It snowed a bunch here today. It won’t stick around – well, probably not – but it’s definitely a heads up that winter is coming to my neck of the woods. Snow is a pretty big theme around here. Fellow Canadian clayer Carolyn Good makes her snowflake canes more or less like I do mine, with six “petals” around a centre and then packed with background colour. It’s a really good starter snowflake cane.

I’m going to try Wanda Shum’s papercut snowflake cane, which uses the “papercut” as 1/2 of each petal in the snowflake. Two halves, makes an equilateral triangle and six of those makes a hexagon cane.

* a bunch of snow was about 5cm of wet, sloggy stuff that made driving miserable and soaked right through my shoes.

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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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