Please also remember that because these posts are public, to double check any offers you may receive for your dolls.  Trust your gut.  If it doesn't feel right, don't fall for any scams.  Any inquiries that I receive regarding any artist's work, I will be forwarding to the artist.  

In the November Convention Special Edition of the IADR Magazine, the workshop page at this time will be the instructor's photograph.  I'll be using images from last year workshop advertisements or from the 2025 Convention unless you send me an image you rather I use.  ​Email me if you have any questions or want to make arrangements for the 2026 Convention Workshop Provider Request Form at [email protected].

Myself, I'll be sharing it on Facebook and with several doll groups on Facebook.  I will also post it on Instagram, Bluesky, and Youtube.  So even if you are not on the page, a comment or like is always appreciated as we all support each other to be seen.

​Reminder: The IADR Art Doll Convention Planning Committee meeting is Wednesday, October 15th at 9 am MST (that's 5 pm in Italy).  For those that want to be involved with shaping the 2026 IADR Art Doll Convention and if you are not in the chat group, drop me a note at [email protected] for an invite to the meeting.

Also, for those in the Planning Committee, please check the chat group for some information on the convention that I sent out early for you to review for the meeting tomorrow.

Click this link to see all the participants and to download your Fall IADR Art Doll Magazine.  This is free for IADR Members only - though the magazine is easy to purchase in English or Italian for anyone that wishes to download a digital copy. 

As we finish one issue of the IADR Art Doll magazine, we begin another.  We will be starting the Special Edition of the IADR magazine to let people know about (and be planning for) the IADR Art Doll Convention in Florence, Italy for 2026.  

Anyone can submit articles or tutorials for it, but we would especially like those that are planning a workshop for the 2026 Convention to please let me know so that we can start that information for scheduling.  You can contact me at [email protected].

Don't miss out on the fun by taking a peek into the IADR Art Doll Convention video now on our IADR YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7lGLb-xPus​.

Sign up now for this great opportunity to not only participate at the IADR Art Doll Convention but don't miss out on the chance to receive "The Catch of the Day" by Mark Dennis.  Only registered guest receive this once in a lifetime offer to own one of Mark's creations. Check out the IADR website to see all the perks to this package deal for Guests and Visitors to the IADR Art Doll Convention at:
                  https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/convention-registration.html

Sign up for one of the many workshops that are available at the IADR Convention as deadlines are fast approaching.  The instructors have materials to prep and gather to get ready for the classes.  If you would like to attend the workshop but want to wait to pay for it on the day that is happening, that is fine.  Though still send the IADR an email stating that is what you like to do so these classes can prepare.  Email [email protected] with Workshop in the subject line.  

The IADR is also there to help promote your work through the IADR Art Doll magazine.  As a member you can share ideas, articles, and tutorials to other artists.  You can also have your work featured in a 'Do What You Love' page or part of the Facebook collage.  All that advertising is free to IADR members as part of the perk of being a member as well as receiving the magazine at no additional cost.

The IADR is there in the social media platforms.  The IADR in Facebook will like and comment on other member's post, especially if you tag me in them.  That is especially true for Instagram as the new algorithm is now focusing more on the "Share" aspect.  I do need to be tagged if you want me to share your reels which again that is the new focus Instagram is also pushing.  Have you figured out how to add a click-able link to your reels?  If you haven't and would like to know how, then email me at [email protected] and I'll try to help you through that process.  All those little steps are what helps make a potential sale.   

Also the IADR is looking to grow through getting established in new areas like in the Bluesky social media.  I do believe that will be the future direction social media will be heading and we have built an IADR custom feed for your use.

​We are also growing with our first IADR Art Doll convention in May, 2025.  There is still time to sign up to register for the event if you like to take in the whole experience.  Otherwise, check out the workshops which are a great educational event - or - would you like an opportunity to sell your work at the open to the public Sales Event?  If you have any question regarding any of those areas then contact Adelaide Santini, the Italian representative for the convention or email me at [email protected].

The registration for the convention is now live and available to access on the IADR website.  If you have any questions, you can either refer to the magazine as we tried to explain the many options there or, as always, email Lesley at [email protected].

Learn about the "Catch of the Day" in the magazine and how one might actually catch it for their own.  Early Bird Registrations do get the best options when they register for the convention as they will each receive three tickets for the drawing of the "Catch of the Day".  See what a registration offers (such as access to discounted rooms during the Convention in the hotel hosting it) as well as other benefits.  

Also, if you are offering a Workshop for the 2025 IADR Convention, please let me know if you haven't yet completed the application form.  If you want an opportunity to let people know about your workshop then please use the Workshop form on the website as soon as possible.  The description of your workshop will be used for the October Special Edition IADR magazine as mentioned above.  Don't forget to add pictures as those are what captures the interest first.  Deadline for submission to the magazine will be Sept 27th, 2024, Friday.  Its FREE advertising!!!  The Special Edition will be a FREE issue to everyone in order for it to be shared to get the word out even better.  If you would like to present a workshop at the Convention but don't know what you can offer, drop me an email at [email protected].  I am willing to help brainstorm for an idea with you.

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​Join in this exciting adventure!