January 2024

I have not been particularly productive in the doll studio this past month. Was busy doing Holiday gifts for family and friends. That said, it is time to look forward and design some new things. The topics that are ruminating here are Rainbows (I have some great trim that is calling me), colors in general (what comes after Pretty in Pink??? Gorgeous in Green? Lovely in Lavendar? who knows... And then there is the thought given to me by my 13yo Granddaughter (the fabulous Gabby) of the 4 elements. Wind, Water, Air and fire. Am working on some sketches of that while I am in Michigan visiting Gabby, her talented sister, Natalie and my amazing daughter, Amy. Love this family!!

WORKSHOPS

So, classes are finally coming back!!

The pandemic really messed up the teaching schedule for the past few years. The classes scheduled for the next few months all look to be a GO!!

Nashville, TN in January

Ft. Myers, FL in February

Asheville, NC in March

You can see the rest of the schedule below and more info on each class on the website.

If you are considering a class but not sure if it's right for you,

please reach out with a contact here or directly to my email CharlieClothDolls@gmail.com

Basically you need to know how to operate your sewing machine, do a few hand stitches and be able to stuff body parts.

All classes are open to beginning dollmakers.

As for other things I am 'into'

I teach Italian cooking at a few locations. (recipes from former hubby's family in Naples and Genoa).

I have a week long class in June at John C. Campbell Folk School (Folkschool.org)

Newly added this year - the new Michigan Folk School in Ann Arbor, MI (MIFolkSchool.com) This 2 day class is in April.

And details being sorted out for a 3 1/2 day class at Piney Woods Farm in LaGrange, GA. More info to come soon.

In case you didn't know - classes require a minimum to run .

The decision is made 1 week before.

So, if everyone waits until the last minute to sign up, it is possible that the class will not be there!

Workshop and Demonstration Schedule 

Here you will find a schedule of upcoming workshop and Demonstration dates. 

The class descriptions with images can be found on the website 

The Demonstrations are a chance to stop in, watch and ask questions

2024

January 9, 10 & 11 'Spring Sprite' Workshop

Lebanon, TN (near Nashville)

February 22, 23 & 24 ' Spring Sprite' Workshop

Sewing Boutique in Fr. Myers, FL

March 15, 16, 22 & 22 'Design Your Own' Workshop

Asheville Cotton Company in Asheville, NC

April 12, 13, 14 'Spring Sprite or Mermaid' Workshop

Bee Eclectic in Hastings, MI

April 20 & 21 Italian Cooking

at MI Folk School in Ann Arbor, MI

May 3 (5:30 - 8:30) Demonstration

Art After Dark at Twigs and Leaves in Waynesville, NC

May 8, 9 & 10 'Spring Sprite' Workshop

The Common Thread in Dahlonega, GA

May 30, 31 & June 1 'Spring Sprite'

Twigs and Leaves Gallery in Waynesville, NC

June 9 - 15 Italian Cooking Class

John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC

August 2 - 4 Italian Cooking Class

Piney Woods Farm in LaGrange, GA

August 16, 17 & 18 'Sprite' Workshop

MI Folk School in Ann Arbor, MI

August 21, 22 & 23 'Pumpkin Girl' Workshop

Bee Eclectic in Hastings, MI

October 18, 19 & 20 ' Little Witch' Workshop

MI Folk School in Ann Arbor, MI

November 10 - 16 'Design Your Own' Workshop

John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC

Click here for more details of classes

The Galleries that carry my work

(as well as the work of other fine crafts people!)

One Dock Square in Rockport, MA www.OneDockSquare.com

Collins Gifts - www.CollinsGifts.com or on fb Collins Gifts

The Craft Shop at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. www.Folkschool.org

Biltmore Village Guild Shop in Asheville, NC www.SouthernHighlandGuild.org

Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC www.SouthernHighlandGuild.org

Guild Crafts in Asheville, NC www.SouthernHighlandGuild.org

Twigs and Leaves in Waynesville, NC www.TwigsandLeaves.com

Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC  www.Grovewood.com

Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville, TN www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/craftcenter/