I have been making porcelain dolls for about 22 years, and also smocking & sewing for my eight children. Eleven years ago I lost my hubby frank and 14 yr old son Tysone in a car accident, frank brought a kiln, but it arrived 3 weeks after he passed away….
well raising the remainder of my children aged 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16 & 18yrs, was a real challenge but I knew I had to keep making my dolls, and sewing. I am now producing all my porcelain dolls from home, individually hand crafted and painted with their own personalities. Some have handmade mohair wigs, smocked, tailored outfits and shoes. Seeing the end result is very rewarding and somewhat exciting, knowing I have produced it all from my back shed, in the kiln I have called “Pandora’s box”.
well raising the remainder of my children aged 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16 & 18yrs, was a real challenge but I knew I had to keep making my dolls, and sewing. I am now producing all my porcelain dolls from home, individually hand crafted and painted with their own personalities. Some have handmade mohair wigs, smocked, tailored outfits and shoes. Seeing the end result is very rewarding and somewhat exciting, knowing I have produced it all from my back shed, in the kiln I have called “Pandora’s box”.
Upcomming doll shows; 2012
Bendigo- 25th feb. kangaroo Flat, Leisure Centre. Browning st.
Warrnambool- memrobillia, at Wannon Rooms 8th April
Adelaide Hills- Handorf, 14th and 15th April
Malven- malven town Hall, 21st and 22nd April cnr Glenferrie Rd and High st.
Melbourne- east Burwood, east Burwood reserve 298-336 Burwood Hwy. Burwood East.
Geelong-town hall 153 Pakington st. Geelong West. 16th June
Mildura- Sunraysia doll & teddy show. 14th & 15th July. Club Da Vinci, Deakin Avenue
Hobart-25th & 26th August.
Bendigo- 25th feb. kangaroo Flat, Leisure Centre. Browning st.
Warrnambool- memrobillia, at Wannon Rooms 8th April
Adelaide Hills- Handorf, 14th and 15th April
Malven- malven town Hall, 21st and 22nd April cnr Glenferrie Rd and High st.
Melbourne- east Burwood, east Burwood reserve 298-336 Burwood Hwy. Burwood East.
Geelong-town hall 153 Pakington st. Geelong West. 16th June
Mildura- Sunraysia doll & teddy show. 14th & 15th July. Club Da Vinci, Deakin Avenue
Hobart-25th & 26th August.