Save the Date CC’20
Clay ConneCTion 2020 SAVE THE DATE! Our 12th Retreat is scheduled for July 23 - 26, 2020. At Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut Details to Follow!
Creating Hollow Forms Class
Hollow Forms, Vessels, and Containers The Box - 2-day workshop with Helen Wyland-Malchow September 14 & 15, 2019
Weekend of Clay – Class Proposals Needed
Weekend of Clay class proposals are needed. For our newer members not familiar with our WEoC - they are classes taught BY SCPCG members FOR SCPCG members. It is a great way to "get your feet wet" if you want to try teaching. The classes are varied and not just polymer. If you have any [...]
Clay ConneCTion ’18 Prize Winners
We were so fortunate to have so many prizes to share with our lucky attendees. Our goodie bags were filled with many samples of clays from Polyform, Apoxie Sculpt, clay and cutters from Makin's, and generous coupons from Makin's, Sculpey, Marvelous Molds, ComposiMold and Craftcast. They were generous and also donated items for our raffle. [...]
Clay ConneCTion ’18 Garden Walk
This year we finally got to go on our Garden Walk. It did not disappoint! Connecticut College has so many beautiful gardens and plantings all over the campus. This year Donna Panciera brought us to the Carolina Black Garden. Here is a link to the Connecticut College website for the garden Below are some pictures we [...]
Weekend of Clay Creations
Here are some creations either made during our WEoC or inspired by the WEoC
Weekend of Clay March 10 & 11, 2018
Weekend of Clay at the Foxon Firehouse, 1420 North High Street, East Haven, March 10th and 11th. (Located at the corner of Rt 80 and High St in East Haven) Classes BY Members of the guild FOR Members of the guild. Sat am - Mitten Beads - Diane Villano Sat pm - Goddesses with [...]
RESCHEDULED – Pot Luck and Destash Day – Jan Meeting
December Meeting Cancelled Due to SNOW! Let's Begin the Year with our POTLUCK DESTASH CELEBRATION! Please bring your favorite potluck goodies! The destash is NOT to be missed! Everyone brings crafting things that they have NOT USED OR may never use...... and for a dollar, we all take turns to bring home different things! [...]
Pics from CWOS
Here are some pictures of our displays from City Wide Open Studios at the Armory. We were in Room #210 which was actually 5 separate rooms. Helen and Carole shared the big (entry) room. Lori had a small room off of the main room and Sharon was in the corner room with the other guild [...]
Weekend of Clay March 25 & 26
Weekend of Clay at the Foxon Firehouse, 1420 North High Street, East Haven, March 25th and 26th. (Located at the corner of Rt 80 and High St in East Haven) Classes BY Members of the guild FOR Members of the guild. Sat am - Baby Seals - Christy Sherman Sat pm - Woodland Fairy [...]
Agenda November Meeting
Agenda: Demo - Christy Sherman - Setting up an Etsy Account Ornaments are due for the “Tree of Hope” Election of Officers of the Guild- 2 year term President: Sharon Mihalyak (uncontested) Treasurer: Sue Rankin (uncontested) Secretary: Michelle Pini (uncontested) The Vice President position is currently being held by Diane Villano. [...]
Agenda October Meeting
Agenda: Demo - Deb Goodrow and Dorian Merriman - Inka Gold and Guilders’ Paste ‘Tis the Season Challenge Raffle-chain-raffle - Item will be donated by Lynne Anne Show-n-tell FYI - City Wide Open Studios will be taking place all weekends in October cwos.org Helen Malchow will be at Erector Square and [...]
Traveling Exhibit – Stamford
The guild's TRAVELING EXHIBIT was installed for the 1st time in Stamford at the Ferguson Library. It was set up to a series of oooohs and aaahhs and several Bottles of Hope requests as well. You can stop by and visit we will be there for the summer through the end of September. [...]
Agenda June 18 Guild Meeting
Agenda Demo - Christy Sherman - Sculpting (with) Leaves and Flowers Roses and Orchids from http://www.skygrazer.com/ by Christy Sherman She will be showing how to make these at the demo. "I figured I'd do the roses and I can bring cutters to show how I did the orchids too. If people want to play [...]
Reminder – Clay Day June 4!
Create with Clay Day June 4th 11:30 to 4:30pm ~ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sorry if you missed it - here's a LINK to some of the Bottles of Hope that were made West Haven Public Library Making Time • Making Art • Making Friends Ready to try something new? To explore your artistic side [...]
Polymer Clay Exhibit in Newtown
The Booth Library in Newtown has an exhibit of polymer clay art with items on display by Tracy VanBuskirk and Lisa Procaccini. BOH are there too! The exhibit will be in place thru the end of May. Come visit if you find yourself in the area.
Clay ConneCTion Retreat Registration Now Open
Clay ConneCTion 2016 Join us for an inspiring, relaxing, long weekend with informal demonstrations and plenty of sharing and learning in an open studio setting. We welcome polymer clay enthusiasts of all skill levels. DATE: Thursday, July 28 through Sunday July 31, 2016 PLACE: Connecticut College in New London, CT Work area: a very large [...]