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: Sherrill Church
Workshop Timetable 9am – 5pm
Stuffing the pre-made polycotton head ball and sewing up the opening
Adding 3 layers of wadding and attaching the gauze
Forming the chin with additional stuffing
Sculpting the face and head shape with linen threads
Sewing over the ridge and lower neck edge
Making the rolled nose, gluing into place and shaping
Fitting on the pre-made head skin and sewing the top down
Embroidering the eyes and mouth with coloured threads
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.
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.
The Southampton Venue
Polly Dolly HQ is located on the outskirts of the New Forest in Hampshire and is very easily accessed from the M27. The address for your Sat Nav is SO45 2LF. We have plenty of on-site parking.
If your planning to stay away during this workshop then I would recommend the Premiere Inn, Romsey Road, Nursling, Southamton SO16 0XJ. There are also plenty of B&B’s in the area which are very close to Polly Dolly HQ and in the road behind us there is an AirB&B (please ask for details).
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!