Sadu House program- The story of Sadu House

First step of doll making Completed

I guess we didn't realize how much sewing we would have to do to make dolls. I took my daughters, my mother and my sister with me. My fingers are sore from being stuck but it was fun. We had a bag of supplies to make the dolls as well as needles and different color threads. First step was sewing up the doll, that took almost 2 hours. What can I say none of us sew.

We were interrupted by a group of kids touring Sadu House. They saw us making the dolls and surrounded us stepping all over my purse and all talking at once asking us questions in Arabic. The teacher asked us for pictures, um no paparazzi please. Finally they left and we continued our sewing. At the end we moved on to the clothing but had to take it home for homework as we didn't finish in time.

It was really fun and the British lady who helped us was extremely patient with us. She had drinks, tea and cookies for us also. I love Sadu House, it's so beautiful and old school. It's too bad those kind of houses aren't built anymore. It's also a small textile museum with some old dresses and weaved items.

The starting point of my doll....

Starting to stuff it.....

The final product. I was going to give it a J-Lo booty, next doll maybe.

Ok, so her head is a bit lop sided and her arms stick straight out but I'd say I did a pretty good job for my first doll. Next Saturday should be the final product........ Stay tuned!

Al Sadu House- Kuwaiti Doll Workshop

Last year I visited Sadu House in Salmiya and saw the cutest Kuwaiti dolls. I wanted a pair but was told I would have to attend the doll workshop and make my own. That post was March of last year. I did leave my name and e-mail in order to be notified of the upcoming workshop, needless to say I wasn't contacted but yesterday I saw an ad in the Arab Times listing the workshop.

I just called the mobile number given for English speaking only but as usual no answer. I called the office number and Mr. Mohammed answered and took my info. I was assured I would be able to join the class. We'll see on Saturday. I will send an email just in case.

Anyhoo if anyone's interested in this workshop it will be on Saturday, April 2 and the following Saturday, April 9. The fee is 20 KD which covers the class and supplies for making the dolls with 2 dresses of different colors. It's from 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

At Sadu House, Arabian Gulf Street next to the National Museum of Kuwait (which you can visit after your done with the class, I posted about that too) You can call 99368147 for English although they didn't answer my call or 22432395. Their email is info@alsadu.org.kw. Please provide name, email and telephone number for each participant.

The little dolls they wouldn't let me buy.

This should be fun!