March Guild News
Website Updates
I finally gave up on the security plugin used on the website and replaced it with another one. Hopefully the site continues to be spam-free and you all have an easier time with logins and membership renewals.
Barbara
March Meeting Report
Thanks to Patty for an excellent demo and information on Cernit translucent clays! The video has been added to our members only library. Members should login and click the Videos menu link. Big thanks to everyone that attended the meetings – it was nice to see so many members online.
Please check the updated schedule and sign-up to lead a program for the group.
Shopping, Classes, and Retreats (Oh My!)
- Unfortunately, all JoAnn stores are closing. Discounts extend online, too, so see if you can grab any items of interest while you can.
- In addition to Munro Crafts, Polymer Clay Superstore, PolyClayPlay, CoolTools, and Blueberry Beads carry good ranges of polymer. I believe IPCA members get a discount at Blueberry Beads (check the IPCA website to check the latest discounts). I’m sure there are other vendors out there – this is a short list.
- Clay Play Stay Polymer Retreat at the end of March in Florida – details here. Teachers: Kira McCoy of CreateAlong, Jan Montarsi, and Alice Stroppel.
- Atlanta Guild Retreat is first weekend in April. Not sure if there’s space, but if you want to check it out, here’s the info.
- Orlando Clay Fandango is first weekend in April. Details here.
- Creative Journey Studios (outside of Atlanta) has posted their 2025 class schedule. They also carry clay and supplies – stop by or call to order.
- Polymer Claycation in Pennsylvania in November.
2025 Schedule – Updated
Please visit our Event calendar to RSVP for meetings.
Newbies are always welcome and you can attend two meetings before joining.
We have several openings for meeting demos/programs. As always, programs do not need to be *just* polymer – we’d love our members to show us their other art & crafts interests.
| Date | Meeting Format | Program |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | Zoom | Patricia: Translucent Clay Bowls |
| April 5, 2025 | In Person & Zoom | Program Needed |
| May 3, 2025 | Zoom | Jen: Disc Beads |
| June 7, 2025 | In Person & Zoom | Ellen: Secret Garden Brooch |
| July | No Meeting Independence Day Holiday | |
| August 2, 2025 | Zoom | Cindy: Black & White Challenge |
| Clay-Bor Day Retreat (August 30 & 31, 2025) | In Person & Zoom | Programs Needed |
| October 4, 2025 | Zoom | Program Needed |
| November 1, 2025 | In Person & Zoom | Program Needed |
| December 6, 2025 | In Person & Zoom | Program Needed |
