October 2023 Newletter

 Upcoming Meetings 

October 21, 2023- Leslie-Rolled Doll Demo

November 18, 2023 - Annual Show and Sale

December 16,2023 - Christmas Party

October Member Birthdays 

Happy Birthday, Barbara!  Stay forever young at heart!

September 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Present for the September meeting were Mary, Suzanne, Jen, Leslie, Andrea, Sue, Virginia, Jude, Ann C., Julie W., Kathryn and Julie G.

Show and Tell

Andrea shared that she is attending John C. Campell Folk School in October and taking a wood carving class and plans to make a Penny Wood doll. Can't wait to see what you bring to the October meeting, Andrea!

Jude brought her Kitschy Friends doll from Barbara and some Tilda fabric she found at Crimson Tate.  What a fun doll and beautiful fabric!

Jude's Kitschy Friends Doll and Tilda fabric

Ann C. had reordered business cards which she handed out to members to pass on to friends and others who might be interested in our club.

Julie W. made a cute Voodoo Zombie steampunk doll with an eye that lights up.

Julie W.'s Voodoo Zombie steampunk doll

Kathryn brought her fabulous, completed Spirit doll "Greenie" with hair she died from flax.  Notice the detail.  Well done, Kathryn!

Kathryn's "Greenie" spirit doll

Back of Kathryn's "Greenie"

We had one last Round Robin Doll to show that belongs to Julie G.  She has been named "Dottie Pinks".  Can you guess why?

Julie G.'s Round Robin "Dottie Pinks"

Business

Nominations were made for 2024 officers.  We still have two spots open, so please let us know if you would like to be nominated.  We will vote at the December meeting.

Nominees

President - Andrea

Vice-President- Julie G

Treasurer-Awesome Jude

Publicity-Ann C.

Party Planning and Charity Project-Sue and Virginia

Outreach-Ann R. and Leslie

Show and Sale still needs a chairman and Secretary/Newsletter.  Previous officers will be happy to train and help the new person.

Discussed were the possibilities for charity projects.  One suggestion is a silent auction for this year and next year possible polar fleece blankets to donate to a worthy cause.

Also discussed was having another open house tribute to a noteworthy doll maker in 2024 like we did earlier this year for elinor peace bailey.

Sue and Virginia are working on final details for our Spring 2024 doll workshop to be held April 27-28.  Amy Felske has a felt dragon that she could teach us.  Her work Incipient Madness may be seen on Facebook.

Program

Sue gave an excellent presentation on making Japanese Cloth Flowers

Sue and Virginia gave us kits so we could all sew along.  This was so much fun, and we all were able to make a completed flower following Sue's excellent instruction.

Can you guess whose hands you see?

Sue shared some very good reference books that may be available in your local library.

Next Meeting

For our October meeting, Leslie will be demonstrating how to make Rolled Fabric Dolls.  Leslie is making all-inclusive kits for us, so you don't need to bring any supplies.

Our next meeting is October 21, 2023, at the Irvington Branch Library at 10:00 a.m.  Our meeting room is on the right upon entering the library.

5625 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Future Events 

November 18, 2023 - Weather doll Challenge

November 18, 2023 - Show and Sale

Checklist for the August meeting

Name Tag

Show and Tell

Tribute to Ron

 Sadly, Ron G., one of our long-time members of Indy Art Doll Makers passed away recently. Ron and his wife Julie G. have supported and contributed immensely to our wonderful group.  He made a number of dolls over the years and one of them is treasured by our president, Andrea.  It is a pin doll given to her a while back.  Ron often gave credit to his wonderful wife, Julie G., for "helping" him with his creations.  Ron was always in regular attendance, and we all enjoyed his presence and stories he would tell.  He loved going to Jockamo's across the street after our meetings and getting his salad in the blue bowl. At our annual November Show and Sales, he would help his wife at her sale table. We will all miss him at our meetings.  Rest in peace, Ron. You were one of a kind! We love you and miss you.

Pin doll made by Ron and given to Andrea

Ron and Julie G at the 2022 Show and Sale