Showing posts with label art dolls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art dolls. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Glamour Shots!

What an exciting time everyone had in the CraftFusion Workshop over the past two weekends!  With Negin Keyhanfar's guidance and assistance, each person had fun creating their own unique version of Negin's wonderful Art Dolls.  Be sure to check out our previous post for the "Work in Progress" photos, then take a look at the "Finished Results"!  Each one is nothing short of amazing and truly has their own personality!

 

 
Debi Fierro brings "Freddy" to life with a complete collection
of coordinated accessories . . . right down to his stylish footwear!


Pollie Coleman's "Bug" is nothing but smiles as she shows off in her traveling outfit . . . complete with her snazzy Roll-X watch!


With her bouncy, wirey curls and perfectly manacured toes, Ana Marie Aubrey's "Gypsy Woman Donia" is all ready to party!

A group shot of these handsome Ladies & Gent before leaving the Workshop!

 
Codi Flanders' "Ava" had to leave the Workshop early to catch up with friends for their shopping trip to the mall . . . but isn't she pretty with her gorgeous curls & dress?

"Ava" never leaves home without a perfectly coordinated purse to complete her outfit!

Be sure to watch the Workshop Calendar for the next exciting Workshop Negin brings to the Workshop!  You'll want to call to save your seat right away!  A big "thank you" again to Negin for sharing such a fun and exciting Workshop with us!

CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224
s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads behind Bank of America
(located next to Catherine's & Kings Buffet)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday


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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Art Dolls Come to Life!

It's been a busy, but fun, day in the CraftFusion Workshop today!  Everyone had such a great time creating their own unique version of Negin Keyhanfar's wonderful Art Dolls.  With heads and feet made from paper mache, bodies from shaped foam, and limbs from wrapped wire, each one truly has their own personality!  Just take a look for yourself . . .

Debi Fierro takes "Fred" to the tailor shop for his new duds . . .

 . . . including his hat to keep the sun off his brow on his long walks!

Pollie Coleman shows off "Bug" as he's getting his trousers fitted

Even with the funniest name of the group, "Bug" has the largest smile!

Ana Marie fits her "Gypsy Woman" head before adding her curls . . .
check out those toes!

"Gypsy Woman" with her new hair-do!

 
Codi Flanders gets "Ava" ready for their shopping trip to the mall . . .
she's so stylish!

"Ava" never leaves home without her purse!

We'd like to send out a very special "thank you" to Negin for sharing such a fun and exciting Workshop with us . . . we can't wait to see what's next!


CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224
s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads behind Bank of America
(located next to Catherine's & Kings Buffet)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday


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Monday, March 7, 2016

A New Project . . . A New Artist!

It's happened again!  The CraftFusion Family is once again growing with the addition of another new artist and talented instructor to the team . . . Negin Kayhanfar!  Negin is a recent immigrant to the United States from her home country of Iran and has a degree and strong background in cinema.  She's worked on and assisted in the production of several short files and documentaries since her high school and early college years.  Even through she has a love for cinema, she also has a strong passion for creating art in the form of Art Dolls.  Not your ordinary art dolls, but wonderful creatures complete with fabled backgrounds and histories.  Using mental images of friends and family members as muses for her dolls, Negin creates each one with love and close attention to small details.  Bodies are constructed from wire armatures, heads and limbs shaped by hand with paper mache, and clothes and accessories sewn by hand from discarded clothing from the person each doll is designed after.  If you'd like to create your own unique and mystical art dolls, make your reservations now to join Negin in her first Workshop and help us extend her a warm welcome to our Family!


"Altered Art Doll ~ Part 1 & 2"                                      Cost:  $120.00 (incl. Parts 1 & 2)
Saturday ~ May 7  AND  14, 2016                               10:00am–6:00pm (each date)
with Negin Keyhanfar
  
Once upon a time, there was a doll maker who wished everyday that his dolls could come to life and go out into the world.  So the story begins and you're invited to take part in making these wishes come true.  Allow your imagination to come alive as you let yourself create what you dream as you design individual characters of your loved ones . . . not exactly what they really look like, but instead of how you might imagine them in your mind.  Join Negin in this new and exciting two part Workshop as she shares the art of Doll Making with you.  Make your reservations early because SEATING IS LIMITED TO 8 students only, so call now to save your space because this exciting Workshop is sure to sell out fast!

In Part 1, you'll create your doll's armature, or body, as well as his or her head using paper mache techniques.  In Part 2, you'll finish your doll with clothes you'll make from fabric or recycled clothing, as well as any embellishments, such as zippers, broken jewelry pieces, or charms, that you might want to add to make your doll truly unique.  The sky's the limit!  If you don't have anything, not to worry . . . there will be many things available that you'll be able to choose from!  Your finished doll will make the perfect memento for yourself or gift for a special loved one or friend.

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; hot glue gun; X-acto knife; round nose and flat nose pliers; fabric or recycled clothing pieces; a simple sewing set for hand sewing your doll's clothes (needle, thread, etc.); and any special embellishments you may want to add.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.


Call (480) 821-3758 to save your spot in
this fun-filled & creative Workshop!


CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224
s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads behind Bank of America
(located next to Catherine's & King Buffet)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday


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