Finishing Your Doll | Dollmaking Workshops by Lillian Alberti

“Finishing”
*The work shown is that of the instructor
“Finishing” consists of two separate workshops (Painting and Costuming)
offered to those with some previous doll making skills:

Painting: This workshop offers students an opportunity to learn techniques for mixing skin tones, contouring shadows and adding highlights in order to give a more “natural” look to their dolls’ eyes and faces.

Commitment:	one-day workshop (6 hours) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee:	$40.00 per student/per session – based on a class size of 8–10 students
Instructor supplies:	2 simple, pre-made faces to practice on
Student kit fee:	$8.00 per student (one time fee) collected at the beginning of class
Students supply:	assorted acrylic paint (including desired skin tone) assorted paint brushes plastic water cups clear nail polish
Class requirements:	classroom for the day access to sink with hot water

Costuming: Students will learn how to dress and embellish their dolls. They will receive guidance in sewing their chosen fabrics directly onto their dolls or, if needed making quick, simple patterns. This is a fun opportunity for all to showcase their sewing skills and demonstrate their talent for imaginative costuming.

Commitment:	one-day workshop (6 hours) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee:	$40.00 per student/per session – based on a class size of 8–10 students
Student kit fee:	none
Students supply:	Students will come to class with a completed* doll they wish to costume as well as their own choice of fabrics and trims needed to complete their project. matching threads assorted acrylic paint (including desired skin tone) sewing needles scissors
Class requirements:	classroom for the day sewing machine

These workshops can be booked as a follow-up to the “foundation” workshop
OR
booked by those with a completed doll who wish to improve their skills in these areas.

You decide which combination will work best for you or your Doll Club. Either way, students will have learned good foundation techniques that will help them further their doll-making skills!