Enchanted Doll Artists Conference

"Spontaneous Combustion" will be held Friday & Saturday evening in the Art Asylum, all evening long, so you won't miss out on the FUN happening within these four walls and beyond....

You may bring ONE "shoebox of STUFF" (what dreams are made of) with you to each evening session.

Fill your box with fabrics, fibers, papers, beads, buttons, your favorite "chotchkies" and see where your creative self, your Muse and epb takes you in the creative process! No pre-enrollment for this event !

**If you are not attending the full conference you must register here epb08.html

This class is based on my article in Feb. issue of Doll Crafter and Costuming. Pod Babies can be used as a brooch, scissor fob, or a pendent.

The kit/class fee is $20.00

The kit will include a completed Pod along with fibers, beads, sequins, pearls, thread, needle, and instructions. The main purpose of this class is to learn simple bead embroidery techniques that can be used on other projects.

Students need to bring scissors, bees wax or thread conditioner, Ott Lamp (optional) and glasses if needed.

Would you like to create a beautiful hanging collage to adorn a wall in your home OR give as a gift to a friend or loved one?

Here's your chance to make your own "Lady Collage". 
 
$15 Kit Fee includes:

"Lady Collage" pre-baked face, ready-to-paint heart-shaped hardboard base, eyelashes, tooth picks,

and use of teachers paints, chalk pastels, trims, buttons, hole less micro marbles and other embellishments.  
 
Students need to bring

Small pair of scissors

white Tacky Glue that dries clear, FabriTac glue

small/medium paint brush

black Micron pen (or whatever brand you use)

#11 beads; color of choice for around Lady Collage's face

#26 gauge beading wire - gold or color to match beads for stringing beads for the face.

#26 gauge beading wire - color of choice for the hanger. **You can use any size beading wire you want for the hanger.  I used #26 gauge.

Pieces of lace, cheese cloth, ribbons, fancy fiber yarns, buttons, charms, flowers and any other embellishments you want to use.

Bring small wire cutters if you have them.  I will have a couple of pairs for your use. 
BRING LOTS OF CREATIVITY!!!

PLEASE PRE-ENROLL for this class by contacting FRAN at fransdollland@cox.net

You may bring ONE shoebox of "stuff" with you to each session and see what bursts into being with a little help from your creative self, your Muse and epb! No pre-enrollment required for this evening event!

**If you are not attending the full conference you must register here epb08.html

Join me for a fun time of creating and check out a bunch of great techniques using UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel.) We’ll be using UTEE in melting pots and with heat guns, pour into my wide assortment of molds to make fabulous faces, incorporate shapes, textures and foils. By mixing a variety of techniques we can create layered pins that will blow your socks off. These pins are the kind you can wear, or attach to a handmade greeting card for a fabulously elegant gift, or even frame. One fabulous technique is faux dichroic glass that will make you drool and cost a lot less to make than buying the real stuff at your favorite bead store. Just check out these samples I made in my studio with UTEE.

The $35 kit fee includes an assortment of colors of UTEE (12-16 ounces each kit) and use of tools to make several pieces, pin backs, sea glass, foil, inks, and miscellaneous supplies.

We need several melting pots and a couple heat guns for this class. If you have one or would like to purchase one through me for $36 please let me know, and we can work out the details. More pots means less sharing and everyone can play and create more goodies. I can also order non-stick craft sheets ($10) and non stick Kool Toolz ($7) and get them to class for you. Just email me at jskeel@skeelhaven.com

If you've ever been in a situation where you wanted to be "hands free" and "purse free", but still have access to eye glasses, money, business cards, etc. WELL, this is a fun solution. This beautiful mermaid was created for just that purpose. She not only holds your glasses, there' s a special pocket inside to tuck in some mad money. She brings lots of attention from friends and admirers!

Kit will be $15.00 and will contain the basic doll sewn and ready to assembly. This will include all parts for the basic doll. Students will need to bring sewing needles, stuffing tools, stuffing and any extra embellishments they may wish to add such as beading. They will have a choice of colors: black, royal blue or coral pink, and hair in blonde or auburn. Miscellaneous supplies such as paints, & pens will be available for use. Students should plan on about 2 hours.
Alternately: Students may buy the Mermaid bag pattern in PDF from my web site
www.laurasdollcreations.net and do the basic sewing at home, then join the class to assemble the necklace.

For questions, please contact: dollmakerlaura@yahoo.com

This embellished cuffed wrist adornment is made of soft leather (ultra-suede) using a hand sculptured button as its focal point. The unique combination of pearls, beads, and collectable charms that embellish it make it a visual treasure. An added aspect of this unique adornment is that you can add those special charms to it making it an even more personal for you.

Kit Fee will be $25. For questions, please contact: teresa@earthechoes.biz

The techniques taught and used in class are:

- Basic peyote stitch

- Beading on leather

- Basic bead stringing