Humans have had a fundamental need to create a human like companion for many many years.
Wooden, cloth, plastic and many other materials have been used to create a playmate for children.
The workshop begins with an exploration of the history of doll making and a brief discussion about our own experiences of dolls.
My love of cloth dolls dates back to my fifth birthday when my kind great aunt kindly gave me Polly. Hand made with care and love, she was truly my most treasured gift and still lives with me to this day!
I have been making cloth dolls for nine years and have mostly made them to sell, but after requests for a course were made, I decided it was time to pass on this skill, so that many more parents can enjoy making a child a beautiful and personal gift.
