Many, many, many years ago...when I was first starting in dollmaking...I was at a Conference ...the whole dollmaking world was so new to me at that time, all the dolls were a new adventure...a new path.
One of the main speakers was a person who created marionettes...as I sat there, the marionettes were on stage...waiting...patiently...as I was also. The presentation started and the marionettes came alive!! Movement...it was beautiful!
Since then, I have been to many puppet and marionette shows- so fortunate I have been, to be able to sit in on shows in foreign countries, were I may not speak the language but the language of the art reaches everyone.
I had always wanted to make a marionette and needed to research and study this craft. I found it so interesting that it is indeed not a doll at all! The techniques infuse some of dollmaking but have techniques that hold true just to marionettes!
So now many years later, I have been able to create a marionette to share with my students.
I will be teaching this process at the John C Campbell School in NC. Together we will have a week for you to create your very own. For more info click here
some details:
Silk and linen hat with woven ribbon trim
mohair yarn used for hair
silk velvet for vest over-dyed for a vintage feel
linen apron with vintage woven ribbon trim
wool booties with silk ties
So I hope you can join us at JCC, it is a magical time that we have together!!
we would sure miss you if you couldn't be with us!
