Miniature Shop Class In My Studio!
Last weekend I had two delightful women in my studio to do a paper theatre class. After talking a bit, they decided it would be fun to do a paper theatre, reminicent of an old-time shop, in this case a 'Sewing Shop' and a 'Candy Shop'! We designed them so they are more or less to scale with dollhouse accessories and then went from there. I think this will be a new class idea for next time around. Just think what wonderful shops you can hang on your wall, and I love the idea that you can add miniature doll-house accessories to them... In the sewing shop, note especially the wonderful 3/d cabinet, the 'wooden spool' table and those puffy curtains. And in the candy shop, the lovely lady behind the counter (she's actually from an old opera print of mine), those yummy colors throughout and the mirrored shelves full of candy boxes! WOW OH WOW!
What really made the day special was having only 2 students! Not that I don't love bigger groups, but having only two or three, allows me to really get to know them, and they get one on one attention from me. So I am going to offer a few days a month as 'BRING A FRIEND CLASSES', you chose what you'd like to make, bring your best friend, or friends, and we'll make a day of it... ANY ONE INTERESTED?
Ooo, I love them! I wish I could have been the thrid girl there.... xxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 07:51 AM
Beautifully done and I love the one with the woman standing. Wishing you were closer so I could take a class.
Posted by: Maggie | Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Oh how I WISH I lived close enough to take ALL of your classes!!! I know from reading through your archives that you sometimes do the paperclay dolls and I've recently started to dabble in that media. I just posted one that I finished today and would love any kind of tips you would be willing to share to fine-tune this type of work. (I've been using store-bought celluclay.)
Posted by: Mizsmoochielips | Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 03:22 PM
Your students did you proud. They have created such elegant pieces!!
Posted by: shashi | Monday, February 19, 2007 at 08:47 AM
Oh my, these are simply darling!!!
Posted by: Heather | Monday, February 19, 2007 at 12:18 AM
Oh, this is so beautiful, artful and charming. One day I must invite you and your daughter over to play with me and Marta.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 11:52 PM
These are extraordinary ULLA
Anything doll house is great, but these are magical.
Posted by: parisbreakfasts | Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Ulla, these are wonderful. What space you provide for such magic to emerge. YOU are magic!
Posted by: Lea | Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 08:22 AM
Did you start creating such miniatures when you were a child?and did you create such set and paper doll for your daugther when she was younger? (even if children can be very dangerous )it makes me want to play with the paper doll and to imagine a story around.
Sometimes I would like to be a child and to play like a child, without aim,without thinking to anything else than playing
(I probably try to do that with papier mâché )
Posted by: Laetitia | Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 03:35 AM
I love the idea of having minature shops hanging on the wall. So much detail and so beautiful, I'm definitely coming to your classes (I wish)...if only you were closer.
Posted by: cruststation | Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 02:03 AM
Me! Me!! I'M INTERESTED!!! Now all I have to do is sell a kidney, and I'll be there :)
Posted by: kirsty | Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 05:39 PM
so wonderful! I would come if I could.....xoC
Posted by: charlotte | Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Ulla you are making me jump and giggle over here!! This is adorable. Perfectly crafted. Clever details and well just has your name all over it! I am never disappointed coming to your blog! Never!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 06:21 AM
Ulla this is so lovely, it's a pity i live so far away.
Posted by: Martine | Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 12:55 AM
Ulla, this is stunning...today I am jealous....I think it is a great idea...wish I lived nearby or even "farby".....to be able to attend
Chamara
Posted by: Gypsy Purple--Chamara | Friday, February 16, 2007 at 04:23 PM
I love these because I made one of them. Oh and ladies, what a fun class, please let Ulla know what you are interested in and she will guide you.
Thanks again Ulla , had the best day ever at your studio.
Posted by: Debbie Addie | Friday, February 16, 2007 at 02:33 PM
I just love them. I wish I lived by you. I would enjoy spending time at Castles in the air and takin a class.
I am trying to find a painter that I think I saw on your site. I wanted to drool over her paintings again. I can't find her or him?. She did themes w/ fish eggs that looked like jewels all around and were very etheral? Do you know who that is? I think it was posted her. I have checked all of your back posts and didn't find her.
Posted by: Lisa | Friday, February 16, 2007 at 12:27 PM
Love them!! I like your class idea too.
Posted by: constance | Friday, February 16, 2007 at 12:05 PM
This looks like such fun! Like paper dolls I made clothes for years ago! Oh to be able to make our own little world. A pure joy!
Love your blog!
Posted by: Flights of Fab Fashion Fancy | Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:44 AM
wow, these are fabulous. i love them, i love all things small. wish i lived closer so i could take the class. thanks joann
Posted by: joann salyers | Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:29 AM