Altered Threads ... A Creative Journey

Spring

Spring arrived early in Upstate New York this year. It's really quite wonderful with the fruit trees in bloom and the woods waking up. There is a true sense of renewal.

Lungwort,Pulmonaria                Photo credit: Deborah C. Pope

I'm busy working on some new pieces that I hope to have finished for the Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Artist and Collectors Convention May 3-5. Terry and Susan do a fantastic job of promoting and putting on a great event. I hope to see you there.

The 2012 NIADA Conference is going to be incredible. I can't wait to see everyone.

Lisa Lichtenfels is the keynote speaker. Ima Naroditskaya is creating the souvenir doll. The Dollmaking School is always a favorite with attendees. Be sure to check out all the available classes. My felted animal head class is almost full; so if you want to take my class, be sure to sign up soon. I'm really lookng forward to sharing ideas and catching up with friends both old and new. I'm going to get back to work now. There's so much to do.

Cheers,

Deborah

"There are having flowers in Spring, breezes in Summer, moon in Autumn, snows in Winter. If there is nothing worrying over you, it will be the best seasons at all times."                         -Buddha

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

Guilds and Conferences

I'll be adding more links. If you have suggestions, please let me know.

NIADA

Fresno Fiber Arts Guild.org 

CyndysDolls.com (AFIC) 

Alaska Fiber Festival

Genesee Valley Quilt Club