IN PERSON: Doll Making Intensive with Sondra Von Burg

IN PERSON: 2-day Intensive, Sunday, September 29 & October 6, 10AM - 3PM

This class will be held at Bay Quilts

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Make a Fairy, Angel, or Witch!!

Have you marveled at a doll or cloth figure and wondered how the artist made those tiny five-fingered hands, or how they got the nose to look so realistic? Now you can learn all the secrets to creating a character from cloth.

Students choose from one of Sondra’s versatile patterns (Fairy, Angel, or Witch) to work on for the class.

• Day 1: head and hands. We will sew, stuff, needle sculpt, paint, and do make-up for the head in the morning, and start the five fingered hand after lunch.
• Day 2: Body, legs, general costuming, jointing/putting parts together. Wigs, wings, and extras will be discussed.

You'll want to come prepared to take in a lot of information in a short time - Sondra is going to share tons of tips and tricks.  Returning students welcome. Most students do not finish in class but you will leave with all the skills you need to complete your doll.

Skill level: ✂️✂️

You know how to operate your sewing machine. There is also a lot of hand sewing and manipulation required in doll making. Not recommended for arthritic hands.

Supplies: You will receive the fabric requirements once you sign up. Students will need buy one of Sondra’s patterns ($15.00 each - patterns include “extended” descriptions, 4 buttons for jointing, a long darners needle for sculpting, and chenille stems for finger armature). Sondra will share her tools with anyone who prefers to try before buying, so come prepared to get something done!  She will also bring her hand dyed Tibetan lamb’s wool wigs to every class (also $10.00 each). Sondra will have her tiny finger turning tool set for sale during class ($8.00). You can try hers before deciding if you want to buy one.

Sewing Machines and Equipment: You will need to bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to class. The specific tools you need will be included in the supply list. 

About the instructor: 

Alexandra Von Burg (Sondra), has been making dolls and teaching workshops for 25 years in the Bay area. Her focus has alway been on fast and fun, which sometimes equals aerobic. She has an MFA in fine art from Pratt Institute, which has given her a foundation in design and color theory, as well as a fearlessness in creating her own method for making unique blocks and quilts.

Location:

This class is being held at the Bay Quilts located at 5327 Jacuzzi St. 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804. Bay Quilts is run by Sally Davey and her daughter, Abbey-Shane  a team of lifelong artists and crafters who have been in the quilting industry for over 30 years. They opened Bay Quilts to share their passion and knowledge with the vision of creating a community where artists, crafters, quilters, and makers of all ability can learn, grow, and create together.  This unique fabric shop is so much more than a store - from consignments quilts and gifts, and cloth figures to monthly gallery exhibitions and artist receptions to workshops.  Bay Quilts is a sanctuary for creatives of all skill level. Bay Quilts is generously offering a 10% discount to students on the day of the class.

The classroom space is on the 2nd level so you will need to be able to climb a flight of stairs. There is a convenient caddy so you don't have to carry your equipment up the stairs.

Cancellation Policy:

Class fees are non-refundable. However you may transfer the class to a friend if you let us know in advance.