Teaching is a very important part of my love of art dolls. I have learned so much through ,my students.

It has made me a better artist by being challenged by my students. I would love to teach for your group, event or organization.  

Please contact me if you would be interested in my teaching for you group, venue, conference or individuals.

 Email me for more information, fees or date availability. 

online classes.

2012

   

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n Join me November 9th 2011 For "If the shoe fits"
this project we will be learning how to make beautiful shoes. Whether you wish to make shoes you want to display or make for a doll you already have or a doll you are going to make. I’m going to teach you how to make a high heel shoe and a flat child's shoe. Once you learn this technique you can make any kind of shoe you wish.erated  be able to create the exact hairstyle you wish for your doll?

   Join me December 8th 2011 "For creating a one of a kind Cloche hat" 

This class will be updated to include a full brim hat. Contact Adele at www.aforartistic.com if interested. In this project we will be learning how to make cloche hat. The roaring 20’s were a transition in fashion. This was a time that women broke their bonds of tight corsets and multilayer clothing. Hats became sleek and simplified. Cloche is French for "bell". Come join me in this fun adventure of creating a Cloche hat.

Join me January 12th 2012  "For creating a full brimmed hat"

In this project you will learn how to make a full brimmed hat. You can take this technique and make a wide variety of brims from a wide brimmed picture hat, asymmetric or curled brim.  If you have taken my Cloche Hat class you will see a few more approaches to making the brim and working with the crown. Hope you join me for this fun class. 

 

"Creating A One-of-a-Kind Custom Mohair Wig"        Spring 2012

Have you ever been frustrated not to be able to create the exact hairstyle you wish for your doll? I will teach you how to make a custom fit, realistic, removable mohair wig for any type of doll.  Whether it is polymer, fabric, paperclay or porcelain. The wig will be built on a cap, which will be a custom fit for your creation, then removed and styled the way you wish. 
The advantage of this is you can finish your piece without the hair getting in the way. I will also show basic hair styling and cutting tip.
 
 

 

 

  www.Craftedu.com  In this class students will sculpt a small child’s head and bust. This is a step by step process so student will be able to take my technique and make it their own. Once completed students will have a standalone sculpture. This class is for advanced beginner and above. Downloadable pdf’s of all of the chapters and photos of children are included in the lesson and at the beginning of each chapter. 

 
 

A World of Quality Collectibles & Playthings
 
January 26-29, 2012
at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®

 
 

Doll & Teddy Bear

Artist & Collector Convention

May 3-5th 2012

 

   

 

 

Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10, 2012

Learn to sculpt from one of the Masters in the field of creating elegant, life-like figures from polymer clay.  Diane, who is a member of NIADA (National Institute of American Doll Artists), generously shares the many tips that she has learned through her 20+ years of sculpting dolls.

This class concentrates on the face, which is polymer clay, and the tree branches and leaves, which are made from Apoxie Sculpt.  This is a perfect class for students who are perfecting their face-sculpting skills as well as those who would like to learn more about working with Apoxie Sculpt which is a self-hardening clay. The nymph may be a sweet female face, as pictured, or any type of woodland faerie.  

Diane will take you step by step through the process.  Her signature teaching style is one of patience, clear instruction, and attention to detail.  There will also be time during the evening studio sessions for you to refine and practice what you've learned during the day.