Workshops

Call a group of friends or co-workers and enjoy a fun filled 3 hour dollmaking workshop. We will come to your designated location with all materials and instruction necessary for the creation of one of a kind art dolls. No special skills or previous art knowledge necessary. $30 per person, 8 people minimum/15 maximum. Price includes all materials.To be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. ©Patty Greenspoon

We will work together to create a unique afternoon of creative, imaginative fun making art, specially designed for your child's age and interests.

 WRAP DOLLS Create specially designed, no-sew, bead head dolls with a wire armature using a variety of fabric, trim and applique. ©Patty Greenspoon

 KACHINA DOLLS Make Native American Kachina dolls from clay, beads, fabric and trim on a tube armature.©Patty Greenspoon

 AFRICAN NDEBELE DOLLS Create beaded dolls based on the S.African Ndebele culture using beads, yarn, paint and clay on a free standing armature.

 *Doll workshops may also include: Japanese Kokeshi Dolls; Guatemalan Dolls; Egyptian Tomb Dolls; Mexican Papier Mache Day of the Dead Dolls; Greek Mythological Figures; Friendship Doll exchange; Self portrait Dolls. Please inquire about pricing, as it may vary, based on time and materials

MOSAIC PICTURE FRAMES Create a mosaic ready to hang picture frame with tiles, beads and gems.

 HAND MADE JOURNALS Make a cloth bound hard cover journal with a hand painted and beaded cover.

Ages: 5-7 One hour workshop $12 per child, 10 minimum, up to 25 maximum. Includes all materials, a blank birthday doll for signing, set up and clean up. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance.

 Ages 8-12 1-1/2 hour workshop $14 per child up to 25 maximum, 10 minimum.

 Includes all materials, a blank birthday doll for signing, set up and clean up. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance. Travel fee $10 Please inquire about special pricing for large groups of 25 or more. ©Patty Greenspoon

Workshop/Residency. This workshop is fun and great for the spirit of giving and friendship in a school environment. Each child creates a one of a kind art doll with a special message attached. The dolls are then collected and re-distributed allowing each child to make a new friend. Give a doll..Get a doll!! 25 students per class max. 4 class per day max. All materials included. ©Patty Greenspoon Call for further information 610.664.4486

Create Kachina Dolls, Greek Mythological Figures, Egyptian Dolls, African Ndebele Dolls, and more. Arrange for a dollmaking workshop. Boys and Girls alike enjoy learning about history through the art of the doll. Elementary through high school, in school residencies, and after school workshops. Please email or call to inquire about special pricing for large groups of 50 or more. Please book at least 3 weeks in advance. All materials included. ©Patty Greenspoon

Host a group of friends or co-workers at your designated location for a relaxed evening or a weekend afternoon. Explore your inner world with the creation of a personal art doll. We will work with fabric, paint, beads, clay and your imagination to create a being from a variety of interesting materials and techniques. Minimal, optional hand sewing. Feel free to bring small personal items to include in your doll. No experience necessary. Fabrics, clay, beads, paint, trim and gems provided $30 per person 8 person minimum. 3 hours. $10 travel fee Host pays no fee. ©Patty Greenspoon