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The NIADA 2012 Conference in Stamford is now over ~ See what you missed!
Join us in 2013 in the San Francisco area for our Golden Year Anniversary! |
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ALL ARE WELCOME to attend the Annual NIADA Conference!
Come join us! Have Fun! It is
NOT for Members only!
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Thursday, June 27th - Sunday, June 30th 2013
45 Tamal Vista Blvd. Corte Madera, CA 94925 located just 12 miles north of San Francisco
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2013 CONFERENCE UPDATES!
Join us in 2013 in the San Francisco Bay area for our Golden Year Anniversary!
WE WILL BE USING THREE VENUES THIS YEAR:
Classes and some programs will be at Marin Suites Hotel
Programs will be held at Corte Madera Town Center (a short walk from the hotel)
The
Banquet and NIADA Artists Show & Sale will be at the Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross CA 94957 located less than 4 miles north of the hotel [MAP]
Due to the special venue the Conference will be limited to 100 Registrants
Please sign up to the NIADA Chatline for latest Conference updates
CLICK HERE: Add me to the NIADA Chatline!
This is an all suites hotel so gather your friends together and book your suite early
as we have limited suites reserved as there is a large car race nearby the Sunday
before classes start so there will be a lot of demand for hotel rooms.
The one bedroom and two bedroom suites both have large living rooms so book whatever
your needs are. There are several suites with double beds which are on our room block.
Enter more than one person, click on check availability it will show
you all the options.
If you only enter one person it will not include the two bedroom suite option.
You can always cancel your reservations but you need to book it now!
If you have trouble booking a room please email: tcollins@olshotels.com
Alternate hotel: www.cortemaderainn.com
If you have any other problems or questions
Contact Registrar: Lillian Hopkins
Conference
Co-Chairs: Stephanie Blythe, Lillian Hopkins, Tanya Marriott
Transportation: Fly into SFO and take the Marin Airporter to Larkspur Landing.
The bus driver will call a taxi for you to Marin Suites Hotel.
Marin County is located in Northern California, just across the Golden Gate bridge,
north of
San Francisco and nestled between Sonoma County to the north and Napa to the northeast.
Summers are warm & dry, with the strong possibility of morning and evening fog.
It is wise to come prepared by bringing clothing you can layer on and off.
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 2013 Keynote Speaker:
Nina Rappaport Rowan
Creator of Kimochis – Toys with Feelings Inside she is a leader in the animation industry and Producer of the 1998 Academy Award® winning Best Animated Short Film, Bunny, as well as Universal's 2010 blockbuster hit Despicable Me.
More about Nina Rappaport Rowan |
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Registrants are welcome to participate
in our dollmaking challenge
"THE GOLDEN ONE"
in honor of
NIADA's 50th anniversay
( about the Dollmaking Challenge )
2013 Conference Souvenir artist:
Stephanie Blythe |
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Demonstrations by NIADA Artists:
Ankie Daanen: The Possibilities in working with Creative Paperclay.
Pat Lillich: Figuring Out Alternative Jointing. She will show some of her solutions to problems jointing various dolls and toys, and will share her brainstorming process with us!
Leslie Molen: Expressive Hands in Cloth, in which she will show us her tricks to create expressive hands in cloth including sewing tips, fabric choices, armature, stuffing techniques, and posing.
Connie Smith: Waxing a Stoneware Bust, as part of the process of waxing fired wares before assembling them into finished dolls.
Annie Wahl: Native American Beading. Learn how to "Lane Stitch", also referred to as "Lazy Stitch", with beads. Lazy Stitch beadwork is one of the simplest beadwork techniques. It is good for covering large areas in a relatively short period of time. This will be a hands-on teaching technique with a hand out. |
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Here are some of the NIADA artists who
will be attending the Conference:
Charles Batte,
Stephanie Blythe,
Kate Church,
Ankie Daanen,
Mary Ellen Frank,
MoonYoung Jeong,
Lesley Keeble, Gail Lackey,
Pat Lillich,
Heather Maciak,
Tanya Marriott,
Leslie Molen, Ima Naroditskaya,
Marilyn Radzat,
Donna May Robinson,
Susan Scogin,
Connie Smith,
EJ Taylor,
Shelley Thornton, Nina Tugarina,
Marlaine Verhelst,
Annie Wahl,
Nancy Walters |
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Attention Visiting Artists!
You are welcome to participate in NIADA's TEN by TWELVE program!
Twelve visiting artists will have an opportunity to introduce their dolls to all NIADA
conference attendees in a special program in which each participant
will show
ten projected images of their work.
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Each photo will be allotted twenty seconds for artists to add their description or
commentary.
If you are a visiting artist registering for
the NIADA conference, this is
your chance to introduce
your work to NIADA artists and patrons.
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Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity for feedback and encouragement!
You can submit your ten high quality photographs digitally [ click here ] or mail your
CD or DVD to: Shelley Thornton, 1600 South 22nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA.
This program is limited to the first twelve artists whose photos are received. |
OPTIONAL FEES:
Visiting Artist Critique: Bring one doll per critique for a private individual
critique on
Sunday, June 30th by an assigned NIADA artist. Work registered for the critique
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be on display for Conference registrants to view. (about the Critique)
Helper Raffle: Buy
chances to win dolls and doll-related wonders donated by
NIADA members.
The Helper Raffle is held during the Banquet dinner.
Photography: Professional photographer Michael Puff will be available to photograph
attendees
dolls. Fee paid directly to Photographer: $45 per doll, will shoot what ever images
are needed or desired, with a minimum of a full and head shot. (sign-up at Registration Desk). |
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
first 10 registrants will receive 10 FREE Helper Raffle tickets!
Register NOW and up
your chances to WIN!
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| 2013 conference & dollmaking school Registration |
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| IMPORTANT! Be sure to fill-out this form after registering for the Critique! |
 [CLICK HERE] if Registering by check
Conference
Chairs: Stephanie Blythe, Lillian Hopkins & Tanya Marriott | Registrar: Lillian Hopkins
Visiting Artist Critique: Leslie Molen | Dollmaking School Registrars: Lynne & Gene Olson
Assistance: Mary Ellen Frank and
Chris Chomick
PLEASE NOTE: Although
sales during conference and at all conference locations
and rooms
are limited to NIADA artists' work only, it is worthwhile
for visiting artists to bring samples
of their best pieces. There are opportunities to show that
work. There is a critique, the critique exhibit, and the challenge exhibit. Many times these exhibits have
been covered in the press.
Also at panel discussions, during classes, demos and workshops, it is perfectly appropriate
to use your work to discuss
techniques and presentations. |
First time attending the NIADA Conference?
For new Conference attendees (and those not-so-new who would like a refresher course)
download Mary Ellen Frank's "Newbie Guide to the NIADA Conference"
filled with the ins-&-outs of our Annual Conference--what to participate in, what to
prepare for --
so you don't miss out on the many programs and exciting events.
Includes a Glossary that takes out the mystery of those unfamiliar terms: "Challenge","Critique","Helper" |
CANCELLATION POLICY
The future is always changing and we understand if you may need to cancel.
NIADA School Classes There is a $35.00 processing fee for Dollmaking Classes. All other funds
will be refunded until May 15th 2013, after this date there will be a 50% refund for
Dollmaking Classes unless your reserved class space can be filled with another student.
You will then be refunded your class fee except the processing fee. If a class is canceled and
we can not find a replacement class that you wish to take, all funds will be refunded.
Class Wait List Students may choose to place their name on a waiting list for a desired
class that is full. However, signing up for an alternative class on the same day is a commitment
to those teaching, and cannot be changed. Some alternative classes may be available
for
last-minute sign up for those who wish to remain on a particular waiting list until classes begin.
Contact School Registrars: Lynne & Gene Olson
Conference Only There is a $25.00 processing charge for a refund for the Conference.
Contact Conference Registrar: Lillian Hopkins
NOTE: Total processing fee will be no more than $35.00 |
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Helen Bullard Scholarship
The Helen Bullard Scholarship fund was
created by the NIADA Patrons to help emerging
doll artists to attend the NIADA Conference. Each year,
one recipient is awarded free
conference registration, based on their promising potential
and work already accomplished.
Please apply for consideration before May 15th, 2013 by
emailing 5 photos of
your work plus a paragraph stating why you are interested
in NIADA.
Email to: Donna May Robinson, NIADA
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Register for Dollmaking Classes NOW before they fill up! |
Monday, June 24th – Tuesday, June 25th – Wednesday, June 26th 2013
All classes 9:00am~5:00pm / Lunch 12:00pm~1:15pm ~ All days
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Conference registration is not required to attend classes
The fees for Dollmaking classes
are as follows:
1 Day Class: Conference Registrant = $100.00 / Non-registrant = $115.00
2 Day Class: Conference
Registrant = $200.00 / Non-registrant = $230.00
3 Day Class: Conference
Registrant = $300.00 / Non-registrant = $345.00
All kit Fees will be collected by the teachers on the first day of class |
Dollmaking
School Teachers:
Kate Church ~ Ankie Daanen ~ Tanya Marriott ~ Connie Smith
E.J. Taylor ~ Shelley Thornton ~ Marlaine Verhelst
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Kate Church:
THE SCULPTURAL DOLL Workshop: An Inspirational Approach to the Doll
This class will teach Kate's approach to making polymer faces, hands and feet. Students will then create two cloth bodied figures, incorporating the clay parts-- one soft and another sculptural--using a simple wire armature. This three day class will give students everything they need to create in this style of character.
Three day class (Monday-Wednesday) | Kit fee: $25.00
Class size: Minimum 8 | Maximum 10
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Ankie Daanen:
How to Sculpt, Paint & Finish a Heartbreaker Face
Ankie will teach you how to sculpt paint and finish a 'Heartbreaker' (art) face.
An explanation on how to make a complete doll will be included. She will demonstrate the pattern for the body, and how to make the hands and feet.
Everybody will receive a "How to do" CD on how to make the costume for the 'Heartbreaker'. You will find more than 100 pictures on the CD that demonstrates step-by-step how to make the costume.
Two day class (Monday–Tuesday) | Kit fee: $25.00
Class size: Minimum 6 | Maximum 15
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Ankie Daanen:
How to Make a Doll Body
Ankie will teach you how to make a doll body.
It's very important that your doll has a good body, and Ankie will teach you how to design and shape the body.
One day class (Wednesday) | Kit fee: $25.00
Class size: Minimum 6 | Maximum 15
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Tanya Marriott:
How to Build a Stop-motion Puppet Armature
The process of creating animatable figures uses many techniques from doll-making, In this class students will learn the process of stop-motion puppet body armature construction, from initial character design through to armature construction, and body construction, hands and feet.
A blank head will be used in this class, or students can bring their own. Doll heads need to be no bigger than 2" or larger if they are light eg: paperclay, fabric. At the end of this workshop students will have a posable base armature ready for animation.
One day class (Wednesday) | Kit fee: $15.00
Class size: Minimum 5 | Maximum 15
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Connie Smith:
Hand-Built Stoneware Anthropomorphic Set of Doll Bust, Hands and Feet
MONDAY: Overview of stoneware clays, tools, kiln use/safety, ceramic stains, and sourcing supplies. Wedging clay, making slip and throwing a slab without equipment. Coning a head/bustplate. Jointing ears: when/how to do it
Blocking-in basic features from reference photos.
TUESDAY: Blocking in symmetrical pairs of hands and feet. Building believable details: knuckles, nails, wrinkles, finger & toe characteristics, shoe parts, anthropomorphic adaptations (cloven-toed shoes, etc.). Adding surface textures: fur, feathers, scales, wrinkles, etc.
Using high-fire ceramic stains on stonewares: wet and dry brush techniques.
Two day class (Monday–Tuesday) | Kit fee: $50.00
Class size: Minimum 6 | Maximum 12
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E.J. Taylor:
Costume Design
The ever changing silhouette of the male and female body
throughout history, is the key to understanding costume
design. In this three day workshop, students will drape
and construct an accurate period costume on a quarter
scale mannequin.
Three day class (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday)
Class size: Minimum 6 | Maximum 12
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Shelley Thornton:
Heads and Hands Sculpted in Cloth
The enthusiastic response to her 2-day face sculpting class, prompted Shelley to design an expanded curriculum for this 3-day workshop. You will make a head, learning the techniques Shelley has developed to needle-sculpt a stuffed, seamed understructure, then cover it with a knit fabric "skin". Additionally, there will be a face embroidery demonstration, and you will learn to make and apply stuffed, quilted ears, and a fabric hair cap, the base for cloth hairdos. Shelley will also teach you the way she makes her hands.
Three day class (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday) | Kit fee: $12.00
Class size: Minimum 6 | Maximum 15 (if space allows)
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Marlaine Verhelst:
One-day Masterclass ~ How to Sculpt an Expressive Face
So you can sculpt a doll now but what if you want to give your doll a specific expression? Marlaine Verhelst will guide you step by step through the process of sculpting expressions in air dry clay. The choices are Happy, Arrogant, Surprised or Angry. This class will bring your future dolls to the next level. In the same class Marlaine will demonstrate the painting process with water color. You can bring your already sculpted (airdry clay) head to paint. Program includes demo on sculpting hands and feet in air dry clay.
All skill levels.
One day class (Wednesday) | Kit fee: $10.00 ($15.00 optional)
Class size: Minimum 6 | Maximum 14
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Conference registration is not required to attend classes |
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