Several artists from around the world have already arrived at the hotel for the show which will begin with sculpting classes and other workshops.

The IDEX team overseen by Susan Fitzgerald are working hard to make the last arrangements ready for the main show, due to start tomorrow.

Todays activities at the show include 2 sculpting classes, one at 09:00-15:00 with Beverley Stoehr, and another from 13:00-17:00 with Elizabeth Dye.
Reborn doll makers can learn about painting techniques from American doll artist Debbie Henshaw, whose course runs from 9:00 until 17:00.