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Cloth Doll Making

The first in the series of workshops with Patti Culea and strongly recommended if you are starting out or wish to improve your ability to construct doll bodies. The focus in this workshop is on the doll itself: the face, body, arms, legs, hands and feet. Painted lacy trims complete the project doll and the body is dyed with fabric paints. More advanced artists may prefer to do the demonstration doll in the video where embellishing plays a more central theme.

 
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Cloth Doll Making • Patti Medaris Culea

Originally released as a DVD, still one of the finest workshops available on the fundamentals of making cloth art dolls.   Nearly five (5) hours of detailed step-by-step video instruction covering all of the essential things you will need to know to make your own cloth dolls.  If you are brand new to doll-making or an experienced artist looking to add some useful techniques and ideas to your skill set, 'Cloth Doll Making' is sure to provide.

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Highlights include:

  • Downloadable Bonus Pattern (PDF): Ilmaria, Guardian of the Stars
  • Drawing Doll's Faces
  • Sewing Flat and Dimensional Doll Heads
  • Working with Colored Pencils and Shiva Paintstiks™
  • Making (Sewing, turning and Stuffing) Doll hands
  • Learning Cloth Doll Body Basics
  • Wire Armatures for Arms and Legs
  • Body Contours and Highlights
  • Choosing and Sewing on Hair and Wigs
  • Ideas from Friends (Gallery Showing) 
  • Direct Dyeing the Body and Flesh Tones
  • Painted Shoes, Laces and Trims
  • Creating an Embellished Bodice and Arms
  • Pulling it All Together
  • Adding Finishing Touches
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Bonus Doll Pattern:
"ILMARIA, GUARDIAN OF THE STARS"


This workshop includes a wonderful bonus doll pattern (PDF) that you can download and use in your doll projects.  "Ilmaria, Guardian of the Stars" features in the workshop.  Use the techniques you have learned in the video demonstrations to create your own wonderful interpretation of this cloth doll.

"A simple doll body is made which allows a smooth surface for stamping and dyeing.
Ilmaria’s hands are wired so they can be posed to hold her star wand. She’s an elf, so I'll show you how to make an Elfish face . Very easy beadwork finishes this lovely doll."

- Patti Medaris Culea

First of Several Workshops

There are several workshops available here for doll makers and quilting artists by me.  This is the first and the ‘foundation’ workshop and was designed to answer a lot of the questions I get in my workshops and from people who have bought my books. There is a bit of face making here as well, enough to become a master at it, however I greatly expand on the art of making doll’s faces in the workshop Making Faces so if you enjoy making doll faces and want to learn more, consider taking that workshop as well.


The follow-on  workshop to this workshop is Cloth Doll Inspirations.  In Cloth Doll Inspirations we assume that you have learned how to make the doll’s body and all of the elements that go with that, and focus on learning how to customize doll patterns as well as make some patterns of your own.  More advanced techniques such as direct draping on the doll's body as well as beadwork is covered as we  get into the dressing up of the doll according to several themes.


Each workshop can be taken on their own but ideally you want to start with this one first; it provides the foundation that will ensure your enjoyment as you proceed through the series.  The workshop is available to you 'on demand' -- once you buy it, it is yours to enjoy  whenever you choose wherever WiFi is available, so feel free to start and stop according to your plans, and come back to it in a week or several months time for a refresher or additional ideas and inspiration.  (It works equally well on desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and mobile phones so feel free to log in and pick up where you left off from any device!)


Save 25% when you Order All 3 Workshops!

Save additionally  by buying all three workshops in the series from Patti Culea at the same time.  Use this link to buy the bundle and save!



Frequently asked questions about our Workshops

When does the course begin?

Cloth Doll Making is available as soon as your enroll! All of our workshops are self-paced and do not require being online at a certain day or time.   Work at your own pace following the recommended path or skip around to enjoy the parts that interest you the most.

 

How long will the course be available?

All of our Workshops are available 24/7 -- 365 days per year! Sign in on any device (computer/tablet/mobile phone) and use Wi-Fi to access the materials.  Start right where you left off! 

Can I skip individual videos? What about entire lessons?

Yes! The point is for you to learn what YOU need (or want) to learn. If you already know something, feel free to skip ahead. If you ever find that you're confused, you can always go back and watch something that you skipped -- or better yet -- use the chat tool to ask the instructor a question!

 

Will I need to buy anything to do the workshop?

You may already have a lot of the materials you need to do a workshop project, so we suggest going through a workshop before ordering supplies.  When it's time to order, use the material lists or project supply lists to find things you will need. Click on the web links to our valued distributors who can provide required materials and product support!

Enjoy Part One for Free!

Enjoy the entire Introduction below for free with our compliments.  Then when you are ready, purchase the remaining sections and enjoy the complete workshop.

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Patti Medaris Culea
San Diego, California, USA
Patti Medaris Culea is the author of 11 books on Cloth Art Doll, as well as more than 200 patterns for doll-making. Her love of dolls grew from a childhood passion for drawing, and a career in the Orient as a flight attendant paved the way for her collecting fabrics and influenced many of her doll designs. Patti lives in San Diego, California, and frequently teaches in Europe, Australia, and even on cruise ships!
This workshops offers clear visuals and high quality audio so you can see and hear exactly what Patti is doing every step of the way. If you think learning to make art dolls is intimidating, this is the inspirational workshop you need! Catherine B. - Ontario, Canada
This workshop has me occupied for several hours! Extremely happy with my purchase! Mia S. - Tallahassee, Florida
A great resource for any doll-maker from beginner to advance. An excellent companion to her books and other DVDs! Eloisa M. - Burbank, California

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