Workshops

Teri Petit gave a delightful presentation on Vivian Trillow Smith, an artist who worked for Hallmark from 1924 to 1970.  She is believed to have done approximately 11,500 cards for Hallmark. Teri has done extensive research on this artist, even going as far as investigating her geneology.  We were able to see her family tree, see where all she had lived, etc.  In this slide Teri shows some of Vivian Trillow Smith's original artwork, which would eventually be part of a greeting card. Teri has developed a very good "eye" for Smith's work and can usually spot an unsigned "Viv" greeting card.  For more information you can go to Teri's website.  Just type in "Teri Petit paper dolls" in any search box.   Thanks, Teri.

It's hard to take photos during a presentation because obviously the room is dark and you are engrossed in what's going on.  Patti Fertel gave an informative presentation on all things "Alice in Wonderland."   Patti's presentations are always well-researched and interesting.   Thanks, Patti!

Jenny Taliadoros gave a presentation called "Secret Stories of a Paper Doll Publisher."  Jenny was funny, charming and informative all at the same time, and not everybody can pull off all three!  We got to see Jenny's boat, her office, the huge printer at the company where she has her paper dolls printed, and boxes and boxes of paper dolls being stored in the printer's warehouse.   She also told us about some of the celebrities that she has worked with, along with photos of their homes.  She warned us ahead of time that we would laugh and we would cry, and I certainly did.  Thanks Jenny, for sharing with us!

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I do not have photos of the other presenters.  If anyone would like to share I can insert their photos to the blog later.

Kwei-lin Lum gave an in-depth presentation called "Around the World with Paper Dolls and Toys," sharing images from the internet.  There was never a dull moment in this presentation, which was full of surprises.  Thanks Kwei-lin.

Bruce Patrick Jones gave a presentation called "Foreign Paper Dolls."  He had an unbelievable number of slides, mostly of magazine and advertising paper dolls from all over the world.  He explained to me that he has lots of friends around the world who keep their eyes open for him, and they send him whatever paper dolls they find.  I'm not surprised he has so many friends....he is a sweetheart of a guy!  Thanks, Bruce.

Ralph Hodgdon had several sessions of "Gossip and Paint with Ralph."  I talked to Karen Coker who attended one of the sessions.  She had a ball, picked up some painting tips, and even won one of Ralph's paintings.  You could hear laughter coming from that room......maybe that was the gossip part??

Beverly Micucci and Sandy Vanderpool led a workshop called "Making Paper Doll Cards."  They provided materials and little slogans which participants could use to design their own cards.  This is card designed by Tracy Williams.   I heard lots of good things about this workshop.  It sounded like it was a lot of fun for all the participants.  (Photo courtesy Tracy Williams)

Linda Hoerner led a workshop called "Design a Paper Doll Wardrobe."  Linda provided a doll and a doggie, along with pretty papers and embellishments.  Again, this was a no-fail project.  Here is a lovely doll and wardrobe designed by Lori Lawson.  (photo courtesy Lori Lawson)

This was a random photo I took one day during happy hour.  Jeri Traw is from Tempe, Arizona and Margie Schmitz was from Scotsdale, Arizona.  I think they were having a good time!

This is me on the evening of the Artist Showcase and Special Exhibitions.  Since I was participating I did not get photos of any of the other displays.  I may add some of those later, after I track down the photos.