http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/ The Dollmakers Internet Community en-us Fri, 30 May 2008 03:22:18 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Dollmaker's Internet Community News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/images/logo.gif http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/ http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=88 The site will be undergoing a major re-design in the next month. When it is complete, it will be necessary to re-register. The new site should be simpler, and cleaner, and I hope it will suit our needs better. Most of the content will disappear after the re-design. The exceptions will be the archives for the mailing list, and a subset of the pictures in our challenge directory, which will still be available. If you have any comments about what you'd like to see in the new site, please leave them as a comment to this story, or in the forum. Fri, 30 May 2008 03:22:18 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=87 Hi folks, I've just finished listing a bunch of new classes at our online class site. We have: March 24th: Sculpting the African American Female, by Jan Flood May 5th: Sculpting a Doll in Air Dry Clay with Marlaine Verhelst June 30th: Facial Reconstruction Techniques by Jan Flood (discount available to those who took her Forensic Sculpting Class last year) September 29: Sculpting the Asian Female, by Jan Flood Details on price, etc, are all available on the classroom web site, Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:12:51 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=86 I'm happy to announce that when you pick up a copy of Contemporary Doll Collector's January issue on page 48 you will find 2 images of my Ragmore dolls. Ameila and Velma are shown with a brief quote that I provided about their background. In addition to small local FL shows, we will be attend the Black Doll Convention next May in Mansfield, MA. Among all of the wonderful events there will be a celebration ceremony to honor the opening of the second black doll museum in the U.S. Please pick up a copy of the magazine and send me a note; I would love to hear your thoughts. (theragmores@nbtweenht.com) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:28:57 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=85 The 2008 Dolls of The Year™ (DOTY) Industry Choice Awards were announced in Orlando, Florida during IDEX Premier in January. These awards are held each year by Doll Reader magazine. Congratulations to all category winners! Look for these award-winning dolls and a ballot to cast your vote for the 2008 DOTY Public’s Choice winners in Doll Reader’s May issue! For more information, contact Kathryn Peck at 617-536-0100 x127 or kpeck@madavor.com Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:28:13 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=84 YOU’RE INVITED…TO AN ARTY PARTY IN THE WOODS! Space is limited, so register now for the upcoming Arty Party in the Woods, hosted by the Northwest Artists & Crafters group. Next scheduled for October 19-21, 2007, the semi-annual weekend arts retreat costs just $75 per person for "semi-rustic" cabin lodging and 6 delicious meals, from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. Located a few miles from Roy, Washington, at Brighton Creek, a Bahá'í Conference Center, the retreat is easy to get to, yet secluded enough for creative inspiration. Registration is limited to 24 guests, so reserve yours early. The Arty Party in the Woods draws a variety of artist guests from the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Media represented include fiber arts, polymer clay, painting, music, photography, beadwork, collage, writing, mixed media and more. While impromptu lessons and demonstrations are held, the key feature of the Arty Party in the Woods is the chance to mingle and share techniques, materials, and creative energy with other artists and the opportunity for participants to work on specific projects of their own with other artists available for critique and inspiration. Says Christine Hansen, who attended the group’s April 2006 Arty Party, “I’ve checked into other arts retreats offered in our region, and have found their registration fees quite steep. The registration for the Arty Party in the Woods is actually affordable for those of us with limited budgets. The main thing I loved about the retreat was that it provided a warm atmosphere where I could relax and not be ‘Mom.’ Instead, I was able to focus on completing my projects and starting a few new ones, while someone else cooked the meals and washed the dishes. I met some really great people and picked up pointers on techniques and materials that I wasn’t familiar with.” While the focus is on art, Arty Party guests need not be “artists” to take advantage of this inexpensive weekend away—guests might prefer to catch up on reading or enjoy a stroll through Brighton Creek’s serene and beautiful 24 acres. Spouses are welcome, but there are no arrangements for children. For more information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NWArtists_and_Crafters or call Leslie Sirag at (360) 705-2082 between noon and midnight. Information on Brighton Creek is available at http://www.brightoncreekbahai.org/index.html. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:20:03 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=83 If you want to grow your business or if your looking for someone to make your molds for you and pour your resin, I can help. The resin I use is a doll resin, the color is in the resin. I pour for Teridolls and for other doll artist. From 10 to 100's no limit. For more information contact Teridolls@classicnet.net or 806-495-3603. Please look at the dolls on the site Teridoll.com the color of the flesh is beautiful. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:19:34 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=82 Mystic Molds will be hosting the Fall 2007 Doll Show and Sale on Oct 19th and 20th of 2007. Several vendors will attend bringing a great selection of doll making supplies, porcelain slip, tools, brushes, patterns, books, as well as antique dolls, doll furniture, vintage fabrics and trims. Doll making classes and in booth demonstrations will also be offered. Check out www.mysticmolds.com/mystic_events.html for more information of this fun event at the Mystic Farm. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:19:12 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=81 The gallery is down temporarily. The pictures are not lost and I will get them visible again as soon as I can. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:59:26 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=80 I wish to thank everyone who answered my request for help on making a fabric doll. I have with the help of many prople from this site found a cloth doll, that I think I can make. To all you that have helped me through this I Thank you and I will try and post pictures as I go along, but I am haveing problem navagating throught this site, so any help in that area, will be very appreciated. I would like to post pictures of my work as I go along and I have no Idea how to post them. Thanking everyone again Mrs. Mills Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:17:12 GMT http://www.dollmaking.org/public_html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=79 Myself and a group of Professional-minded Michigan Doll Artists are looking for potential members to launch new group. Must be a OOAK artist that does not use others patterns or molds ( your own is fine). We want to spread nationally . Magazine exposure and opportunities are sure to follow. The sky is the limit! Please e-mail shelly lampshire at artsyphartsy@sbcglobal.net with your contact info. Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:16:36 GMT