We are offering eight Workshops during the Convention. Don’t miss out on these fun and fantastic Workshops brought to you by your creative Barbie® doll community experts! We are hoping this preview will give you time to look at the Schedule and decide which Workshop you may wish to attend. Classes are limited to a certain number of participants and classes will be available for purchase in the Online Store at bconventions.com starting January 14, 2024 12:00pm CST.
WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
TIME / DAY
9am-11am
10am-12pm
3pm-5pm
WEDNESDAY
Workshop 8
Workshop 7
THURSDAY
Workshop 3
Workshop 5
Workshop 6
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Workshop 4
FRIDAY
Workshop 2
Workshop 3
Workshop 6
SATURDAY
Workshop 1
Workshop 5
Workshop 8
WORKSHOP 1
Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks
by Ann Grahek
DIRECTOR 6
THURSDAY $25
SATURDAY Limited to 35 participants each.
In this Workshop, you will craft materials to make TWO different Mid-Century Modern 1:6 scale starburst clock variations: a wooden style and a colorful atomic age model! These quick and simple accoutrements for your dioramas take little skill to craft, and will fit in perfectly on a wall in Barbie® doll’s Palm Springs home!
Ann Grahek has taught many classes at many different conventions including NBDCC, Ken®vention and GAW conventions over the past 20 years. Ann says, “I love making 1:6 scale accessories to enhance your doll collection and look forward to be back teaching Workshops at the NBDCC this year!”
* Participants should bring a small pair of craft scissors. All other supplies will be provided.
WORKSHOP 2
Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Set
by Bethany Sefchick
DIRECTOR 7
THURSDAY $25
FRIDAY Limited to 35 participants each.
Have you ever wondered how to make Barbie® doll jewelry AND make it in the correct scale? Do you want to learn how to make Barbie® doll-sized jewelry with something other than basic crystal bi-cones? Then this class is for you!
In this Workshop, you will make two pairs of earrings (crystal post and drop charm), a chain necklace with charm, and a snake bracelet using basic jewelry making techniques.
Bethany Sefchick has been making jewelry for both dolls and humans for over 15 years, for sale and for personal use.
*All tools and supplies will be provided.
WORKSHOP 3
Mid-Century Modern Astro
Space-Age Terrarium
by Ann Grahek
DIRECTOR 6
THURSDAY $25
FRIDAY Limited to 35 participants each.
In this Workshop, you will upcycle a vending machine toy capsule to make a 1:6 scale Mid-Century Modern terrarium, just perfect for Barbie® doll’s Palm Springs home!
Ann Grahek has taught many classes at many different Conventions including NBDCC, Ken®vention and GAW Conventions over the past 20 years. Ann says, “I love making 1:6 scale accessories to enhance your doll collection and look forward to be back teaching Workshops at the NBDCC this year!”
* Participants should bring a small pair of craft scissors. All other supplies will be provided.
