Head Making Workshop Sheffield – 4th June 2025

Private Residence, Sheffield S10 1HL

Ready to Join Me?

Does the thought of constructing the head for your Polly Dolly fill you with dread! Well fear not my lovely as we now have a workshop specific for making the most perfect dolly’s head.

We have developed this one-day workshop and centred the tuition around how to firstly construct the head ball efficiently, attach the wadding and gauze and plump the face with additional stuffing, and then apply the linen threads for the most accurate sculpted placement. 

From there we’ll add her cute little nose along with the head skin overlay, and finally we’ll be embroidering her eyes and mouth. 

At the end of the day you’ll be taking home the most precise dolly head all ready for you to continue with your dolly making venture.

This workshop is a hands-on step-by-step process and you’ll be able to replicate what’s been shown to you, having me right by your side to guide and advise.

You’ll be supplied with the head pack and doll skin at the workshop as these items are included in the price.

There will be other retail items available on the day for purchase with a 10% discount especially for you. Nice!

Instructor: Lesley Gray

Polly / Ollie Head

Workshop Timetable 9am – 5pm

We’ll be supplying for you:

The head pack which includes pre-made polycotton ball, wadding, gauze, linen and sewing threads, and elastic band.

Wadding, stuffing and pre-made head skin.

Embroidery threads in a choice of colours for the facial features, sticky black dots and blusher.

Course notes and diagrams.

Certificate of Achievement issued on the day.

….. and last but not least, my expertise to guide you along.

What items you’ll need to bring along:

Sewing needles, embroidery thread needle, doll needles, darning needle and pins.

Small scissors, tweezers and tape measure.

A note pad and pen, however full course notes are provided.

Enthusiasm, excitement and a lust for learning from an expert doll maker!

For your Head Skin you can choose between Fair, Peach, Sunkissed, Olive, Russet or a Brown skin tone. 

During the workshop we’ll work through our comprehensive course notes and on completion you’ll be awarded our Certificate of Achievement.

Baby Molly Head
Baby Molly Head

The Sheffield Venue

Lesley will be running this workshop at her friends private residence at 12 Cobden Place, Sheffield S101HL, and she looks forward to welcoming you there. Sheffield can be very easily accessed from either the A57 or the A61. There is plenty of parking right outside the house.

If your planning to stay away during this workshop then we would recommend the Travelodge, 1 Broad St W, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BQ

A couple of weeks prior to the workshop you’ll be invited to join a WhatsApp Group where you’ll be able to chat to the other attendees that are coming along, and maybe even arrange a car share with each other.

So are you ready to reserve your place?

The workshop price for the 1 day is £145
A £25 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance of £120 will be due 2 weeks prior to the course start date.

There are very limited spaces on this course and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Oh yeah, and don’t forget, if you click the Pay in 3 at the checkout your deposit will be spread over 3 monthly instalments – interest FREE!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

     Lesley  xxxx

£25 Booking Deposit – click here

Should you have any questions at all regarding my Head Making Workshop, then please do get in touch by email or phone…

I’m always happy to help.

info@pollydollydoodah.co.uk
023 8194 2429

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