I wanted to let everyone know that Julie Picarello and Julie Eakes will be joining us as guest instructors this year. The dates are November 4 – 7, 2010.
Apr
13
We have the dates for the next Las Vegas Clay Carnival. The dates are November 4th thru the 7th. We are still working out details with the final guest instructor. I will post here when we get that finalized.
Feb
17
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Nov
11
I can’t believe it is over. Wow I think this was the best one. This is a photo of most of the Clay Carnival 2009 students and instructors.
Pictured above are the poker chips I received in the swap.
Oct
20
I just wanted to let you know we have added a new page to our website. Look at the top and you will find a link to Conditioning Kato Polyclay.
Wow Clay Carnival is in just a couple of weeks. How are those poker chips coming along?
I can’t wait to see everyone.
Hugs,
Cathy
Sep
21
Kim Cavender’s Class: “Pearl Burger Beads”
Mimic the look of dyed silk ribbon and tiny pearl beads without any of the sewing. You’ll create focal beads for a necklace or pendant and learn how to use this technique in larger and more sculptural pieces, as well.
Sep
11
Donna Kato’s Class: ” Polka Dot Spinner Bracelet! ”
“Hi Everyone;
Michelle asked if my class was too simple. Hmm, well after thinking about it all the simple version of this class is too simple (and would take less than 4 hours) while the full on Music Piece takes about 6 hours to complete. Michelle was right. So, I’m switching my class to the Polka Dot Spinner Bracelet. Yup, the ring spins around – so, it’s a toy, too. I think this will work out better all around. Thanks for the question, Michelle, sometimes it takes a question to get to a better result.
Best,
D”
Sep
8
Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg’s Class: “Filigree/Foliage Fusion”
The simplicity of leaves and classic beauty of turn of the century style filigree come together in this beautiful piece that can be made into a pin or pendant. Students will learn to create a subtle gradient blend with polymer clay, turn it into two different leave canes, and then build a pendant using neo-classic filigree pieces from Kabela Design and finish the piece off with a Swarovski crystal. Lynne Ann will cover cane design and construction, slicing evenly, the best way to create a metal and clay fusion piece using special adhesive material, finishing without sanding (as it is nearly impossible to sand a dimensional piece), and crystal to clay fusion. This class will also concentrate on choosing the correct adhesives to make a quality piece of jewelry that will not fall apart.
Sep
4
Donna Kato’s Class: ” Let’s Make a Little Music! “
In class, we’ll be creating an abbreviated Music Piece – a tapering spine encircled by a red ring! In class, I’ll demo and explain how to create the more complex version.
