Workshops

Puppet and Fine Art Doll Making
(Ages 16 & Up)

Inspired by Jim Henson’s Muppet Universe, whose detailed and imaginative characters monumentally changed the shape of storytelling, students will explore puppets and dolls from the perspective of cozy companions to cultural icons (like Barbie) -- learning to design and draw figures, creating physical forms using armatures, fabrics, and found parts, and developing narratives for these 3-D creations. The class will be led by sustainable artist Linda Zolten Wood, who has 20 years of experience creating art dolls, costumes, masks, and puppets for CMA's yearly Parade the Circle event. 

Impressionist, Realist, Abstract styles are offered 
3 classes per session recommended

Kirtland Public Library
9267 Chillicothe Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094

Ages 16 and up 
2 hours each session, $40 per class
($110 for 3 special)

Payment available on Venmo, Credit
(add $5) Check/Cash
2 students minimum, 8 students max. 

Students bring their own supplies,
& hard copy idea and source to paint from. 

Bring a small easel—we have a few backups and a lightweight larger option.

Supply list:

Recommended canvas or canvas board: 12”x16” or 11”x14” to start - students complete their painting in a three week session or carry over to a new session. Other tabletop size surfaces are welcome to paint - Garments, small furniture, etc.; There may be a break between sessions. 

Assorted sizes springy smooth polyester brushes: 1/2” flat or filbert, #10 round and  #6 round and a thin liner brush are a good start.

Basic Acrylic Paints:

  • White

  • Medium Yellow 

  • Yellow ochre

  • Cadmium Red light

  • Alizarin crimson (grumbacher is best for this)

  • Ultramarine blue

  • Pthalo blue 

  • Pthalo green 

  • Hooker’s green

  • No black needed - we’ll mix our own

Pad of palette paper or White plates or trays 

Small water container

Plastic wrap to cover paint palette if you need a break or to travel without waste

Small water spritz bottle or old toothbrush to spritz water or paint

Bring your own table covering to protect tables and retain personal space 

Optional Apron to protect clothes 

Please allow in-progress and finished work photos to be posted on my art Facebook page Zolten Wood Design for promotion.

Cleveland Institute of Art Graduate Linda Zolten Wood has 25+ years experience teaching a diverse range of students. LZW has taught at Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, Lakeland Community College and through Michael’s Grumbacher Certified Painting Classes, Center for Arts Inspired Learning and Fairmount Center for the Arts.

LZW/KPL are not liable for loss or damage to any student or property.