Category Archives: Conference Revisited

Reviews of our past conference

NIADA 2011: Annual Conference in Denver

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Our Annual NIADA 2011 Conference was held Thursday, Aug. 25th ~ Sunday, Aug. 28th at the Westin Westminster Hotel in Denver, Colorado The 2011 NIADA Conference was one of the most enjoyable ones in recent memory, due, in large part, … Continue reading


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NIADA 2011: Dollmaking School

2011 Dollmaking School

Monday, August 22nd ~ Thursday, August 25th, 2011 One and two-day classes were taught by NIADA Artists: Stephanie Blythe: Choosing, Coloring, Manipulating and Embellishing Textiles for the Doll Artist Ankie Daanen: How to Make an Innocent Doll Face How to … Continue reading


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NIADA 2011: Artists Gallery Night

Deborah Pope

The NIADA Artists Gallery Exhibition was held Thursday, August 25th 7:00pm~9:00pm in the South Courtyard Foyer of the Westin Westminster Hotel Many thanks to Barbara Campbell, Peggy Frank, Mark Mortensen, Shelley Thornton, and Darlene Wadden for the use of their … Continue reading


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NIADA 2011: Conference Events

Keynote speaker Lynne Bruning

Programs, Demos, and More! Keynote Speech by Lynne Bruning | “Up in the Clouds” Challenge Visiting Artists critique dolls | Programs and Demos by NIADA artists: Susan Scogin: Wigging. Annie Wahl: Making Eye wear for a Small doll. Marlaine Verhelst: … Continue reading


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NIADA 2011: Banquet Events

Reina Mia Brill

Saturday, August 27th 6:00pm~10:00pm Lakehouse of the Westin Westminster Hotel Helper drawing, dinner and Souvenir presentation Many thanks to Vickie Arentz, Peggy Frank, Lillian Hopkins, Shelley Thornton, …


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NIADA 2011: Artists Show & Sale

2011 Show & Sale

The NIADA Artists Annual Show & Sale was held Sunday, August 28th 10:00am~4:00pm at the Lakehouse of the Westin Westminster Hotel Many thanks to Vickie Arentz, Chloe Lee, Heather Maciak, and  Shelley Thornton for the use of their photos See … Continue reading


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NIADA 2011 Dollmaking Classes

NIADA Confonference 2011

NIADA DOLLMAKING SCHOOL
Monday, August 22nd ~ Thursday, August 25th, 2011
DENVER, COLORADO
Register NOW before classes fill up!
Conference registration is not required to attend classes
The fees for Dollmaking classes are as follows:
2 Day Class: Conference Registrant = $200.00 / Non-registrant = $230.00
1 Day Class: Conference Registrant = $100.00 / Non-registrant = $115.00

NIADA Dollmaking School Teachers:
Stephanie Blythe ~ Reina Mia Brill ~ Ankie Daanan
Deborah C. Pope ~ Shelley Thornton ~ Marlaine Verhelst ~ Annie Wahl Continue reading


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NIADA 2010: Chicago Events

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NIADA’s 2010 Conference was held this summer at the Swissötel in Chicago, a short distance from the Hyatt Regency where UFDC members had gathered for their yearly convention. We all enjoyed the demos, flea market finds, and those fabulous Nancy Wiley souvenirs we all received at Tuesday night’s banquet. Continue reading


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NIADA 2010: Chicago ~ Artists’ Demos

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NIADA 2010: Artists’ Demos
Tuesday, July 20th Conference attendees viewed demonstrations by NIADA artists:
Leslie Molen: Painting Eyes on Cloth
Lesley Keeble: Upholstered Wooden Bases
Diana Effner: Hearty Clay
Heather Maciak: Shoes for Small Dolls
Stephanie Blythe: Manipulation and Dyeing Textiles
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NIADA 2010: Chicago ~ Show & Sale

Ima Naroditskaya

2010 NIADA Chicago ~ Show & Sale
NIADA held its annual Show and Sale on Sunday, July 18th, during the NIADA conference in Chicago. Here are some examples of the work that was exhibited. Continue reading


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