The NPCG 2008 conference is a new kind of conference for the polymer clay, metal clay, mixed media, and sculpting communities. Rather than hands-on classes aimed at teaching specific creative techniques, this conference is full of 90 minute seminars, lectures and panel discussions aimed at promoting sharing and communication between presenters and attendees alike. As [...]
The online (and offline!) craft world is just goin’ nuts right now. So much to see…do…learn…hard to know where to start. Here’s my top ten list of current events that I think everyone should check out. ACREs of Opportunity: the NPCG will offer booth space to three artists looking to jumpstart or expand their wholesale [...]
I actually got some beading done the other night. Finished a little goddess pendant using lampwork beads by Darla‘s Designs and I made myself a pair of rather nifty earrings using sterling wire, furnace glass from Mingo & Asho and some Swarovski rounds. Pics forthcoming – got my new photo cube and I’m tweaking the [...]