Announcing the First On-line Doll Dreamer's Guild Porcelain Dollmaking Challenge/Showcase

Awards of Excellence will be presented in mid October.  The exact date to be announced.

We call it a Challenge because we don't want to emphasize the competition part.  Each entry will be evaluated and given a score based on the level of excellence that can be discerned in your photographs.  The entries considered  by the judges to exhibit the highest level of skill and excellence in craftmanship and artistry, will be awarded  prizes and rosettes. The very highest  scoring entry will receive the Amber award.  To receive the trophy the entry must earn a score of at least 95 points out of 100.

We are excited about the new kind of Challenge.  We can receive entries from all over the world.  We are eager to see what doll makers are accomplishing around the world.  

This Challenge is sponsored by Dianna Effner and Expressions.   All entries must be from Expressions molds.

The Classifications:  Please read the Classifications and decide where you fit in.  

1.  Novice:  Have been making dolls for less than 2 years.  

2.  Hobbyist:  Have been making dolls as a hobby for 2 years or more with or without studio classes.  Somewhat familiar with DEEP Technique

3.  DDG Apprentice:  Have been a member of the old Doll Dreamers Guild and have attended at least one DEEP Seminar*

4.  DDG Member:  Have been a member of the Doll Dreamers Guild but have not attended a DEEP Seminar*

5.  Non Member Amateur:   Have not ben associated with the DDG or DEEP Technique Seminars.  Make dolls as a hobby  

6.  Non Member Professional:  Have not been associated with the DDG or DEEP Technique Seminars.  Have had extensive experience in Porcelain doll making other than Expressions dolls.

7.  Professional DDG Member:  Have extensive doll making experience and have attended the 6 day DEEP  Technique Seminars

8.  Costume Specialist:   Designer and maker of doll costumes.  (Please enter the "Costume Only" categories. #4, #9 or #12)

9.  Showcase is for the Professional and Semi Professional Members of the New Doll Dreamers Guild to Show their most excellent work.

You can begin to think about what categories you would like to enter. 

Categories: 

4 Categories featuring New 8' Doll, Penny.

We are excited about this doll because she is a brand new size.  We have lots of ideas for possible ways to do her.  We'd like to see your ideas, too so...

A Penny for Your Thoughts 

1.  Penny as a Storybook Doll.  You might want to use Londies new pattern book which will be out soon.

2.  Penny as an Art  or Fantasy Doll.  Fun and fanciful presentations of Penny.

3.  Penny as a Travel Doll.  This one is great for anyone who likes to sew little outfits.  Make Penny with at least 2 changes of clothes.  You can present it with a trunk, display box or suitcase.

4.  Penny modeling your original designed costume.  ( Can be entered as Costume only)

Baby Categories:

5.  9"  Chelsea or Tiny , one or more.    Reborning Class recommended for this entry. ( I will be offering the Class in June.   You can enter the doll you make in the class if you wish. ) 

6.  Toddler Series:  Any one of the series including Sweet Thing, Baby Cakes, Joy Boy, Blossom, Angel Eyes and Dimples

7.  Any other Baby of your choice

Small Dolls

We love these small all porcelain dolls like Little Lou and Allison because they are so versatile. Choose the 10 inch all porcelain body or the Wednesday's child body.

8.  Little Girl with her Dolly   Her doll can be made of Hearty clay or Porcelain or any other material.

9.  Little Bit Country.  Use any head that fits the Wednesday's Child body.  Any variation on the country and Western Theme.  (You can enter the doll that you made in the On-line class.)

10.  Any of these 2 series ( 10 inch all porcelain or Wednesday's Child)with your original designed costume  (Can be entered as costume only)

Portrait series

11.  Any doll from the 18 inch or 14 inch portrait series that represents a portrait of a particular child.  (Please  send a photo of the child with your entry)

12.  Designer Doll:  14 inch April with your own variation of Nedra's designer gown embellished with hand made flowers, beading and so forth.  Watch for on-line class coming this summer.  

13.  Any doll from the Portrait series in your original designed costume.   (Can be entered as Costume only)