Leslie has been creating dolls for over 15 years. She has been inspired by the Asian
cultures and translates this interest into her work. Leslie has been
fortunate to travel world-wide to teach. She believes teaching is her gift and
loves to share it with her students. Her work has appeared in many national and international magazines and books. Her doll art pieces are held in collections around the world including Russia, Holland, Spain, Japan, Australia, and in the United States. She is an artist member of the prestigious National Institute of American Doll Artists- NIADA |
Leslie Molen presents Meow-Meow Neko |
Class Description: Understanding what makes a doll exceptional with these special techniques is the emphasis on this class. Join Leslie, in learning with detailed instructions on how to create a beautiful and durable doll. Our focus will be on making your own eyes for your doll which will be added into the dolls' head, needle sculpting a head. As a bonus, Leslie will discuss the body construction for a doll that can sit can sit or be hung and color balance with fabrics for the costume will also be explored. Included on the handouts will be information on the Asian Good Luck Cat for which this doll was designed, so you can determine your choice of good luck color for your doll. Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Prerequisite skills: Ease of using a sewing machine and hand-sewing |
Student Material List: ·Pattern supplies ·Bag of poly- stuffing. (firmer is better) ·Pencil and eraser; a fabric eraser works best ·Decorator Chalks or Pebbles Chalks- If you have them or see http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html ·Uni-ball Vision pen in Black (nice if it is waterproof- others will do) ·Small brushes for painting eyes ·Two long needles (2 ½" +) for holding eyes while painting ·One 3 ½" needle for needlesculpting ·Assorted sewing needles & threads ·Quilting thread in body color for needlesculpting face ·Fabric and paper scissors ·Small sharp scissors ·Double check pattern ·Paper and Pencil for notes ·If necessary, Glasses for close-up work Kit fee: $15 for pattern and use of paints, glaze, colored pencils, and chalks during class |
Meow-Meow Neko |