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Jody Cook — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:12:56 +0000

We are thrilled to have Tony Tanner from the Porcelain Place joining us for Expo 2010. He will be having an open forum on Saturday Sept. 25th to discuss pouring, firing, and all aspects of doll making. He will be doing two different Make ‘n’ Takes on both Saturday and Sunday, so stop by his booth and sign up to learn some fun new techniques, and take advantage of his wealth of talent and information.

New classes added–Expo 2010

Jody Cook — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:28:25 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that we have just put up some great classes for our Expo 2010 Doll Show. Three classes are DAG accredited, but all of them are great. Check them out and sign up soon, because space is limited.

Talk to you soon,

Jody

Happy New Year 2010!!

Jody Cook — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:35:14 +0000

I can’t believe that it is already 2010. We are working hard on our Expo 2010 Doll show already. I have put up the Our Villa Dolls Dollmaker’s Challenge Doll. This year’ choice is Little Susi sculpted by John Nisson. She goes on either a 12″ porcelain or composition body. Our theme is “It’s a Small World After All”, so put on your thinking caps and get started creating. You could think Disney character, International costumes, or little dolls. The possibilities are endless. This will be our 10th year Anniversary, and we have lots of surprises in store.

Expo 2010

Jody Cook — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:51:15 +0000

Get ready for an exciting Expo 2010. The Expo 2010 section was just updated, so make sure to check back often as we will be adding new information frequently. We don’t have much up yet but start sending in those applications and I’ll work as fast as I can.

Doll Show–September 26th and27th

Jody Cook — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:08:40 +0000

I can’t believe that September is already here. You know what that means–The Doll Show is right around the corner. Our sales room is getting full, although we still have a couple of spaces still available. We have a lot of great classes available, so sign up now to make sure you get the class you want. I hope that everyone is working on a doll or china painting project to enter in our competition. It is always so much fun to see what everyone has been working on this past year. If you can help at the show, let me know. The more the merrier. I had better get back to work. Talk to you or see you soon.

Grapevine Doll Show

Jody Cook — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:54:47 +0000

Clyde and I got back from the Grapevine Doll Show and had a wonderful time. Karen and Glenda put on a great show. There were all kinds of new products and ideas. It was very inspiring. Everyone was in a great mood, customers and vendors alike. I was able to talk to the vendors about our show in September and even got some contracts signed. I had my necessaire trunk class and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I even bought some paper dolls and had them signed by the author and artist himself–Tom Tierney. What a treat to meet him!! I hope everyone is having a fun 4th.

Talk to you soon,

Jody

Expo 2009

Jody Cook — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:32:56 +0000

The Expo 2009 Doll Show in Oklahoma City is coming along well. We have started putting up classes, so sign up early before they all fill up. The sales room is filling up nicely. Check out the newly updated vendor list. We still need your help and support though. If you would like to donate a Helper’s gift, Enter the Doll Artisan Guild Qualified competition, take a class, or just want to help at the show and have questions, just let me know. Hope to talk to you soon.

Doll News

Jody Cook — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:35:40 +0000

I hope that everyone will be having a wonderful Easter. I have been working hard on our show stuff. We now are listing classes on the website. I am also working on getting items together for an on-line store to add as well. I need Sam to help me with the shopping cart, etc., so that will have to wait until he is out of college for the summer. I also just got the info. for two shows coming up this Fall. The Doll Artisan Guild International Convention in Hamilton, N.Y., Oct. 22-24. For more info., or to sign up, go to www.dollartisanguild.org . The second show is Steve and Fumiko Plumlee’s show Oct. 16-17 at Mystic Farms. See all their info. at www.mysticmolds.com.

If you have a show you are attending or a class that’s happening, let me know. If we all stick together we can make it. Dollmakers Unite!!

That’s all for now,

Jody

New York Doll Co. buys Seeley’s Molds

Jody Cook — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:09:37 +0000

I was thrilled to hear that Kuniko Koseki has purchased Seeleys Doll Molds. Kuniko is a DAG instructor from Japan. Her company New York Doll Products will be based outside of Oneonta, New York, and many of the same folks that have worked with Seeley’s for many years will now be on Kuniko’s team. I will keep you informed of the latest developements.

Dollmaking is Alive and Well

Jody Cook — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:13:52 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Dollmaking is alive and well. It has been quiet here in the dollmaking world of Oklahoma the past few months, but things are looking up. I feel a new enthusiasm in the air. New ideas and a new hope for the future have given me alot of things to look forward to. Our 2009 Expo Doll Show is heating up. Vendors are chercking in and classes are going up on the website. Check out our Dollmaker’s Challange for the show. It is a lot of fun. We will have all kinds of supplies for dolls whether you are into porcelain, cloth, reborn, antique or ball- jointed dolls, this show is for you. Whether you collect or create there will be something for everyone. Tisha Ritter with T&D Doll Supplies will have lots of goodies for you BJD enthusiasts. Check out her website @ www.tibsbrushes.com.

Talk to you soon,

Jody