 Wire Christmas Tree Angel (25) All LevelsCome create with Wendy Lynne Rinehart a lovely angel for you or a friend’s Christmas tree. Using different sizes of wires, we’ll weave a pattern of lines and beads to dazzle the eye. Choose wire or Angelina fibre for your wings. 3 Hour Workshop |
 Sculpted Hands (25) All LevelsCreate a wire armature in one of three sizes (1-1/8″, 2-1/2″ or 3-1/2″) using a Lydia Caine custom jig. Cover your armature with a choice of apoxie-sculpt, cloth, or paperclay. You can even make a Michael Jackson type of gloved hand with wonderful silvery mesh. Make additional armature sets if you want to experiment at home with other mediums like papier-mâché or polymer clay. 3 Hour Workshop |
 The Face (20) All LevelsYou have designed your doll and now the part that intimidates many… the face, the single most important part. Take the mystery out of face painting with Jackie Graceffo as she guides you step-by-step through the process. Learn to break down the face into a grid and proper placement for all the features as you explore several approaches and mediums, from paint and watercolours to pencils, pastels, gels and more. 3 Hour Workshop |
 Needle Felted Mouse (25) BeginnerNeedle felting is an age-old art form that is very popular again. Come create this delightful little creature with Jadie Wright using tools, a little fluff and know how. Pick your colour roving, gain needle felting fundamentals along with building up details and leave with your little treasure. 3 Hour Workshop |
In Ottawa’s Museum of Civilization, the figurative display entitled Timeless Treasures: the Story of Dolls in Canada, ran for an unprecedented three years and was annually voted the public’s favourite exhibit, three years in a row. The event showcased THE DOLL from prehistory (Inuit and First Nations pieces) to the better-known porcelain and vinyl dolls of the present and featured the one-of-a-kind figurative art of some of the members of the Canadian Doll Artists Association. Join us as we discuss and demonstrate a short history of dolls in Canada, featuring our award-winning artist dollmakers.
45 Minute Seminar
The Muse & Medium of the Figurative Artist
Moments in life, fashion, mythology, fantasy and magic. What could all these things have in common? Figurative Art – more commonly known as DOLLS. Now add the theme: nature, heavy metals or the elements and you’ll really be thinking like a Figurative Artist! Come and learn a little about how we find our MUSE and then using everything from simple paper and fabric to clay, buttons and jewels – we bring our creations to life!
45 Minute Seminar