Class Content

Below is a list of all the lessons included in this class, which I have created with a lot of mindfulness and respect for the art as well as for your doll making journey.

The introduction consists of a series of short articles, that includes an e-book with class restrictions, best practices and further recommendations.

All lessons are in video form, which you can pause, rewind and watch whenever you want, however many times you want while you are creating your doll, within one year of enrollment.

Introduction
Welcome to Needle Felting for Natural Fiber Art Dolls
The Language of Needle Felting
A Note About the Recipe Ingredients
Troubleshooting | Tips and Tricks
Tools and Ingredients

Chapter 1 | The Head
Lesson 1: Rolling the Head
Lesson 2: Forming the Head

Chapter 2 | Needle Felting
Lesson 3: Needle Felting the Lower Face
Lesson 4: Needle Felting the Forehead
Lesson 5: Needle Felting the Nose
Lesson 6: Needle Felting the Cheeks and Chin
Lesson 7: Needle Felting the Lips
Lesson 8: Finishing Touches

Chapter 3 | Covering in Skin Fabric
Lesson 9: Making the Skin Cover
Lesson 10: Sculpting the Fabric Over the Lips
Lesson 11: Draping and Sewing
Lesson 12: Closing the Head and Spine

If you would like to see little snippets from the class content, I have made a little introductory video for you:

As mentioned before, all the lessons have been recorded so that you can make progress whenever you have time to work on your class.

Once you enroll in the class you can watch all your lessons in one day if you want, read all the articles and get to work on your doll right away.

Each lesson contains a comment area to ask questions as you work on your doll and I will reply to you there.

You have access to the class for an entire year.

After that you will lose access but by then I think you will be a very stable doll face sculptor and will no longer need to reference the class material.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the class includes a body pattern for the doll?

No, it does not. I give you recommendations on patterns to purchase to finish your doll, or you can use your own personal pattern.

Can I sell the doll once I finish needle felting the face via this class?

Yes you can IF you use your own personal pattern, one sale is allowed with some restrictions.

You must state in your doll listing that the head was made using the techniques and instructions taught to you via this class and that you have permission to sell the doll.

You only have permission to sell ONE doll with a head made from this class.

It is my hope that you learn the techniques and skills necessary to build doll faces, and that after this class you work on your own personal style going forward.

If you have questions about this, please feel free to get in touch with me.

How is the class imparted?

The class is imparted via a few written articles and all actual lessons are taught via videos in English.

All these videos have been pre-recorded and you can watch them at home, via computer or mobile.

What materials do I need to take the class?

Basic natural fiber art doll materials, such as stockinette, wool batting, felting needles, knit doll skin fabric, craft threads, long dollmaking needle, sewing needles, sewing machine, etc.

A complete list is provided for you via the PDF in the Welcome section of the class.

Does the class price includes the materials?

No, you must source those on your own.

I give you a complete list of required ingredients as well as a reputable list of online suppliers.

Can I share content from the class privately or in public forums?

No. I hope you understant that it has taken me years of work and personal development to learn needle felting on my own.

I have created this class for you to learn these techniques without you having to spend years poking felting needles in the dark.

Please do not share content shared with you via this class, and if you have someone who can benefit as much as you have from the class, please refer them my way.

I will gladly welcome them into the class and share with them my knowledge.

I also kindly ask that you do not share ‘in progress’ photos of your doll head via social media, as that dilutes the content of my class for future potential students.

Is this class suitable for a complete beginner?

I do not recommend this class for a complete dollmaking beginner because it won’t teach you how to make hair, embroider eyes or stuff and sew a body pattern.

If you are entirely new to dollmaking I highly recommend my beginner pattern Wee Baby Bunny, or if you want to create a full doll that can be dressed I recommend the Little Fig, which will teach you a lot about doll construction, while keeping things still very simple.

If you want to learn both needle felting a face and making an 18” doll body, then you can try your hand at the Big Fig Doll pattern or the Little Penny doll pattern.

Will I be in constant contact with you as I take the class?

Unlike my other online doll classes, I do not provide a private community for this class.

I consider needle felting and doll sculpting to be a very introspective craft journey and so you are welcome to ask me questions via the comment section included in your lessons or via private email.

How can I pay for the class?

You can register by clicking on this pink button:

I only open registration a few times per year, so I can give my students proper and timely answers.

At the moment I do not offer pre-payment or partial payments.