In addition to all the special themed events, there will be workshops scheduled throughout the Convention! Workshop purchases go on sale January 19, 2025, in the Online Store at BConventions.com. No workshop purchases will be available on site. Workshop class size is limited, and some workshops require students to bring their own tools and/or materials. Please read the below Workshop descriptions for more information.
Hair Up-do Workshop
Wednesday 1:00pm
Limited to 25 students per class
Cost: $30
Jeff Bouchard will demonstrate how to style a doll with a stunning chic up-do. To participate in the workshop students will need to bring 1 or 2 Barbie® dolls with long hair. All other materials will be provided.
Barbie® Purses Workshop
Wednesday 1:00pm
Limited to 25 students per class
Cost: $30
Ric Martin will demonstrate how to create Barbie® doll-sized purses. To participate in the workshop, students will need to bring scissors to cut paper and fabric. All other materials will be provided.
Adult Jewelry Workshop
Wednesday 1:00pm or Saturday 10:30am
Limited to 30 students per class
Cost: $30
Shirley Nakawatase will demonstrate how to create handmade jewelry. All materials needed to participate in the workshop will be provided.
Barbie® Jewelry Workshop
Thursday 9:00am or Friday 2:30pm
Limited to 30 students per class
Cost: $25
Debra Van Dyke will demonstrate how to create handmade Barbie® doll-sized jewelry. To participate in the workshop, students will need to bring a pair of round/needle nosed jewelry pliers. All other materials will be provided.
Barbie® Hats Workshop
Thursday 9:00am or Friday 2:30pm
Limited to 20 students per class
Cost: $50
Susan Simmons will demonstrate how to create handmade Barbie® doll-sized hats. To participate in the workshop, students will need to bring scissors to cut paper and fabric. All other materials will be provided.
Hair Rerooting Workshop
Thursday 9:00am: Rerooting with Saran hair
Thursday 3:00pm: Rerooting with Crimped hair
Saturday 10:30am: Rerooting with Curly hair
Limited to 30 students per class
Cost: $60
Diana and Seth Grasteit will be demonstrating how rerooting Barbie® doll hair with new doll hair from Doll Planet Hair is easy to learn and fun to do to revive, restyle, and reimagine your Barbie® dolls. To participate in this workshop, students will need to bring a Barbie® doll that has been de-haired, ready to reroot. All other materials will be provided.
Pattern-making Workshop
Thursday 3:00pm or Friday 2:30pm
Limited to 20 students per class
Cost: $20
George Sarofeen will demonstrate how to draft a sewing pattern for a Barbie® doll fashion. To participate in the workshop, students will need to bring a nude Barbie® doll, and scissors to cut paper and fabric. All other materials will be provided.
Painting Workshop
Thursday 3:00pm
Limited to 25 students per class
Cost: $40
Jen Mirc will demonstrate how to paint an adult-sized painting featuring a Fashion ICON. All materials needed to participate in the workshop will be provided.
