Time flies and the NIADA conference 2009 is coming up. The conference will be held from September 8 through 13 in Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts near Knoxville, Tennesee. The conference is open for everyone, not only NIADA members, and I heard already from several of my Texas friends and many others that they will be there. Great!
The conference is set up a bit different than other years. September is so much more convenient for me than mid-summer. In summer I always had to choose between my family holiday and NIADA, and choosing for NIADA could lead to a divorce.
The setting is choosen because this will give us plenty of room and occasions to have contact. It will be so much more intimate than staying in a big hotel. During and around the conference there are several interesting workshops set up. You can also take these classes if you do not attend the conference. Also the Gallery Show on Sunday will be open to visit for everyone. Check the Niada website for all details. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you might have any further questions.
I will be there for sure together with Ankie Daanen. We already booked our flights. And we hope to see you there. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet so many wonderful NIADA artists, to see their beautiful work, to learn from them and to have a lot of fun.
Thank you for your words of encouragement on my blog. I am ever so impressed with your work. I hope in the future you will do a few workshops and courses in Dubai as well. Please do have a look at my post when you have time-
http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-more-doll-artist-marlain-verhelst.html
Once again!! Thank you!
Hi Patricia,
Thank you so much for your positive words.
I now have put a list on my table to collect a database with people showing interest in doll classes. I will put you on this list.
I would be interested for sure in teaching in Dubai but I will have to find someone to organize it on that side.
The doll exhibition is a huge success and it is possible that this Summer Festival organization will do it again next year. In that case it would be easiest to have a class during the doll exhibition.
In the meantime I am glad that you are so enthusiastic and inspired and I wish you all the best,
Warm regards,
Marlaine Verhelst
Dear marlaine,
By sheer accident in April of this year I have become obsessed by art dolls, the making, designing and creating of dolls. I am a principal teacher of art in design in Scotland and I became so excited by my personal journey with my (novice) dolls, I have decided to teach my senior pupils the art of doll making mainly stump dolls to start with. Maybe this will inspire the next generation. The reason I am contacting you directly is I might have funding available to have an artist in residence to teach in my school for a number of days and I was wondering if I can get the funds would you be interested in being my specialist. I would love to do a course with you but the school holidays do not match up with your classes. But I will definitely sign up for your internet classes. I am just trying to work out which one.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Dear Stephanie,
How nice to hear from Scotland. I would be happy to come over and teach in Scotland.
There are some romantic memories for me in Scotland. I love your country.
I have over 30 years experience in teaching doll art. If there is anything I can do to help you get the funds please let me know.
Those online classes work very good.
Looking forward to hearing from you again. From August 2nd – August 16th I will be off for holidays.
Warm regards,
Marlaine Verhelst
Hi Marlaine!
Just popping over to say “Howdy” Wish I was going to the Niada Conference. That would be so
fun! Have a good time!!! Hugs, Marcie 😉
Hi Marcie,
Maybe we will meet at NIADA 2010 – July 14th – 18th 2010
Marlaine