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We are offering eight Workshops during the Convention. Don’t miss out on these fun and fantastic Workshops brought to you by your creative Barbie® doll community experts! We are hoping this preview will give you time to look at the Schedule and decide which Workshop you may wish to attend. Classes are limited to a certain number of participants and classes will be available for purchase in the Online Store at bconventions.com starting January 14, 2024 12:00pm CST.

 

WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE

TIME / DAY

9am-11am

 

 

10am-12pm

 

3pm-5pm

WEDNESDAY

 

 

 

 

 

Workshop 8

 

 

Workshop 7

THURSDAY

 

Workshop 3

Workshop 5

Workshop 6

 

 

 

 

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

Workshop 4

FRIDAY

 

 

 

 

Workshop 2

Workshop 3

Workshop 6

SATURDAY

 

 

 

 

Workshop 1

Workshop 5

Workshop 8

WORKSHOP 1

Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks

by Ann Grahek 

DIRECTOR 6

THURSDAY      $25

SATURDAY       Limited to 35 participants each.

In this Workshop, you will craft materials to make TWO different Mid-Century Modern 1:6 scale starburst clock variations: a wooden style and a colorful atomic age model! These quick and simple accoutrements for your dioramas take little skill to craft, and will fit in perfectly on a wall in Barbie® doll’s Palm Springs home! 

 

Ann Grahek has taught many classes at many different conventions including NBDCC, Ken®vention and GAW conventions over the past 20 years. Ann says, “I love making 1:6 scale accessories to enhance your doll collection and look forward to be back teaching Workshops at the NBDCC this year!”

 

* Participants should bring a small pair of craft scissors. All other supplies will be provided.

WORKSHOP 2

Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Set

by Bethany Sefchick    

DIRECTOR 7

THURSDAY      $25

FRIDAY               Limited to 35 participants each.

Have you ever wondered how to make Barbie® doll jewelry AND make it in the correct scale?  Do you want to learn how to make Barbie® doll-sized jewelry with something other than basic crystal bi-cones?  Then this class is for you! 

 

In this Workshop, you will make two pairs of earrings (crystal post and drop charm), a chain necklace with charm, and a snake bracelet using basic jewelry making techniques. 

 

Bethany Sefchick has been making jewelry for both dolls and humans for over 15 years, for sale and for personal use.

 

*All tools and supplies will be provided.

WORKSHOP 3

Mid-Century Modern Astro

Space-Age Terrarium

by Ann Grahek  

DIRECTOR 6

THURSDAY      $25

FRIDAY               Limited to 35 participants each.

In this Workshop, you will upcycle a vending machine toy capsule to make a 1:6 scale Mid-Century Modern terrarium, just perfect for Barbie® doll’s Palm Springs home!

 

Ann Grahek has taught many classes at many different Conventions including NBDCC, Ken®vention and GAW Conventions over the past 20 years. Ann says, “I love making 1:6 scale accessories to enhance your doll collection and look forward to be back teaching Workshops at the NBDCC this year!”

 

* Participants should bring a small pair of craft scissors. All other supplies will be provided.

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