I (Lisa Rynda)
have been involved in the arts for approximately 20 plus years. I have been teaching art in
one aspect or another for that entire time. It was my love for teaching, and
design that prompted me to start my own business RYNDA ORIGINAL DESIGNS many years ago. I work at my business full time, and I also do all of my own photography,
writing, editing of my workbooks, printing, and binding. (Whew...) What a joy it has been
for me to be able to devote myself full time to my business. I am very fortunate!
I
offer many different classes & patterns from beginning to advanced. Advanced classes
& patterns usually involve applying
cloth over sculpted paperclay. Nearly all of my patterns
include instructions for making a wire armature, articulated wire & soft
sculpted hands. Included in each
workbook are
detailed instructions for every step of the dolls construction, as well as
diagrams, and or photos for each step. I
produce most of my patterns in a spiral bound workbook form. I also provide
complete directions for the
construction of the dolls costume, and the display base when applicable. My goal is to provide enough information,
so that even if a person has never made a cloth doll before they will be able to
complete one with ease.
I also travel to teach, and my rates for teaching vary per
class. The general rates are between $150.00 and $200.00 per day plus traveling
expenses. I do not have a minimum, or maximum student number per class. I only require
there is sufficient room for each student to work comfortably. I offer both half day classes (four
hours), and full day (eight hours).
I also offer two day classes for the more advanced patterns. The more advanced
patterns, and classes include the
cloth over paperclay dolls with complex armatures.
It is
hard to describe my love of what I do in only a few words, but if I had to I
would have to say "Art
is as essential to myself as breathing". Not a day goes by without my working to
learn a new technique, or to refine the ones I already know. I try to push
myself at all times to stretch the boundaries of my work. To look at what I do
not only through my eyes, but through the eyes of others. I
attempt to create
pieces that will evoke conversation, to get people to see things in a different
way if possible.
I have worked very hard to introduce as many new people to the wonderful world
of cloth dolls, as well as encourage the individuals that have taken my classes
before to realize there maximum potential. It is such a thrill for me to be able
to teach someone the joys of creating something wonderful from raw materials, and to experience
their excitement
grow with the project. I feel I have been given a great gift, and count myself very lucky to be able to share it with others.
I currently reside on a small farm in rural AZ. I help
care for my 89 year old father and run an out of pocket barnyard animal
sanctuary for neglected and abused animals in addition to running my business. I
hold a council seat at my church Lord of Grace and I am also the youth leader.
Not bad for a lady with an almost 50% disability rating. I try to give
back and volunteer in my community as much as possible because I fell we can all
make a difference in the world we live with love.
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I (Lisa Rynda)
have been involved in the arts for approximately 20 plus years. I have been teaching art in
one aspect or another for that entire time. It was my love for teaching, and
design that prompted me to start my own business RYNDA ORIGINAL DESIGNS many years ago. I work at my business full time, and I also do all of my own photography,
writing, editing of my workbooks, printing, and binding. (Whew...) What a joy it has been
for me to be able to devote myself full time to my business. I am very fortunate!
I
offer many different classes & patterns from beginning to advanced. Advanced classes
& patterns usually involve applying
cloth over sculpted paperclay. Nearly all of my patterns
include instructions for making a wire armature, articulated wire & soft
sculpted hands. Included in each
workbook are
detailed instructions for every step of the dolls construction, as well as
diagrams, and or photos for each step. I
produce most of my patterns in a spiral bound workbook form. I also provide
complete directions for the
construction of the dolls costume, and the display base when applicable. My goal is to provide enough information,
so that even if a person has never made a cloth doll before they will be able to
complete one with ease.
It is
hard to describe my love of what I do in only a few words, but if I had to I
would have to say "Art
is as essential to myself as breathing". Not a day goes by without my working to
learn a new technique, or to refine the ones I already know. I try to push
myself at all times to stretch the boundaries of my work. To look at what I do
not only through my eyes, but through the eyes of others. I
attempt to create
pieces that will evoke conversation, to get people to see things in a different
way if possible. 
I have worked very hard to introduce as many new people to the wonderful world
of cloth dolls, as well as encourage the individuals that have taken my classes
before to realize there maximum potential. It is such a thrill for me to be able
to teach someone the joys of creating something wonderful from raw materials, and to experience
their excitement
grow with the project. I feel I have been given a great gift, and count myself very lucky to be able to share it with others.