Join us Monday, March 10th at 6:30 PM for our monthly meeting. In-person and online.
DEMO: Unlock the full potential of your polymer clay extruder! Join us as Sandy Chadwick shares expert techniques for cane reduction and retro cane creation—perfect for adding bold, trendy patterns to your work.
Discover how to recycle clay & canes effortlessly while avoiding common frustrations. Don’t miss this chance to see these techniques in action and get inspired for your next project!
INTRO TO POLYMER CLAY SESSION
Tired of watching polymer clay YouTube videos that promise easy results…but they never turn out for you? Find your answers and hands-on help at our “Intro to Polymer Clay” sessions after each Monday meeting.
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When: May 31st & June 1st. from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church (In-person only) Cost: Members: $230 | Non-members: $270 Registration Deadline: May 10th Small Class Size: Only 12 students
Registration was opened in April to those who have paid 2024 membership dues. But now the class is open to everyone! But less than 3 spots remain. Register NOW.
Unlock the secrets of creating stunning, Shibori-inspired polymer veneers with Meisha Barbee, a visionary artist in the world of polymer clay.
In her exclusive “Blended Color Transitions” class, you’ll dive into a hands-on exploration of color, pattern, and texture, emerging with unique veneers perfect for transforming into dazzling jewelry pieces.
What You’ll Learn: Master Meisha’s innovative technique to craft veneers that mimic the exquisite patterns of Shibori fabric. Day 1 focuses on the art of color mixing, from simple blends to intricate patterns, guiding you to create a personalized color palette. Day 2 is about bringing your vision to life, as you receive individualized guidance to refine your designs.
Class Details
Supplies and Materials: Black, white, and primary-colored clay will be provided by Polyform (Sculpey.com). You’ll also need the rest of the supplies on Meisha’s Shibori/Color Transitions Class Materials List.
Instructor
Meisha Barbee has been celebrated for her contributions to polymer clay art since 2004. Her innovative approach has garnered acclaim, featuring her work in various prestigious publications like the “Polymer Clay Daily” blog, and foundational books like “Polymer Clay Color Inspirations” and “Polymer Clay Global Perspectives: Emerging Ideas and Techniques”.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a master and bring a touch of ancient elegance to your modern creations. Secure your spot before May 10th and embark on a journey that will enrich your artistic repertoire.
WHERE: Marina Village Conference Center, Meeting room E1; 1936 Quivera Way, San Diego, CA 92109 LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Confident Beginner to Advanced CLASS SIZE: Minimum 12 – Maximum 25 COST: SDPCG Member: $275; Non-members $285 (Free parking; onsite deli, local food franchises, or BYO lunch) MATERIALS LIST: Will be sent to you in an email update.
In this class, you will learn how to:
Increase your color mixing agility
Explore strategies for designing successful canes
Perfect your colored pattern combination skills and…
HAVE FUN!!!!
While you may know just what colors you like, and exactly how to mix them, using them in harmonious combinations can be challenging. Learn how to add impact to your polymer clay work with increased exuberance and confidence.
Who is Lindly Haunani?
She began teaching polymer in 1990 and has presented over 100 workshops. Her pieces and techniques are featured in sixteen books, hundreds of published articles, and innumerable websites.
In addition to many private collections, her work is part of the permanent collections of the Racine Museum of Art, The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The Newark Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and San Diego’s own Mingei Museum of Art.
Lindly Haunani’s passion for food and cooking provides a basis for her inspiration when making things. This is often expressed via the color, construction techniques, and form in her designs.
Enrollment in this in-person class is strictly limited so you’ll get individual attention from Jeff. Registration was opened on March 17th to paid-up 2023 SDPCG members. Most seats were filled. There are only 6 spots left!
Members: $420 Non-Members: $465
Plus a $15 lab/materials fee that is due at the beginning of the first day of class. CASH ONLY.
The non-member fee includes a 2023 membership for San Diego Polymer Clay Guild
PLEASE NOTE: We are also offering a two-payment option on the purchase page.
In this class, we will explore a variety of small-scale holloware forms and shapes created by using miniature form-building techniques. The results are strong, light, and often reproducible polymer clay holloware pieces, for use as beads, earrings, brooches, or pendants.
With simple techniques, we will create small forms/molds of your own design, and through clay layering and multi-cycle curing build small holloware pieces for jewelry. Surface ornamentation and finishing techniques will also be discussed.
This is a technique workshop, not a project class, therefore all students need a basic working knowledge of polymer clay.
Materials List, Lab Fees, and Extras
There is a $15 lab/materials fee due at the beginning of the first day of class. CASH ONLY.
Premo clay is being generously provided by Sculpey.
Because of Jeff’s reputation, this class will fill up fast. Don’t wait, it may be too late!
Jeff Dever is sought after as an instructor because of his pioneering polymer clay construction techniques. His polymer clay vessels, jewelry, and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries, and museums. See more examples of his work HERE.
Jeffrey Lloyd Dever holds a BS degree in Fine Art from Atlantic Union College, 1976. He served on the contract/adjunct faculty of Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland for 20 years, where he taught illustration and graphic design. He has taught polymer classes across North America and Europe.
COST: – $104 (for San Diego Polymer Clay Guild members)
– $124 (non-member price includes 2022 San Diego Polymer Clay Guild Membership through Dec. 31, 2022)
Discover new polymer clay surface techniques with internationally known artist Claire Maunsell. She’ll show you some of her favorites as well as how to experiment confidently with many different media to get your own effects. At the end of the class, you’ll have a set of your own unique cured veneers which can be cut into necklace elements or earring sets.
Get inspired!! Claire has sent along a colorful presentation that has lots of images for you to see… to get excited…to get inspired. Click on the link below…and enjoy the show!!
No need to buy a lot of new supplies before the class. Chances are you already have everything you need in your craft stash.
Confirmed registered participants also get:
An invitation from Claire to join her private group on Facebook!
Your after-class questions answered on FB group. Claire will answer those as she can
Photo space to show off what you’ve made (if you want to)
‘Office Hours’ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 PM. During that time Claire will answer your questions live.
As soon as your registration is confirmed you’ll receive an invitation from Claire to join her private group on Facebook’! Via this group Claire will be following up on questions you may have when you try out the techniques after the Zoom workshop is over. The Facebook group will end on October 22, 2022
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Polyform – Sculpey & Premo Clay & Tools
We supply the tools, You supply the creativity. Home of Sculpey, Souffle and Premo polymer clays, tools and inspiration.
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Sandy Chadwick
Original polymer jewelry and art. 2026 Sandy Camp donor.
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syndee Holt
Polymer artist, teacher, author, photographer and SDPCG President and founder
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The IPCA
The International Polymer Clay Association – non-profit community from every continent (except Antartica), dedicated to education and promoting members work..
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