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More than a Festival - it's a year-round Hobby!
More than a Festival - it's a year-round Hobby!
More than a Festival - it's a year-round Hobby!
NEW! - Share with Us Year Round!
Let us know what you are currently working on, what shows are you getting ready for, what seminars or workshops have you participated in? What project has totally swept you away from reality!
We love to have our club members show off their work both from the Festival, and outside of our group - so let's keep in touch all year long! Simply email a bit about yourself and what you have created, learned, or a helpful tip.
Be sure to send clear photographs of your project to our web page coordinator, Stacey at staceyreed777@gmail.com for publication.
We are a Creative Team!
More than a Festival - it's a year-round Hobby!
More than a Festival - it's a year-round Hobby!
Doll Makers: noun; artists, & collectors that share a love of dolls, mostly those that are handmade by themselves and others. Unable to pass a porcelain doll without pausing to study, admire, touch clothing & hair.
This is us - you and I, many with years of specialized training and skills. Most of our members are certified doll makers through the Doll Artisan Guild. Several have gone on to become Millie, Maggie, even Triple Crown winners through the Guild. No matter our expertise or background everyone is eager to share and learn from others. This is the true spirit of porcelain doll making! This is UDS!!
All are welcome to join us & share their doll passion as each of us have our own talents and heartfelt love for this amazing hobby. As we come together for 4 wonderful days each year, to create, share, & complete doll projects, enjoy food, have fun, make lots of memories and form new friendships!
Oh The Fun Times We Have!
More than a Festival - it's a year-round Hobby!
Oh The Fun Times We Have!
Our fabulous trip to Snowbird Ski Resort found one bus full of women stranded on the roadside after the engine overheated climbing the steep mountainside roads. Never fear, Sherri is here! She had us laughing so much, it was hard to focus on the problem at hand.
Great opportunity to admire the steep, granite mountainside, rugged terrain, white pines galore, and it also gave passing motorists a great reason to stare at a group of women standing along the road, when Sherri hiked her pantleg with thumb in the air! Beautiful sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for our visit high in the Wasatch Mountain Range. Most rode the tram 7 miles up to Hidden Peak with a panoramic view at 11,000 feet above sea level. It was breathtaking, but overwhelming for our friends who live at sea level. We enjoyed lunch, relaxing in the gardens- some even catnapped a bit! Then headed back to the hotel to register and begin the Festival.
Board Members
Our Fearless Leader!
Oh The Fun Times We Have!
Coordinator & Workshops
Jean Castille1134 Hebert Ln. Hwy.
St. Martinville, La. 70582
337-845-4294 dollsnthingsjean@cox.net
Registration
Patsy Meyer 2011 Cypress Bend Lane. Sugarland, Texas 77478
281-491-7989
Helpers & Auction
Shirley Ann Taylor, Sylvia Greer & Carolyn Delahoussaye
Shirley Ann 316 Winding Oak Lane N, League City, Tx 77573 281-554-3695
shirleyanntaylor48@hotmail.com sdgreer1@comcast.net
Luncheons & Banquet
Luncheons: Patsy Meyer 2011 Cypress Bend Lane. Sugarland, TX 77478 281-491-7989
Banquets: Liz Winn Talsma 1630 Solon, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 winn@winnhaven.com
Souvenir Book: Kay Meador 184 Crystal Ln, Ragley, La 70657
337-885-6449
Competition: Darlene Grant 657 East 700 South Clearfield, Ut 84015 801-643-2185
Membership Dues
Our Fearless Leader!
Our Fearless Leader!
U.S. - 1 year $20.00
Additional Family Member or Spouse $8.00
Canada & Mexico $25.00
Other Countries $35.00
All funds in U.S. Dollars
Please make checks payable to:
Universal Doll Society
1134 Hebert Lane, Hwy. St. Martinville, La. 70582
SHARE Your Favorite Dolls!
This years' theme: Hurray for the Red, White & Blue!
Each year we sponsor
TWO UDS
Doll Challenges. This is for members to present Doll Entries based on the Festival Theme,
and also a
Half Doll Competition
The winners are determined by Popular Vote by those in attendance.
For more information, click on the "Competition" link above.
Our Fearless Leader!
Our Fearless Leader!
Our Fearless Leader!
Miss Tommie Jean Castille
Founder & Coordinator,
Universal Doll Society
Porcelain doll maker since 1977
Owner: Dolls n Things,
Master Eye Beveler, Inc.
from Breau Bridge, LA