Initial Information Booklet for Delegates 2016

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“SOMETHING OLD….. SOMEHTING BLUE”
“SOMETHING OLD…..
SOMEHTING BLUE”
Please consult the Booking Sheet included in this booklet for information on booking workshops
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12.00
27th
2.00
April
Registration
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
Day
Time
9.00 - 10.00
10.00 – 10.40
10.40 - 11.00
11.00 - 12.30
THURS
12.30 – 1.30
28th
1.30 - 2.45
April
2.45 - 3.15
3.15 – 6.15
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Receiving of
Competition
Entries
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Registration
Morning Tea
Welcome - Delegates and Guests
Doll
Presentation of Convention
Lunch
Special Presentation – Catherine
Mather
Afternoon Tea Optional Workshops
Optional
Workshops
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Delegates
GayleSteele
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Gayle began doll making in 1988 in Sydney. On moving to Day
Time
Activity
Activity
Activity
11.15
Canberra with the Air Force in 1994, she counted herself lucky to FRI
9.00 –– 10.45
Lecture on- Huret
DollofbyHistory
Sheryland
Williams
11.15
1.00
Special Presentation
Cavalcade
Fashion –
‘do dolls’ with Pat Blyth on a weekly basis. Under Pat’s Wedding Fashions
encouragement, a love of antiques developed and in 1995 Gayle 29th
1.00
– 2.15
Lunch
10.45
–
Morning Tea
commenced workshops with the Doll Artisan Guild achieving an April
Award of Excellence in 2011. 2.1511.15
– 3.45
Cavalcade of History and Fashion - The Christening
FRI
In 1996 Gayle began making leather bodies for seminars and 11.15 – 1.00
Special Presentation - Cavalcade of History and Fashion –
4.00 – 6.00
Porcelain and Leather Crafts was registered as her business. The High Tea – DAG School of
Dollmaking
Graduation Ceremony
Wedding
Fashions
business developed through word of mouth and attendance at 29th
1.00 – 2.15
Lunch
Doll Shows and Fairs in Sydney and Melbourne. Initial products April
2.15 – 3.45
Cavalcade of History and Fashion - The Christening
were Leather Bodies, Greenware and some Dolls. Anything that she thought could be sold and might help fill the table was fair game! Filling a 6’ table 4.00 – 6.00
was a real challenge in those days. High Tea – DAG School of Dollmaking Graduation Ceremony
Over the years Gayle’s appreciation of antique dolls has grown but realising that most Day Time
Activity
of the desire only ended in drooling, she collected Antique Reproduction Molds as a 8.45 – 9.00
poor replacement. There are now over 350 dolls on offer as greenware, bisque and Early entry of Delegates into Competition Room and Trading Hall
finished dolls. As Porcelain and Leather Crafts has developed, Gayle’s experience, 9.00 – 10.00
passion for authenticity and exposure at Doll Fairs identifies her as one of the 10.00 – 11.00
premier doll makers of today. 11.00 – 12.00
Following a trip to Europe in 2012, some antique Kling dolls were acquired, one of Doll
Show open to
Day
Time
Activity
SAT 12.00
– 1.00
which is now offered as a workshop to Convention Delegates. Public
8.45 – 9.00
Activity
1.00
Activity
Please consult the Booking Sheet included in this booklet for information on booking workshops
10.00
WED
Time
Lecture on Huret Doll by Sheryl Williams
9.00 – 10.45
Please consult the Booking Sheet included in this booklet for information on booking workshops
9.00
11.00
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Program–Delegates
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Program – Delegates Day
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10.45 –
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April
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30th
Morning Tea
1.00 – 2.00
9.00––3.00
10.00
2.00
Early entry of Delegates into Competition Room and Trading Hall
10.00
– 11.00
3.00
– 4.00
11.00 – 12.00
Optional Workshops
Doll Show open to
1.007.00
– 2.00
“SOMETHING
OLD…..
SOMEHTING
BLUE”
- Presentation of Major
Awards
Celebration Banquet
12.00 – 1.00
2.00 – 3.00
April Day Time 3.00 – 4.00
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Optional Celebration Banquet - Presentation of Major
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==Introduction++
On behalf of the Organising Committee it is my very great pleasure to welcome you to
the DAG Supported Convention and the Sydney International Doll Show and DAG Qualified
Competition, in Sydney, Australia on the 27th April – 1st May 2016. We are very excited to be
bringing you this Doll Artisan Guild Supported event – “Something Old…Something Blue”.
We have planned a really exciting and informative program for your enjoyment. Our
principal guest speaker is world renowned and much esteemed reproduction doll maker,
DAG Instructor and Educator, Sheryl Williams. Sheryl will be presenting the lovely
Convention Doll. And for the first time outside the USA Sheryl will lecture on the highly
awaited Huret doll, which will be released at the DAG Convention in Chicago in October
2015. Her presentation will include techniques for reproducing authentic clothing for this
doll.
Australia’s own Catherine Mather will also be in attendance to talk about and show us her
fabulous creations. As a special treat for delegates, Catherine will be unveiling her latest
creation, a beautiful bride dressed in 1920s style costume to be released at the Convention.
Catherine’s artful sewing techniques and attention to detail will make this of interest to
modern as well as antique reproduction doll artists.
In keeping with the theme of the Convention, the Cavalcade of History and Fashion will
give us a delightful taste of sixty years of bridal fashions, 1880 – 1930. They will follow
this with something that often followed weddings in Victorian times – ‘the Christening’.
This is a marvellous opportunity to see the clothing of yesteryear up close and in detail, an
invaluable tool when it comes to the costuming of both antique and antique reproduction
dolls of the period. And yes, there will be more opportunities to purchase their magnificent
laces.
Yet another exciting first at this Convention – formerly only offered at DAG Conventions in
the US, the Crystal Award will be available for those entrants in the doll competitions who
have previously won top DAG awards such as the Millie, the Magge or the Aurora.
As well as other delightful surprises such as the Delegate gifts, including the souvenir
Convention Doll mould, some fabulous workshops have been devised and are on offer
exclusively to Delegates. These include both the 3 hour workshops and shorter 1 ½ hour
workshops. Don’t forget the splendid Celebration Banquet at which the top award winners
will be announced, and the High Tea for the DAG School of Doll Making Graduation Ceremony.
We certainly hope that this Convention will be a very special gathering where like-minded
doll makers and doll enthusiasts can come together and celebrate the world of dolls that
we all love. I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting many new ones. I wish you all
a wonderful time at the Sydney Convention.
Mary Caccamo
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==Guest Lecturers++
And Presenters
Sheryl Williams
Sheryl Williams needs no introduction to doll makers here in Australia.
A DAG travelling instructor, Doctor of Dollmaking and Millie winning
doll artist, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and has authored many
articles for Dolls Beautiful, Doll Artisan, Doll Crafter, Doll Costuming,
Doll Pro and Doll News magazines. She is a Doll Artisan Guild Senior
Judge with a special interest in doll competition. An active member
of the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), she is in demand for
lectures, seminars and workshops for their national conventions, as
well as many other Doll events around the world.
We are so fortunate that Sheryl has agreed to take the time out of her very
busy schedule to be our special guest presenter and DAG Representative at the ‘Something Old..
Something Blue’ DAG Supported Convention in Sydney 2016. She will be unveiling and presenting
the Convention Doll to the delegates and will speak about the doll’s very interesting history and
her costuming. Given her interest in the authentic costuming of antique and reproduction dolls,
Sheryl will also share with us her knowledge on this subject with respect to the costuming of
other antique dolls and antique reproductions, predominantly the Huret doll.
Sheryl is a firm believer in education. She travels extensively teaching doll making, costuming
seminars and workshops around the world. While here for the Convention she will also teach a
workshop at the convention as well as two doll making seminars.
Catherine Mather
One of Australia's leading doll artist for over 25 years, Catherine's
observation of the human form translates into expressive full porcelain
figures of women and children. Dressed in historical era costumes
and accessories created by Catherine, from soft natural fibre wigs to
exquisite leather and silk fitted shoes, Catherine’s skills are evident in
the finish and creativity of each doll.
At the 2016 DAG Supported Convention Catherine will present: “The
Bride Wore…..”, a digital presentation looking back at 100 years of bridal
fashion and the trends that depict each era.
Each of the wedding gowns featured in the charming slide show has a
story and a connection to our past, and offers the bridal gowns we make for our dolls, something
old, something new and something borrowed too!
Catherine will unveil a new Lady Doll at the Convention and explain how these images have
influenced her latest doll design. As you view the images you will be given an insight into how
the doll’s bridal gown was created.
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And Presenters
The Cavalcade of History and Fashion
Bustle to Bias Brides: 1880-1940
“Bustle to Bias Brides”, presented by The Cavalcade of History and Fashion, is a fascinating
journey through 60 years of bridal fashions and more. It focuses on the period between 1880
and 1940. These 60 years saw enormous changes in fashions which is reflected in the wedding
gowns of their day.
This is an opportunity to examine historical gowns and accessories as well as hearing snippets
from the lives of the original wearers of these gowns. You will hear tell of some of the etiquette
and social history of the different decades as you view these original gowns from the Cavalcade’s
vast collection.
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Patsy Burgess
Email: [email protected] P: (02) 4288 6674 M:0404 035 258
The truth is that I have always loved dolls, but did not discover the art of
making porcelain dolls till just after having a little daughter (who is now
28 years old).
Since then I have entered competitions, won the ‘Millie’ and ‘Maggie’,
taught and been appointed as an Instructor with the Doll Artisan Guild
of Dollmaking. My backgrounds of teaching Textiles & Design, sewing,
plus painting watercolours, were a perfect groundwork to gain the skills
necessary to make the art of porcelain dollmaking practical. My love
of research, theatre, the arts and dance, are also a constant source of
inspiration for my projects – my passion – porcelain dollmaking.
Workshop: Petite Beaded Reticule
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 15
Kits Available: $20
Cost $55.00
In this workshop you will make gorgeous
hand beaded silk reticule perfect for any
lady or bebe. Price includes all supplies to
complete reticule and patterns to make
more at your leisure.
Celebrating a Christening
Baptism through the ages has held great importance
in celebrating a new life for social and religious beliefs
and to announce another generation. Christening
gowns, dresses or robes became special for these
occasions and followed fashion as life changed,
mostly due to the Industrial Revolution.
Participants need to bring: Sewing kit
including fine beading needle, small,
sharp scissors that will cut two layers
of fabric, thimble and glass or visors if
necessary.
This presentation by The Cavalcade of History and
Fashion will feature many gowns which tell the
story of the development of baptismal gowns from
early times through the Nineteenth and Twentieth
Centuries. All these gowns come from the Cavalcade’s
wonderful collection of Infants’ wear.
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Janelle Anderson
Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3312 4239
In 1986 after moving from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast I was looking
for a hobby and to meet people, so answered an advertisement for
porcelain doll classes. From the beginning I knew I had found what
I was looking for and in 1987 I commenced the Doll Artisan Guild
Apprenticeship program. At that time my mentor was Mary Vlasack who
introduced porcelain doll making to Queensland after making contact
with Rolf Ericksen.
I continued to have a desire to expand my knowledge and expertise in
doll making so engaged in whatever educational programs, seminars and
workshops I could attend. I gained my Masters in Dollmaking in 1993
and Grandmasters in 1997. Over the years I have met some wonderful
and like-minded ladies and it is always a joy to meet them at shows and
Workshop 1: Decorative Fan
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 12
Kits Available: $30
Cost $35.00
In this workshop you will be shown how to make ribbon flowers, hand dyed lace and make a tassel.
You will then assemble and embellish the fan so that you will have a lovely item to adorn your doll
cabinet. All materials to complete the fan are included in the cost of the workshop.
Participants need to bring: Sewing kit including needle, thread and scissors.
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conventions. I have run my own studio for more than 25 years, now in Aspley (Brisbane) and
import slip and source a range of other components vital for doll making. After this time I still
find teaching others as enjoyable and rewarding as I did in the beginning. I have classes three
days per week and continue to be overwhelmed by the progress the ladies make in their skills as
doll artisans, their increased self –esteem, and the way in which they develop their confidence
to hone new skills.
Of course I can’t be left out of this and continue to enjoy making both modern and antique dolls
as well as other porcelain items including figurines and masks. A few years ago I completed
an interior design course and have also made silver jewellery. I could describe myself as a
person who is interested in anything crafty, and particularly those crafts where it is necessary
to combine a range of skills to make a complete item.
Workshop 2: Needle Tatting
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 10
No Kits Available
Cost $35.00
In this workshop you will learn the basic skills of needle tatting so you can make accessories to
adorn and embellish your doll's costume. All materials to complete the workshop will be supplied.
Participants need to bring: Scissors.
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Karen Clohessy
Karen Clohessy
Email: [email protected] M:0418 903 986
I made my first doll in 1987 - I was hooked. After my first DAG seminar in
1990 it opened my eyes to a whole new world of doll making. In 2000 I
was appointed a DAG instructor and with my husband, Matt, built a studio
at home. I opened my own studio in 2002. Antique dolls are a passion and
I enjoy every aspect of the study and research that goes into making an
authentic reproduction. French fashions and their wonderful accessories
are my favourites and I am always looking for the next project I can
undertake. I also make jewellery and enjoy altered art, which I sometimes
integrate into my doll making.Teaching doll making has also given me
the opportunity to spend time at home with my beautiful children Ruby
& James. I have met many lovely people along my doll journey - dolls
bring so many artistic, clever and wonderful people together.
Workshop 1: Globe de Mariee
Duration: 3 hours - French Wedding Cushion
Max no in workshop: 12
Kits very limited - No available
Cost $125.00
The Globe de Mariee was a
popular Victorian era French
tradition. The bride and groom
would choose the symbolised
ormolu shapes and mirrors for
their personalised cushion and
add mementos over the years of
their marriage. This beautiful
ornate metal wedding cushion is
a miniature replica of an original.
All the hard work of soldering has
been done so that you make the
cushion, decorate the mirrors,
assemble and paint. Finished
project is 14cm high.
Participants need to
bring: Scissors, Tacky glue,
Toothpicks, Pegs or Clips
(to hold together while glue
dries) Optivisors (if necessary).
Glass dome and base can be
purchased as an extra for $25.
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Workshop 2: French Bride’s Aumônière
(Coin Purse)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 12
Kits Available
Cost $35.00
An aumônière or coin
purse was designed to
be worn by a Victorian
bride to collect the
coins given to her at her
wedding. This beautiful
rich cream silk satin
purse has been partly
pre-sewn. It is decorated
in deep cream taffeta
and silk satin bows and
edged with antique lace.
This four panel purse is
lined in antique cotton
with eyelets along the top
for the silk ribbon to be
drawn through.
Participants need to
bring: Basic sewing kit,
cream cotton, Optivisors
(if required)
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Effie Iliopoulos
Email: [email protected] P: (02) 9722 2114 M:0403 353 114
I have been creating dolls for twenty six years. I am a Doll Artisan Guild
Instructor, Master Educator, and have achieved a Triple Crown in Doll
Making.
I ran a Doll Supplies Business for fourteen years and also organized the
Australian Doll Artisan Guild Supported Conventions in Melbourne.
I have been teaching doll making both in Seminars and regular classes for
a number of years.
I love doll making for the many things that you can master, such as shoe
making, costuming, hat making, and many other crafts besides the art of
making and painting dolls.
Workshop 1: Ring Pincushion
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 20
No Kits Available
Cost $30.00
In this workshop you will learn how to make a gorgeous ring pincushion. Included in the cost of the
workshop - Ring, material, embroidery thread, stuffing.
Effie Iliopoulos
Workshop 2: Perfume Box
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 20
No Kits Available
Cost $55.00
Cost of workshop includes tin, metal
trinkets, wooden clock face, pearls, paper,
everything to complete the boxand also
everything to complete the perfume
bottles.
Participants need to bring: Scissors
paper scissors, tooth picks, small
ruler, scalpel, jewellery plies, sharp
pencil.
Participants need to bring: Sewing kit including sharp scissors and needles.
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Lis Jones
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Lis Jones
Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 9451 3273
Lis is Danish born, but in 1981 she relocated to Australia, where she soon
became interested in making dolls. She has won numerous awards for
her work, including the DAG Millie and Gold Rosette; 1er Prix Concours
Mondial, Paris; and Australian Doll of the Year Award for Original Dolls.
Lis is a prolific writer for various dollmaking magazines worldwide, including Doll Artisan and
Doll Pro. She teaches all aspects of dollmaking and sculpting, with a special interest in small
dolls, Victorian toys and automata. Lis also travels extensively to lecture and conduct workshops
at both national and international doll shows and events, and with her engaging sense of humour
and unique, creative style, Lis has become a popular teacher with worldwide acclaim.
Lis became a DAG Instructor in 1992, and has achieved the DAG titles
Master of Dollmaking, Master Educator and Doctor of Dollmaking. Her
doctoral project was a thoroughly researched thesis on the dolls of C.F.
Kling, a German porcelain manufacturing company.
Lis is married with three grown children and six wonderful grandchildren. Her hobbies are nature
and bush-walking.
Workshop 1: Victorian Toiletry Table
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 12
Kits Available: $128
Cost $140.00
The table is made of beautifully
handcrafted wood. Each table
has been finely sanded and
varnished. It is 15 cm high, the
table tray is 13 cm long, 9.5 cm
wide and 2.75 cm deep.
It contains 2 porcelain plates
painted
with
the
Royal
Copenhagen Flower, a powderpuff,
soap, mirror and hatpins. A must
for your doll.
Participants need to bring:
Paper scissors, pencil Ruler,
Tweezers, white tacky glue,
Toothpicks, small jewellery.
pliers, sewing kit
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Workshop 2: Miniature Doll Accessories
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 12
Kits Available: $25
Cost $30.00
The accessories will be mounted
on a "Le chic Parisienne" card. They
consist of a brush and mirror, and
a wonderful perfume decanter,
and a very delicate cross and
chain. The card will be decorated
with bows. This workshop is compatible
with my Victorian Toiletry Table
workshop. The cost of the workshop
includes card, silk ribbon, brush
and mirror kit, perfume decanter
kit, cross and chain.
Participants need to bring:
Scissors. 5 min Araldite,
tweezers, small jewellery pliers
with cutters, paper scissors,
well-worn nail file for buffing,
toothpicks and sewing kit.
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Susan Leigh
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Email: [email protected] M:0438 016 714
Susan's great love affair with teddy bears started in 1999 when she was
still living on a farm teeming with animals, 60km from Johannesburg, in
South Africa. Susan ascribes her great love for teddy bears to not having a
teddy as a companion during her childhood years.
After immigrating to Australia in 2003 with husband David and their two
daughters, Susan joined a bear-making class. This sparked the desire to
create her own unique teddy bears. It was, however, only after attending
a design course in 2006 with well-known Australian bear artist Jennifer
Laing, that her dream turned into reality and the first Bearleigh bear was
born.
Workshop: Bridal
Bear
Cost $140.00
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 8
Kits for dress available: $30
Bear made from cream alpaca. The bride
wears a dress in white lace with bead
accents. The gown is off-the-shoulder in
style with a diamanté brooch at the front.
The outfit is completed with a veil and
head-dress and white shoes.
The cost includes – pattern, fabric, ultrasuede, eyes, joints and nose. Kit for outfit –
lace , shoes, tulle, ribbon, diamanté brooch
and beads
The cost includes - pattern, fabric, ultrasuede, eyes, joints and nose.
Kit for dress includes - lace, shoes, tulle,
ribbon, diamante brooch an beads if you
wish to purchase it.
Participants need to bring: Stuffing,
bear making tools and sewing kit.
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Catherine Mather
Email: [email protected] P: (02) 4271 3302
Catherine has been sculpting original porcelain art dolls for over 25
years and is well respected for her artistry and originality in doll design.
This eye for detail carries through to all aspects of her finish figures,
with historical era clothing handmade shoes and natural fibre wigs.
Residing on the east coast of Australia, Catherine is a member of NIADA
and travels nationally and internationally displaying and teaching hands
on workshops, sharing her techniques and her passion for figurative
porcelain dolls.
Workshop: The Alchemy of Dyeing
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 15
No Kits Available
Cost $60.00
Catherine will share her tips
and tricks for mixing a range of
readily available dye products to
achieve antique colours for dress
fabrics, ribbons and trims.
Each pupil will experiment with
five dye treatments with a range
of colours, keeping samples and
recipes in an informative note
book Catherine has written for
this workshop.
Acid dye, resist dye, instant set
and ink jet printed fabric and
hand painting (each student
will print an A4 piece of fabric
from a choice of 4 small antique
patterned designs available).
All fabrics, dye and equipment
provided.
Participants need to bring:
Sharp scissors, glue stick
(archival) and plastic apron.
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Merle Mather
Gail Mitchell
Email: [email protected] P: (02) 4271 3302
C/- Anne Allen - Email: [email protected] P: (02) 9679 0326
Merle first became involved with porcelain doll making in the late 1980 and
over the years has slowly reduced the size of her work to now specialise
in miniature and doll house size pieces. With many years of knowledge
working with porcelain, costuming, painting and small scale vignettes,
Merle has a wealth of information to share about her passion for small
things.
Workshop: Here Comes the Bride
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 15
No Kits Available
Cost $85.00
In this workshop you will learn the art of
delicately wired paper flowers and greenery
cascade from this vintage style bouquet,
designed to drape over the arm of a 1920's
bride. Each student will assembly pre-cut
flowers and greenery, learn how to wire
and shape orange blossom sprays, adding
details of pearl and silk ribbon trails to the
bouquet. To complete the bridal theme a
matching halo of orange blossom, pearl and
silk ribbons will be made and displayed in a
vintage style display box.
Designed for a 17"- 42cm Lady doll
Workshop includes, all materials and a small
box to carry your bouquet and head dress
home.
Gail lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Gail became involved with
reproduction porcelain doll making in the early 1980’s and has been a
teacher for 35 years. During this time she has earned a Triple Crown and
became a DAG Instructor.
Gail enjoys teaching seminars especially those involving detailed
costuming. She finds great pleasure in helping her students achieve
their DAG qualifications and achieve award winning recognition at Doll
Competitions.
Workshop: Bride’s Ivory Leather Prayer Book
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 12
No Kits Available
Cost $35.00
This lovely bride’s prayer book is
covered in fine ivory leather and
decorated with silk ribbons and
silk ribbon flowers. You will cover
the book with the leather, make the
flowers and decorate the cover. Cost
includes kid leather, card, silk ribbon
and book.
Participants need to bring: Tacky
glue, tweezers and scissors to cut
thin leather.
Participants need to bring: small sharp
scissors, clear craft glue, Aleene’s tacky
glue, small ball stylus, mouse mat for
shaping flowers on and fine wire cutters.
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Glenice Shaw
Gayle Steele
Email: [email protected] M: 0458 477 660
Email: [email protected] P: (02) 6292 2325
I started doll classes in the early 90s and was hooked from the first lesson.
From there I couldn’t wait to go to class every week it was so much fun and a
great group of girls. It also gave me to opportunity to use all my other many and
varied crafts including sewing, knitting and embroidery which I also love. I enjoy
every aspect of dollmaking including pouring greenware, and have been able to
collect a large number of moulds over the years enabling me to offer greenware
in addition to everything to complete your doll project. In 2004 I started my
own studio and found I loved teaching and seeing my students progress and
produce beautiful work. I was appointed a DAG teacher in 2006 and have enjoyed
teaching others the knowledge I have gained. Since then I have opened my own
Doll Shop in Virginia on the north side of Brisbane and offer classes, greenware
and accessories to make dolls plus finished dolls and lots more.
Workshop: Draw String Bridal Bag
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 12
No Kits Available
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Cost $35.00
The bag is made of silk satin, trimmed
with cotton lace and embellished with
silk ribbon embroidery and beading.
Included in the cost of the workshop: Silk
fabric, silk ribbon, lace and beads.
Participants need to bring: Sewing kit
including sharp scissors.
Gayle began doll making in 1988 in Sydney. On moving to Canberra with the Air
Force in 1994, she counted herself lucky to ‘do dolls’ with Pat Blyth on a weekly
basis. Under Pat’s encouragement, a love of antiques developed and in 1995 Gayle
commenced workshops with the Doll Artisan Guild achieving an Award of Excellence
in 2011. In 1996 Gayle began making leather bodies for seminars and Porcelain and
Leather Crafts was registered as her business. Over the years Gayle’s appreciation of
antique dolls has grown but realising that most of the desire only ended in drooling,
she collected antique reproduction moulds as a poor replacement. There are now
over 350 dolls on offer as greenware, bisque and finished dolls. As Porcelain and
Leather Crafts has developed, Gayle’s experience, passion for authenticity and
exposure at Doll Fairs identifies her as one of the premier doll makers of today.
Workshop: Kling in Regional Costume
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 10
No Kits Available
Cost $160.00
Participants will costume a
little Kling Doll and secure her
in a presentation box. The doll
will be supplied assembled. A
large portion of the costume
will be pre constructed to
ensure we can finish the doll
in the timeframe. Included
in the price of the workshop:
Assembled doll, pre-assembled
underwear and machine
construction of the costume.
All materials to decorate and
finish. Presentation box (Please
enquire if you wish to clean and
paint your own doll)
Participants need to bring:
Sewing kit
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Teresa Sulikowski
Sheryl Williams
Email: [email protected] M: 0431 072 354
C/- Anne Allen - Email: [email protected] P: (02) 9679 0326
Teresa has always loved dolls, and has a passion for rescuing neglected
or damaged darlings and bringing them back to their former glory. Her
interest in antique and vintage dolls and toys generally has meant that
her contributions of articles to Dolls, Bears & Collectables magazine cover
many facets of the genre.
A long-time student of Mary Caccamo, Teresa has developed a love of the
little accessories that enhance antique dolls and has reproduced one of
her favourites – a fashion doll’s handbag, made from silk and a walnut
shell.
Workshop: Reticule for Fashion Doll
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max no in workshop: 10
Kits Available: $25.00
Cost $35.00
A stylish reticule for a fashion doll
make from a walnut shell lined with
silk. This is based on an original
antique accessory. Included in price of
workshop: Prepared walnut shell, silk
fabric, cord and embroidery thread for
tassel.
Participants need to bring: Sewing
kit and a large short bodkin to
assemble the silk purse and
prepared walnut exterior
Sheryl needs no introduction to doll makers here in Australia. A DAG
travelling instructor, Doctor of Doll making and Millie winning doll artist,
she enjoys sharing her knowledge and has authored many articles for
Dolls Beautiful, Doll Artisan, Doll Crafter, Doll Costuming, Doll Pro and
Doll News magazines. She is a Doll Artisan Guild Senior Judge with a
special interest in doll competition. An active member of the United
Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), she is in demand for lectures, seminars
and workshops for their national conventions, as well as many other Doll
events around the world.
Workshop: “Something Fancy - Something Blue”
Duration: 3 hours
Max no in workshop: 15
No Kits Available
Cost $145.00
Create a beautiful antique
inspired Bridal Presentation
Box that contains a wood
fan, decorated glass
perfume bottle, gold hand
mirror, hanging perfume
and powder puff. The
presentation box is covered
with specially designed
antique reproduction
papers with gold Dresden
embellishments. All
supplies are included to
complete this project as
pictured. Participants will
assemble this elegant box
with papers, dividers and
trims as well as make some
of the included accessory
pieces.
Participants need to bring:
A sharp scalpel, small ruler, UHU glue stick, sharp paper scissors, Awl, large eye needle
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Schedule
Some wonderful workshops have been devised exclusively for delegates. Please read the
information carefully before booking directly with workshop teachers. Please note that all
workshops will be held at the venue. Use the Workshop Booking Sheet provided to book
workshops directly with the instructor.
WEDNESDAY 27TH
Sheryl Williams
“Something Fancy - Something Blue”
Bridal Presentation Box
9:00am - 12:00noon
Merle Mather
"Here comes the Bride"
Vintage style wedding bouquet
and headdress
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lis Jones
Workshop (1)
Victorian Toiletry Table
9:00am - 12:00noon
Teresa Sulikowski
Reticule for Fashion Doll
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karen Clohessy
Workshop (1) Globe de Mariée
French Wedding Cushion
9:00am - 12:00noon
Glenice Shaw
Draw String Bridal Bag
3:30pm - 5:00pm
THURSDAY 28TH
Catherine Mather
Susan Leigh
3:15pm - 6:15pm
3:15pm - 6:15pm
“The Alchemy of Dyeing”
Bridal Bear
Gayle Steele
Kling Doll in Regional Costume
3:15pm - 6:15pm
Teresa Sulikowski
Reticule for Fashion Doll
3:15pm - 4:45pm
SATURDAY 30TH
Sheryl Williams
Effie Iliopoulos
1:00pm - 4:00pm
1:00pm - 2:30pm
“Something Fancy - Something Blue”
Bridal Presentation Box
Workshop (2)
Ring Pincushion
Gail Mitchell
Bride's Ivory Leather
Prayer Book
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Janelle Anderson
Workshop (1)
Decorative Fan
2:30 - 4:00pm
SUNDAY 1ST
Patsy Burgess
Petite Beaded Reticule
10:00pm - 1:00pm
Janelle Anderson
Workshop (2)
Needle Tatting
11:30am - 1:00pm
Effie Iliopoulos
Workshop (1)
Perfume Box
10:00pm - 1:00pm
Karen Clohessy
Workshop (2)
French Bride's Aumônière (Coin Purse)
10:00am - 11:30am
Lis Jones
Workshop (2)
Miniature Doll Accessories
11:30am - 1:00pm
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