September 11th is upon us once again and I wanted to share with all of the clayers a great way to remember our fallen soldiers.

If you don’t know about the Hearts for Heroes already, it’s a group of people that make, well, just what the name says, Hearts for Heroes. The hearts are made from polymer clay and are sent to the remaining soldiers in remembrance of all our lost friends and family members.

It all started in 2004 due to a news story about our soldiers in Iraq who had recently passed away. It showed pictures of the deceased soldiers which touched one woman so deeply that she wanted to give something back to the troops. Her idea was a heart that represented her love and appreciation for them and was small enough for the soldiers to carry with them where ever they went.

She wasn’t the only one that had affection for the soldiers that were over there fighting for freedom and justice for all. It didn’t take long before other polymer clay artists rallied around her idea and this started what is known today as “Hearts for Heroes” .One of the artists was able to find a source to send the hearts to for distribution and they are still being sent today. It isn’t any kind of non-profit organization or “volunteer” group, just a group of people making hearts out the goodness of their heart’s to show support for our troops.

If you want to make hearts to send to our troops, visit the “official” website for more details and to view some of the hearts that have been sent overseas.

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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022. A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay. POP! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.

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