Optional Workshop Agenda

Thursday, April 30

6:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
Workshop and Convention Registration
Pick up your convention program, name badge, collectable souvenir pins honoring this year’s leading artists, new and old doll and teddy bear magazines.

7:00-8:00a.m.
Buffet Full Breakfast
Breakfast for registered Thursday morning workshop students and instructors.

7:00a.m.-8:00a.m., 12:00-1:00p.m. and 4:00-5:00p.m.
Artists Set Up for the Beverly Port and Helen Bullard Judging & Sale
Artists will be setting up their gallery pieces for an hour at 7:00am, 12:00pm and 4:00pm

8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Refreshments All Day: coffee, tea and lemonade

8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
The Process for Creating a Polymer Portrait (7 hours)
Mark A. Dennis

Do you want to create one-of-a-kind pieces using a client’s face? In this class we will follow a step-by-step process that I use to create portrait sculptures. We will work from reference photos and sculpt on a skull armature. The reference materials, skull armature, and clay will be provided.
Bring to class: your own sculpting tools
Maximum students: 10
Fee: $70
Contact artist with questions:
madsculptor@verizon.net
www.mad-sculptor.com

Painting a Silicone Doll (7 hours)
Noemi Smith

Learn the basics of painting a silicone doll. In this class, you will be provided a blank silicone kit of a small bust (Ophelia). This will be your piece to paint and work on. You will learn all about the painting process, materials, tools, and tips. You will also learn how to root realistic hair on the silicone. This is a basic painting class suitable for beginners and advanced as well. Most materials are provided by the instructor.
Bring to class: round art brush (#1, #2, #3), flat brush (#4, #5), liner brush (#00, #000), small porcelain palette for painting, craft tweezers (pointy end), small sharp scissors, pedicure scissors, small face/hand towel, toothbrush, plastic flat comb, mini spray bottle. Optional: bring a cube frame (stand) about 6’’ length x 6’’ width x 3’’ high to set the bust on.
Maximum students: 10
Fee: $90
Contact artist with questions:
info@angelsbynoemi.com
www.angelsbynoemi.com

Marvelous Makeovers (7 hours)
Michelle Lamb

Returning for the convention’s 10-year anniversary – the bear redemption workshop. Some of the greatest innovations have come about when things go wrong. I came up with corded eyelids as a solution to cover up black permanent marker I mistakenly drew around an eye in order to make it appear larger. The realistic Apoxie resin clay nose was my fix for flawed floss embroidery. Marker stippling and shading of pulled toes helped disguise mismatched paw pads. Problem-solving mistakes can let you discover creative ways to improve your bear-making in general. Learn tips to improve poor proportions, misbehaving mohair, marker mishaps, collapsing noses, and much more. I truly feel there is a fix for everything and oftentimes, having nothing left to lose, allows you the freedom to be bold and experimental. The instructor will provide Apoxie clay for demo, cording for eyelids, and other innovative materials you can play with.
Bring to class: Bring a bear or bears and their pattern/extra fur/outfit you wish to improve as well as your typical sewing supplies and markers, plus a “before” photo printed out on plain paper.
Maximum students: 12
Fee: $95
Contact artist with questions:
michelle@oneandonlybears.com
www.oneandonlybears.com

Sculpting and Painting a Doll Face (8 hours)
Ankie Daanen

Ankie Daanen is teaching a class on how to sculpt with Japanese Creative Paperclay. This is a clay that dries by air. She also will explain what oven to use to speed dry the clay. Ankie works on different styrofoam forms, like egg-shapes or heart-shapes in different sizes. You can choose the shape you like and you can make a serious face, a smiling face or a funny face. Ankie also will teach you how to smooth the face, how to paint the face with watercolor and how to finish the face. Ideas will be given on wigs and hairstyles after finishing the face. You do not need to bring anything; Ankie will provide you with everything needed for this class.
Fee: $95
Contact artist with questions:
ankiedaanen@hotmail.com
www.ankie-doll-art.com

Doll Clay-Polymer Cardholder (7 hours)
Valerie A. Gladstone

You will complete an 8” (approx.) art doll business cardholder to reflect your own style in this workshop that covers:

• Short talk about branding and artistic style
• Sketching the ideas
• Structure of the finished piece
• Start the sculpted pieces
• Finish and display

The instructor will provide a convection oven, sketch books, colored pencils, paint, paintbrushes, wire, Dremel tool, tape, handouts, wooden base, epoxy sculpt, and AV presentation.
Bring to class:

• Polymer clay: small block of each – beige, black, white, yellow, red and blue. (plus any other favorite colors)
• Minimal sculpting tools – basic tools you are used to
• Fabric and trim pieces – those that represent the majority of your work and are your favorites
• Swing tools – basic needle, threads, scissors
• Your business cards

Maximum students: 10
Fee: $60
Contact artist with questions:
info@brooklyndollworks.com
www.brooklyndollworks.com

How to Make a Functioning Miniature Marionettes (7 hours)
Linda Ehrenfried

Learn two different methods to make miniature marionettes as accessories for other dolls or as an ornament doll with its own stand. We will focus on making the parts, assembling for functionality, and how to costume a miniature to make sure it still functions. You will have one completed marionette at the end of the class and instructions to take home to make more. We will also cover different ways to make hands for your dolls that are strong enough to hold and suspend your marionettes. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Bring to class: sculpting tools
Fee: $65
Contact artist with questions:
scvgallery@aol.com
www.ooakartdolls.com

Attic Bunny, a small paper clay & fabric doll (7 hours)
Colleen Colquhoun-Athens

This is a technique class to create a paper clay and cloth Bunny Girl. We will use paper clay to build up and alter a pre-made face mask and lower arms and legs. We will sand and paint these parts, stuff the pre-made fabric body, and assemble the doll. Time permitting we will then dress and embellish her. The instructor will email the class tutorial to each student so that they can print it at home and bring to class if they wish. The techniques taught in this class include:

• Altering paper clay doll parts
• Sanding and painting a smooth paper clay doll using different sanding tools, acrylics, pastels and sealers
• Learning to assemble a basic cloth and clay doll
• Embellishing with vintage fabrics, threads and other doodads
• Distressing fabrics with stains
• Piecing and gluing to create texture in fabric

The instructor will supply a kit with all the materials and a beautifully designed box to put your doll in to take home.
Bring to class: your own tools, a wooden block with holes drilled, fabric scissors, small wire snip, needle nose plier, small forceps or stuffing fork, hand needle with heavy thread, glues, paint brushes, favorite color acrylics (optional as instructor will bring her color acrylics to share), and a vintage type “key”.
Fee: $95 (kit included)
Contact artist with questions:
taylormade4girls@yahoo.com
www.theartsysoul.com

Nutella Squirrel (7 hours)
Wayne Lim

Learn how to make a 3.5 inch miniature squirrel from a Singaporean teddy bear artist, Wayne Lim. Nutella Squirrel is a perfect companion and prop for your doll or teddy bear! In this workshop you will learn how to create a squirrel with a movable head, magnetic paws, poseable tail with internal wire armature, embroider a nose, and use marker shading to enhance the overall appearance of the squirrel. The provided kit will include a pre-sewn squirrel’s head and tail, wires, glass eyes, joints, DMC pearl cotton and a Squirrel Pattern.
Bring to class: Scissors, needle nose pliers, stuffing tool, sewing needles, two Prisma/Copic Markers and strong upholstery thread for closing seams. Each student will be emailed a detailed list prior to the class.
Maximum students: 12
Fee: $95
Contact artist with questions:
waynestonbears@yahoo.com.sg
www.waynestonstudios.com

Sculpt a 6” Fairy Body (7 hours)
Sandi McAslan

Sculpt a 6” fairy using a skeletal form provided by the instructor. The picture is just an example, as you will sculpt your own pose using your imagination to create your own doll. The instructor will provide the clay and tools.
Bring to class: your enthusiasm and reading glasses
Maximum students: 12
Fee: $95
Contact artist with questions:
sandimcaslan@hotmail.com
www.mcaslan.bizland.com

Sculpting in Wool (8 hours)
Tanya Abaimova

In this class you will learn how to sculpt a “Little Kitten” from wool. You will be introduced to basic tools and materials for needle felting. You will learn techniques, such as:

• how to use needles without breaking
• which wool to use for different parts of the sculpture
• how to make small details and attach them
• polishing
• what you can use as eyes
• protecting and cleaning your wool sculpture

Alice in Wonderland Suitcase with White Rabbit (4 hours)
Lee Feickert

This is a perfect vintage suitcase for your bear, small dolls and miniature collection. The instructor will provide all supplies and material. You will have a variety of ephemera and Dresden trims to make your own unique suitcase with the theme of Alice in Wonderland. A miniature White Rabbit will be included in the suitcase. He has a porcelain head and paws. You will be dressing him and making the suitcase with all the ephemera.
Bring to class: paper scissors, needle with large eye, and glue
Difficulty level: easy
Maximum students: 15
Fee: $50
Contact artist with questions:
lfeickert@comcast.net

Coiled Basket (3 hours)
Pamela Kisner

You will learn to make a one-of-a-kind coiled/rope basket. The instructor will provide everything you’ll need to complete this project. There will be a selection of colors of your choice to pick from. You’ll leave with a completed basket to use in your home for various needs. No experience needed. Just show up and have fun.
Bring to class: sharp pair of scissors
Fee: $50
Contact artist with questions:
wvbearmaker@aol.com

Zentangle a Bear Picture (4 hours)
Dolores Austin

Students will make a Zentangled Bear picture that will include the lesson about this art form, special paper with a preprinted outline of a Bear where you will doodle inside of that outline, mat board and frame with glass. You will leave with a finished picture. No previous experience is necessary. The instructor will supply everything you will need and for you to keep, which includes pencils, blending tortillions, preprinted velum cotton paper, indelible ink pens, mat board, frame with glass, finishing spray to set the ink and shadowing, precut craft paper to finish off the back of the frame, a practice paper to envision the tangle experience, plus extra supplies to doodle when you get home. Just bring your “fun”.
Fee: $95
Contact artist with questions:
doloresja@aol.com
www.bearmaker.com

Making a Miniature Teddy or Animal (4 hours)
Tatiana Skalozub

You will receive a miniature teddy made by the instructor, and you will work on the head and finishing the teddy. The instructor will provide all materials and tools, and she will teach you her secret techniques and show you the most curious things you can do with mini-bear making. You can choose 1 of 6 animals: teddy bear, bunny, fox, pig, mouse, elephant (see above picture). During the workshop, you will learn to do the following:

• stuffing the body with glass pellets and polyfill
• stitching the nose and mouth
• backstitch the body
• attaching the eyes
• attaching the tail
• making eyelids
• working with & attaching ears & armature to head
• shading/coloring with pastels the paw pads and face
• sculpturing the face backstitch on head

Making a Wig for Your Doll (4 hours)
Debra Weimert

You will learn how to make a custom wig for your doll from start to finish using simple materials and mohair. The instructor will supply all of the materials.
Maximum students: 10
Fee: $50
Contact artist with questions:
daydreamerdebbieweimert@gmail.com
www.daydreamerdebbie3d.com

12:00-1:00p.m.
Buffet Lunch
Lunch for registered Thursday afternoon workshop students and instructors.

1:00-4:00p.m.
How to Make a Sock Doll (3 hours)
Agnes Intelicato and Audrey Howell

Welcome to “Make a Sock Doll 101.” This class is for collectors as well as artists. Learn to make a basic sock doll with your own twist. All you need to bring to class is your talent for simple hand sewing techniques. The instructors will supply all materials needed (socks, stuffing, eyes, needles, thread, ribbon accent pieces) along with their experience and a typed instruction sheet.
Maximum students: 10
Fee: $10
Contact artist with questions:
daydreamsbydesign@gmail.com
www.2friendsbears.etsy.com

1920’s Crepe Paper Dolls and Party Favors (3 hours)
Barbara DeVilbiss

These DECO party favors and dolls were created back in the 20’s in the USA for parties. Remember buying crepe paper and looking inside the wrapper? There was always an instruction for a craft. We can only suppose this craft was illustrated in such a wrapper or they were in one of the booklets sold for ‘Party Fun’. The faces are drawn with a flare. Quality Crepe Paper is no longer available in the USA so German Crepe Paper is used for our creations. Printed crepe paper such as seen in the costume is also not available, so I have printed some with a silk screen. The faces can be silk screened as well, but they also can be drawn by a creative doll artist. Add the sooty eyes and spit curls. The choice is yours! Make one doll or three favors, which can have pins attached to the back.
Fee: $21
Contact artist with questions:
devilbissdesigns@aol.com

Printmaking Workshop (3 hours)
Andrea Marcucci
Learn the art of printmaking! Printmaking is a very old art technique where you carve or “cut” a design into linoleum blocks that are then coated in ink and then printed onto multimedia paper creating a print. Once the block is carved, it can be used over and over to print gift cards, wrapping paper, framed art, whatever makes you happy! In this workshop you will learn how to use the carving tools to create various “cuts” or lines in the linoleum blocks, how to apply ink to the linoleum using a brayer, and how to burnish the paper to achieve proper and even ink transfer. Once you have played with varying lines in out “test blocks,” you will then have time to let your imagination free! No experience is necessary to take this workshop and for those who took my workshop at the 2019 TBAI convention, we will explore new techniques in carving and inking so there will be something new for everyone!
Maximum students: 15
Bring to class: The only thing you need to bring with you is your imagination and perhaps a design or image you might like to try to carve.
Fee: $40
Contact artist with questions:
dreasbears@live.com
www.dreasbears.weebly.com

Lavender Scented Christmas Tree Ornament (3 hours)
Marina Bondarenko
During this workshop you will learn how to make an adorable Christmas Tree Lavender Scented Ornament. The provided kit includes: 

• face (painted or unpainted)
• faux fur for top decoration
• fabric pieces
• bell and polyfill
• beads and ribbons
• lavender filled bag.

You will be shown how to connect all the pieces together with an opening in the back to place the lavender scented bag. Next a face is attached, then you decorate the ornament with beads, faux fur and a small bell. You will leave with a completed ornament and a printed PDF tutorial for future reference.
Bring to class: hand sewing needles, beading needles, small scissors, acrylic paint for face if you choose to paint it yourself.
Fee: $40 (includes kit)
Contact artist with questions:
maridolls777@gmail.com
www.marinaboudoirdolls.com

Convention Agenda

Thursday, April 30

7:00a.m.-8:00a.m., 12:00-1:00p.m. and 4:00-5:00p.m.
Artists Set Up for the Beverly Port and Helen Bullard Judging & Sale

5:00-7:00p.m.
Artists and Collectors Social
This is a chance for collectors to meet the leading artists at the convention and to catch up with your friends before and after you view the pieces on display in the Beverly Port and Helen Bullard Awards & Sale Gallery.

5:00-7:00p.m. Cocktail Hour: free drinks

5:30-6:30p.m.
Signed and Certified One-of-a-Kind Artist Signature Piece Doll & Teddy Bear Sale and Judging for Beverly Port and Helen Bullard Awards for Excellence

A signed “signature piece” means the doll/teddy bear is signed by the artist and reflects their style and image that is most recognized by the world of collectors. Most importantly, the piece is certified by the artist to be one-of-a-kind so you will have the only doll/teddy bear that looks exactly like the one you buy. 100% of the sales price at this and all other convention sales go to the artists. During the sale, you will have the opportunity to judge the pieces for Awards for Excellence – the Beverly Port Award for Excellence among the artist teddy bear entries and the Helen Bullard Award for Excellence among the artist doll entries. Award winners will be announced at dinner on Saturday.
(Artists must remove pieces by 7:00p.m. for the hotel staff to set up for the Friday events)

7:00-9:00p.m.
Buffet Dinner

Friday, May 1

6:30-8:00a.m.
Convention Registration
Pick up your convention program, name badge, collectable souvenir pins honoring this year’s leading artists, and new and old doll and teddy bear magazines.

6:30-8:00a.m.
Sellers Set Up for the Market Place

6:30-8:00a.m.
Artists Set Up for the Six Special One-of-a-Kind Doll & Bear Theme Exhibits & Sale

7:00-8:30a.m.
Buffet Full Breakfast

8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Refreshments All Day: coffee, tea and lemonade

8:00-9:30a.m.
Artist and Collector Market Place
The Artist and Collector Market Place is where artists and collectors can buy trims, material, furs, supplies, trinkets, do-dads or silly things for designing, creating or accessorizing your dolls and teddy bears. There are no regular size dolls and bears sold here.

10:00-11:00a.m.
Six Special One-of-a-Kind Doll & Bear Theme Exhibits

The purpose of these exhibits is to motivate the artists to think outside the box – to try entirely new designs, styles, materials and techniques. The result is a gallery of exhibits of never before seen dolls and teddy bears by the collector community. All artist dolls and bears on display in these six exhibits are one-of-a-kind pieces, signed by the artist and all for sale:

• Alaskan Figures
• Horror Movie and Story Figures
• Japanese Figures
• Medieval Era Figures
• Movie Stars and Characters
• Russian Figures

11:15a.m.-12:00p.m.
The Adventure Continues in Kenya, Africa
Cindy McGuire

This photo and dialogue presentation will take you on bear artist Cindy McGuire’s experiences while living on a farm and visiting four separate National Parks in Kenya, Africa. Covered in the presentation will be the biodiversity of animals, birds and the adherence to a traditional Maasai society in Kenya.

Sculpting with Magic Sculpt
Mark A. Dennis

Doll artist Mark Dennis will share his tips and techniques for working with Magic Sculpt epoxy for taking your artwork outside.

11:15a.m.-12:00p.m.
GBW General Membership Meeting
Terrie Stong

The Good Bears of the World will hold their Annual Membership Meeting. Nonmembers are welcome too.

12:00-1:15p.m. Buffet Lunch

1:15-2:00p.m.
Costuming Ideas Related to Fashion
Ankie Daanen

Doll artist Ankie Daanen collected for many years interesting fashion magazines. In this lecture, she will show you hundreds of ideas that you can use on costuming your dolls or bears. It is mostly the details that make a costume interesting. She will also show the process on costuming her own dolls. A DVD with all of the images will be available for $5 after the lecture.

Linus’s Blanket: How the Inanimate Comes to Life
Alexandra Wilde Langley

“Pareidolia” is a wonderful word that describes our tendency to see something familiar in something random – the man in the moon, a face on the front of a car, a figure in the clouds, etc. We have a particular inclination to see faces in things, to make “dolls and bears” out of “things.” Even the artist can see in a lump of clay or a piece of fabric/fur the potential to create another being. “Forky,” from the most recent Toy Story movie, exemplifies this most wonderfully. This presentation by doll artist Alexandra Wilde Langley will look at instances in literature, folklore and film (and our own lives) and explore the reasons why we do this.

2:15-3:00p.m.
Collector’s Corner
Mark Allen

Doll and teddy bear collectors are invited to join their fellow enthusiasts for an open discussion session about all aspects of collecting. Pick up advice, suggestions, tips and new ideas that will enhance your collecting experience. Collector Mark Allen will talk about industry trends, artists vs. manufacturers, inventory methods, convention and show formats, artist relationships, collecting techniques and anything else related to our hobby. Bring your topics for discussion and join us!

2:15-5:00p.m.
Artists Set Up for the Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale

3:15-4:00p.m.
Teddies That Pop-Up, Wiggle and Slide: An Introduction to Toy and Movable Books
Susan Quinlan

Teddy bears have been a popular subject for pop-up books over the years. This PowerPoint presentation uses these books to show different types of pop-ups, from simple to complex. If this inspires some of the audience members to want to create their own pop-ups, an 8-page list of books is available that covers this subject and includes some books on how to use pop-up books in the classroom.

5:30-7:30p.m.
Cocktail Hour: free drinks

5:30-7:30p.m.
Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale Early Access

Convention registrants have early access to all four (4) ballrooms and foyer where over 100 leading artists have their latest creations on display and for sale – the largest collection of artist dolls and teddy bears.

7:30-9:30p.m. Buffet Dinner

Saturday, May 2

7:30-9:00a.m. Buffet Full Breakfast

8:30-9:00a.m.
Artist Show & Sale Preparation
Artists access sales rooms to prepare for the Show & Sale before opening to the public.

9:00a.m.-2:30p.m.
Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale

Admission to the public is free if you signup to qualify for a Door Prize – by showing your doll or teddy bear purchase at the convention registration table as you are leaving, you qualify to choose any one of the doll or teddy bear door prizes on display (one per household). Here is a chance to see artist creations up close – the only sure way of purchasing such unique collectables to your satisfaction. Consider these artist dolls and teddy bears not only for your own collection, but they make great gifts for your friends, doll and teddy bear club raffles, and fund raiser events. Artist dolls and teddy bears are often given to children and grandchildren as special keepsakes and heirlooms to remember you by. The name of the artist’s piece may have sentimental value, bring back memories of a loved one, or serve as a motivational reminder for today’s younger generation.

9:00a.m.-2:30p.m.
All Day Refreshments: coffee, tea and lemonade

9:00-11:00a.m.
Good Bears of the World Charity Silent Auction

This is the first of two Good Bears of the World Charity Silent Auctions that will give you a wonderful opportunity to add a beautiful doll or bear to your collection and support GBW, a 501c3 charity, at the same time. Your winning bid will go toward bringing comfort to children going through traumatic experiences. You won’t want to miss the fun and excitement! There will be a morning and afternoon silent auction. Just follow these simple steps:

• Register and receive your bidder number at the auction table
• Use your bidder number to bid on your favorite items
• On the bidder form in front of the item, record your Bidder #, Last Name, and $ Bid
• At the close of the auction, winning bidders will pay for their item(s) at the auction table
• If two or more people are bidding on the same item at the close of the auction, a quick “live auction” will determine the winner

11:30-1:00p.m.
Sandwiches and beverages may be purchased at the lunch counter operated by the hotel

12:00-2:00p.m.
GBW Charity Silent Auction – 2nd auction
This is the second of two Good Bears of the World Charity Silent Auctions where you can add a beautiful doll or bear to your collection and support GBW. The dolls and bears up for auction are different than those auctioned off at the morning auction.

1:00-2:00p.m.
GBW Gifting of Teddy Bears
Terrie Stong

This is the fifth year in a row at this convention that Terrie Stong from Good Bears of the World will be gifting cases of teddy bears to the local Police Department. You are invited to attend this special event in the hotel lobby for the men and women of law enforcement who so often are called upon to comfort children who need a little love and hugs. Policemen, firemen, emergency workers and grief counselors agree that the teddy bear’s magical healing power is invaluable when given to children and their families in traumatic situations.

6:00-7:30p.m.
Cocktail Hour: free drinks

6:30-7:00p.m.
Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Award Ceremony

The recipients of the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG) Awards will be announced at this ceremony for awarding PDMAG’s members who entered their annual online Gold Awards Contest. PDMAG will also be awarding a President Choice, Artist Choice and Best in Show among their members. The highlight of the award ceremony will be honoring the new recipients of the PDMAG Pinnacle Award that is given to worthy artists who are at the top of their field, who teach and who actively promote the industry as a whole.

7:00-8:30p.m.
Buffet Dinner, Award Ceremony and Closing Ceremony
To wind up the convention, the recipients of the Beverly Port Award for Excellence among the artist teddy bear entries and the Helen Bullard Award for Excellence among the artist doll entries based on your judging on Thursday evening will be announced and shown on the screen. Bring your cameras for taking pictures of those at your dinner table, the award winners, and your favorite artists and new friends so you can share your experiences with those back home.