Good Medicine Dolls $65

Jessica Wesolek

These dolls, made of Ultrasuede and leather, are based on traditional Plains Indian "Marriage Dolls", which were presented to newlyweds as a blessing of their union. Each doll has a pocket on the back to be filled with "good medicine" in the form of cedar berries, porcupine quills, corn pollen, etc. The dolls are then tied together with a "bundling" cord to symbolize the relationship between them.

Though we will make a pair of "marriage dolls" in this workshop, they can represent any relationship: parent & child, friends, siblings, or even two versions of yourself. And this type of doll can be made to bring "good medicine" to any part of your life - your garden, your art, etc.

We will use the newest, foolproof, image transfer techniques to make our Ultrasuede look exactly like the painted hide used on the original dolls.

This is a project workshop. Every student will complete two dolls in class and embellish them with jewelry, beads and feathers in whatever time remains.

Please Note: This workshop is different enough from the Parfleche workshop that students will enjoy taking both if so desired.

All necessary materials will be provided.

Please bring these tools:

Please email Jessica at GalleryDSF@cre8it.com with any questions. Website: www.cre8it.com