Thursday, April 30th
6:30a.m. - 9:30a.m.
EMBASSY SUITES MADE TO ORDER BREAKFAST
(for hotel guests only, must present coupon or room key)
7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.
Morning Class Registration
Check in, grab your name badge, registration package and
find out where your class will be located. - Ballroom Foyer
8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Make a prim-style wobble-jointed mohair bear or rabbit with Marty Bumala
Consider as a blank canvas to choose and complete a prim-style wobble-jointed "Theo" 8 inch mohair bear or "Hopper" 9 inch mohair rabbit. The kit will include: A pre-double jointed bear or rabbit, 1 pair glass eyes, stuffing, thread, ribbon for bows and/or accessories.
The artist can be contacted at bumala@verizon.net with questions. Class limited to 8 students. Cost $40
8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Make a Doll Pin with Tina Hatem
How about making a tiny doll to go with your dolls and bears or even to wear? In this class we will be making a 2-1/2 inch cloth fairy doll pin! Participants will stuff pre-made dolls and attach the arms and legs to the body. Next we will be attaching the hair and applying a face to the doll. Wigs will be available in various traditional and non-traditional colors. Faces can be sewn or drawn on. Simple dresses will be hand sewn, colored and embellished to suit your taste. No two pins will be alike! Making a doll pin can even be fun for teddy bear enthusiasts! This class is appropriate for crafters and sewers of all levels, novice to very experienced. All materials and supplies will be provided but those who wish to bring their own sewing needles, pins or scissors are welcome to do so. The artist can be contacted at jarv@mail.com with questions.
Class limited to 8 students. Cost $35.
12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Lunch on your own. For a quick lunch you can grab a sandwich or salad from the hotel's market.
12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Afternoon Class Registration
Check in, grab your name badge, registration package and find out where your class will be located.
1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Anatomy of the pincushion. Adding small practical
items to your sales table with Valerie Gladstone.
Learning new techniques expand your skill set. Not all customers can afford larger pieces, giving them
an option of buying small practical item gives you a new customer and a sale. The class will cover: What
is a pincushion made of? Short history of pincushions. Students will make a pincushion with a polymer
head and arms. Students will need to bring. Fabrics/trims, Sculpting tools, Sewing supplies, Polymer
clay (any brand). All other supplies with be provided.
The artist can be contacted at info@brooklyndollworks.com with questions.
Class limited to 8 students. Cost $50
1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Make a Felt Hat with Darlene Allen:
Learn to make hats made from lace and felt. These will be hand sewn. Just bring scissors and joy. Trims, felt and laces will be provided
The artist can be contacted at raspbeary_bears@hotmail.com with questions.
Class limited to 8 students. Cost $50
5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Embassy Suites Complimentary Evening Reception.
(hotel guests must present coupon, 2 beverage limit)
Dinner on your own.
Friday, May 2
6:30a.m. -9:30a.m.
EMBASSY SUITES MADE TO ORDER BREAKFAST
(for hotel guests only, must present coupon or room key)
7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.
Convention Registration
Pick up your convention program and name badge.
8:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.
Sellers Set Up for the Market Place
9:00a.m.- 10:00a.m.
Artist and Collector Market Place
The Artist and Collector Market Place is where artists and collectors can buy trims, material, furs, supplies, trinkets, do-dads or silly things for designing, creating or accessorizing your dolls and teddy bears. There are no regular size dolls and bears sold here.
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Sale of Raffle Tickets for discounts at Artist Table
10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Darlene Allen - Presentation "From Trash to Treasure." ~ Ever come across something that looked past its time? What if you knew how to use things just as they are and change others into another use by changing your expectations to make it new again. This seminar can help you with that!
11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. noon
Tina Hatem - Demonstration/Project - "Cross Stitch a souvenir from our nations 250th Birthday!" ~
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Buffet Lunch
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Donna Manthey - Continues "Chasing Chocolate" ~
A convention favorite! Continued pursuit of "Chasing Chocolate" ~ the adventure continues! Join Donna as she continues to entice you with Chocolate!!!
2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.
Collectors - Game Time -Get together with fellow collectors and enjoy playing games.
2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.
Artists Set Up for the Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale
5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
IN THE GARDEN GALLERY OPENING
& VOTE FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Embassy Suites Complimentary Evening Reception.
(hotel guests must present coupon, 2 beverage limit)
6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
EARLY ENTRY TO SHOWROOM
Convention registrants have early access to the ballrooms where leading artists have their latest creations on display and for sale – a wonderful collection of artist dolls and teddy bears.
7:00p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner
Saturday, May 3
6:30 -9:30am
EMBASSY SUITES MADE TO ORDER BREAKFAST
(for hotel guests only, must present coupon or room key)
9:30a.m. - 10:00a.m.
Artist Show & Sale Preparation
Artists access sales rooms to prepare for the Show & Sale before opening to the public.
10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Admission to the public is free. Free will donations accepted for Endangered Species.
Lunch on your own. For a quick lunch you can grab a sandwich or salad from the hotel's market.
Time to be determined
GBW Gifting of Teddy Bears
Terrie Stong
This has become an annual event that Terrie Stong from Good Bears of the World will be gifting cases of teddy bears to the local Police Department. You are invited to attend this special event in the hotel lobby for the men and women of law enforcement who so often are called upon to comfort children who need a little love and hugs. Policemen, firemen, emergency workers and grief counselors agree that the teddy bear's magical healing power is invaluable when given to children and their families in traumatic situations.
5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Embassy Suites Complimentary Evening Reception.
(hotel guests must present coupon, 2 beverage limit)
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Buffet Dinner, Award Ceremony and Closing Ceremony
To wind up the convention, the recipients of Philadelphia's People's Choice awards, based on your judging of the "In the Garden Gallery" Friday evening, will be announced. Bring your cameras for taking pictures of those at your dinner table, the award winners, and your favorite artists and new friends so you can share your experiences with those back home. Table centerpieces, that have been created and donated by our attending artist, will be raffled off this evening. Each attendee will receive one (1) raffle ticket free of charge to place in the bag of their choice. Additional raffle tickets will be available and sold at 3 tickets for $5. You must be present to win!
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