November 2023 Newsletter

  Upcoming Meetings 

November 18, 2023 - Annual Show and Sale

December 16,2023 - Christmas Party

November Member Birthdays 

Maggie is celebrating her birthday this month.  Have a great one, Maggie!

October 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Present for the October meeting were Ann R., Julie G., Martha, Jude, Andrea, Mary, Suzanne, Leslie, Ann C., Julie W., and Kathryn.  

Show and Tell

Ann R. told about her trip to an Ohio doll show recently.  She purchased a sweet doll there named "Carol" made by doll artist Marla Florio.

Ann R.'s purchased "Carol"

Martha has created some "Hex Balls" that she showed us.

Martha's "Hex Balls"

Jude made a cute felt pin cushion with beading.

Jude's felted pin cushion

Andrea went to John C. Campbell Folk Art School last month and took a woodworking class in which she created a doll!! She shared her in progress piece of work with us. It is jointed and has a basswood body.

Andrea's carved creation

Andrea's carved wooden head

Kathryn has created a fabulous artist notebook.  Now we all want one!  Great job, Kathryn!

Inside of Kathryn's Artist Notebook

Inside of Kathryn's Artist Notebook

Outside Kathryn's Artist Notebook

Ann C. brought in her wood carved doll she made several years ago (with a little help from her late husband).  The pattern was in a 1953 edition of McCall's magazine.  It has wooden joints and is the same doll Andrea is working on.

Ann C.'s carved doll

Suzanne made a sweet "Raindrop" .  Don't you love his big blue cheeks and happy smile!

Suzanne's "Raindrop"

Mary shared she will soon be moving to a new apartment!  She is so excited!  We're so happy for you Mary!

Business Meeting

2024 officers were nominated.  Voting will be at the December meeting.

President-Andrea

Vice-President-Julie G.

Party Planning-Sue and Virginia

Secretary/Blog-Julie W.

Treasurer-Jude

Publicity-Ann C.

Show and Sale-?

Outreach-Leslie and Ann R.

We will be having an open house honoring doll artist Patti Culea in September 2024.  This will be at the Franklin Road Branch library.

Our spring class will be with Amy Felske April 26-28, 2024 and we will be making a felt dragon.  Her works can be seen on her Etsy shop "Incipient Madness".

Plans for our annual Art Doll Show and Holiday Fair were discussed.  Members will be setting up on Friday November 17th 2-5.  Those who cannot make it Friday may come Saturday morning. Signs will be going up in the neighborhood Sunday November 12th.  Ann C.  is in charge of the signs.

Display dolls will include:

Weather Doll Challenge

Last year's challenge winners

elinor peace bailey dolls

spirit dolls

round robin dolls

Deanna Hogan's Enigma class dolls

Dolls recently made in last 1-2 years.

All dolls need to have a label either attached or free standing with Dolls' name, maker of doll (unless it's a new weather challenge doll), pattern by or original design by.  Other information could be year it was made, class, challenge, etc.

Program

Leslie presented a fun program on making rolled dolls.  She generously made kits for all of us, and it was such fun creating our own rolled dolls.  Thank you, Leslie, for a great presentation!

Leslie's Sample Doll

Leslie's sample doll

Leslie's sample doll

Next Meeting

There will be no official meeting in November as we are having our Art Doll Show and Holiday Art Fair on November 18th from 9-4 at:

 Irvington Methodist Church

30 N. Audubon Rd.

Indianapolis, IN 46219

The public is invited.  There is no admission fee and there will be displays of many dolls to enjoy and vote on your favorite.  Members will also have tables where you may purchase their own creations which would make wonderful gifts.

Future Events 

November 18, 2023 - Weather doll Challenge

November 18, 2023 - 21st Annual Art Doll Show and Holiday Art Fair

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

September 2023 Newsletter

 Upcoming Meetings 

September 16, 2023 - Sue-Japanese cloth flowers

October 21, 2023- Leslie-Rolled Doll Demo

November 18, 2023 - Annual Show and Sale

December 16,2023 - Christmas Party

September Member Birthdays

Mary, Kathryn, and Denise are celebrating their birthdays this month!

August 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Present at the August meeting were Julie G., Kathryn, Ann C., Julie W., Sue, Virginia, Andrea, Katie and Mary.

Show and Tell

Kathryn told us about a fun crafting family get together she had in New Hampshire.  She shared a fun pumpkin and a pen set, and an awesome mouse automaton she had made.  The mouse is holding a piece of cheese and revolves around.

Kathryn's pumpkin

Kathryn's pen set

Kathryn's Automaton Mouse

Andrea told us about classes at John C. Campbell Folk Art School.  She and her mom plan to take classes in October.  What fun she will have and be able to share with us after they get back.

Business

Sue shared an idea she had for next year's charity project to perhaps make fleece blankets to send to a charity.

Sue is contacting a possible guest instructor for spring 2024 probably April 27-28.

We discussed having another open house similar to our epb day in 2024.

Ann C. passed out new business cards and postcards she had printed.

Round Robin dolls were revealed.  Unfortunately, one of the participants was unable to attend, so there will be one more to reveal perhaps next meeting. Dolls that were completed belong to Leslie, Julie, Sue and Virginia.

Julie W.s Round Robin Doll

Leslie's Round Robin Doll

Virginia's Round Robin Doll

Sue's Round Robin Doll

Program

Andrea presented a program about disposition of our sewing rooms and doll collections.  So many things to think about that we should be doing for the future.  She reminded us that it would be good to print out a hard copy of patterns.  CDs are not as common now, so alternative ways to save our information should be considered.  Labeling our dolls is something some are doing but would be a good idea for all of us to do.  Andrea gave us a handout to make a Sewing Room Inventory.  Included should be items we have made, sewing machines, furniture, fabrics, craft supplies, books, patterns, collections, and UFOs.

Next Meeting

For our September meeting, Sue will be demonstrating how to make Japanese Cloth Flowers.

Our next meeting is September 16, 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