Home work will start with Gloria mailing you the pattern, sewing instructions, fabric and dream-seamer tool. She will send this to each student 4 to 6 weeks prior to class.  The entire doll skin and head must be stitched prior to class. 

Day One :  In class you will wrap a wire armature; insert it into the sewn torso and stuff firmly and smoothly around the armature.  The torso will be closed and needle modeled to form the musculature of a young female dancer.  Legs will be trimmed, treated, turned, armature inserted and stuffed.

Day Two :  Gloria will instruct you how to stuff the sewn skull and affix the cotton-spandex overlay.  The nose, eye-sockets, dimensional eyes, jaw and open mouth will be modeled and stitched.  Ears will be stuffed, needle modeled, stitched and affixed to the head Students are encouraged to pre-stitch two or more heads.

Day Three :  The head will be pinned and stitched to the torso.  Hands will be constructed of wire woven and wrapped with floral tape and inserted into sewn turned gloves.  Arms will  be armatured and stuffed, assembled and attached to the torso.  Legs will be pinned in place using a master drawing as a pattern for accuracy and balance.  Time permitting, costuming and wigging as well as coloring face and hands and painting boots will be discussed and demonstrated.

This class is all about learning new techniques, not completing a doll.  Complete instructions will be handed out in class which will help to complete the figure at home.  Some advanced students and those who work after class may just finish the piece in three days.