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One Day Class for experienced dollmakers     Two Day Class for beginning dollmakers     15 Students     All Skill Levels     This is an intense, advanced class,     but beginners are welcome because     the techniques are not difficult to learn,     and the class is fun.

Pattern and fabric will be sent each student two weeks prior to class. Students must sew the head stump and face at home before coming to the seminar.

Starting with the student's pre-stitched head stump and face, students will learn how stuff form and shape into the face, then needle-model a nose and mouth. Eye sockets will be formed and ears will be installed. If time permits, the face will be colored and the eyes painted. Hair styling techniques will be discussed.

Patterns for head stump and face, Dream Seamer tool, and 1/2 yard of quality hand-dyed muslin will be sent to student prior to class. Hair material, three special needles and additional hand-outs will be supplied in class.

Textile medium, paint, brushes, colored pencils, hemostats, stuffing tools, thread, needles, drapery thread.

Pre-stitched shoulder-plate and face, 5" or 6" straight hemostats, stuffing tool, small paint brushes, regular hand sewing needles, Swiss Metrosene 100% polyester thread in a neutral color,air-soluble marker, notebook and pencils for note taking.

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