2014 St. Louis BJD Convention Nov. 14-16

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[FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]2014 St. Louis BJD Convention
This year's theme is Fantasy
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[FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Our mission is to educate and inspire BJD collectors in the care and artistic opportunites of Ball Jointed dolls.[/FONT]

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Our Guest of Honor [/FONT]

[FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Denis Bastien [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]of Affordable Dolls and Beju Doll companies. Best known for his Leeann doll, this veteran doll designer is now producing BJDs. He has 3 YOSD dolls out and is shortly coming out with Cong, a 3 dolls in one creation. Denis Bastien is creating our exclusive convention doll, 14 inch Emily. [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]We have already seen some preview teasers, and we're looking forward to the reveal he's promised sometime next month![/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]

[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Other Guests[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]
[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Silverbeam's Magic [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]will be returning[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif] [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]with her fantasy dolls [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]created through 3D printing as well as [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif] some of her new resin BJDS. She is doing a workshop at the convention on applying color to her 3D printed dolls. Be sure bring one of her dolls or buy one at a reduced price for this special workshop.

[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Mary West of Day Dream Creations[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif], [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]who is well-known for her gorgeous doll clothes creations,[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif] [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]will be conducting a hands-on tworkshop to make a fanasy corset with attachable fairy wings for either MSD or SD dolls. Kits will be provided.

[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Tangerine Willow[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif] - This creative artist has quite a following for her fabulous doll photography on Flickr. She is delightful and has a great sense of humor. She will be conducting a hands-on workshop on making faux fur wigs for your doll.[/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Sewing Room[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]
This year we will again feature a sewing room with 12 Babylock sewing machines [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]provided by our sponsor, Jackman's Fabrics. This room will be used f[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]or our sewing workshops.

[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]Dolly Spa[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]
We also have a room dedicated to doll care: face ups, eyelash replacement, blushing, air brushing, cleaning dolls, clothes and wigs, restringing, etc. [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]This room will be open and available to members during the entire convention, along with our expert staff members to answer any questions you may have. Some products for cleaning and doll care will be available to try, and we encourage swapping of wigs and eyes among members to give your dolls make-overs.[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]

If you purchase a full weekend membership, you can attend all the workshops, meals, demos, panels and other programming for FREE ([/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]with the exception of the doll from Silverbeam's Magic[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]). However you will have to register for [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]any workshops you wish to attend i[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]n advance because there is limited seating. If you register now we have a preregistration discount of $125 (Sept. 1 the rate will be $150). Register early and make your reservations before the workshops fill up. [/FONT]

[FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]We will be offering day passes for $50 [/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Charter, serif]which do not include the workshops. If you wish to participate in any of the special workshops, an additional fee will apply to members who only purchase the day pass. The additional fees will vary by workshop.[/FONT]

Check out our website for more exciting information about our convention:
www.stlbjdcon.com

 

[h=2]St. Louis Ball Jointed Doll Convention
Nov. 14-16, 2014 2014 Theme: Fantasy www.stlbjdcon.com[/h][h=2]Guest of Honor: Denis Bastian of Beju BJDs.
Additional Guests:
Silverbeam Magic, 3D doll designer, fantasy tinies
Mary West, Day Dream Creations
Tangerine Willow, BJD Flickr celebrity and artist
[/h][h=2]Programming Preview
Dolly Spa Room (doll care), contests, door prizes, meal events, charity raffles, auctions, doll displays, 2D art display (drawings, paintings, or photos), CosPlay Meet Up, Sunday field trips, panels, discussion groups, and meal events.

Workshops: limited admission, most be reserved in advance
Sewing room
- Denis Bastian’s workshop on sewing a doll carrier
- Create an embellished corset with wings with Mary West
- Sewing a doll outfit, pattern included by Suscreations
- Sewing Fairy Dress with Heather Galer
- Sewing a “T” Tunic, a versatile costume piece taught by Tricia Overkamp
Craft workshops
- Sculpt your own tiny BJD with Anna Pope
- Knitting fantasy accessories for BJDs with Suzy Langellier
- Make fur wigs with Tangerine Willow
- Create fantasy eyes or potion bottles for your BJDs with Silverbeam Magic
- Finishing your 3D printed doll by Silverbeam (dolls can be purchased at a reduced rate)

Convention Doll: 14" BJD, Emily by Denis Bastien
Our lovely exclusive Convention Doll is ready for ordering. There are limit number of this dolls available. You must purchase a membership before you can order. You have two choices:
*The full set Emily is dressed in a complete, Steam Punk outfit, hand made by Denis!
There are only 60 full set dolls available. $340
*You can also purchase Emily nude with a face-up by Denis and random wig and eyes. $225
[/h][h=2]Save by registering early on our website:
Full Weekend Memberships (includes all workshops, convention meals and other events). Workshops must be reserved in advance or you may not get a spot.
Early registration: $125 from January 1st until August 1 and $150 thereafter

One day registration:
Friday and Sat. - $50 per day Includes: Open Panels, Demos, Displays, and Dealer's Room (Workshops and meal events are paid separately)
Sunday - $25 (Field Trip Day)
Note: One day registration Does NOT include special events and must be paid for separately:
Friday night Pajama Party ticket (includes pizza and activities): $15
Lunch Tickets (including events and presentations): $15
Faerie Tea Party ticket (includes prizes and costume contest): $10
Banquet ticket (includes food, raffles, primary auction, award ceremonies): $25
Workshop Fees - $20 (may require purchase of kits or dolls) check website for details

Note: If you buy a one day membership, you can at a later date add additional choices or upgrade to a full weekend membership.
[/h][h=2]Supporting Membership: $25
This membership is for those who can’t attend but want to help our convention grow. This supporting membership and allows you to purchase the Convention doll, Emily.
[/h][h=2]For more information:
www.stlbjdcon.com
Facebook page stlbjdcon
[email protected][/h]

 

Here is a picture of Steam Punk Emily, the St. Louis BJD Convention doll designed by Denis Bastien, our Guest of Honor.

 

Great news! Our convention schedule is up on our website: www.stlbjdcon.com
$125 for a 3 day weekend. Save money by registering before September 1 when the weekend rate goes up to $150. The weekend package includes all events and workshops.


you can register and sign up for the workshops you want to attend at the same time! Workshops are limited, first come first serve.


You can't come for the weekend? We also are offering one day passes for $50 on Friday and Saturday. It includes all activities but the meal events and there is a small fee for some workshops.


Our limited edition convention doll, created by our guest of honor, Denis Bastien is ready to order. The full set Emily comes in a Fabulous Steampunk outfit and stands 14" tall. By Denis' request, a limited number of dolls will be available for people who cannot attend, by purchasing a "supporting membership" for $25.

 

Too poor to go to Dollism. Come to the 2014 St. Louis BJD Convention November 14-16! Our vending rooms are full! Rub elbows with the pros in the doll business. Dresses up for the doll Cosplay event. Bring your Jammie's for the Friday night pajama Pizza Party! Bring you camera for photo ops on our Sunday field trip to the geodizic dome at the St. Louis Botanical Gardens.