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NIADA Conference 2011

NIADA Conference 2011 is coming up. It promises to be a wonderful and exciting event. I'll be teaching two classes, so if you are in the Denver area or are planning to attend the conference, please stop by and say hello.

 

 

This just in, Kate Church (NIADA member) and I are featured in a new Lark Publishing book titled: 500 Felt Objects: Creative Expressions of a Remarkable Material. This book features  inspiring examples of feltmaking. It's not released yet but you can pre-order at Amazon.

I'll be bringing my gratis copy to the NIADA conference.

Cheers,

Deborah

 

Happy Easter! Spring has sprung!

"Merrily, merrily shall I live now,
Under the blossom that hangs on the bough."

                                           William Shakespeare, The Tempest

After a what seemed like a very,very long winter, the buds are emerging and life begins anew.  I'm excited to be attending the First Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Artist & Collector Convention presented by The Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum May 12 - 14. If you're going to be in the Philadelphia area, please stop by and say hello. There will be many opportunities to see some incredible work and celebrate artists and collectors of dolls and teddy bears from across the world. Hope to see you there.

My classes at the 2011 NIADA Conference in Denver are filling up nicely.  Thank you to all of you who have signed up. There are still some spaces open. If you are interested in attending the conference or in taking the Hand Felted Animal Head or Costuming from Conception to Completion click on this link: 2011 NIADA Annual Conference.

Enjoy your Spring everyone. I can't wait to start digging in the garden.

Cheers,

Deborah

 

"and the days run away like wild horses over the hills"

I guess Charles Bukowski got it right. It's been way too long since I updated my blog. That's the problem with technology, too much of it and not enough time.

It was a fabulous experience at the Doll Exhibition in St. Petersburg Russia.  I taught two sessions of my Dreamfish classes. I want to thank all of my new Russian friends for your warm hospitality and sharing. Art and creativity are universal bonds that bring us together. You are all truly wonderful! 

 

In July,Chicago was the site of the 2010 NIADA annual conference. 

It was great to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We even had a chance to enjoy the outdoor amenities of the "Windy City."  

 

 

 

             

During the conference, the blockbusterTransformers 3 was being filmed around us.
 

Now it's time to look forward.

I have several new projects in the works. In May, I'm proud to be exhibiting at the First Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Artist & Collector Convention presented by The Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum. If you can get to Philadelphia, this promises to be an incredible opportunity.

 

 Terry and Susan have brought together an amazing group of people and organizations from across the country to celebrate, educate and appreciate artists and collectors of dolls and teddy bears in a wide range of media. I hope to see you there! 

 

In August, it's off to Denver. I'll be exhibiting and teaching two classes:Hand Felted Animal Head and Costuming from Conception to Completion. For more information and to register, click on this link: 2011 NIADA Annual Conference.  If you have the chance to get to Denver, the conference has something for everyone. 

That's all for now. I'll try to be more diligent in my updates. Thanks for your patience.

Cheers,

Deborah

 

 

Upcoming Exhibitions & Conferences: St. Petersburg, Russia, NIADA Chicago

2010 Doll Time Exhibition Saint Petersburg, Russia

I have the honor of joining several other NIADA artists who have been invited to exhibit our work and teach Master Classes at the 2010 Doll Time International Exhibition Saint Petersburg, Russia from June 10-13.

NIADA artists: Reina Mia Brill, Shelley Thornton, Marlaine Verhelst and I will travel to St. Petersburg and participate in one of the most interesting exhibitions of the doll world. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share ideas and techniques with artists from around the world. Plans are being finalized for the classes. If you are going to be in St. Petersburg in June, please stop by. You can even sign up for classes! Here's a link:Master Classes Doll Time Summer 2010 St. Petersburg, Russia

2010 NIADA Annual Conference Chicago, Illinois

We will return to the U.S. just in time for the 2010 NIADA Conference in Chicago July 17-21. I will be teaching classes during the conference.  If you are going to be in the Chicago area, and would like to take one of my classes you can sign up at the NIADA website. You don't need to sign up for the entire conference. Here's the link: NIADA Master Classes 

The annual NIADA conference is always an exciting opportunity to see new work and meet other doll artists. This year the NIADA conference will coincide with the UFDC National Convention.

It promises to be a fun-filled doll extravaganza in the "Windy City." Hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Deborah

2010 workshops and NEW registration form

I've had many requests to do workshops in my studio in Upstate New York. Thank you to everyone who has shown such great interest in taking classes. To make it easier to sign up, I've added a registration form and an email link.

The one day workshops begin March 26, 2010.  Students will have the option of taking the class on either Friday or Saturday. That way I can accommodate everyone's hectic schedules. To sign up for a workshop, please email me or download the registration form and follow the directions.

Download Microsoft Word - Tiberose Workshop Registration Form

Doodle Bird 

This a one day class. Please choose either Friday, March 26 or Saturday March 27, 2010

Create a whimsical little bird of your own using my unique felting techniques. We'll explore basic armature making, wet felting and sculptural feltmaking techniques. Embellishment ideas will be offered as well as a discussion on treatments for bases on sculptural pieces. 

Workshop fee: $75.00 includes all materials, instructions  and supplies to make one delightful 4-inch little bird including the stand. 

Supply list:    Students bring: one old bath towel (to be used for work surface), sharp scissors, assorted threads and seed beads for embellishing, beading needle and thread.

Please choose your preferred workshop date

Friday March 26 or Saturday March 27

Email: tiberosestudio@rochester.rr.com

Origami Purse 

 

This a one day class. Please choose either Friday, April 9 or Saturday April 10, 2010

Create a beautiful purse using traditional Scandinavian feltmaking techniques and unique ways of folding and shaping in origami style.  Explore hand embellishment techniques with beads, stitching and accents to produce a personal  touch.  Finished size 5"x7".

Workshop fee: $75.00 includes all materials, instructions  and supplies to make one origami purse.

Supply list:    Students bring: one old bath towel (to be used for work surface),sharp scissors,  assorted threads and seed beads for embellishing, beading needle and thread.

Please choose your preferred workshop date.

Friday, April 9 or Saturday April 10, 2010

Email: tiberosestudio@rochester.rr.com

Dream Fish

 This a one day class. Please choose either Friday May 7 or Saturday May 8, 2010.

Fantastic fish leap from your imagination. Create a beautiful felt “Dream Fish” that adds a new dimension to sculpting in this wonderful medium. Your fish will be approximately 5”-6” long.  Dyed merino wool is embellished with paint, beads and sinuous silk paper fins that you’ll also learn to make. This class is a lot of fun and combines traditional wet feltmaking techniques with dry needle felting for a unique look and feel.   The finished fish makes a wonderful ornamental hanging.

Workshop fee: $75.00 includes all materials, instructions  and supplies to make one  Dream Fish.

Supply list:    Students bring: one old bath towel (to be used for work surface),sharp scissors,  assorted threads and seed beads for embellishing, beading needle and thread.

Please choose your preferred workshop date.

Friday May 7 or Saturday May 8, 2010

Email: tiberosestudio@rochester.rr.com

Elizabeth de Almeida examiner.com article

Elizabeth de Almeida wrote a really nice article profiling my work. Elizabeth is a writer for examiner.com. Check out her space and let her know what you think. I'm sure she would be glad to hear from you. Thank you Elizabeth!

NY Doll Collecting articles examiner.com

NY Doll Collecting articles examiner.com part II

Cheers,

Deborah