Sherman County Historical Society and Museum Open Daily 10 until 5 May through October |
| Contact: Sherry Kaseberg 541-442-5514 News release. September 2, 2002
Fifth in the Sherman County
Artist-Artisan Series at the Sherman County Historical Museum in Moro during
September is Orice Klaas, a local cloth doll artist. Many of her dolls are
original, emerging directly from her own lively and colorful imagination,
and some from patterns produced by other artists.
Klaas' unique doll-making style
involves sewing and crafting skills, painting, needle-felting, beading and
clay sculpting. Each doll's face is made from cloth or polymer clay that is
baked in the oven. Facial features are applied by pens, pencils, brushes,
and acrylic paints. Yarn, mohair and variety trims are used for hair. Each
costume is embellished with hand-made, found or purchased objects.
Ms. Klaas shares her joy in
cloth dollmaking by teaching classes and selling her dolls and patterns. Her
work and class schedule are available at Lisa's in Stitches
in downtown Moro.
The national-award-winning Sherman County Museum and Visitor Information Center in Moro is open daily from ten until five. Interpretive exhibits in a comfortable air conditioned setting include Patriotism and Pride, Wheat Through the Ages and Oregon, Trails, Rails and Roads. For more information call 541-565-3232.
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