Time MARCHes on....
Posted by: Laurie Mika
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Mon, March 08 2010 |
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| Baltimore was fabulous, cold but fabulous! Cabin Fever was a blast and the Synergy conference was so informative and professional. Of course, one of the highlights for me was seeing the American Craft Council show. Very inspiring! Now, I am heading off to Australia to teach at Creative Soul Retreat. Looking forward to going to a country I have never been to before! It will be 4 days of creative bliss in Melbourne and then I will spend a few days in Sydney too. So busy times ahead with no time in the studio...one of these days I will get there.... as time Marches on! |
Into the new year....
Posted by: Laurie Mika
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Wed, February 03 2010 |
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| February will be the beginning of a busy season filled with lots of travel. At the end of the month I will be in Baltimore to teach at Cabin Fever Clay Fest. This will be the first time that I have done this and it promises to be a great event. I will be teaching 3D Atc's which is one of my favorite classes to teach because we can really focus on the process and it is amazing to see what students come up with. Cabin Fever is followed by Synergy 2, which is the International Polymer Clay Association's gathering of clay enthusiasts from around the world. I will be presenting a seminar called, "The Altered Clay" which will delve into how the surface of clay is altered through a myriad of mixed media applications. There is also an invitational exhibition of works on display. I asked 37 artists to each make a tile and together we created a collaborative clay quilt. This will be displayed in Baltimore and will be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the IPCA. There are many incredible polymer clay artists in attendance at both of these events and I am so looking forward to meeting up with them. |
Happy New Year
Posted by: Laurie Mika
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Fri, January 08 2010 |
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| So happy to bring in a new year and with it comes many wonderful teaching/travel opportunities. However, I am sticking around in January and am trying to get some new work done, though it seems difficult to find time in my studio so far! For those who are looking for some inspiration, I would suggest Laurel Skye's new book, Mosaic Renaissance. I have a few pieces in that book as well as Maggie Maggio and Lindly Huanani's great new book and resource guide, Polymer Clay Color Inspirations. Hope the new year brings you all good things and endless possibilities! |
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Laurie talks about how she started using polymer clay 15 years ago how and it has evolved into an art form she calls Expressive Mosaics. She shows how you can use polymer clay, rubber stamps, collage and assemblage techniques to create your own personal expression. Her new book, Mixed Media Mosaics, will be available on July 1, 2007.
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