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Art Clay Exposure!

Art Clay Senior Instructor, Kathy Davis, will appear on the DIY Network to demonstrate her technique for turning Art Clay into fine silver embellishments.

Senior Instructor, Karen Doore, will be appearing in a segment of HGTV's "Crafter's Coast to Coast," sometime in March, 2005. Also, one of Karen's necklaces will appear in the Bead Dreams issue of Bead and Button, this February.

Congratulations to Karen Doore for receiving second place in the Clay Beads category of the 2005 Bead Arts Awards.  Her winning piece is titled Openwork Ribbon Beads, made from Art Clay 650/1200.  Karen's appearance in a segment of HGTV's "Crafter's Coast to Coast" will be rebroadcast on September 22.

Sometime in early 2005, polymer clay artisan Emi Fukushima will be appearing on the Carol Duvall show, demonstrating Art Clay Silver paper type and origami techniques. Check back here frequently for updates!

Expert enameling artist, Pam East, will be appearing on "Do It Yourself Jewelry Making," to talk about using enamels with Art Clay. The episode will be re-broadcast on the DIY network in May 2005. For more information, please click here.

Pam East, a Master Instructor, will have an article on Champlevé enameling on Art Clay Silver in the September 2005 issue of Art Jewelry Magazine.

Jackie Truty has been accepted as an artist at the Vail Arts Festival this summer, in Vail, Colorado,  August 19-21st. She will be showing under her private label, “Pretty Wilde Designs,” with exclusive Art Clay work in silver and gold. Nearly 120 artists have been selected from around the country to participate in this annual festival in one of the country’s hottest tourist destinations. For more information on the Vail Arts Festival, go to www.vailartsfestival.com.

American Idol and Art Clay!
The runner-up from the 2005 American Idol Contest, Bo Bice, was given the key to the city of Helena, AL, made out of Art Clay Silver! To see the pictures, click here.

Senior Instructor, Denise Gravano, will have a serpentine necklace design appear in the Simply Beads Magazine September/October, 2005, issue.

Congratulations to Karen Doore for receiving second place in the Clay Beads category of the 2005 Bead Arts Awards.  To see her winning piece Openwork Ribbon Beads, made from Art Clay 650/1200, click here

 
 
 
  Shows & Conventions!

Lapidary Journal - 2005 Bead Fest; October 7-9.
Bead Fest Philadelphia 2005 will take place at the Fort Washington Convention Center in Fort Washington, PA, and is open to the public.  So, come visit Pinzart and Art Clay in booths 231/331!
 
 
 
  Product News

Kiln Prices to Increase in 2006!!
Paragon Industries has announced a price increase to take effect in January 2006.  Order before January to ensure that you receive 2005 prices!

 
 
 
  Contests & Submissions

First Annual North American Design Competition
Art Clay World, USA, would like to thank all participants in the 2005 Contest, the response was overwhelming.  Click here for the announcement of winners and photos!

First Art Clay Silver Photo Contest
Thank you to all the participants in the 2005 Art Clay Silver Photo Contest.  Final judging took place on Dec. 5th, and congratulations to all 16 winners!  A new book, featuring the winning works will be published this spring. 

Fire Mountain Gems has announced the 2005-06 Beading Contest!
The contest is open to all artists and crafters, and has many different awards.  This year will be the first time that Art Clay has its own category!  Deadline for entries is October 31, 2005!


Lark Books is accepting entries for 500 Necklaces to be released in the fall of 2006
They seek images of contemporary, handmade neck ornaments for a juried collection of original studio jewelry by artists from around the globe. Gorgeous necklaces, unique chokers, and artful collars all considered. Diverse materials, techniques, and styles desired.  To be considered for inclusion, please submit high-quality transparencies, slides, or digital images with entry forms. There is no entry fee.  The postmark deadline for submitting entries is October 1, 2005

The Judging for the 9th Pearl Jewelry Contest was held on Sept. 22, 2005.
The complete results for the 499 submissions (including 43 submissions from elementary and high school students) are posted on the committee website.  The award ceremony will be held in Ainan City on Oct.15th, 2005. Thank you to all the participants and artisans that supported this event!

 
 
 
  Archived News

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2003 Beautification Award
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2005 Archived News
2005 First Annual North American Design Contest Results
2005 Product Additions

2006 Archived News
2006 Product Additions
2006 Art Clay Silver Accessories Contest Winners
2006 Second Annual North American Design Contest Results
2007 Art Clay Silver Accessories Contest Winners

 
     
 

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