Welcome to Sowatzka.com!

We are your best source for doll collecting and restoration on the Internet. If you’re looking for the very best Doll Hospital, this is it, and the Doctor is in! If you have a question about the Doll Hospital, Dr. Gary will be able to answer your questions HERE. If you are an avid collector or just someone thinking about starting a doll collection we have all the information you need to answer your questions.

Sowatzka's Doll Hospital offers a unique blend of the past and present. Besides having one of the largest selections of antique dolls in the state of Wisconsin, we also teach classes in the art of doll making in which people can create a unique reproduction or make a beautiful modern doll of their choice, in porcelain, composition or vinyl new born’s. Our teachers are certified and have won many doll making awards including masters in the art. We carry a complete line of doll supplies, including eyes, wigs, shoes, and vinyl doll making supplies.

We also take custom orders for antique and modern dolls.

Feel free to email or call us with any questions you may have.

Thanks for stopping by,

                              Gary Sowatzka

I love my Dolly

French Bisque, BeBe Jumeau, “Triste”, Size 12 – 26” Circa. 1884 - This most Beautiful, sad faced child doll, appropriately known as “Triste”, is one of the most Beautiful dolls that the Jumeau Doll Company ever produced in France. This was... More...

Doll Restoration Seminars - The 2010 Restoration Seminars will be offered June 14-18 and August 16-20.

Restoration Class Options - are now offered for people that cannot attend The week-long seminar.

Doll Stories - Gary wants to hear your doll stories. Submit your story to enter our monthly and annual competitions. Winners will receive a gift from Sowatzka's Dolls. Our most recent monthly winners for 2010 have been selected. Read the winning stories here.

2009 WINNER of our Annual Doll Story Competition is Joan Kenny. Read her story here.

John Marshall, CEO of Unclaimed Baggage, asked Gary to repair a very unique figure his company had acquired. This figure was a Jim Henson creation for a film called "Labyrinth", and George Lucas produced the movie. Click here to read more about the restoration process, and Gary's comments on this amazing restoration project.

Books and Reference Materials - Gary and Louise have updated the list of books available from Sowatzka's Dolls. All are recommended for anyone who wants to learn about antique doll collecting and reproduction.

Doll Camp and Creative Workshops - Louise is now offering 2 or 3 day "doll camps." You can come relax and enjoy the beautiful Northwoods, and make a doll at the same time.

Doll Repair Questions and Answers - See what questions Gary is tackling now, as he answers several new questions.

Antique Reproduction Dolls - Sowatzka's is offering many antique reproductions including Bru, Kestner, Jumeau, Kewpie and more.

 

Sowatzka's Dolls  
7273 Kelly Dr
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539

Email: sowatdol@newnorth.net
Phone: (715)277-4591

Business hours: call for an appointment

 

 

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Please visit these other great sites:

Emmie's Dollhouse
Blue Muse Ceramics
Dillman's Bay Resort and Creative Arts Foundation
Copenhagen Antique Toys and Dolls
DollHouse Accessories

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