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Doll lovers and collectors will enjoy browsing in Founder’s Hall as exhibitors share their antique dolls, original dolls, teddy bears, and modern collectibles as well as accessories, supplies, artist reproductions, clothing, doll furniture, books and patterns. Special guest artist Dianna Effner, will be at the Village for the weekend to sign dolls and talk with collectors. There will be workshops, lectures and other doll-themed activities throughout the weekend.
 

27th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale in Founder's Hall

Dates & Hours:
Saturday, August 7
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 8
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Admission:
Tickets into the Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale and entire Historic Village...
Adults - ^$14.50, Students (6-16) - ^$7.50  (Senior and AAA discounts apply)

Tickets into the Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale only - ^$7.00 (Senior and AAA discounts apply)
(Must be purchased in Founder's Hall where exhibit is located.)

Group rates:
Bringing a group of 20 or more? Special group rates and arrangements are available by calling our Group Sales Department at 800.590.9755.

Special Guest Artist: Doll Artist Dianna Effner
Dianna has been designing and making dolls since the late 1970's. Her studio is located in Jamestown, Missouri, where Dianna spends her days making dolls and teaching doll making and other related crafts. Dianna is a doll person, through and through. She has been playing with and designing dolls nearly all of her life. In 1999 she founded the Doll Dreamers Guild to raise the level of artistic excellence through educational programs and workshop training.

Dianna has designed a porcelain doll as our 2010 limited edition Sauder Village Doll. This is limited to just 25. Watch here for additional details and information on how to order this special doll!

Dianna designed the award winning dolls from Maru and Friends^®. Made from the heart, these ethnic designer dolls encourage friendship, understanding and tolerance among youth. Maru^® is the true story of a young immigrant girl, who comes to America in search of a better life. Learn, discover and have fun with Maru and Friends^®. We will have many of Dianna’s Ashton Drake dolls as well as a selection of her OOAK’s. She's looking forward to meeting you and signing her dolls for you.

We are so excited to welcome Dianna to the 2010 Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale at Sauder Village.

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Doll Workshops & Events

3-Day Porcelain Art Doll Workshop

Dates: Wednesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and
Thursday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and
Friday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dianna Effner
Class Size: 12 maximum
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: $395 / $360 Members (Price includes lunch and snacks each day and admission to the Private Preview Event on Saturday at Founder’s Hall.)

Experienced doll makers won’t want to miss the opportunity to have this award-winning artist share her expertise and guidance in painting an all porcelain doll. Because of the level of engagement with Dianna, there is only room for 12 participants. You will receive use of Dianna’s paints and brushes during the class, a free pattern prior to the workshop, a mohair wig, as well as the assembled body and wooden stand. Paints, brushes, and finished garments will be available for purchase after the class. Among other techniques, Dianna will assist in making a straw bonnet and demo silk dying. Dianna promises that your completed doll with give you “pleasure for a long time to come.”
 

Additional Information...  

• Note: Cancellations prior to June 29, 2010 will receive a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after June 29, 2010.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by June 29, 2010, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

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2-Day Reborning Workshop

Dates: Thursday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
and Friday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Stephanie Sullivan
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: ^$275.00 / ^$250.00 Members (Price includes lunch and snacks each day and admission to the Private Preview Event on Saturday at Founder’s Hall.)

This is a great opportunity to learn from this leading reborning artist! Stephanie will provide all the necessary tools for you to create your own one-of-a-kind baby. This class is for beginning to intermediate reborn artists. Using Genesis Heatset paints, Stephanie Sullivan will take you step-by-step from first foundations through all the layers and details that achieve the most realistic effects. Includes veining, capillaries, newborn mottling, painted on eyebrows with texture: all the tiny details that bring your baby to life. Once your doll is painted, it's time to give it beautiful micro-rooted hair! Stephanie will teach you the basics of micro-rooting for the most realistic head of baby hair. This class will move quickly through learning how to select quality mohair, and comparisons of various needles on the market today. Rooting eyelashes on sleeping babies will also be taught. At the close of class, we will assemble the dolls for a photo shoot. Bring preemie-sized newborn clothing preferably with hats) and blankets with you to class the second day, to dress your baby!

Provided in Class Fee: One preemie sized vinyl doll kit, Genesis paints, mediums, sponges, professional Reborner's Select 7 Brush Set by Loew Cornell and small palettes, premium mohair, rooting tools and needles, and all other supplies to complete your doll. Just bring yourself, ready to learn and have fun!
 

Additional Information...  

• Note: Cancellations prior to June 29, 2010 will receive a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after June 29, 2010.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by June 29, 2010, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.
   

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Beginner Bunny Workshop  

Dates: Friday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Cindy McGuire
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: ^$175.00 / ^$157.50 Members

Cindy has been creating endearing furry friends and handcrafted items since 1990. She brings a unique perspective with her back- ground in Fashion Design and love of antique dolls and needle- work. Cindy will be providing the basic pre-sewn body parts and assisting you in infusing your personality in your own special bunny. This is a wonderful opportunity for beginners to learn and bring out your artistic talent. Cindy suggests bringing a family memento to add to the design. All materials needed are provided in the class fee.
 

Additional Information...  

• Note: Cancellations prior to June 29, 2010 will receive a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after June 29, 2010.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by June 29, 2010, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.
   

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Steiff Bear & Animals
A Nostalgic Evening with Dick Frantz

Dates: Friday, August 6, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: ^$10.00

Join us and enjoy this fun-filled evening… Door Prizes - Goody Bags - Refreshments! Join Dick Frantz Steiff Archivist, for this celebration of the history of Steiff Bears and Animals and a preview of new 2010 pieces. Being responsible for all the historical inquires from Collectors, Dick is well known for his speaking engagements and television appearances. As the author of the Readers service for the Steiff Club Companion and attending the telephone Hot Line Service for Steiff Club Collectors, Dick encourages you to bring up to two Steiff pieces for identification and evaluation. This is a great opportunity to answer those questions about found treasures.
 

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Young Collectors Event

Date: Sunday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Tickets: ^$20.00 per child (includes one parent/guardian)
Limited to 50 young collectors!

Join in the fun and attend the Sauder Village Doll & Teddy Bear Show with your parent or guardian. Attendees to this special event will do fun crafts, learn about doll and bear collecting, and receive a goody bag. Admission includes a snack and a very special surprise. Because children’s admission to the Village is free on Sundays, the adult can purchase their Sauder Village ticket at this event and pick up the child’s sticker.


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Private Preview & Sale

Date: Saturday, August 7, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Tickets: ^$25.00 per ticket

This ticketed event is your opportunity to get a head start on the show and offers special prices for an hour before the doors open to the general public. You will receive a list of those specials with a map to guide you to the booths in the hall. With this ticket you will also receive a two-day pass to Historic Sauder Village, a Sauder Village Coupon Book and a chance to win a Grand Prize of one night’s lodging during our 2011 Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale at the Heritage Inn.


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Doll Dinner / Lecture

Date: Saturday, August 7, 6:00 p.m.
Special Guest: Dianna Effner
Tickets: ^$25.00 per ticket

Enjoy an evening of fun, food and fellowship with our guest doll artist, Dianna Effner. Dianna will share her doll making experiences and her love of fine doll crafts. This special event is always a wonderful time to make new friends and renew old friendships. Reserve your seats now for this relaxing and enjoyable evening.


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Discounts on Class Fees... Become a Member!

Help us to Continue Our Programming by Becoming a Member of Historic Sauder Village! Not only do Sauder Village Members receive discounts on class fees, but as a Member you also gain unlimited admission to the Historic Village and discounts in our Gift Shop, General Store and Quilt Shop throughout the term of your membership. Sauder Village, a non-profit public educational institution, is able to continue its programming, such as the Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale and Workshops because of the generous support of our members. Consider becoming one of our valued Sauder Village Members. Call 800.590.9755 to register your membership and qualify for your class discounts right away!

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Lodging

Why not spend a day or two at Sauder Village and enjoy a relaxing stay in our beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground!

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Questions?

Call or email...
Dawn Hauter at 800.590.9755 or dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org

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