Worry Less. Create More.

Create Your Worry Doll

A Day of Sweet, Soothing Making

Create a soft, heartfelt Worry Doll designed to hold your worries, shift your mindset, and help you breathe a little easier.

January 17, 2026
10:00 - 5:00
$120 — includes materials

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

Handmade worry doll with green yarn braids, button eyes, and a floral green dress held up for display.

A Gentle, Creative Reset

This workshop is rooted in something simple but powerful: what if you didn’t have to carry everything alone?

Worry Dolls are soft, sweet companions made to hold the thoughts, fears, ideas, or hopes that keep swirling in your mind. As you stitch your doll together, something shifts. You slow down. You breathe. You remember your own capacity.

We spend the day chatting, stitching, stuffing, and laughing while we make the cutest worry doll you’ve ever seen—one that becomes a helper, a reminder, and a tiny anchor of calm.

No sewing experience needed. No perfection required. Just curiosity and a willingness to make something meaningful with your hands.

Close-up of hands placing mismatched button eyes on a soft fabric worry doll head during the workshop.

A Mindset Shift to Go With the Making

The making itself is soulful, but there’s another piece I want to give you—a mindset tool I’ve used for years as a coach and intuitive healer. It’s a way to catch yourself before the worry spiral pulls you under and shift into something calmer and more grounded. It’s simple. It works. And I’ll teach it to you as part of this process.

It’s a small thing that makes a big difference.

What Folks Are Saying About The Spirit Doll Classes…

“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

Woman smiling at the fabric worry doll she made during the workshop, seated at a table with tea.

What to Expect

This isn’t a high-pressure craft class. It’s a supportive, down-to-earth day of making and mindset shifting.

You’ll enjoy:

  • A grounding chat to settle in

  • Cutting and stitching your doll’s soft fabric body

  • Tucking herbs, words, and intentions inside—your doll’s “heart”

  • Learning a simple mindset tool for shifting out of worry spirals

  • Adding hair, clothes, and little personality touches

  • A relaxed space to talk, connect, and breathe

  • A closing moment to “meet” your finished Worry Doll and the role she’ll play for you

These dolls come out funny, sweet, quirky, or unexpectedly wise—because they reflect exactly who made them and what you’re ready to lay down.

Ready to join us? Click below to save your spot.

Make Your Worry Doll
Soft fabric worry doll in a pink batik dress with felt hair buns and a tiny “Don’t worry, honey” tag.

Why Worry Dolls?

Worry Dolls have their roots in Guatemala, where tiny handmade dolls were given to children to sleep with under their pillows. The idea was simple: tell the doll your worries, tuck her beneath your pillow, and she would carry those worries away while you slept.

I’ve created my own version of that tradition—a soft, quirky, soulful worry doll meant for grown-ups who still carry a lot on their minds. She’s a little keeper of intention, a partner in shifting your thinking, and a reminder that you have more power than your worries want you to believe.

These soft, stitched versions take the original folk tradition even further. Inside your doll, you’ll place herbs, a bit of intention, and a few words naming what you’re ready to hand off, soften, or shift.

She becomes:

  • a symbolic helper

  • a grounding tool

  • a mindset anchor

  • a reminder that you’re allowed to release what weighs you down

This is creativity with a purpose—and a whole lot of heart.

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: January 17
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: West Asheville (address provided after registration)
Includes: All materials, tea, and snacks
Capacity: Limited to 7 women

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

Investment

Cost: $120

Save Your Spot

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 tend to overthink or worry (hello, human).

  • You want something creative but low-pressure and fun.

  • You’re craving a gentle mindset shift.

  • You love symbolic objects with heart and purpose.

  • You want a grounded way to support yourself—without the overwhelm.

Close-up of hands painting the face of a handmade fabric doll during a live workshop.

You’ll Walk Away With…

  • A handmade Worry Doll stitched with intention and meaning

  • A simple mindset tool to interrupt the spiral when your brain goes wild

  • A grounded sense of calm and clarity

  • A sweet, soulful companion you can keep close anywhere

Ready to Make Something Sweet and Supportive?

Your Worry Doll is waiting.

Join The Workshop

 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 up to 5 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.