Leta Benedict ~ The Secret Click on each picture for a larger view.
Class Starts: Ongoing class by request Class Fee: $65 (pattern included) Kit fee: No kit fee is required Optional Base: $30, 2"X6" Round mahogany base with brass nameplate and rod. (payable to Leta) Skill Level: All Levels To register for this class click HERE.
CLASS DESCRIPTION Face sculpting, skinning and painting. Body construction, costuming and hair application. She is approx. 18" inches.

Leta Benedict        The daughter of a NASA engineer, Leta grew up exploring one state after another with her younger brother. In 1970 her family settled in sunny south Florida where she later met and married her strongest supporter. With a family on the way and the decision made to become a stay at home mom, she was able to pursue her early fascination with textiles and fiber arts.        "I have wonderful memories of my father teaching me everything from sewing to woodworking. He had me tying knots at one point; you never know when you may need a hammock. Where Dad left off, my aunts continued lessons in quilting, knitting and many other fiber related mediums. When I was ready to move on to something new Mom took me shopping at the local art store. Art stores are great places to find new toys."        After many years of sewing, sculpting and painting Old World Santa's, Leta was invited to join a local doll club, The Sand Doll R's. The club exposed her to many different styles and techniques that changed her views of cloth and its limitations. Noses and fingers started to appear on her dolls replacing the flat pancake dolls of the past. This allowed her love of fantasy to merge with a new-found love of doll making that resulted in a line of woodland fairies. She continues to refine her technique, giving her dolls the distinct look they have today. Her ever-growing business now includes limited edition dolls and a new line of patterns. When time allows she enjoys teaching and sharing her love of dolls.