Doll Making

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In the Waldorf schools and in many families the "Waldorf doll" can be found in a Younglings arms. These precious dolls are loved, nursed and lovingly tended to by the Younglings. 

I was super excited to be able to participate in a Doll Making workshop in a few years ago that was sponsored by WECAN and Waldorf Institute of Southern California Teacher Training. 

In this class we made "heavy babies." These dolls are the perfect weight and size for children between 3-5 years of age. We scented ours with lavender. 

Weighted "Heavy Baby"

When my daughter started Kindergarten she asked me to make a "Nap Time Friend." Instead of quinoa or flax I filled "Rose" with scented wool. Over time she became very long and her body had to be repaired a few times because it was "loved."

Rose with friends

I have had the opportunity to collaborate on other doll projects. 

Uncle Rudy

During Module 6 our class also made dolls. Students in Grade 7 or 8 make dolls for the younger grades.

This was a fun activity and I look forward to making more dolls. 

N'ked baby doll on the desk.

The following dolls are dolls not made during the Modules or Waldorf Workshops but ones I make personally for friends and family.

Knitted dolls

Wee Folk Dolls and Fairy Friends