IDEX 2009 WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, AND SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 29, 2009
9:00AM - Noon
Genesis Heat Set Paints with Stephanie Sullivan
Learn to paint your reborn dolls with the revolutionary, permanent Genesis Heat
Set paints. Stephanie Sullivan will take you step-by-step through the process
to achieve the most realistic skin tones starting with veining, then multiple
transparent layers of blended colors, and finishing up with the tiny details that will
bring your baby to life.
Cost: $99
9:00AM - Noon
Newborn Skin Layering Techniques with Jeannine Holper
Transform a simple vinyl doll/kit into a lifelike work of art to be cherished as an heirloom collectible. This reborning workshop features techniques to create the most realistic skin tones using the 6 Step Newborn Layering Techniques from the Excellence in Reborn Artistry Series. Learn to apply color in a layering technique that shows skin tone depth and texture. To be any more realistic, it would have to be a baby!
Provided: Practice doll part, acrylic/ gouache artist colors and tools, layering color charts
Cost: $95
9:00AM - 5:00PM
11-inch Sculpted Baby with Pat Moulton
Come and learn how to sculpt an 11" full open-eye sitting baby, including a lesson on creating a total armature.
Provided: All materials
Cost: $130
1:00PM - 3:00PM
More on Mottling Effects with Jeannine Holper
In this reborning workshop, you will create your own special OOAK mottling tools and practice with unique and interesting tools that are sure to enhance the effect on your newborn doll’s visual skin texture. Instructions are based on techniques from the book More on Mottling Techniques from the Excellence in Reborn Artistry Series. Learn to create the effects of veining, arteries, and capillaries.
Provided: Practice doll part, artist colors, materials for OOAK tools
Cost: $75
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Rooting with Stephanie Sullivan
Learn new techniques to help you master the craft of rooting. Stephanie will focus on the root tip method, showing students how to achieve more natural results. Students will receive German forked needles.
Cost: $99
5:30PM - 7:30PM
IDEX Buyers’ Reception & Industry Update
Join us for cocktails and appetizers and an industry presentation by Phil Wrzesinski, President and Owner of the Toy House and Baby Too in Jackson, Michigan, one of America’s largest independent toy and baby stores.
Cost: Free for registered buyers
Friday, January 30, 2009
8:00AM - 10:00AM
BJD Face-Up with Berdine Creedy and Michele Hardy
Come and experience an easy and wonderful way to be able to change your BJD from one look to another. With the knowledge and artistry of Michele Hardy and the resin face sculpt of Berdine Creedy, you will create a new look for your 12 3/4" Butterfly Child. There will be resin bodies available for those interested.
Provided: All materials and supplies, including a resin Creedy BJD head
Cost: $100
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Perceived Pricing: Workshop for Buyers by Phil Wrzesinski
This workshop will help retailers and buyers understand pricing from a customer’s point of view and show you how you have been giving away profits unknowingly. You will quickly and intuitively gain a better understanding of how price affects sales and will learn tips and techniques that you can apply immediately to increase sales and profit margins at the same time.
Cost: $20
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Fitting & Pattern Making Techniques for BJDs with Dale Rae Designs
Get information on taking accurate measurements, analyzing body shape, using a sloper and proper dart placement, measuring pattern pieces to determine fit, using different types of techniques and commercial patterns to create a unique pattern, a few basic pattern alterations, and making and using a mock-up garment.
Provided: A spiral-bound booklet containing all information presented in the workshop and a blank measurement that you can make copies of.
Attendees to bring: Note-taking materials
Cost: $45
9:00AM - Noon
Sculpt Newborn Baby Ears with Pat Moulton
Learn an easy way to sculpt newborn baby ears with award-winning baby artist Pat Moulton.
Provided: All materials
Cost: $40
9:00AM - 5:00PM
IRDA Babies & Friends All-Day Workshop
Don’t miss this special opportunity to get an all-day pass to demo’s on all things baby! We’ll cover rooting eyelashes, hair, eyebrows and painting lifelike skin tones, painting eyebrows and lips. Beginner and intermediate techniques will be shown, and eBay do’s and don’ts, critiques, posing for photography and more will be covered! Your ticket price gives you access to drop in anytime on any topic you are interested in. Final schedules of demo’s and discussion will be posted on the IDEX website - more topics to come!
Cost: $45
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Handmade Clay Umbilical Cords and Belly Buttons with Cindy Kohlscheen
Master reborn artist Cindy Kohlscheen shows how to add another fabulous touch of realism to your "just born" reborn babies! Make and take an authentic umbilical cord and an innie and outie belly button! Supplies included.
Cost: $20
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Skirt a la Carte with Denis Bastien
This visual demonstration shows how to use a skirt sloper and turn it into a multitude of skirt designs. Each attendee gets a CD-ROM containing every slide/demo/sample presented during the workshop as well as skirt sloper patterns for 17 different dolls.
Provided: All materials
Cost: $30
2:00PM - 3:30PM
The Power of Photography
The advent of low-cost point-and-shoot digital cameras with manual features gives you a powerful tool for promoting and sharing your work. Join editor and photographer Terrence Lynch to learn how to get the most from the new age of photography. Topics will include camera mode selection, backdrops, lighting, and selecting the proper resolution for print and web. Terrence says there are no dumb questions about digital photography because he’s already asked them all, so students of all experience levels are welcome to his class. Basics will be covered quickly so you can move on to other topics. Please bring your camera to the class and he’ll help you unscrew the inscrutable icons and jargon.
Attendees to bring: Camera
Cost: $25
3:30PM - 5:00PM
High Tea Event with Berdine Creedy
Come and experience a proper "High Tea" with Berdine Creedy. A new 8-inch BJD size, specifically and exclusively created for Tea Times, will be introduced. Lots to give away and lots to win, win, win!
Provided: "Tea" with eats.
Cost: TBD
4:00PM - 5:00PM
The Power of Branding: How to Attract and Keep Customers in a Fragmented Age
This workshop teaches retailers and buyers how to develop brands in a way that connects powerfully and emotionally to customers to keep them loyal. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge and skills to transform their brand to make it stronger and
more attractive, and will gain a better understanding of how to strengthen their entire business model.
Cost: $20
6:00PM - 9:30PM
Doll Reader Magazine presents the Debut of Dolls and DOTY Awards
Cost: $80 (Includes full dinner, artist signings, and much more!)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Boost Sales and Visibility with Existing Resources
Take your business up a notch with practical marketing tips from Susan Fitzgerald and Joan Lynch, Publisher and Editorial Director of Madavor Media. No matter the size of your company, there are a number of things that businesses can do to help get their names on the radar screen of their target audiences. This workshop will show you the best and most cost-effective ways to build name recognition through combinations of advertising and editorial coverage.
Cost: Free
9:00AM - 10:30PM
Teddy Bear and Friends Magazine presents the Annual TOBY Award Breakfast
Be among the first to learn who has won the coveted TOBY Industry’s Choice Award for 2009. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, adorable door prizes and a chance to meet the artists behind the magic.
Cost: $42
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Sweaters-To-Sew for BJDs (No Knitting Required!) with Dale Rae Designs
Learn techniques to make fun sweaters using socks or people sweaters as fabric
- no knitting required! This hands-on workshop will help you choose suitable socks or sweaters for a range of doll sizes and show various layouts on socks or purchased people sweaters. You’ll get techniques for lining sweaters, tips for sewing on stretchy fabric, seam finishes, elastic application, hems, closures (zippers/snaps) and embellishments.
Cost: $45
9:00AM - Noon
Painting Ethnic Skin Tones with Cindy Kohlscheen
Come and learn how to turn a pink based vinyl kit into beautiful and authentic African
American, Hispanic, biracial and Asian skin tones. Complete the base coloring for one head during our class time.
Provided: Painting supplies
Attendees to bring: One unfinished pink based head.
Cost: $65
9:00AM - Noon
Girl Scout Extravaganza & Young Collectors Event
Join us for this special day with the Citrus Council Girl Scouts and young collectors. We will have fun, creative activities for young doll and bear collectors, snacks, and plenty of wonderful giveaways.
Cost: $20
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Facial Artistry with Barbara Ann Bears
Purchase your kit online at: http://www.barbara-annbears.com/kits/kits.shtml. Complete arms & body from purchased kit and then complete the head at IDEX with the instructor. Students will learn to stuff the head properly, sculpt the snout, put in the eyes, attach ears and embroider the nose and mouth. Learn how to add personality by ear positioning and help your bear come alive. Email the artist at barbaraannbears@msn.com with any questions during the process.
Attendees to bring: Bear kit, sewing needles, stuffing, scissors, and sewing thread.
Cost: $50 (does not include cost to purchase kit)
9:30AM - 11:30AM
UFDC Brunch with Maggie Iacono
Join the Belles and Beaux Doll and Toy Guild as we enjoy brunch with noted felt artist and NIADA member Maggie Iacono. All event attendees will receive one of her enchanting felts dolls made just for this event! Door prizes and table favors will be a wonderful addition to this enchanting brunch.
Cost: TBD
10:00AM - Noon
BJD Mini Convention & Workshop with Batchix and Catrina from Dollfair
Spend two hours immersed in the fun of a mini-convention and workshop presented
by Dollfair International’s Catrina and Batchix, creator of Machina and designer clothing for BJDs.
- Hand Sculpting Workshop - learn to sculpt optional hands for any size BJD you own. Sarah McNeal, aka "Batchix," will show you how to make your own hands to fit any size BJD in your collection. All materials will be provided to sculpt hands in the workshop, and please bring your own dolls so you can fit them perfectly during the class.
- Door Prizes - win a BJD!
- BJD Costume Contest - bring your costumed dolls and win cool prizes.
- BJD Q&A - get your questions answered in a lively question and answer session.
- BJD sales - we will have dolls for sale at a special discount at this event! See them in person and take your favorites home.
Cost: $100
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Animal Cracker Social with Goodreau Dolls
Lions and tigers and bears oh my...Come and enjoy an hour of pure fun with the critters of Whiskers Woods. There will of course be giveaways and perhaps a bit of magic! One 5-inch critter and an extra little present will be given to all attendees. Limited edition of 150.
Cost: $130
2:00AM - 3:00PM
Teddy Talk with Mindy Kinsey
Get a brief history of the teddy bear, especially the past 20 years, and insider info from industry old-timers, plus trivia, bear care tips, and a spirited defense of Web friends.
Cost: Free
2:00PM - 3:30PM
The Power of Photography
The advent of low-cost point-and-shoot digital cameras with manual features gives you a powerful tool for promoting and sharing your work. Join editor and photographer Terrence Lynch to learn how to get the most from the new age of photography. Topics will include camera mode selection, backdrops, lighting, and selecting the proper resolution for print and web. Terrence says there are no dumb questions about digital photography because he’s already asked them all, so students of all experience levels are welcome to his class. Basics will be covered quickly so you can move on to other topics. Please bring your camera to the class and he’ll help you unscrew the inscrutable icons and jargon.
Cost: $25
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Afternoon Tea with RubyRedGalleria
With over 35 years of experience in manufacturing and supplying dolls wigs, complete dolls and other quality doll accessories, Ruby has supplied quality doll products to collectors worldwide. Now Ruby invites you to share in her tricks and skills. Each attendee will receive a special new doll designed by Ruby along with other freebies.
Cost: TBD
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Ellowyne Wilde Invites IDEX Attendees to an Afternoon of Tea and (sigh...) Ennui
Join Ellowyne Wilde for an afternoon of tea and ennui. A light dessert will be served, along with a hint of boredom and woe. Robert Tonner and Debra DeForte of Wilde Imagination will present a unique program, along with a special Essential Ellowyne doll for each attendee.
Cost: $90
4:00PM
Dolls by Berenguer: Diaper Changing Race
Don’t miss your chance to win a 2008 award-winning Berenguer doll by participating in the Dolls by Berenguer Diaper Changing Race! Simply pass by the Dolls by Berenguer booth on Saturday before 2:00pm to enter the race. Each participant will have to undress a Berenguer baby doll, change its diaper and dress the doll back up. The participant that can do this fastest wins a 2008 Dolls by Berenguer award-winning collector doll.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Tonner’s Sunday Breakfast
In the theme of a 1950’s resort party (imagine Lake Tahoe, July 1957), Tonner’s 16.5-inch glamour girl makes her lakeside debut as she boards her glistening new Chris-Craft ski boat. Get your beach wear, sunglasses and Coppertone ready!
Cost: Check out the IDEX website!
8:30AM - 9:30AM
How to Improve Your Trade Show Experience: Marketing, ROI and Exhibit Design
Designed especially for IDEX exhibitors, this unique workshop will focus on tips to improve your return at trade shows. You will learn a simple way to calculate return
on investment (ROI), how to promote your company at shows, and how to avoid budget-busting mistakes.
Cost: Free
9:00AM - 11:00AM
The Nose Job Workshop with Barbara Ann Bears
Is your bear’s nose always wonky? Do your bears’ noses need more attention? Learn to sew a proper nose with Andy the Nose Man. We can help improve your noses and help bring your bear’s character to life. Students should bring a teddy bear’s head that is well stuffed at the snout. Head gusset should not be cut on the bias. Email artist with any questions at barbaraannbears@msn.com
Attendees to bring: Teddy bear head
Cost: $20
9:00AM - 11:30AM
Sew A Vintage Style Hankie Dress for Your Doll with Sissy Lingle
Your 11-inch to 12-inch doll will love the dress you make for her in this special class. Instructor Sissy Lingle will guide you through the hand stiches needed to complete your adorable dress. The design is copied from a dress made by a French war bride for her small doll.
Attendees to bring: A basic sewing kit with white thread, pins, needles, and small sharp scissors. Bring your 11- or 12-inch doll and magnifier as needed.
Cost: $50
IDEX SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 29, 2009
8:00AM - 6:00PM: Exhibitor Set Up - Registration - Workshops
Friday, January 30, 2009
9:30AM - 5:30PM: Show Opens for Trade Only
Noon - 5:30PM: Retail Room Set Up - Workshops
Saturday, January 31, 2009
8:00AM - 10:00AM: Retail Room Set Up - Workshops
9:30AM - Noon: Show Opens - Trade Only
Noon - 5:30PM: Show Opens - For Everyone
Noon - 5:30PM: Retail Room Opens
Sunday, February 1, 2009
9:30AM - 2:00PM: Show Opens For Everyone - Workshops
2:00PM: Show Closes - Thank You!
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