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International Polymer Clay Association Retreat

IPCA* 2009 Retreat - Save the dates

The first IPCA Retreat will be held from July 11-15, 2009. There will be a Welcome Reception on July 11 and check-out will be the morning of July 15. The event will be held at the fabulous Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Our special rate is $99 (plus taxes) for single OR double occupancy. Room reservations may be made at any time by calling 1-630-529-0200 and requesting the NPCG rate. More details on the Retreat will be published on the ICPA Web site within the next two weeks.

The Metal Clay World Conference will be taking place at the same location following the IPCA Retreat. This is a great opportunity for Retreat attendees to explore this exciting art medium.

Regards,

Barbara Forbes-Lyons

Retreat 2009 Chair

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*formerly known as the National Polymer Clay Guild

Master Class: Mixing It Up with Polymer Clay

2-EVENING MASTER CLASS: Mixing it up with Polymer Clay

Featuring: Ronna Sarvas Weltman

Fri Feb 27 & Mon March 2

6 – 9pm

Ronna Sarvas Weltman will introduce you to the unique properties and possibilities of polymer clay. You will learn a variety of polymer clay techniques including: beadmaking, custom color mixing, marbleizing, caning, and embellishing with a surprisingly large array of materials. Participants are encouraged to bring tools and materials for wirework, metalwork, beading, fiber, paper, painting and other mediums they currently work with – as you will explore combining, and completing your work with polymer clay. Ronna’s classes are joyful and relaxed – expect to play hard, color outside the lines – and push your artistic limits!

HMMMM ...... Is there a reason we are wrapping Ronna’s Polymer Clay class around Patrik Kusek's Bronze Clay class? You bet: You could come to either class, and walk away smarter. But you might just want to attend BOTH classes – and explore the compatibility of these mediums. How they inform one another…consider the intentionality of combining polymer and bronze clay in your work….oh, and if you register for both classes, you save $25.

For more information visit The Art Ranch .

Louise Fischer Cozzi 2009 Workshops

Louise Fischer Cozzi is pleased to announce the following US and International Workshops for 2009:

Sat, Sun Jan 10, 11, 2009
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Baltimore MD

Boxes with Personality
A two day class that explores three types of box construction as well as surface design. Bring in a favorite bead to add to your lid or as another element inside your box.

Tues, Mar 10, 2009
BALTIMORE BEAD SOCIETY
Baltimore, MD

Lecture and Demo
See images of my work (and its influences) from my early work to the present. I'll demo my Translucent Colors technique.

Dolls On The Wall...Alter Ego Art Dolls

Date: February 7-8, 2009

Host: Houston Polymer Clay Guild

Description: Do you ever wish you had the opportunity to "meet" one of your alter egos? Here's the oppotrunity to do so - at least in doll form! Join Maureen Carlson as she shares her techniques for creating a one-of-a-kind, 12-inch tall art doll to hang on the wall.

Instruction will be given on creating a basic profile face, hands, shoes and hats - as well as accessories-from polymer clay.

Class fees: $185 for guild members who sign up before January 1, 2009
$200 for guild members and non-guild who sign up January 1, 2009

Please read the Guild's policies on refunds and payment options.

More info: http://www.houstonpolyclay.org/events.htm

Bead Star 2009 Rules Announced