Ellis’ doll shop in Russell Springs was a family grocery store until she decided to learn doll-making and open a shop. Now, after months of practice and study, she teaches classes in the craft.
Sandy paints doll faces in her workshop.Edwin Blankenship, 75, of sawmill Rd.Sandy Ellis’ doll shop in Russell Springs was a family grocery store until she decided to learn doll-making and open a shop. Now, after months of practice and study, she teaches classes in the craft.
Sandy watches her neighbor Brenda Miller paint the eyes on a doll. Sandy teaches class every Tuesday.Ellis’ doll shop in Russell Springs was a family grocery store until she decided to learn doll-making and open a shop. Now, after months of practice and study, she teaches classes in the craft.
Sandy Ellis puts the finishing touches on one of her dolls. “I make everyone of them like someone very important and knowledgeable (about dolls) is going to buy it because you never know.”Ellis’ doll shop in Russell Springs was a family grocery store until she decided to learn doll-making and open a shop. Now, after months of practice and study, she teaches classes in the craft.
Sandy EllisEllis’ doll shop in Russell Springs was a family grocery store until she decided to learn doll-making and open a shop. Now, after months of practice and study, she teaches classes in the craft.
Sandy Ellis displays some of her dolls at her shop on highway 379.