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1999 Foundation Course Highlights
NIADA Foundation School, 1999
by Barbara Hilliker
Thirty-four doll artists attended the NIADA Foundation School founded in 1998 by E. J. Taylor. E.J. met with students at Orientation on Friday evening, but was unable to participate further because of illness. In his absense, several NIADA artists stepped forward so that this exciting program could continue. The faculty included Helen Kish, Robert Tonner, Richard and Jodi Creager, and Shelley Thornton.
The curriculum included lectures and the application of various techniques. Subjects covered included anatomy, color theory sculpting in clay using an armature, and draping, which included making a pattern to fit a specific form.
The schedule this year included a feedback session allowing students to provide input to NIADA concerning various elements of the course. Though E.J. was severly missed, his excellent founding standards ensured an exciting session.
The NIADA Foundation School 2000 in Chicago will be directed by NIADA Artist, Heather Maciak. It will be open to students who have attended the beginning foundation courses in 1998 or 1999.
For information on the next NIADA School Foundation Course visit the NIADA School Info Page of this site. |
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Rosalie Whyel Museum Award |
Rosalie Whyel Museum Award
by Barbara Hilliker
The first annual Scholarship given by the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art to attend the NIADA Foundation Course, was awarded to Rae Beno of Durham, NC.
Rae Beno has a strong background in writing and fibre arts. She is a published poetess and fluent in English and Italian. Rae has worked for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and designed for Simplicity Patterns and Better Homes and Gardens specialty quilting magazines. Her works have been exhibited in New York, Italy, and Switzerland. Rae has a Bachelors degree in English and has begun work on her Masters of Art in Writing.
Her latest soft sculpture group, the Italian Poetess Series, is being shown at d'Artiste Gallery in Durham, NC. An accomplished quilter, her last two pieces were completed using two handsewing needles simultaneously on 18th and 19th century fabrics. She is currently a Design Consultant for the McDevitt Construction Company in Durham, NC. For further information about the Scholarship, contact the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art/NIADA Artist Scholarship or visit the NIADA Calendar page of this site.
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