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Rounding Up Some Clay Activities

October 2, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Out on the net there’s the regular good stuff going on:

  • The PCAGOE has their monthly Challenge vote – you can win prizes simply by voting in their contest
  • PCC’s October challenge is Skulls and Spooks and you should definitely
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August Round Up

August 28, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

There are a few of the great claying (or events you could use clay in) challenges going on. Have a peek, submit a piece! These all have prizes attached as well as some publicity.

  • Humblebeads challenge
  • The August Challenge at
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Invitation from the Smooshers

August 2, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

The Polymer Clay Smooshers are having a ball, and you’re invited!

They have posted an invitation to all of their fans to participate in the 2nd annual Masquerade Clay Ball.  If you enjoy making masks, whether small or large, click … Read More ...

Trash to Treasure Swap

July 17, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

picture via moeart.blogspot.com

This is a currently in-progress swap being hosted by Constance Pelkey of Constance Pelkey Designs.

Clayers are putting in beads, tools, and other goodies.  At every stop, they are allowed to pull out a specified number of … Read More ...

Save the Date! 2011 IPCA Retreat

July 16, 2010 by Vikram Goyal

Have you been dreaming of attending the annual IPCA (International Polymer Clay Association) Retreat?  Well then, get out your calendars and mark the date:

The week of July 11-13, 2011 there will be pre-retreat classes, and the retreat will run … Read More ...

Clay ConneCTion Retreat

July 15, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

The Southern Connecticut Polymer Clay Guild is holding their Clay ConneCTion Retreat in August, and there is still space available.

Retreats are a fantastic way to meet other clayers as well as stock up on inspiration!

Click here for more … Read More ...

Check it out!

March 1, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Welcome to March!  If you haven’t yet, you need to go check out the pictures that Cythia Tinapple of Polymer Clay Daily has up on her site from Synergy 2!  So very much inspiring eye candy!   Click HERE to check … Read More ...

Synergy 2 is underway!

February 25, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Are you like me, dreaming of being at the Synergy 2 conference, but tied to home by other obligations or conflicts?

Isn’t it nice to know that we can enjoy the conference vicariously through the wonders of the internet, and … Read More ...

Synergy 2 Website is up!

September 7, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Registration opens September 15 for the second-ever Synergy conference, brought to you by the International Polymer Clay Association.

Click here tlogosqdo get the details direct from the website!

[tags]polymer clay conferences, events, IPCA[/tags]… Read More ...

Bakersfield Polymer Clay Guild Clayathon!

August 14, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

by Kim Cavenderby Kim Cavender

The Bakersfield, California Polymer Clay Guild is hosting their first ever Clayathon next summer!  With great instuctors like Kim Cavendar, Lisa Pavelka, Jana Roverts Benzon, and Christi Friesen, this is looking to be a great event.

Click … Read More ...

IPCA Retreat Blog Round-Up

July 18, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

ipcalogo1 The 2009 IPCA Retreat has come to a close, so let’s take a little tour of the write-ups in the blogosphere!

Kathi of Dragons Glass has this post full of the people who did demos throughout the retreat, and chocolate … Read More ...

Online Class with Shirley Rufener: scarf/shawl pin

July 6, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

by Shirley Rufenerby Shirley Rufener

You can learn how to make a gorgeous polymer clay shawl/scarf pin in this online class taught by Shirley Rufener, author of “Polymer Clay Mixed Media Jewelry”

Click here to go to her etsy shop for sign-ups!… Read More ...

Progress and Possibilities: the book!

July 1, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

progresspossibilities This is sure to be a treat for any polymer clay artist!  The IPCA has just released the book Progress and Possibilities: 2005-2008.  Made up of winners from their annual juried exhibition, this book will not only delight and … Read More ...

Desiree’s at it Again – Fish Cane Tutorial!

March 31, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

by Desiree McCoreyby Desiree McCorey

If the polymer clay world had a medal for “Helpful and Cool Tutorials, Tips, and Techniques,”  Desiree McCorey would surely be at the top of the list for receiving the honor!

She is constantly experimenting with techniques … Read More ...

Eureeka The Wonder Dragon

March 25, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

by Sally Goluboskyby Sally Golubosky

A new class is being offered at Poly Clay Play Adventures for creating “Eureeka the Wonder Dragon.  There’s a discount if you sign up before April 4th, click on through for details here.

[tags]poly clay play, classroom … Read More ...

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