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Angela Garrod

 Angela Garrod's year in polymer clay

 

Angela was born in Germany into an artist family where sh received her art training from an early age from her father. Her inspiration comes from a strong and instinctive sense for design and colour found anywhere, even in a building or plant. She discovered  polymer clay less than a year ago and is  still experimenting with what is achievable with the medium.


"My pieces are intended for those who love the unusual, " she says. "My greatest reward is to see the face of the viewer light up with astonishment and delight at the design and material of my work."


Without a doubt Angela's work astonishes and delights.  How she is taking established techniques to new heights of artistry in such short period of time is impressive. Most importantly, her considerable technical skills remain subservient to her unequivocal sense of style.

 

chain link necklace - polymer

 

 

spinning tops - extruded polymer. "This is a new necklace in a whole series of experiments of mine using the extruder. It is 13 inches long and each cone shaped bead is completely hollow. Alternating colours are silver grey and pale blue . One of the beads hides two magnets to hold the necklace together."

 

 

spiral bracelet - polymer. "This is another new piece in my experimental series. The technical aspects of this one did cause me a lot of headaches and was very time consuming. Definitely a challenge."

 

 

hula hula necklace - polymer. "Another piece in my experimental series. It is 13inches long and flexes like a snake. A very time consuming piece needing patience and manual dexterity. Colours range from all shades of greys to violets and magenta and reds. Basically like a giant skinner blend."

 

 

spiral shells -  extruded polymer. "This is another necklace in my experimental series using the extruder. Again each bead is completely hollow. The necklace has a length of 18.5 inches and is strung onto a leather cord. The background colour is off white with charcoal grooves.

 

 

bride to be - extruded polymer

 

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Our first winner is Alena Chrastova from the Czech Republic!

 

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February Polymeristas - deadline

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Polymeristas of the Year - 2011

 

Announcing the Polymeristas of 2011

 

Voila! is proud to announce the Polymeristas for the Year 2011. The selection was made from winning pieces in the POMs over the year. These works represent a high level of achievement by artists making original and mature contributions to the field of polymer clay. The artists through this winning collection demonstrate dedication to research and attention to detail. They delight us with their aesthetic presence. Congratulations to the artists and also many, many thanks to all who participated during the year.

chaos necklace

by Elisabetta Hetheferes, Italy

February - Beginners Category

 


beachcombing

by Linda Ezerman, The Netherlands

April - Intermediate Category

 

spiral necklace

by Angela Garrod, UK

December - Proficient Category

Hinged Bracelet

by Bettina Welker, Germany

 April - Advanced Category

pebbles necklace

Melanie Muir, UK

March - Advanced Category

To see the shortlisted entries, click on the month:

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

 

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Online Course

 Hollow Beads Online Course

 

by Christine Dumont

 

Due to popular demand the course is extended until further notice!

 

Hollow Beads are constructed to be physically light. When assembled, they produce stunning, dramatic compositions.

This course exposes participants to gradually more challenging techniques of building hollow beads. The virtual classroom provides exciting and effective learning experiences to share with artists from all over the globe.

 

Click here more info.

A Mixed Media Event

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the Dutch Polymer Clay Guild

March 30 - April 1st

 

Registration for non-Guild members starts January 1st 2012.

Costs: Non-Guild members € 185. Includes 4 four-hour workshops, 2x lunch and 1x dinner.

Email info@dutchpolymerartguild.nl for additional info.

Hinged Bracelets

Bettina Welker in Brno

1st March 2012

 

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Hinged Bracelets

Bettina Welker in Saarland, Germany

10 March 2012

 

Bettina is pleased to announce the first hinge bangle workshop in Saarland. Read more

 

Steampunk and Captured Curiosities

Christi Friesen in Bad Homburg, Germany

11 May 2012

 

The internationally known and popular polymer clay artist Christi Friesen is comming to Germany! Christi in her unique. Read more

 

Cyprus European Polymer Clay Event

Nicosia, Cyprus

24-28 May 2012

 

For more information: www.cypca.net/index.php/en/

 

Capturing Ancient France

Dayle Doroshow in France

June- July 2012

 

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