If you have not first registered, click this link to register and join the January 2020 Convention Group on Facebook. All of the activities will be streamed inside this Private Group and links to events sent through your registered email.

Full registration is only $25.00

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Pre-Convention Activities:

All Times are listed in PST Pacific Standard Time - Use Time Zone Converter to calculate what the times are for your city.

Pre-Convention Fun Activities  

Monday, January 6th, 2020

9 AM PST: LIVE Q&A in January 2020 Convention Group with Rachel Hoffman – ASK all your questions + Rachel explains top-tips for navigating a successful Virtual Convention.

LINK TO VIDEO IN PRIVATE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157128412673163/

11 AM PST: Group Challenge Creative Activity | Dolly Dingle “Virtual Doll Convention World Traveler” Coloring Book Download - a gift for the VDC Convention by Diana E. Vining.

1 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: Mini-Tour of The Doll Museum Bad Breisig (called Puppenmuseum in the German language) located in the lovely riverside town of Bad Breisig in Germany with Oscar Ferreira (7 Minutes)

LINK TO VIDEO IN PRIVATE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157056576243163/

2 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Queen Victoria's Daughters, Part 1 (14 Minutes)

LINK TO VIDEO IN PRIVATE GROUP:

https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157072070673163/

2:30 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Queen Victoria's Daughters, Part 2 (11 Minutes)

LINK TO VIDEO IN PRIVATE GROUP:

https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157072099978163/

3 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Queen Victoria's Sons (17 Minutes)

LINK TO VIDEO IN GROUP:

https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157072116218163/

5 PM PST: PICTURE POST: Comment on the post with your finished coloring book pages!

Rachel on Queen Victoria: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157129387203163/

Michael on the Kits:

https://www.facebook.com/100006573166004/videos/2591454857750261/

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

Tuesday Morning Check In with Rachel: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157131031318163/

11 AM PST: COOKIE DECORATING VIDEO | In the Kitchen Baking with Robert Tonner and Rachel - Royal Icing & Snowflake Cookies (15 Minutes)

Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157092024093163/

1 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: Totally Awesome Toy Collection Tour and Jason Corrao-Reilley and Special Guest Robert Tonner in New York (15 Minutes)

Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157056441758163/

3 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: “A Conversation with Authors Danielle and Francois Theimer” in Fontainebleau, France. (35 Minutes)

Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157039152443163/

Shop Theimer doll books and learn more: Theimer.fr

January 2020 ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Virtual Doll Convention

January 8-12, 2020

Wednesday, January 8th, 2020

8 AM PST LIVE in January Convention Group with Rachel to welcome you to the official start of the January 2020 Virtual Doll Convention

Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157133952158163/

9 AM PST: OPENING VIDEO PROGRAM | “Victoria Revealed” A Tour of the Queen Victoria Exhibit at Kensington Palace -  Produced by The Grovian Doll Museum with narration by Michael Canadas (22 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157109322498163/

11 AM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Queen Victoria’s Dolls” The History of Queen Victoria and her Beloved Dolls with Carol Cameron - filmed in London at the 200 Years of Childhood Event (45 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157050720563163/

1 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | A Tour of Fashion Museum Bath with Michael Canadas - museum textile and fashion tour filmed on-site at the Fashion Museum in Bath, England (43 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157038034998163/

3 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Shopping the Teddy Bear Museum” with John Paul Port - John Port is back in action with someone else’s fabulous collection of bears but instead of a “John Box,” he has a “John Bag” to fill with all of his top-picks from Hilary Pauley’s Teddy Bear Museum in England (48 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157051840098163/

5 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Creating a Vision Board to Reach Your Goals” with Artist Stephanie Blythe in her studio (12 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157091687148163/

5:15 PM PST: LIVE Self Confidence Workshop with Rachel: Powerful Positive Affirmations (30 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157135495088163/

6 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: Beginners Course in Making a Doll Mask with Gregg Ortiz filmed in his studio in Florida (25 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157073083408163/

6:30 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: Vintage Patti PlayPal Heaven - The Incomparable Collection of Gregg Ortiz in his home in Florida (16 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157072999943163/

7 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | DOLL WARS: Kyoto-Edo Doll Rivalry in Japanese History with Alan Scott Pate (1 Hour, 22 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157072383853163/

8:30 PM PST: LIVE in January Convention Group with Rachel for the Convention Community to chat about the day and tonight’s download by Stephanie Blythe Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157135904033163/

8 PM PST: SOUVENIR UPLOAD: Vision Board Dolly Dingle Downloads and Workshop Notes by Stephanie Blythe

Stephanie Blythe is an artist of mythical, magical, romantic art, inspired by fairy tales, folklore and themes of transformation. Learn more at https://stephanieblythe.com

Thursday, January 9th, 2020

6:00 AM PST: HURET SEWING WORKSHOP ONE | Sewing the Evergreen Ice Skating Ensemble with Deborah Jenkins and Michael Canadas, Part One (1 Hour, 37 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157111162713163/

8:00 AM PST Part Two | Sewing the Evergreen Ice Skating Ensemble with Deborah Jenkins and Michael Canadas (1 Hour, 32 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157111361403163/
10: 00 AM Part Three | Sewing the Evergreen Ice Skating Ensemble with Deborah Jenkins and Michael Canadas (50 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157111948233163/

11 AM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Robert Tonner’s Barbie Collection Plus Other Special Dolls with Robert Tonner in his Studio in New York (16 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157070973193163/

11:30 AM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | The New Digital Sculpting Process with Robert Tonner in his Studio in New York (18 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157071077358163/

12 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Pattern Making 101 with Robert Tonner in his studio in New York (1 Hour, 3 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157072567318163/

2 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Making Miniature Houses” with Artist Stan Gregg in his Colorado Studio (37 Minutes) Learn more about Stan Gregg and his creations at https://greggsminiatureimaginations.blogspot.com Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157028792158163/

3 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Wax History And Special Doll Exhibit with Michael Canadas - filmed at The Grovian Doll Museum’s Wood, Wax, and Papier-Mache Retreat (45 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157028371523163/

5 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Kathe Kruse and Her Tale of Two Cities with Jonathan Green (55 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157118007933163/

6 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Happy Handfuls: Steiff’s Teeny Tiny Teddies” with Rebekah Kaufman filmed in London at the 200 Years of Childhood Event (32 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157050801733163/

7 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “New Kids on the Block” Steiff Doll Seminar with Rebekah Kaufman (17 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157086265028163/

7:30 PM: Robert Tonner Grace Doll FIRST REVEAL Party Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157138501688163/

7:45 PM PST: LIVE in January Convention Group with Rachel for the Convention Community to chat about the day and tonight’s download by Diana Vining Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157138652223163/

8:00 PM PST: Thursday SOUVENIR UPLOAD: Amazing 17 Page Empress Eugenie Paper Doll/Coloring/Activity Book by Diana E. Vining (Files section of the Private Facebook Group)

Diana E. Vining is the in-house graphic designer for the VDC and she also has a delightful paper doll company! Learn more and shop at www.paperdollshoppe.com

Friday, January 10th, 2020  - SHOPPING DAY!

7 AM PST: LIVE VIDEO | Rachel Explains How the Salesroom Works | Watch Explanation Video from January Convention - it works the same way! Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157139630713163/

9 AM PST: TIME TO SHOP DOLLS, Bears, AND LOTS of Magical Things! | Salesroom Opens in Convention Group exactly at 9 AM | Shop dolls and bears from dealer albums!

(Check the ‘Albums’ Section of the Facebook Convention Group to shop all of the dealer albums.)

11 AM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop | Part One: Sewing the Lady’s Croquet Costume with Sheryl Williams and Michael Canadas (1 Hour, 57 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157129645188163/

2 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | The Inhabitants of Victorian Dollhouses “Miniature People and Their Pets - Queen Victoria Style” with Eliza De Sola Mendes (23 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157070611308163/

3 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Antique Papier-Mache Dolls and a Collection Out of Dreams” with Chris Collins Madrid - filmed at The Grovian Doll Museum’s Wood, Wax, and Papier-Mache Retreat (28 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157028516153163/

4 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: The Studio and Magical Creative Wonderland Tour of Artist Gregg Ortiz in Florida (25 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157128733908163/

5 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: The History and Romance of the Bru Bebe - The Golden Age with Valerie Fogel (45 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157125603728163/

6 PM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop | Part Two: Sewing the Lady’s Croquet Costume with Sheryl Williams and Michael Canadas (1 Hour, 54 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157129872618163/

RESCHEDULED Check-In: 8 AM PST on Saturday: LIVE in January Convention Group with Rachel for the Convention Community to chat about the day and tonight’s download by Kathi Mendenhall Link to Video: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157142458023163/

Rescheduled Souvenir 9:30 AM PST on Saturday: SOUVENIR UPLOAD: Incredible 16 Page Empress Eugenie and Queen Victoria Paper Doll Project by Kathi Mendenhall (This souvenir is uploaded and available in the ‘Files’ Section of our Private Facebook Convention Group)

Kathi Mendenhall is a VDC Conventioneer that reached out to do this exquisite printable souvenir for us. She is a miniaturist with a focus on fashion and vignettes. “I love decorating and needle arts, too.” Follow her on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/kathimendenhall

Saturday, January 11th, 2020

9 AM PST: The Pavlova Project - A Visual Biography Celebrating the Life and Art of Anna Pavlova with Peggy Turchette (54 Minutes) Learn more about the project: https://pavlovaproject.com Email Peggy Turchette: peggy.turchette@gmail.com Link to video in Group: www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157085977528163

11 AM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Early Wood Antique Doll Seminar with Carol Cameron - filmed at The Grovian Doll Museum’s Wood, Wax, and Papier-Mache Retreat (36 Minutes)  Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157028427988163/

12 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | The Victoria & Albert Museum - “The Language of Flowers” exhibit tour with Michael Canadas - London, England (20 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157050643033163/

1 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | “Talking Teddies” with Hilary Pauley and Daniel Agnew - we are back in Hilary’s Teddy Bear Museum but this time with Hilary and Daniel. Chat a whole new lineup of teddies on this tour, it even ends with a bear hug! (56 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157054601343163/

3 PM PST: LINDA WALL SEWING WORKSHOP | Review of Previous Techniques, New Techniques, and Dress Construction (56 Minutes)  Download Sewing Resources Here Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157092065063163/

4:30 PM PST: LINDA WALL SEWING WORKSHOP | Constructing the Hat, Leather Wedge Shoes, and Clutch Purse (54 Minutes) Download Sewing Resources Here Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157092559163163/

5:30 PM PST: Hankie Dress Workshop: Constructing a Hankie Dresses with Stephanie Tripp Marostica Download Sewing Resources Here (46 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157125892818163/

7:30 PM PST: Saturday Night at the Movies! Royal Wedding (1951) - Starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell, Musical, Romance, Comedy, Drama (1 Hour, 32 Minutes) Link to video in group: www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157094862023163

About the Movie: American sibling song-and-dance team Tom (Fred Astaire) and Ellen Bowen (Jane Powell) are in London in 1947, when all of England is in a tizzy over the impending nuptials of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Ellen falls head over heels for the dashing Lord John Brindale (Peter Lawford), and Tom becomes equally smitten with the elegant Anne Ashmond (Sarah Churchill). The film features one of Astaire's most legendary dance performances, dancing across the ceiling of a hotel room.

8:50 PM PST: LIVE in January Convention Group with Rachel for the Convention Community to chat about the day and tonight’s download by Kathy Turner Link to video in Group: www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157144473608163/

9 PM PST: SOUVENIR UPLOAD: Rachel in Paris on the Pont Alexandre III Bridge Paper Doll Souvenir by Kathy Turner

Thank you, Kathy Turner, for this hand drawn and colored paper for us all to remember the fun fashion and the best time EVER in London and Paris for the VDC.

Sunday, January 12th, 2020

9 AM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop | Part Three: Sewing the Lady’s Croquet Costume with Sheryl Williams and Michael Canadas (1 Hour, 57 Minutes) Link to video in Group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157135120708163/

12 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM | Marie-Antoinette: Metamorphoses of an Image with Michael Canadas and Rachel Hoffman in Paris (25 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157109370118163/

2 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: Miss Rose Percy: Standing at the Gates of History Filmed in London at the 200 Years of Childhood Gala with Michael Canadas and David Robinson (1 Hour) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157109510908163/

3 PM PST: Private Tour of Château de Malmaison in France with Michael Canadas and David Robinson. The château de Malmaison, purchased by Josephine in 1799 was, together with the Tuileries, the French government's headquarters from 1800 to 1802. (24 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157109208273163/

4 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: The Iconic Vintage Barbie Gay Parisienne #964 Outfit from 1959 with Bradley Justice AND BONUS Video “Grumpies” with Billye B. Harris (15 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157126675223163/

4:30 PM PST: VIDEO PROGRAM: ‘A Bouquet of Friendship: Grinnie Doll History’ with Billye B. Harris (8 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157126741323163/

TIME TO PREPARE FOR FINAL BANQUET IN LONDON! Download DINNER Place Cards, COOKbook, and Old-Fashioned Recipe Book Here. David and Hilary’s Recipe cookbook coming SOON!

5 PM: Setting the English Table for the Final Banquet and Arranging the Flowers with Michael Canadas and Hilary Pauley plus friends (30 Minutes) Download Place Cards and Old-Fashioned Recipe Book Here. Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157097329183163/

6 PM: Cooking In the English Kitchen with David Robinson, Hilary Pauley, and Lots of Friends | Enjoy scenes from cooking the fabulous banquet feast! (43 Minutes) Download Place Cards and Old-Fashioned Recipe Book Here. Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157100013253163/

7 PM: A Group Roundtable of Gratitude with Friends in London and Friends at the VDC (20 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157144065313163/

7: 30 PM: Final Message from Rachel about the January 2020 ‘Victoriana - A Tale of Two Cities’ Virtual Doll Convention and tonight’s printable final ‘Grace’ souvenir by Robert Tonner Link to Video in Group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157147372713163/

8 PM PST: FINAL SOUVENIR UPLOAD: Final Paper Doll Souvenir “Grace” Paper Doll with FIVE Outfits - designed for us by Robert Tonner (FILES section of our group!)

End of Convention. Thank you SO much!

DIPLOMA: 9 AM on Monday January 13th | Diploma Upload: Certificate of Completion for January 2020 Virtual Doll Convention (Frame this for your office or doll room, you earned it!)

Monday, January 13th, 2020

9 AM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop Three | Part One: Sewing ‘Cornucopia’ Autumn Ensemble Kit with Denise Buese and Michael Canadas (1 Hour, 30 Minutes) Link ti video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157143720483163/

11 AM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop Three | Part Two: Sewing ‘Cornucopia’ Autumn Ensemble Kit with Denise Buese and Michael Canadas (2 Hours, 9 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157143973948163/

12 PM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop Four | Sewing ‘Cotillion’ Spring Ensemble Kit with Denise Buese and Michael Canadas (2 Hours, 13 Minutes) Link to video in group: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157144356248163/

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020

9 AM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop Five | Part One: Sewing The Christmas Dress with Michael Canadas, Jose, and Leo (1 Hour, 37 Minutes)

Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157172321828163/

1 PM PST: Huret Sewing Workshop Five | Part Two: Sewing The Christmas Dress with Michael Canadas, Jose, and Leo (1 Hour, 47 Minutes)

Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/rachelghoffman/videos/10157172325118163/

If you have not registered, click this link to register and join the January 2020 Convention Group on Facebook. All of the activities will be streamed inside this Private Group and links to events sent through your registered email.