Dear hubs and I headed to Arrowmont for a week of classes. I have long wanted to share the craft school experience with him. I picked this week at Arrowmont as there was a bowl turning class for him.
The instructor, Rudy Lopez lead twelve woodturners in creating bowls of all different shapes and sizes. I took a Doll Making class with Nicole HaveKost.
Test driving a new craft as we do. It was an adventure.
An incredible array of dolls were created using paper clay. I used a hacksaw, sandpaper and got covered in clay and paint. I am not sure tremulous hands and superglue are the best combo, more about that later.
Meet Splinter, a woodturner addicted to coke and Lucy the most disagreeable knitter ever! These were fully completed after I got home. There was an unfortunate incident while I was supergluing Lucy's hair on her head. I was wearing my favorite pajamas as I worked last Sunday morning.
I inadvertently glued my pants to my leg. When I grabbed the pajama leg to pull it away I ripped the leg off below the knee.
There are no pictures, I need to preserve a little dignity. My foray into doll making has sent me running back to the tapestry loom and away from the hazards of doll making.
No worries Arrowmont, I still love you. Although, doll making is not my cup of tea the class was great fun. Also I think exploring new materials and art techniques have spurred my tapestry muse.
Can't wait to meet Splinter & Lucy! But sorry about the PJs. LOL
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