Doll Workshop

I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means "put down".
Bob Newhart

Thanks Bob.

I didn't mean to disappear for so long. I've been teaching... and sick.

Last weekend I went to the Battery in Whitstable and taught my doll making workshop.

Please note: I did not make these dolls. They were made by students on my workshop.

I haven't taught a doll making workshop on its own before although they often sneak into other workshops (like at Christmas time). I wasn't sure what people would most like to make or learn so I brought along loads of ideas.

Mostly people wanted to make Raggedy Annie's. And they made some beautiful ones!

I love the green hair on this one.

And don't these look gorgeous amongst the poppies on the beach?

I love taking pictures of them when they are finished.

And finally, some non-Annie dolls.

These were inspired by illustrations from Chris Corr's book of the Arabian Nights.

An idea I'd like to explore more in silks, at Christmas time.

Today's Inspiration: Kurt Jackson, painter.

Likes: This compositional exercise over at Gooseflesh.

Comments

[olive]

my mom made me raggedy ann and andy very similar to these. having seen these i would love to make them myself now. i think they turned out great! love the blond curly hair.

[Jill]

That quote from Bob is hilarious - I'm in NC where country is king.

*loved* your chapter in the Crafter's Companion.

[Jo Griffith]

Love the dolls. What a wonderful class you had!

[margie]

i am so pleased you are back.. love your inspiration hope you are feeling better.. happy days margie

[cher]

I loved Raggedy Ann as a kid. My dad read us "R Ann and R Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkly Knees." Maybe a cross over between the ragdolls and the Araban Nights?

I have only made one doll -- out of paper mache (on my blog). I may have to make a softie. With a camel. With knee problems.

[thehomelyyear]

Hi, your student's dolls are really brill...love the way you've photographed them with the poppies.
THY

[lou]

aaw, i love these dolls, especially the blonde curly one (reminds me of myself, ha!) and the grassy settings!

[Hannah]

Hi there!
Have just found you for the first time.... I wish I could have been at one of your doll worshops! I have just attended my first one ever and loved it!
Your blog is lovely... I will pop in again sometime.
xx

[Any Smith]

Thanks for the Bob Newhart quote - that's a good one, eh.

I'm a lot like you - I have creative interests all over the place - my family continually tells me that I'm spread too thin and that I should concentrate on just ONE... Glad to find a kindred spirit.

[Costume Doll]

They are simple yet great. it is truly an art with a unique character.

Kris