I’m not a big video fan – I do better experimenting on my own or with a book, to go at my own speed – but with the huge, HUGE increase in the number of video tutorials out there the last few I’ve caved and started watching now and then. CraftArtEdu, Donna Kato’s site for crafty educating, has lots of great content. Some of that is polymer clay oriented and some of it is free. The free content is mostly basic materials but it’s always worth having a peek. Basic techniques like Julie Eake’s for reducing large canes make the difference between successful canes and less awesome ones. There’s more videos in the free section for good stuff like making smooth bullseye blends, using molding materials, working with textures and projects for using up scraps.

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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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