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Making dolls has been a passion of mine for nearly 40 years. The love of fabric and the creative process began to develop during the 60's when I started making dolls as a casual hobby. In the early 90's I left my career in the computer industry and while trying to decide what I was going to do next', I began making figures again and realized that I WANTED to make dolls. I began to spend all of my time developing dolls of my own design. I came to the realization that I appreciated the freedom of being self-employed.
I ended up in North Carolina about 8 years ago at a class at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. At the end of that first week here in the mountains of westrn North Carolina, I felt that I had found a home for my heart and hands. I became involved in the work/study program and later the host program at the folk school. At the end of the two programs I made the decision to move to the mountains and begin the next chapter of my life. Now I spend my days creating figures, teaching and demonstrating doll making.
Demonstrations, Shows & Exhibits 2008
May 24 from 2 - 4 BRMAA demonstration - Blue Ridge, GA
July 17 21, 2008
Southern Highland Craft Guild Fair - Asheville, NC
October 4 & 5, 2008 Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC
November 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) The Elf Shelf Troy, MI
www.troywomensassociation.org
Workshops 2008
May 31, June 1 & June 7, 8 (Saturday & Sunday) a 4 day doll class - BRMAA Blue Ridge, GA
June 20 Heads, you win (Friday) Just heads (must have completed regular doll class) Intown Quilters Atlanta, GA
June 21 & 22 (Saturday & Sunday) Buns and Boobs Class (must have completed regular doll class) Intown Quilters Atlanta, GA
July 21 Heads, you win (Monday) Just heads (must have completed regular doll class) Asheville Cotton Company - Asheville, NC
September 27, 28 and October 11 & 12 (Saturday & Sunday) a 4 day doll class - Intown Quilters Atlanta, GA
October 1, 2, 8, 9 (Wednesdays & Thursdays) a 4 day doll class - Asheville Cotton Company Asheville, NC
October 15 & 16 (Wednesday & Thursday) Buns and Boobs Class
(must have completed regular doll class) Asheville Cotton Company - Asheville, NC
October 27, 28, November 3, 4 (Mondays & Tuesdays) a 4 day doll class The Quilting Season Saline, MI
November 10 & 11 (Monday & Tuesday Buns and Boobs Class (must have completed regular doll class) The Quilting Season - Saline, MI
November 12 (Wednesday) Heads, you win - Just heads (must have completed regular doll class) The Quilting Season - Saline, MI
Workshops 2009
February 8 14, 2009 John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC
April 30 - May 3 AFIC - Doll Conference in Columbus, OH
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