Susan is teaching her wonderful bracelet here at Anthem at Merrill Ranch on February 26th. Some of you from the doll club are taking the class, too. My address, for those of you coming, is 6601 W Sandpiper Ct., Florence, AZ 85132. You will stop at the clubhouse on Sun City Blvd. where the class will be held. Susan is generously teaching the class for $35.00 person if anyone else is interested. This is an all day class.
Some of us are also interested in having her teach her cabochon class. Perhaps there is a more central location for that? Or we can do it here, also. Who else is interested?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
CIFI
It was another good meeting. Loved the demonstration on making hands from Cernit. Thank you.
And look at those numbers grow!!! This is great and hearing everyone's ideas is so fun. The room works beautifully, too.
I'm delighted that some of you want to go to the doll conference in May. On your computer just key in Creations In Fiber, Inc. and the site should come up with all of the information regarding registration, classes with supply lists and hotel information. Browse it and if you want to go you may want to find a roomie or you may want to room alone. In the next couple of months we can set up carpools. It looks like 2 carloads. I have a big car with a large trunk and can take 3 more people comfortably. See you all next month.
And look at those numbers grow!!! This is great and hearing everyone's ideas is so fun. The room works beautifully, too.
I'm delighted that some of you want to go to the doll conference in May. On your computer just key in Creations In Fiber, Inc. and the site should come up with all of the information regarding registration, classes with supply lists and hotel information. Browse it and if you want to go you may want to find a roomie or you may want to room alone. In the next couple of months we can set up carpools. It looks like 2 carloads. I have a big car with a large trunk and can take 3 more people comfortably. See you all next month.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Hi Ladies,
Great News!!! Dollie MaMa and the Fabric Floozies has another new location.
Day & Date: Second Wednesday of every month
Time: Noon-2pm (we still don't have to drive when it's dark, and we can bring our own food.)
Place: YMCA-Valley of the Sun Power Ranch Family YMCA
4546 East Haven Crest, Gilbert, AZ 85297
(It's in the Power Ranch Community, go to google maps for directions)
Same Great price of $5.00 per meeting, per month as long as we have 10 ladies in attendance.
We have lots of room to grow, light, bright and great atmosphere. We have more elbow room, a kitchen with refridgerator, and even a sink in our meeting space. The increased space will not only allow us to accommodate additional members, but also provide space to bring in other artists as instructors for seminars... which could even stimulate club growth by making other artists in the area aware of our group. We are able to extend our hours if we need to when we have an actual class with other teachers. Of course there will be a small fee of $25 per hour, when divided among us that won't amount to much. My goal as the club founder is to bring in fresh ideas and techniques that will benefit each of us. As our club grows, I also hope to obtain discounts and other benefits for club members with fabric stores and other merchants in the area.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Recap of January Doll Club Meeting
My house full is gone and now I can get back to playing.
We had a fantastic turnout 13 ladies, a lot of fun and such creative ladies we all are.
Some of us arrived early so we could have lunch and enjoy Lynda's great food.
We started out with introductions since we had quite a few new ladies, then show and tell was next. I then explained to everyone how I make my boobs for my dolls.
We started our first Round Robin this month, we have 10 participants, we all brought a torso, a journal and a box or bag to put our torso in. Yvonne expained and gave us copies of the guidelines and a list of the participants. We took photos with our torso because the next time we see our torso she will be a doll with her own personality.
Thank you all for coming and making this club such a success.
Our Next Meeting is February 10th, Noon-2pm. New Location: YMCA-Valley of the Sun Power Ranch Family YMCA, 4546 East Haven Crest, Gilbert, AZ 85297 It's in the Power Ranch Community.
Kathy will be showing us how to make clay hands and feet.
We had a fantastic turnout 13 ladies, a lot of fun and such creative ladies we all are.
Some of us arrived early so we could have lunch and enjoy Lynda's great food.
We started out with introductions since we had quite a few new ladies, then show and tell was next. I then explained to everyone how I make my boobs for my dolls.
We started our first Round Robin this month, we have 10 participants, we all brought a torso, a journal and a box or bag to put our torso in. Yvonne expained and gave us copies of the guidelines and a list of the participants. We took photos with our torso because the next time we see our torso she will be a doll with her own personality.
Thank you all for coming and making this club such a success.
Our Next Meeting is February 10th, Noon-2pm. New Location: YMCA-Valley of the Sun Power Ranch Family YMCA, 4546 East Haven Crest, Gilbert, AZ 85297 It's in the Power Ranch Community.
Kathy will be showing us how to make clay hands and feet.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOSTS EXHIBITION
CHANDLER,AZ- She is Filled with Secrets: The Beaded Artworks of Christy Puetz. Exhibited Jan. 15 through Feb. 27, 2010, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
An opening reception for this exhibition of small, colorful artworks will take place on Friday, Jan. 22, from 7-9 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The reception is free and open to the public.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission to the gallery is free.
An opening reception for this exhibition of small, colorful artworks will take place on Friday, Jan. 22, from 7-9 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The reception is free and open to the public.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission to the gallery is free.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
January's Club Meeting
Wow, what a turn out for the January doll club meeting! I had a blast and I am so excited about the round robin! It was great meeting so many new people. The show & tell was amazing - so many talented doll artists; my head was just buzzing with ideas and I will be in my studio all day working on some new dolls. I just can't express how much this club has come to mean to me. Having other artists to gather with, and share ideas - does so much for my soul! I thank you all for the gifts you are giving to me. See you in Febuary ~ Cynthia
Friday, January 8, 2010
Gretchen Lima's Class
Hi ladies, in past meetings we have talked about Gretchen Lima and the desire to take one of her classes. I checked her website and she has her WiseWoman Workshop coming up on Feb, 20th. It's a Saturday and is from 10:00 - 3:00, and will be at her studio in Vail, AZ.
The cost is $125. I would be interested in going and being part of a car pool if others are interested. Let's chat about it at our next meeting!
The cost is $125. I would be interested in going and being part of a car pool if others are interested. Let's chat about it at our next meeting!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
NEXT DOLL CLUB MEETING
Looking forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday, January 13th. PLEASE RSVP to me so I can let Lynda know how to set our tables.
FYI for all new members-----Doll Club meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Day & Date: Wednesday, January 13th.
$5.00 per meeting, per month.
Bring a Show and Tell item. I am bringing a sample and I will show how I make the boobs for my dolls. If anyone else has a special boob pattern they use they can bring that as well.
If you want to be in the start of our first round robin, the theme is "New Beginnings" . Bring a Torso ( the torso should be made of fabric, a journal and bring a, bag or box for you soon to be doll.
Previous post has guidelines for Round Robin, A big thank you to Yvonne.
FYI for all new members-----Doll Club meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Day & Date: Wednesday, January 13th.
$5.00 per meeting, per month.
Bring a Show and Tell item. I am bringing a sample and I will show how I make the boobs for my dolls. If anyone else has a special boob pattern they use they can bring that as well.
If you want to be in the start of our first round robin, the theme is "New Beginnings" . Bring a Torso ( the torso should be made of fabric, a journal and bring a, bag or box for you soon to be doll.
Previous post has guidelines for Round Robin, A big thank you to Yvonne.
Round Robin Guidelines
GUIDELINES FOR THE ROUND ROBIN
1. Everyone wishing to participate should bring a completed cloth body/torso, in a bag or box, to the January meeting.
A good size is 6 to 7 inches from top of neck to the crotch.
The doll will be going from person to person and growing so think of that when you box or bag her/him
2. Include a journal with your name clearly evident that will travel with the doll.
Each person will add to the journal as well as the doll while you have it. Think creativity.
Writing, pictures, artwork, a story are all acceptable for inclusion in the journal
3. It is each participant's responsibility to get the doll and journal to each club meeting so it can go to the next participant.
If you can't make it to the meeting get it to someone else who is going to the meeting. This is very important to keep all dolls in rotation, where they should be and completed on time.
4. Add such things as arms, legs, a head, draw and color the face, hair, garments, accessories, beading. Don't get carried away and do too much but not too little either.
5. Do your best work. Remember that someone else is doing their best on your doll.
6. When the last person gets each doll it is her responsibility to make sure the doll is completed before it is returned to its owner.
7. Don't show the dolls. Keep them concealed in the bag or box. No peaky!!!
After the list is made you will give your doll to the person after you on the list. Every month you will pass the doll in your possession to that same person. The person at the bottom of the list passes to the person at the top. This way you always know who you pass a doll onto and each doll will be worked on by all members. Don't deviate from the order or there will be a mess.
At the end it's fun to have a coming out party and get to see each completed doll for the first time. It really gets exciting.
1. Everyone wishing to participate should bring a completed cloth body/torso, in a bag or box, to the January meeting.
A good size is 6 to 7 inches from top of neck to the crotch.
The doll will be going from person to person and growing so think of that when you box or bag her/him
2. Include a journal with your name clearly evident that will travel with the doll.
Each person will add to the journal as well as the doll while you have it. Think creativity.
Writing, pictures, artwork, a story are all acceptable for inclusion in the journal
3. It is each participant's responsibility to get the doll and journal to each club meeting so it can go to the next participant.
If you can't make it to the meeting get it to someone else who is going to the meeting. This is very important to keep all dolls in rotation, where they should be and completed on time.
4. Add such things as arms, legs, a head, draw and color the face, hair, garments, accessories, beading. Don't get carried away and do too much but not too little either.
5. Do your best work. Remember that someone else is doing their best on your doll.
6. When the last person gets each doll it is her responsibility to make sure the doll is completed before it is returned to its owner.
7. Don't show the dolls. Keep them concealed in the bag or box. No peaky!!!
After the list is made you will give your doll to the person after you on the list. Every month you will pass the doll in your possession to that same person. The person at the bottom of the list passes to the person at the top. This way you always know who you pass a doll onto and each doll will be worked on by all members. Don't deviate from the order or there will be a mess.
At the end it's fun to have a coming out party and get to see each completed doll for the first time. It really gets exciting.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Happy New Year & New Beginings
Hi to all my fellow fabric floozies and of course the Dollie MaMa! :) I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season; I sure did! I am working on my torso and I am very excited about the round robin!
I have started the journal for my doll and I even found a "luggage tag," to attach to my dolls carry bag, in the dollar bins at Michaels. I will have her packed and ready to go by our meeting on the 13th!
I can't wait to see everyone!
I have started the journal for my doll and I even found a "luggage tag," to attach to my dolls carry bag, in the dollar bins at Michaels. I will have her packed and ready to go by our meeting on the 13th!
I can't wait to see everyone!
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