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The Stick Doll Workshop

A hands-on studio day in West Asheville where you'll build a spirit doll from sticks, clay, and cloth—and leave with something you didn't expect.

May 23
10:00 - 5:00
$150 — includes all materials

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⚠️ Please note: Cats live with me. If you have pet allergies, please plan accordingly.

A Day of Intuitive Making

There are moments in life where something is changing, but you can’t quite name it. You feel it in your body. In your restlessness. In the sense that something no longer fits—but you don't know what comes next.

That’s the space this day is for. Not to figure it out. But to give it form.

You’ll spend the day making a stick doll—working with your hands, step by step, without overthinking it.

And somewhere in that process, something begins to shift. It’s not something you plan. It’s something you notice.

By the end of the day, you leave with a finished piece—but also with the sense that something opened, or loosened, or became a little clearer.

And what you made tends to hold that in a way you can keep seeing.

A whimsical spirit doll with a long paper mâché face, raffia hair, denim-style fabric pants, and tiny hot pink Crocs, sitting on a wood block holding a dried flower.

What Is a Stick Doll, Really?

You might hear them called stick dolls, spirit dolls, or stick spirits. Different names, same idea.

Whatever you call it, it becomes yours. A handmade vessel. Something you made with your hands that ends up meaning more than you expected—a companion that holds a bit of your story and stays with you long after the day is done.

You'll craft yours from sticks, clay, fabric, fibers, and whatever calls to you. Some dolls are wild and playful, some are simple and grounded. Each one is a reflection of the person who made it, and no two are ever alike.

Some amazing dolls from recent workshops!

Four mixed media spirit dolls made with branches, yarn, and fabric, showing different expressive styles of intuitive doll making.
Four mixed media spirit dolls made with branches, yarn, and fabric, showing different expressive styles of intuitive doll making.

Details

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: West Asheville (address provided after registration)
Includes: All materials, tea, and snacks

Please note: cats live with me, so if you're allergic, plan ahead.

Investment

Cost: $150

Limited to 6 participants. (A note: if we don't reach a minimum of 4, registered participants will be notified and fully refunded.)

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Close-up view of participants at a spirit doll workshop, wrapping sticks and shaping fabric in a light-filled studio. Creative supplies and sculpted clay faces are spread across the table.

Here’s a peek inside the studio—cozy, creative, and filled with magic.

What to Bring

  • Yourself—open, curious, ready to play

  • A bag lunch

  • Any small treasures you may want to include (fabric scraps, beads, charms, stones—optional)

Everything else is provided.

A playful stick doll posed like a dancer, with flowing brown hair, a flower petal skirt, a scarf, and a free-spirited 1970s vibe.

  • “This was my 1st spirit doll creation that awakened unseen facets of myself. Stacy provided a safe, calm, nonjudgmental space for each of us to explore ourselves while creating these dolls. Stacy is a great teacher who truly loves the process. She was helpful & her supplies to create these one-of-a-kind dolls left nothing out. 10 out of 10 ⭐️’s for me.“

    — Val

  • “I signed up hoping to spend a day creating something new. Your class gave me so many options to explore, and with your guidance, it all came together—just as you said it would. I was grateful to step away from the outside world for a day.”

    —Shelley

  • “The spirit doll workshop with Stacy was just what I needed to give myself a day of creativity and supportive company. She offered a clean, organized space and all the supplies so we could just show up. No artistic experience needed! Stacy paced and guided things well and offered support as our unique dolls all emerged. Highly recommend!”

    —Andrea

Ready to see what opens when you sit down and make?

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A handmade stick doll with bright blue hair, a sweet sculpted face, and a small acorn hanging from the top of her wooden form.

 FAQ

  • Nope! This is intuitive, soulful making. No art skills required

  • Just yourself and a willingness to explore. All materials are provided, but if you have small personal items (like a stone, charm, or scrap of fabric) that feel meaningful, you’re welcome to bring them and incorporate them into your doll.

  • Not at all. This is for anyone who’s curious, open, and ready to connect with their inner voice—no background required.

  • At my home studio in Enka Candler, just a few miles from Biltmore Lake. Exact directions will be sent after registration. Please note: cats live with me. If you’re allergic, plan accordingly.

  • This class is designed for adults and is not suitable for children.

  • If something comes up and you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund (minus a $25 admin fee) up to 7 days before the event. After that, refunds aren’t guaranteed unless your spot can be filled.

    If the minimum number of attendees is not met and the workshop is canceled, you will receive a full refund.

If you have other questions, you can contact me here.