
3 days is $425. Unfortunately we have seen increases in both the hotel and
food areas, but while the price has increased, it is still considerably lower
than other venues where you must pay your own hotel costs. If you want to stay an extra night
(that is, arrive on Thursday and stay through Sunday night), there will be an
additional $60 charge per room per night. If you are sharing a room, that would
mean an additional $30 per occupant. If you require a private room
throughout the entire conference, your
There is a $50 non-refundable
deposit required upon signing up for the event. I need your name, phone number,
address, and email address (this is very important as I need it for the yahoo
group invitations). If
you do not need a payment plan, the next deposit of $150 will be due
You may write a check, pay
with cash, or send a money order. I do not take credit cards anymore and
I cannot take PayPal for this event. Thank you for your understanding. There will be no
refunds after
If you have any questions at
all, please do not hesitate to email me at: anniedolls@roadrunner.com or give me a phone call at: 859-623-2455.
Please send your deposits and
payments to:
Anne Hesse
Please make your checks out
to
Here is the information on
the classes.
Allison Marano
Gwendolyn
is a 15” muslin/cotton stump doll attached to a wood base for extra support.
The body/torso construction and assembly is basic and easy. The face is lightly
needlesculpted and colored with pencils and chalks.
Fingers are individually wired.
Gwendolyn’s
dress and train are created using heat distressed chiffon or georgette,
and her bodice is made from machine-stitched felt that is also distressed and
then painted.
The focus
of the workshop will be to create and apply the costuming elements
which are hand stitched to the assembled body and heat distressed right
on the doll. This technique is not nearly as risky as it sounds, and is quite
successful providing you follow the steps and take a few precautions
which will be demonstrated in class.
Additional
costuming elements include hand embroidery on the wrapped sleeves, and a
machine stitched lacy cap (from a pattern), that is wet-formed and painted.
There will be
a pattern and detailed instructions for all the pre-class work.
Pre-class work will include: sewing and stuffing all body parts,
attaching stump to base, needlesculpting the face
with simple sculpting stitches, machine stitching a piece of felt for the
bodice, and stitching the lace cap.
Done in class: coloring the pre-sculpted face, assembly of
remaining body parts, creating and applying the costume, and heat distressing
the various costume elements.
Arley Berryhill
Arley is an incredibly gifted artist with a background in theater and costuming. His pieces reflect his love of textiles, jewels, and color. Arley is a very sought after artist and the tricks of the trade that you will learn from him will enhance your own doll making skills. We are so lucky to be sharing Arley’s ideas and secrets at this year’s MMM. Arley isn't doing much traveling and teaching anymore, so this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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"CANDLESTICK DIVA"
By Arley Berryhill
This 9 in. "Diva" torso sits on a large candlestick of your choice. A stitched & stuffed cloth body will be costumed and decorated to suit the "Diva" in you. The focus of this class is to create a fancy costume out of materials & trims you bring to class. A basic bodice pattern is supplied, and the rest is up to your imagination.
Techniques taught will include draping, ribbon work, trimmings, feathers use, and face coloring.
Pre-work prior to class – sewing and stuffing body parts, gluing torso to candlestick, and sewing of stretch bodice and gloves (optional).
Work done in class – Simple needle-sculpting & coloring of face, and embellishing figure by draping fabrics, applying trim, and making easy ribbon decorations.
All work in class will be done by hand, so no sewing machine will be required.
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Arley will also be offering a more in depth class just before the MMM weekend begins. This class will be very limited in size and will be held in my home studio. The class is Lady Peacock and will have several other costuming options. The cost is $130, or $65 per day, and will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 8 and 9. Thursday, Sept 10 will be our move into the hotel and set-up, so would be a great time to visit Berea, an arts community just 12 miles away, or to rest up for the weekend. We can take only 12 participants, so please let me know asap.
Here is the info:
Arley Berryhill
LADY PEACOCK: an 18" Costume Stump Doll
Description:
Meet "Lady Peacock" – a stylish, glamorous woman from a by-gone era. In this class, we focus on creating a beautiful costume.
Students come to class with a finished doll-mannequin. Together we will paint the figure, put together the costume, and embellish.A choice of two different paper-clay masks will be included in the class kit. (Molds for the face-mask will be available for purchase.) Plus, you will have extra pattern pieces to create variations on the finished costume and headdress.
Techniques taught with "Lady P" will include:
-Making design choices in costuming by combining different elements into a unique costume design of your own making.
-Tips on how to choose and combine fabrics in your costume design.
-Tricks and short-cuts in sewing and assembling the costume (including a wired "lampshade" hip skirt with beaded trim).
-Painting a face mask & cloth body
-Embellishing tips on trimming & finishing the costume.
A sewing machine will be required in class.
Pre-Work includes: cutting, sewing, stuffing, & assembling simple body, arms, & head of doll. And, attaching the body to a wooden base.
Kit fee: $20
Kit includes:
-Clay face mask (2 choices),
-Timtex (a stiff foundation material for the Hip Skirt, Collar, & Hat Brim)
-Thread wrapped Wire (to stitch to Timtex)
-Gesso and paints for face & body
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Pam Grose
A
WOODLAND SPRITE
Aurora’s
face is muslin with a lycra overlay and the hands are wire frames created when
the armature is made, and then covered with batting and lycra gloves.
There
is no need for sewing machines as the head and hands will be sewn as preclass
work.
The face and hands will be painted and then stretch velvet will be used to create a body suit. After that step, you can embellish to your heart’s desire.
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Pam’s Midweek Classes
Pam will be teaching 2 one day classes.
These will occur immediately after the weekend on Monday, Sept. 14, and
Mannequin Figure
Pole Dolls
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