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Elizabeth, who enjoys crafts of all types, has managed to turn most of her hobbies into small businesses. Flower arranging was her first real success ; then came soft toys. With these businesses the challenge eventually disappeared. Then Elizabeth discovered dolls ! Fifteen years after getting into porcelain dollmaking she is still inspired and learning.
Through the D.A.G. School of Dollmaking , Elizabeth earned her Master of Dollmaking in 1992 and was appointed D.A.G. Instructor in 1998. Now a D.A.G. Master of Dollmaking Educator, her greatest thrills are teaching and inspiring her students to enter competitions. Two of her students have won Millie and Magge awards. Elizabeth herself remembers the thrill of winning her first blue ribbon, then later her first rosette, and feels it is every bit as rewarding to see her students suceed.
| Elizabeth loves teaching both beginners and experienced students all aspects of porcelain dollmaking from reproduction antiques to modern dolls. She also enjoys teaching speciality seminars on wigs, shoes, hats and full costume. Some of her current speciality seminars are Chanelle with Costume, A.T. with costume, Bru Oriental with Costume, Straw Hatmaking, Leather Gloves, Sleep Eyes and Petite in Memory Box. Working very closely in her studio in York is her husband John and daughter Deborah, who is also a skilled dollmaker. | 
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| Elizabeth says that she never stops learning: "There is always something new and exiting and so many beautiful dolls out there. I see the challenge going on and on. If you would like to know more about Elizabeth's seminars please contact the D.A.G. seminar office at (770)487-9360
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