I’m so excited to be teaching several online classes on AforArtistic this year!

 

The Goddess Online Class with Marla L. Niederer

The Goddess Online Class Starts May 11, 2021.  I added a few videos to this class to let you watch me needle sculpt and paint, and add facial detailing to the head.  It also includeds step by step downloadable PDFs with step by step pictures.  There is also a private facebook group as part of the class where I will join with you live each week of the class.   You can view a video about the class by clicking on the picture below.

Goddess Online Class with Marla L. Niederer

 

The Sleeping Mermaid Online Class starts June 15, 2021. Don’t you just love Mermaids?  I do and can’t wait to share with you how to create these Sleeping Mermaids. To sign up for the wait list on AforArtistic you can click on the picture below.

 

Sleeping Mermaid  Online Class with Marla L. Niederer

The Moulin Rouge Dancers Online Class starts July 7, 2021.  This class was inspired by the Moulin Rouge dancers that were often painted by the impressionist artists.  These dolls were so fun to create.  I bet you can’t make just one!  You can see a little video of them by clicking on the picture below.

Moulin Rouge Dancers Online class with Marla L. Niederer

 

The Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Full Video Class starts August 5, 2021.  Bear and Raccoon Magic were such fun to create!  They have my latest hidden ball joints and a needle sculpted face without an overlay and without a seam in the middle.  You can learn more about this class by clicking on the picture below to see a video on it.

Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Video Class with Marla L. Niederer

 

The Dia De Los Muertos Necklace Online Full Video Class starts September 7, 2021.  If you are looking for something to create that is relatively quick to make this is the class for you!  You will learn how to create the center of the pendant sugar skull face out of cloth and decorated with artist pencils and pens.  I used bead embroidery to embellish and complete the pendant.  The class even includes how to make a bead chain to hang your pendant on to wear!  You can see a video about the class by clicking on the picture below.

 

Dia De Los Muertos Necklace Online Video Class with Marla L. Niederer

I hope to see you in class soon!

 

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added two new ones to my shop!

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

You can see all of the classes I am teaching on the AforArtistic website and sign up for each class waitlist by clicking on the picture below. 

 

Upcoming Online Classes I am teaching on AforArtistic

You can find out about the Little Lion Art doll I have for sale by clicking on the picture below.

 

Little Lion Art Doll by Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me

Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

AFICC 2019 was so much fun!

Moulin Rouge Dancers by Marla L. Niederer

I taught my Moulin Rouge Dancers class at Artistic Figures in Cloth and Clay in Ohio this past spring.  The conference was just so much fun!

My favorite roomie Christine

I got to room with my favorite roomie Christine Shively-Benjamin.  I really enjoyed the time we had to spend together there.

Sue, I, and Virginia at the Hats and Heels banquet

I also got to visit with friends I had met before at AFICC before.

Moulin Rouge Dancers Class

Cynthia

Marilyn

Susan

Nancy Jo

Vicki

The doll artists that took my class were amazing.  It was such a pleasure to teach my Moulin Rouge Dancers class to them.

 

Sleeping Mermaids by Marla L. Niederer

I am still teaching my Sleeping Mermaid Class online.  Its not too late to sign up.

https://www.aforartistic.com/Sleeping-Mermaid-Workshop

Until next time…….

warm hugs,

Marla

Just one more Moulin Rouge Dancer

I just completed another Moulin Rouge Dancer and thought I would share some pictures of her. 

Moulin Rouge Dancer by Marla L. Niederer

I am flying to Columbus Ohio this week to teach a three day class on how to create my Moulin Rouge Dancers.  I can’t wait!

Moulin Rouge Dancers by Marla L. Niederer

And if that is not fun enough, afterwards I will be exhibiting some of my Moulin Rouge Dancers and my

La Fae Verte and Moulin Rouge Dancers by Marla L. Niederer

La Fae Verte at the Philadelphia Artist Doll and Teddy Bear Conference.

La Fae Verte and Moulin Rouge Dancers by Marla L. Niederer

Both conferences have a sales day open to the public.

Here is more info on AFICC

http://cyndysdolls.com/

Here is more info on the Philadelphia Artist Doll and Teddy Bear Conference

http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention.html

Sleeping Mermaids by Marla L. Niederer

And if you want to take an art doll class from the comfort of your home I am teaching an online class on how to create my Sleeping Mermaids on AforArtistic starting May 14^th.  You can find out more info here:

https://tinyurl.com/yxoqepj5

Until next time…………..

Warm hugs,

Marla

Mermaids on my Workbench

Sleeping Mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau

Reclining Mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

I have always loved to be around water, be it a lake, river, or ocean.  I always feel calmer, more peaceful, and uplifted when I am near it. 

Reclining Mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

 I have also always held a fascination with mermaids.  Maybe it’s the femininity they represent, maybe it’s the beauty they are always portrayed with.  

Sleeping Mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

So when asked to create a commissioned small sized mermaid, of course my response was YES!   I was so happy to create this little mermaid that I couldn’t just make one!   

Mermaids by Marla L. Niederer

They are far from complete.  They need hair, headdresses, and all sorts of embellishment.  But, I thought it was time to share what has been on my workbench lately.  

Some of the watercolor paints I used on the mermaids

I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Until next time……

warm hugs,
Marla

Mardi Gras Doll by Marla L. Niederer

If you are interested in taking a live class, I am teaching a one day class at the Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton NY on July 27,2017.  If you wish to find out more about the class or to sign up give Marcia Rogers a call at the Thousand Islands Arts Center at 315-686-4123.  There are still a few places in the class left.

Mardi Gras Doll by Marla L. Niederer

The Call of the Mermaid

Sometimes inspiration is so strong it calls me out of sleep.  I have been waking in the wee hours of the morning, early enough to see the mists rolling across the fields, for the past two days.  It is as if this tiny little mermaid is too impatient to be created and decided to call me out of my sleep.  Isn’t it wonderful to be so happy to do what you do that you can’t wait to wake up in the morning to start your day? 

If you are interested in taking an online art doll class, I am teaching Poinsettia on A for Artistic.  

The class begins July 10^th for Christmas in July.  It’s never too early to start making gifts for the holidays!  If you would like to learn more about the class just click on the link to A for Artistic below.

http://www.aforartistic.com/christmas-in-july-poinsettia-with-marla-niederer-cloth-doll-artist.html