Welcome to Sowatzka.com!

We are your best source for doll collecting and restoration on the Internet. 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 Dolls offer 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. 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, stockings and have a large selection of doll patterns.

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

Estate Sale of Jean Pickering's Doll Collection - We are proud to announce that we will be handling the "Estate Sale" of Jean Pickering's doll collection. The "Estate Sale" will be held on October 4th & 5th 2008.  The location is 2015 Hickory Lane, Oshkosh, WI  54901.

I love my Dolly

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 2008 have been selected. Read the winning stories here.

2007 WINNER of our Annual Doll Story Competition - Once again, it was a difficult task picking out a winner from all the great stories we received last year. However, a decision has been reached and congratulations go out to Martha Edwards for winning the annual award for 2007. 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 Restoration Seminars - The 2008 Restoration Seminars will be offered June 16-20 and August 11-15.

Antique Dolls For Sale - A Kestner H1/2 has come on the scene. She is wonderful!

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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