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The IPCA On Facebook
The IPCA has a vibrant online community, as polymer clay enthusiasts from around the world have taken to sharing their thoughts, ideas, and projects on Facebook. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here are a few highlighted groups: International Polymer Clay Association is the official facebook group for our guild. Whether it be a question about polymer, a new twist on an old technique, or a discovery of craft treasure in the bottom of the bead bucket, the IPCA facebook group is a great place to participate. This is an open group that anyone can join. IPCA What's On Around The World is a Facebook Group dedicated to sharing information on upcoming classes, exhibits, workshops, and events. This is an open group that anyone can join. | | |
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Worldwide Calls for Entry
Note: Many calls in the US are open to non-US residents
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Where: 760 Market Street, Ste 900 San Francisco, CA 94102 Deadline: 9/1/12 Who: US + Canada Link Contest: 2013 Winter/Spring Residencies at Brush Creek Ranch
Where: Saratoga, WY 82331
Deadline: 9/15/12
Who: all artists 18 +
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Contest: Biennial Call For Entries Where: Dayton, OH 45402 Deadline: 9/15/12 Who: all artists 18+ Contest: WAOW, Inc.: 2013 Application for membership in Women Artists of the West Where: Jamul, CA 91935 Deadline: 10/1/12 Who: US + Canada Contest: Artspace - Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition Where: Raleigh, NC 27601 Deadline: 10/5/12 Who: all artists 18 +
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Angles and Curves
Where: Pasadena, CA, US
Deadline: 9/3/2012
Who: all artists +18
Contest: Small Works NYC Where: NEW YORK CITY, NY, United States Deadline: 9/3/2012 Who: all artists +18 Contest: THE THIRD DIMENSION Where: HOUSTON, TX, USA Deadline: 9/3/2012 Who: all artists LinkContest: ART JAMBOREE Where: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, USA Deadline: 9/10/2012 Who: all artists 18+
Contest: MODEST IN SCALE
Where: DENVER, CO, USA
Deadline: 9/20/2012
Who: US ONLY
Contest: 2013 Winter/Spring Residencies at Brush Creek Ranch
Where: Saratoga, WY 82331
Deadline: 9/15/12
Who: all artists 18 +
Link Contest: Biennial Call For Entries Where: Dayton, OH 45402 Deadline: 9/15/12 Who: all artists 18+ Contest: WAOW, Inc.: 2013 Application for membership in Women Artists of the West Where: Jamul, CA 91935 Deadline: 10/1/12 Who: US + Canada Contest: Artspace - Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition Where: Raleigh, NC 27601 Deadline: 10/5/12 Who: all artists 18 +
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Synergy3 Update
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The Presenters for the 2013 Synergy Conference have been chosen, and you can find the list right here on the Synergy3 website, synergyconference.net. There will Pre - and post - hands-on workshops available for those of us just itching to get our hands into our clay. You can find the list of workshops here. A large variety of seminars have been planned for Synergy3, and you can find the list here. A tour to Creative Journey Studios has been planned for the afternoon of the beginning of the conference. Get more information here. The Synergy3 Publicity Committee has created a promotional flyer for the conference. This flyer can be printed on standard letter-sized paper and distributed to students, customers, and fellow guild members. The file is in PDF format and requires Acrobat Reader or Apple Preview. You can download the file here. __________________________ The venue for our conference has changed it's name, but not changed location. The venue is now called the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria.
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Volume 8, Issue 7 August 2012
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Jewelry "Trade-In" Promotion Idea
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by Rena Klingenberg
Here's a fun way to offer your customers a good deal - and get some unique jewelry supplies in exchange.
A few times each year, why not hold a "jewelry trade-in" event?
Offer your customers a nice discount on their purchase of your handmade jewelry - when they bring you a "trade-in" of vintage, broken, or unwearable jewelry that you could take apart for components in your own designs.
You could even specify certain types of used jewelry you're looking for - strung beads, necklaces, old watches (for steampunk jewelry), etc. Or just accept any treasures they bring to you!
You might offer a small discount (10%) for one piece of trade-in jewelry, and increase the discount a bit for bigger or more valuable trade-ins.
This is a fun type of promotion that gives customers a reason to clear out the jewelry they don't wear - which makes room for fresh new jewelry made by you!
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Looking For Tutorials?
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Looking for a great place to find online arts and crafts tutorials? There are two new Facebook groups just for you!
Hundreds of art tutorials can be found on the Online Art Tutorials group on Facebook, from all artistic disciplines. This group hosts links to both free and paid tutorials. Join this group and stay in the loop! Online Art Tutorials Group on Facebook
Or perhaps you are looking for polymer clay tutorials specifically? No problem... there's also a new Facebook group for that. Be sure to check out their "files" tab: the tutorials are organized by category and each file is in alphabetical order. Join this group to get notices when new tutorials are posted! Just Polymer Clay Tutorials - For Sale Or Free Group on Facebook |
PC Polyzine Revived
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By Jeannie Havel
Please join me in welcoming Aniko Kolesnikova who is working with me to bring pcPolyzine into the digital age. Aniko makes videos for our new series that starts September 2, 2012. You might recognize her from other polymer clay Facebook groups. She has a unique way of marketing her jewelry collections; she presents original, contemporary videos in which she wears her creations. A link to her Introduction Video is here and at www.pcPolyzine.com where you can read more about her. |
Worldwide Classes & Workshops September 2012 - February 2013
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September 1 - 8, 2012
La Cascade Durfort, France
Miniature Hollowware& Reinforced ArmaturesInstructor: Jeffrey Lloyd Dever Find more information HERE
September 8-9, 2012
Creative Journey Studios Bufort, GA, USA Captured Curiosities &Fee Fi Faux FabulousInstructor: Christi Friesen Find more information HERE
September 11 - 19, 2012
La Cascade Durfort, France A Happy Week Of Creativity in the South of FranceInstructor: Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Find more information HERE
September 14 - 16 2012
Toddington Village Hall Toddington, Gloucestershire, UK
Polydays 2012
Instructors: Bettina Welker, Carol Simmons and Alison Gallant
Find more information HERESeptember 21, 2012 Art Is... You Petaluma, CA, USA and Stamford, CT, USA Ornamental Instructor: Laurie Mika Find more information HERE October 5-7, 2012Subotica, Serbia Polimania 4Instructors: Lisa Pavelka & Christi Friesen Find more information HEREOcbober 5 - 7, 2012Liege, Belgium Grey BlueInstructor: Celine Charuau Find more information HEREOct. 10-14, 2012
Temecula Creek Inn Temecula, CA, USA 14th Annual Sandy CampSDPCG Retreat:"50's Rock & Roll"Free demos, book swap, consignment store, & more! Find more information HERE Oct. 13-14, 2012Houten The Netherlands Rainbow Ikat InspirationsInstructor: Lindly Haunani Find more information HERE November 9-11, 2012Liege, Belgium Butterfly BeadsInstructor: Christine DuMont Find more information HERE November 23 - 25, 2012 Luxembourg Celluria Workshop Instructors: Christine DuMont & Christiane De HaesFind more information HERE
Upcoming Events in December, January & February: Cabin Fever Clay Festival
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Polymer in Print: What's New
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Books In Print
How to Make Polymer Clay Fairies by Michele Barrow-Belisle (Sep 1, 2012)
Books Coming Soon The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay by Lori Wilkes (Oct 16, 2012)
Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists, by Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman (December 26, 2012)
Exploring Canework in Polymer Clay: Color, Pattern, and Surface Design by Patricia Kimle (March 12, 2013) Magazines "Christi Friesen, Seriously?" - By Trina Williams "Go Fish!" - by Christi Friesen "Faux Powdered Glass Beads" - by Barbara Dolcimascolo "The Ink Variation" - By Mirka Prazak "All Shades of Green!" - Challenge Winners "Raven Mask" - by Jessica Kelly "Peony Flower Earrings" - by Eve Leder "Flying Monkey" - By Kellie Mowat and much more!
Playing with Repetition Rhythm in Design: Adding music to your art Working in Flow: Challenge & focus in the studio Trendspotting: Taking advantage of market trends DIY Photography: Simple tips for quality photos Healthy Hands:Taking care of your most important tools and more .
The PINK Issue
Table Of Contents Page HERE The autumn issue of Art Doll Quarterly is eagerly anticipated each year as we present Halloween dolls in all shapes, sizes, and mediums! We've got gourd ghoulies and pumpkin witches, bewitching sculpted hags, adorable creatures from the Boggy Bottom Bayou, and much more. We also present part two of four tutorials by master doll artist Jack Johnston on how to sculpt hands, a beautiful glass ballerina from Susan Lenart Kazmer, and top submissions from our Shelf Sitter Challenge are revealed. "Set Up Your Studio-Metals" by Brandon Holschuh "Peek-A-Boo Pearl Earrings" by Jeanette Payne "Riveting on a Curve" by Richard Salley "Build a Wire Bangle with a Woven Zigzag Pattern" by Swati Nigam "Champleve - Basse Taille - and Cloisonne in One Pair of Earrings" by Sandra McEwen |
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