FAQ and General Information about the Symposium

 

What is an Advanced Student?

Students who have mastered sewing by machine and hand sewing are eligible. The student should be ready for complex techniques that will enhance their work and add to their knowledge. Hand sewing is definitely a must in both workshops.  Machine sewing is secondary and used as only as a method to speed up the process in combination with your hand sewing.  The focal point of the workshop is the creative process and the techniques used to achieve the desired results.  See the individual requirements for each workshop for more detailed information.

What is included in the Price of the Symposium?

The Three Day Eclectic Master Class is only $375.00 and it includes

* Instruction by highly skilled, enthusiastic Masters Teachers by either:

* Orientation Packet

* 3 days of an intense workshop of your choice

* Special EMC 2004 Gift

* Night Trunk Show & Wine & Cheese Party

* Banquet

Trunk Show and Wine & Cheese Party for Registered Students Only!

We have chosen 4 different types of products and fiber art related trunk shows, to help you add to your never-ending collection of “Stuff”.  It will be an evening of shopping, fun and sharing.

Bead Queen – Wendy Bethel

Beads, Beads and More Beads!!!

Wendy Bethel is a doll maker that is obsessed with beads.  Her unique relationship with fiber arts and beading makes her the perfect person to elect as our beading vendor.  Wendy has a broad knowledge of what kinds of beads work best in different situations.  She will delight you with her beads and dazzle you with her wisdom.

Sally Houk Exclusives

Sally has an awesome collection of fibers and yarns.  What is more fantastic she knows what and how you like to buy your products. Sally breaks down the skeins of yarns into smaller units so that you can buy a larger variety for less money.  The imported fibers She sells are great for trims, hair or to use as embellishments.  Her collection will have you in fiber heaven.

Familiar Company-Jesse Chandler

Jesse Chandler presents some of her finest artwork. Several of her Dolls have been featured on covers of Soft Dolls and Animals magazine and she has won numerous awards for her artwork.  Her own line of patterns will be available.  As a special treat Jesse also will also have available some of the hard to find products that she loves to use.

Cyndy’s Dolls, LLC- Cyndy Sieving

Cyndy will delight you with an unusual variety of many little special things!  Yes that is right.  Items you must have to go with your fiber art pieces.  Her collection has grown over the years.  Cyndy’s has a strange need to buy two of everything, and only use one.  For the first time ever she is going to offer some of her unique collection in this trunk show.  Cyndy’s patterns will also be available, along with some special artworks for show and sale.

Deposit and Payment

A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your classroom seat.  The balance is due 3 weeks prior the Symposium.  If payment is not received 3 weeks prior to event your seat will be then available to a student on the waiting list.

How do I make out the Check or Money Order? 

Cyndy’s Dolls, LLC

Mail Your Payment to:    

Cyndy’s Dolls, LLC

P.O. Box 44244

Columbus, Ohio 43204

When do I know if I received my workshop?

You will be receive a  notification within two weeks.  If you do not hear from your instructor within 2 weeks, please email, call or write one of us right away.

How will I know what to bring to my classes?

Jesse or Cyndy will send you a letter with your supply lists for the workshop. 

Can I cancel?

Unfortunately, none of us can see into the future.  Cancellations do happen. The $100.00 deposit is non-refundable.  If you cancel and have paid the complete fee or any monies over $100.00 this will be refunded to you up until March 1, 2004.  Any cancellations after March 1st 2004, we will require a replacement student for your seat in the workshop before we can refund any balance.

Checking Information

There is a $30.00 return check fee charged for any checks that are returned.  No post-dated checks will be accepted.

Kit Fees?

Kit fees are paid directly to the instructor.  Please refer to the Class Description pages for this information, for payment information..

Sewing Machines

In both classes sewing machines are not required but strongly encouraged due to the possible design changes.  Please know how to work your sewing machine.  Make sure it is in good working order before class starts.

I would like to find someone to share a room with.

We are going to try and help you achieve this by doing an introduction match.  I will be happy to introduce you to someone that is looking for a roommate. Send you’re your answers to the following questions to: Cyndy@CyndysDolls.com

Smoking or Non-Smoking

Do You Snore?

Are you a Late Night Busy Body?

Are you an Early to bed Early to Rise?

  Everyone is responsible for his or her own hotel reservations and room fees, but this may help you to cut your expenses.

Are the classes in the Hotel?

If we have more than 10 students we will hold the classes in the hotel. However if there are less than 10 we will hold the workshops in a near by location.  We will provide a shuttle to and from the Hotel in this event, to the workshop destination so transportation will not be a problem.

I need directions to the hotel.

Your confirmation letter will include instructions on how to reach the hotel.

Can I ship things to the hotel?

The hotel will accept packages for this event.  You may ship your items 2 weeks prior to the event.  Please make sure your address the package:

Your Name/EMC Symposium

C/o Holiday Inn

4560 Hilton Corporate Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43232

 
Contact Information

Email:                                                                   Mailing address:

Cyndy@CyndysDolls.com                                    Cyndy’s Dolls, LLC

          Or                                                                P.O. Box 44244

Fjesse@Familiarcompany.com                              Columbus, Ohio 43204

Phone

 Jesse          614-274-7526   

 Cyndy           614-276-0939