From Artistic Expressions Doll Academy
Silver Spring, Maryland
301-388-3956
Fall/Winter 2002 Newsletter
| Time truly stands still for
no one. So let’s make the most of the time that we have to spend it with
loved ones and friends. I hope everyone had a great summer. I certainly
did. I got a chance to visit family, and best of all I spent time with
my two best friends from High School. We hadn’t seen each other in over
twenty years. We vowed not to let that much time go by ever again!!! For
those of you who may not know it, Stanley (our Bichon) turned one year
old in October. He has grown much too fast for me. He’s anxious to celebrate
his first Christmas.
Speaking of Christmas, there is no gift like a doll to light up the face of the recipient whether a small child or adult dolls collector. Remember when you received your favorite doll? My favorite Christmas when I was a child was the one when I received five dolls!!! Every relative that visited us that year brought me a doll. That was really exciting and my most cherished memory. Some have started their Christmas projects at AE Doll Academy and they are really interesting. Theresa Bell-Flower Hayes is making all four of Rose Pinkul’s “Little Bitty Sweet Things”. These dolls are only eight inches tall, have fully jointed all-porcelain bodies, and are also fully posable. Theresa is going to put them in boxes that she has decoupaged, with a change of clothing!!! I wish I were getting that gift. I always wanted a doll in a wardrobe box with at least two changes of clothes (I guess I’ll have to make my own now). Anyway if you haven’t started on your Christmas project yet there is still time. Call today to register for class so that you can get started. See you soon Bernie |
Welcome Newcomers
The following newcomers have joined Artistic Expressions Doll Academy and I am so happy to have them be a part of the fun and exciting world of dollmaking. Catrice Montgomery for her first project is working on Carla a wonderful German doll by J.D. Kestner; Arvenita Washington chose one of Diana Effner’s Portrait dolls, Lori Bates is working on Donna Rubert’s Flossie, and Kenya Adams is working on a unique version of Donna Rubert’s Michiko. We also want to welcome Virginia Keane who chose the wonderful Zobe for her first project, and Mary Festa chose Hilary and is also working on an original doll that she sculpted!.They are all going to be very good dollmakers and it’s going to be fun to watch them grow. Our dollmaking classes are every Tuesday and Wednesday
evening from 7:30-10:00 and on Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 1:00.
What’s New at AE Doll Academy? Sculpting Class with Philippe At your request, I am very excited to tell you that Philippe Faraut
of PCF Studios will be here in July to teach us sculpting! This is the
same class that I took last August in Bernville. Philippe is well known
to dollmakers nationwide, and has even taught Thelma Resch and Rachel Cold.
There is a great article on Philippe in the January issue of Dollcrafter
Magazine, written by Thelma Resch, and features some of his pieces. Our
class dates with Philippe are July 18-20 2003.
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| During class Philippe will teach us to sculpt a dolls head
using a photograph that we bring to class. We will then make a mold of
that head that can be poured and later completed. The class fee is $385.00
and includes all supplies, materials, and tools for this 3-day class. A
deposit
of $100 will reserve your seat. This class is always very popular so
call today to reserve your seat.
New Molds We just received the following new molds by PCF Studios, Melody as seen in Dollcrafter, Lizzy, and Aurora. We have also just added Katie by Thelma Resch, Sugar by Theresa LoBue, and Mercedes by Maria Teska. There’s still time to complete these dolls for Christmas! Clothing Patterns New patterns to sew for your new doll are available at AE Doll Academy.
Arriving soon will be a large variety of patterns from the “Doll Emporium”
Pattern Company. This company is
We will also have available a variety of patterns from Brown
House Dolls, Lincoln Mold Company and Yesterday’s Children. Give us
a call, if I don’t have it in stock I will be happy to place an order for
you.
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Books, Books, and more Books
If you were not able to attend the auction in Las Vegas of the Mildred Seeley collection, I do have the hardbound catalog published by Theriaults. We also many reference books on French and German Antiques to help you in your study of Antique dolls. New titles are added to our inventory regularly, call us for a listing of what is available. What’s on Sale? All Greenware – 20% off (minimum purchase $25.00). All china paint 15% off Back issues of Dollcrafter are available at the following prices January-June 2002 - $4.50
Doll Reader magazines are also available at $1.00 any issue while supply lasts. Doll of Your Dreams Contest – It’s time to begin your project for the Dollcrafter, “Doll of your Dreams”
Contest. Stop by to get your copy of the entry form, rules and a list of
qualified mold companies. If your doll is among the national top ten, your
picture along with your doll will be featured in Dollcrafter. Oh yes, there
is a prize of a $200 gift certificate to AE Doll Academy.
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| Sylvia Miller was our studio winner from last year’s contest!!!
Your completed doll is due at the studio no later than February 15th, 2003.
Your dolls will be on display for judging the month of March. A picture
of the studio winner and her doll will then be sent to Dollcrafter for
National judging. We have a good variety of the qualified molds so your
choices for projects are only limited by your own imagination.
Doll Dates to Remember: November 22-24 – “Surprise Doll Sewing Companion” Seminar, at Plum Creek Dollmakers in Bernville, Pa. November 23 – Saturday class at AE Doll Academy cancelled due to the seminar at Plum Creek Dollmakers. Dolls of Color on Parade – Ramada Inn, New Carrollton, 202-832-2450
November 23-24 – Chesapeake Collectibles Show & Sale, Wicomico
County Youth & Civic Center,
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November 27 – AE Doll Academy closed for Thanksgiving
Our Holiday Celebration – December, date to be announced What do you think about a “Cookie Bake Exchange?” These are great fun
and a way to share recipes and cookies with family and friends. If you
have participated in one of these give me your thoughts.
If you or your doll related organization would like to contribute “Dates
to Remember” contact me at aedollacademy@yahoo.com
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End of Fall/Winter 2002 Newsletter
- November 2002
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