Online Masterclass: Doll Body Sketch and Construction — by Victoria Tsetelman

In this online masterclass, you will learn to design and build a doll's body: from an anatomical sketch on paper — to a fully formed torso. The course is taught by Victoria Tsetelman, a doll-making artist with over 15 years of experience in polymer clay and porcelain, whose works are held in private collections around the world.

The masterclass covers the complete process of body construction: you will start by creating a simplified anatomical drawing, which serves as the blueprint for building the skeleton frame. Then, using synthetic padding, you will shape the soft body; with felting needles you will add the necessary volumes and relief; and the final step is covering the body with stretch fabric.

Who this masterclass is for

• Those who have already learned to sculpt a head or hands and want to move to the next stage
• Artists who are beginning to study doll body construction
• Beginners who want to understand how an original doll's body is built
• People who want to learn to create full dolls — from head to body

What you will get

• A simplified anatomical drawing of the doll's torso as a working blueprint
• How to build the skeleton (armature frame) of the body according to the drawing
• How to form the soft body part using synthetic padding
• The technique of adding necessary volumes and relief with felting needles
• The final stage: covering the body with stretch fabric for a neat finish

Materials needed

• Materials for the armature frame (wire, plastic, or other available materials)
• Synthetic padding (polyfill) for shaping the soft body
• Felting needles
• Stretch fabric for covering the body

Format & access

The masterclass is fully online. After purchase, you get immediate access to the video recording. Materials are available at any time — you can study at your own pace and revisit any step as many times as needed. This masterclass is part of the full doll-making course series. It can be purchased separately or together with other modules at a better price.