The Bay Area Doll Club of Texas will host its second Spring Into Summer Doll Festival and DAG® Qualified Competition April 10-12, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas.  Compete for the Millie and Magge.  The theme this year is "Summer Theater-Dress Rehearsal".  We invite you to attend. 

Bob Severns will be presenting the Convention doll on Friday with a power point presentation.  Registrants will receive a mold and worksheet and be able to buy the pattern that Bob creates.

It promises to be packed with Lectures, featuring Sheryl Williams, Joyce Murch and Kitty Murks, Workshops, Make N Takes in the Sales Room, Doll Forum Question and Answer Sessions, D.A.G. Qualified Doll Competition, top awards of the Millie and Magge, and a sales room packed with lots of wonderful items to buy.  We invite you to come and join the fun.

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VENDORS FOR OUR SHOW TODATE ARE:

Sanmaro-Atelier Germany;  Luc Smiers Fine French Laces;  Mary Zoch-Hank's Shoecraft; Pat Boldt's Dolls; For Your Creation; Fabric Etcetera; Sandy's Dream Dolls; Whyte's Porcelain Studio; Lady In The Shoe; Gilda's Fabrics; Kate Webster; Levy-Williams Designs; Bell Ceramics and Collectible Doll Company; Becca's Doll Creations; Ann Merlo-Global Doll Co.; Bob Severns-Two Spirit Dolls;   Brennan's Pride Enterprizes; Jean Castille-Master Eye Beveler and Dolls-N-Things; Kay Meador- Fantasy Folks; Nada Christenson; Dolls R Forever

SPRING INTO SUMMER WORKSHOPS:

THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH:

Time: 8:00 to 5:00

1 day/1 DAG credit.  Complete this wonderful French costume for FB14.  Teacher Mary Zoch.  All items included $160

FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH:

Time: 8:00 to 11:30

Winter Candy Container.  Teacher Terrie Strohecker.  All items included $60

Time: 8:00 to 11:30

Fashion Dress Box.  Teacher Bob Severns.  All items included $85

Time: 2:00 to 5:30

Baby in Presentation Egg.  Teacher Karen Martinez. All items included $95

  Time: 2:00 to 5:30

Half Doll Powder Puff.  Teacher Sue Mitchell.  All items included.  $65

SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH:

  Time: 8:00 to 11:00

Dress this lovely Mignionette.  Painted by Teacher Joyce Murch. All items including doll furnished. $110

  Time: 8:00 to 11:00

Smocked Baby Bonnet for Hilda and others.  Teacher Linda Wall.  All items included $55

Time: 2:00 to 5:30

Carmen Night Light.  Teacher Barb Wilczynski.  All items included $95

Time: 2:00 to 5:30

Spring straw and silk bonnet and Victorian lamb pull toy.  Teacher Sheryl Williams.  $64

Time: 2:00 to 5:30

Fashion Straw Hat.  Teacher Carla Snels.  All items included.  $65

Please contact Bay Area Doll Club, becca@beccasdolls.com, for more information.  Must be a registrant in order to attend the workshops.

There will also be wonderful Make N' Takes and Mini Doll Lectures with Q & A in the Sales Room for everyone to enjoy.  Something for everyone.

• 2008 REGISTRATION FORM

• VISITOR INFORMATION

• VENDOR CONTRACT

• COMPETITION RULES

• COMPETITION CATEGORIES
• COMPETITION SIGNUP FORM
• DOLL ARTISAN GUILD SCHOOL OF DOLLMAKING TITLES

FLIGHTS INTO HOUSTON HOBBY AIRPORT WILL HAVE 24/hr FREE SHUTTLE TO THE HOTEL.