Classes, Workshops, and Lectures by Melissa Ichiuji

Express your secret self through doll making

Dolls are the oldest, most popular toys that ever existed. Since the beginning of civilization dolls have functioned as playthings, magical dream keepers and spiritual intermediaries. Doll making marries beautifully the seriousness of high art, the freedom of play, and the healing power of self-reflective object making. This class invites participants to draw inspiration from personal history, memories, and desires to be used in their creative process. Through journaling, sketching and discussion, each student will choose a theme for their portrait and then learn basic techniques for building armatures and joining soft materials and found objects to create a unique art doll.

Melissa Ichiuji teaches group classes, workshops and private sessions. If interested, please contact Melissa at melissaichiuji@gmail.com