In this workshop you’ll make your very own “Sew-Free” fashion with coordinating pieces for a

classic vintage or Silkstone™ body. Don’t know how to sew? Not a problem, as these pieces are

created by you with no sewing skills needed.

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* Participants should bring a pair of small to medium fabric scissors. You are also welcome to bring a doll to wear your creation.

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Cost is $30 per student – Class size is limited to 20 students.

Tuesday 7/7 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Room 417

Wednesday 7/8 - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Room 417

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Deborah Pippin Wess – BARBIE® BAUBLES FOR YOU!

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Deborah has been making gorgeous Barbie® bling since 2012. She has loved Barbie® since 

receiving her first doll in 1963 as a gift from her dad. Deborah is also a member of your host club – The Tampa Bay Pink Pirates, as well as Tickled Pink in Ventura County.

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In this workshop you will create a one-of-a-kind Barbie® necklace to wear to all the Barbie®

functions on your travels. Deborah will furnish all supplies needed.

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Cost is $45 per student – Class size is limited to 20 students.

Tuesday 7/7 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Room 415

Wednesday 7/8 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Room 415

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Ellen Ansok – A BEADED BAG FOR GAL ON THE GO

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Ellen Ansok is a charter member of both Tickled Pink in Ventura County (California) and Pink in the Heart of Texas. She has been teaching crafts for over 25 years. Beadweaving without a loom has been a lifetime passion. And when she couldn’t find a purse for a Barbie® outfit, she made one. Now, she is going to teach you.

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In this hands-on workshop participants will be learning the basics of odd-count peyote bead

weaving to make a beaded purse for their Barbie® doll. You will choose your colors and strap

length. You will have many designs to choose from – stripes, flowers, two-tone or solid.

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* Each student will need to bring a pair of scissors, optional – magnifying lens, battery

operated light. Don’t forget your favorite doll to test purse styles on!

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Cost is $30 per student - Class size is limited to 15 students.

Wednesday 7/8 - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Room 415

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Brooke Jones – JET-SETTING IN STYLE

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From Sydney, Australia, you may know Brooke Jones, from Instagram as @barbie.boulevardier.

Brooke has a background in fashion design and patternmaking, so she loves to use these skills

making wonderful items for Barbie® and her world.

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Every jet-setting doll knows that the key to arriving in style is a set of matched luggage. In this

class you will learn the techniques to craft an eye-catching suitcase for Barbie® doll. This

non-functional 1:6 scale includes a beautiful suitcase crafted entirely from card stock.

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* Participants should bring an Exacto knife, small pair of scissors, cutting mats and steel ruler.

 

Cost is $30 per student – Class size is limited to 25 students.

Thursday 7/9 - 9:00 am – 11:00 am Room 417

Thursday 7/9 - 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Room 417

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Debbra Florey – STYLISH GLAMPIN’ BY THE FIRE

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Debi and her husband Flip – flipndebicreate - run an Etsy store featuring 3D Mid Century

Modern furniture in 1/6th scale for Barbie® and her friends. Debi loves workshops and is

pleased to be presenting for a second time.

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In this workshop, you will create a MCM deck chair that Barbie® can throw into the camper for

glampin’ in style everywhere she goes. All supplies are included.

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Cost is $30 per student – Class size is limited to 30 students.

Wednesday 7/8 - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Room 415

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Melissa Ulhorn – WINDOW SHOPPING IN STYLE

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Melissa has presented several workshops over the years. She is a retired Library Director and

long-time crafter and Barbie® enthusiast.

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Strolling the streets of her vacation destination, Barbie® spies a shop with cute sidewalk appeal.

Of course, she’s going to stop in to see what treasures await! In this workshop, you will create

a shopfront window display and sidewalk.

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* Participants should bring scissors and hobby knife, (e.g. X-ACTO® knife)

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Cost is $45 per student – Class size is limited to 20 students.

Thursday 7/9 - 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Room 415

Thursday 7/9 - 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Room 415​​​