Dolls have been found in Egyptian tombs da ting to as early as the 21st century BC. They have served as toys\, art\, and symbols in religious and spiritual ceremonies. Some people believe tha t Spirit Dolls are a vessel for positive energy. Made from various natural materials\, Spirit Dolls often have unique symbolic adornments like feath ers\, beads\, or charms\, representing different aspects of the human expe rience.
\nIn this workshop\, participants will build their own spiri t doll. All materials will be supplied but if you want to bring a scrap of clothing or cloth or jewelry that means something to you to add to your d oll\, please do so. Before the workshop\, think about the spirit you want to imbue your doll with &ndash\; are they a wood sprite\, a solstice doll\ , Baba Yaga\, or a storyteller doll? You can choose the story that is mean ingful to you. Anything goes!
\nJoni Michels\, Patty Driscoll\, and Barbara Anderson have been sharing a studio at the Hive®\;. Each of the m work on their own art and then collaborate for workshops.
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