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  1. THE CUTTING EDGE

  2. A really wonderful experience: not only have I discovered fascinating new possibilities with clay, but it has been HUGE fun!

  3. Madrid, SPAIN

  4. You've sent me on a new path of creativity.

  5. A must-have class of revolutionary new techniques for the serious clayer's arsenal.

  6. San Diego, CA

  7. Completely fresh new material.

  8. Mind-blowing results.

  9. You made this intricate process easy to understand.

  10. Totally awesome class. It really gets the gears going!!

  11. A very stimulating class. The options appear to be endless.

  12. I’ve wanted to take a class from you for a long time, and it was everything I’d hoped for.

  13. San Jose, CA

  14. The whole workshop has been a revelation - thank you so much.

  15. Mind-blowing polymer clay artist, great advice, and a wonderful sense of humour. What can I say? I loved it!

  16. PolyDays, UK

  17. You’ve created a road that many can travel and explore on their own, thanks for sharing.

  18. An organized approach, detailed instructions, relaxed atmosphere, and a wealth of information.

  19. If you love polymer clay, The Cutting Edge is a must-do class!

  20. Phoenix, AZ

  21. The kind of fact-filled class which can only be taught by someone with many years of experience. The miscellaneous information alone was worth the price of the class.

  22. Your humor and genuine interest in your students is wonderful. Thank you!

  23. Awesome class. Outstanding instruction with a fun and creative atmosphere. Thanks for the inspiration.

  24. The best polymer clay class I've ever taken.

  25. Ravensdale 2006

 

  1. BUILDING BETTER BEADS

  2. Loved your workshop! You have lots of important information that I needed to bring my work up a few notches.

  3. Thank you so much for all your creative suggestions and experience. It’s just what I needed to bring my work habits and finished projects to a different level. My mind is swimming with new ideas.

  4. Lexington, MA

  5. An amazing class, one that has truly changed not just how I will make my beads, but how I work and what I expect from myself. Thank you.

  6. Excellent class! Lots of info, tips, and new ways to create. Plus - loads of fun.

  7. Wallingford, CT

  8. Thank you for your generous sharing of ideas.

  9. Thanks for a fantastic workshop. I’ve learned so many new things, I can’t wait to try them out.

  10. Your workshop has opened new doors, expanded my horizons, and blown my mind with new possibilities. Thanks!

  11. Philadelphia, PA

  12. BEYOND THE BLEND

  13. What a weekend! As a Guild, we are so fortunate to have Dan and Tracy living so nearby. They make an awesome team, and are so willing to help grow our Guild, in whatever direction we choose to take it. Thank you both for sharing so generously your passion, your integrity, and your inspiration - we can’t thank you enough.

  14. Linda Gross, President
    Vancouver Polymer Clay Guild

  15. I’m really glad I took this workshop. I had so much fun. Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing you again.

  16. Cecelia Lehmann, President
    NorthWest Polymer Clay Guild

 

  1. FROM DAILY ART MUSE

  2. If you’re looking for some fresh ways to create 3-D forms in polymer clay, and learn some ‘a-ha!’ tips and tricks to improve the way you work making anything with this medium, then ‘Building Better Beads’ is an ideal workshop.

  3. Known for his perfectly executed and engineered beads and vessels, Dan is raising the bar for polymer clay artists and enthusiasts, challenging us to break the stigma by improving good work and making it ‘the best it can be.’ He’s traveling around the world helping polymer clay artists and enthusiasts refine their design, fabrication, and finishing techniques.

  4. I spent two days watching Dan Cormier work . . . In addition to the beautiful artistry of his designs, the man is a master of precision. This workshop is not really about building better beads - it’s about making better art.

  5. I do exhaustive research regarding polymer clay. Very often I see work that is good – great sense of color, style, design – but something stops it from being over-the-top terrific. Usually it is that the piece is not finished well. Cormier is determined to change that.

  6. Susan Lomuto www.dailyartmuse.com


  8. FROM THE
    NORTHWEST POLYMER CLAY GUILD NEWSLETTER

  9. When is a PowerPoint presentation not a simple slide show? When is the Skinner blend at its most amazing? When it’s ‘Beyond the Blend’ in the hands of Dan Cormier and Tracy Holmes. Dan has devised a new way to mix polymer colors, using a variation of the Skinner blend, so that the results are consistent every time. His variations can also make fascinating designs in the clay; these can be used as veneers for beads and other objects. The adjective “stunning” doesn’t begin to cover it. A wonderful, instructive evening! As a student of color, I found your ideas amazing and fascinating. Color is SUCH a complex subject, and you made it really easy to understand what you were doing with it. As an artist, color is something I deal with all the time -- and I can't wait to try these magic color things with polymer.

  10. Nan Robkin
    Newsletter Editor
    NWPCG