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Create Your
Poppet Doll

A Day of Playful, Soulful Making
Make a soft, sweet Poppet Doll filled with herbs, intentions, and a little bit of magic.

April 25, 2026
10:00 - 5:00
$135 — includes materials

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

A Creative Retreat for the Soul

This is one of those days you'll be glad you showed up for.

Slow. Grounding. A little bit magical. You'll spend the day stitching, stuffing, laughing — and making something you didn't quite know you needed until it's sitting in your hands.

Poppet Dolls are small, soft-bodied spirit dolls you stuff with herbs, crystals, intentions, and whatever else feels right. They're sweet, symbolic, and genuinely fun to make. Each one comes out different — quirky, tender, bold — because each one holds a little piece of the woman who made her.

No sewing skills needed. No art experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to play.

Handmade red poppet doll with long yarn hair, softly stitched face, and a dried flower tucked in her hands.

What Folks Are Saying…

“I spent the day with Stacy making a spirit doll. She helped me sew a doll stuffed with prayers I wrote into little bundles. The spirit doll turned out lovely, and I keep her by my bedside to remind me of the love I felt while making her.“
— Joy Doyle MD

What to Expect

This is a retreat-style experience designed to nourish you creatively and soulfully.

  • A grounding opening circle

  • Guided steps to build your doll’s soft fabric body

  • Choosing herbs, charms, and intuitive bits to tuck inside

  • Stitching on hair, adding little details, and bringing your doll’s personality forward

  • Time for tea, conversation, and slow, playful making

  • A closing moment to meet the spirit of your doll and honor what she represents for you

Each doll comes out different—quirky, sweet, bold, or tender—because each one holds a little piece of the woman who made her.

Close-up of hands stitching yarn hair onto a handmade poppet doll during a live workshop.

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Handmade blue poppet doll with wild felted hair and a small stitched charm on the belly.

What’s a Poppet Doll?

A Poppet Doll is a small handmade spirit keeper. You tuck herbs, crystals, charms, scraps of paper, intentions — whatever feels meaningful — inside her body before you stitch her closed. She becomes a companion, a little talisman for whatever chapter you're in.

These dolls aren't about perfection. They're about making something that feels true.

Handmade pink poppet doll holding a tiny baby spirit doll, with soft yarn hair and a gentle expression.

More Stories About These Workshops…

“Thank you very much for your wisdom, artful spirit, and hospitality. I signed up for your class, hoping to spend a day using my hands and mind in ways that would challenge me to create something I had not experienced before. Your class offered me many options to choose from when considering my spirit doll, and with your encouragement and talent, it all came together — just as you anticipated. I was grateful to meet new like-minded people in your class and to put aside the outside world for a day.”
— Shelley

“Spending a day making a doll with Stacy was such a delight. Intentionally connecting to spirit and bringing that light through artwork… there is nothing sweeter.”
— Darla

“Stacy is a warm and patient teacher who navigated the group’s needs with kindness and skill. She encouraged everyone, offering personalized help whether you wanted to make doll overalls, unique shoes, or elaborate headdresses. The supplies felt endless and were so neatly organized.

Everyone in our group felt supported and left with a doll they loved. Many of us are already talking about joining another class! If you’re seeking creativity, inspiration, and support in a beautiful setting, I highly recommend Stace’s workshops.”

—Anet

“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

“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 1 of a kind dolls left nothing out. 10 out of 10 ⭐️’s for me.“
— Val

Details

Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: West Asheville (address provided after registration)
Includes: All materials, tea, and snacks
Capacity: Limited to 6 women

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

Investment

Cost: $135

Join Us.
Hands adding yarn hair to a green poppet doll during a live workshop, surrounded by fabric, thread, and supplies.

What to Bring

  • Yourself—open, curious, ready to play

  • A bag lunch

  • A journal

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

Everything else is provided.

  • This workshop was just what I needed at just the right time. Stacy is a welcoming, warm teacher who guided us through the process. I enjoyed working on the dolls together and having her available to answer questions as they came up. I appreciate her encouragement not to force anything and trust that what comes up is what I should notice. I discovered that I enjoy the artistic process when there is no expectation for how it will turn out. It was well worth my time."

    — Audrey

  • “This, for me, was a few things combined- art, creativity, meditation, journaling, and delving into thought-provoking areas for myself. I loved seeing my doll evolve and how she reflected back to me and vice versa.”

    —Mary

  • "Spending a day making a doll with Stacy was such a delight. Intentionally connecting to Spirit and bringing that light through artwork. Well, there is nothing sweeter. Especially when you are finished and see what you have created. I found the process relaxing and meditative. Stacy made it fun, she was aware when I needed help but otherwise let me create the doll that was mine. I am so happy with my doll. She makes me smile."

    —Darla

This Is For You If…

  • You want something creative but not overwhelming.

  • You love the idea of making something meaningful and symbolic.

  • You enjoy small groups and gentle, supportive spaces.

  • You’re curious about intuitive creativity and how it can help you reconnect with yourself.

  • You’re ready for a day that feels nourishing—not rushed.

Handmade purple poppet doll with textured yarn hair and a small crystal stitched into the center.

You’ll Walk Away With…

  • A handmade Poppet Doll stuffed with herbs, intentions, and whatever felt right to tuck inside

  • The surprisingly satisfying feeling of making something with your hands all day

  • A little more creative confidence than you walked in with

Ready to Make Something Sweet and Meaningful?

Your Poppet Doll awaits.

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 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) up to 7 days before the event. After that, refunds aren’t guaranteed unless your spot can be filled.

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