UPCOMING CHALLENGES
Looking for a creative challenge that will help you explore the unexplored? Join us for the upcoming Society polymer clay challenges that we organize exclusively for our members each month.
FEBRUARY CHALLENGE
THE LESS YOU ADD,
THE MORE IT SPEAKS
Sometimes, a simple yet strong foundation, combined with a refined design, can create a lasting impact. The less you add, the louder it speaks—this could be the motto for any human creation that has stood the test of time.
What we consider a classic is, at its core, a clear reflection of something pure and true. Simplicity says it all. This month, we invite you to make your creative statement based on minimalistic approach.
The winner of the February challenge will get a free ticket to the upcoming Polymer Weekend Online.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025
MARCH CHALLENGE
SKETCHES & PROTOTYPES
This month, we want you to focus on one of the most crucial and essential parts of the creative process: the sketching phase and prototype creation. On this occasion, we will reward the part that normally remains hidden, in addition to the final and visual one.
We want to see how your idea grows and develops—from the seed of an idea in your mind, taking root in the pages of your notebook or on paper, to the point where it leaps into reality and it's created using polymer clay.
The winner of the March challenge will get three online classes in the value of 150 EUR at the polymerweek.com.
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025
CHALLENGES OF 2025
JANUARY CHALLENGE
The new year began with a refreshing breeze, and we are truly amazed by the talent and creativity of our members. Their fascination with the ocean theme for the January Challenge came to life through stunning polymer clay artworks, each showcasing unique techniques and perspectives. Thank you!
This time, Eduardo Farillo won seven sets of brand-new cutters designed by Lucy and Polymer Week team.
CHALLENGES OF 2024
Explore the individual challenges of the last year, which brought many of our members out of their comfort zones. With a chance to explore unique perspectives and new possibilities, we saw incredible artists evolving to a higher level of precision, artistry, and originality.
DECEMBER CHALLENGE
The final challenge of the year was about capturing your unique perspective on our members, their creativity, and their approach to claying. Many of you reflected on the things you’ve learned over the past months and reimagined them into a new piece of artwork.
Big congratulations to Inge Abrahamsen, who submitted a unique sculpture and won a free one-year membership.
NOVEMBER CHALLENGE
CHANNELING FASHION ICONS
In the month of November, we invited you to reinterpret the styles, colors, and trends that have defined the fashion world. We appreciate every entry and piece of art, you created. Thank you!
Big congratulations to our three winners, and to Valérie Krafčíková from Slovakia, who won a Polymer Week Advent Calendar as a special prize.
October's challenge at the Society celebrated the cozy autumn atmosphere, with warm tones, rich textures, and the seasonal magic that fall brings. We are amazed by our members' creations that are just getting better and better.
Congratulations to Barbara Briggs, who won first place! She receives a brand-new issue of Polymer Week Magazine along with polymer clay materials.
OCTOBER CHALLENGE
SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
THE POWER OF MONOCHROME
In September, we invited you to explore the profound impact of monochrome in your polymer clay creations. The challenge centered around the power of a single color palette, encouraging you to express depth, contrast, and emotion through shades and tones.
Congratulations to Liselot Henderyckx, who won Maggie Maggio's new book, Universal Principles of Color.
Japan's traditions and elegant aesthetics were our inspiration for the month of August. The serene landscapes, principles of wabi-sabi, Japan's history of ceramics and crafts, minimalist interiors, and calligraphy... our members embraced this challenge in such an original way.
Big congratulations to Virginie Garnier, who won brand-new Texture Rollers designed by Lucy.
AUGUST CHALLENGE
JULY CHALLENGE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Every polymer clay artist has faced this situation: a workspace filled with nearly completed pieces or ones that have been untouched for years, waiting for the perfect moment to shine. The challenge theme of July encouraged our members to delve into their collection of unfinished projects, sit down, and discover their potential uses.
Big congratulations to Věra Šulcová, who truly caught our attention and won a package of Fimo goodies from Staedtler.
The theme, "Age of Innocence," invited participants to revisit their childhood, reflecting on favorite moments, cherished memories, beloved toys, and even haunting nightmares. It was pure joy to understand the meaning, symbolism, and connections behind each creation.
Congratulations to Nadia Lunkina, who got inspired by her two children and as a winner received a complimentary one-year membership to the Society!
JUNE CHALLENGE
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MAY CHALLENGE
PARALLELS BETWEEN THE BODY AND NATURE
In this challenge, we discovered the captivating similarities between the human body and the natural world. How are they connected? What is visually strong and can be showcased through polymer clay? All of that went through our members' minds when creating projects for this challenge.
Congratulations to Virginie Garnier from France, who amazed us with her "Anitya" project and won four pages in Polymer Week Magazine dedicated to her artwork and journey.
It's been quite interesting! With the April challenge, many of our members got deep into a conceptual way of interpreting an idea through polymer clay. And we could not be more proud!
"The Marvel of Futurism" as a theme showcased several directions that you chose to go. Big congratulations to Phil Porter who won a 100 EUR voucher for the Polymer Week store, and to all other participants who stepped outside their comfort zone.
APRIL CHALLENGE
MARCH CHALLENGE
The March challenge, titled 'Tiny Beautiful Things,' sparked a flood of creative ideas among our members. We witnessed a variety of interpretations, each showcasing unique perspectives. After all, the concepts of "Tiny" and "Beautiful" can vary greatly from person to person.
Els Bouchier wowed us with her submission: a polymer clay mosaic inspired by Paul Klee's painting. She dedicated days to perfecting the colors, cutting mosaic pieces, and crafting the final masterpiece. Truly inspiring!
In February, our members drew inspiration from the world of typography. Whether it was letters, words, signs in stores, or layouts in magazines, we delved into the diverse aspects of typography, connecting them to your polymer clay artwork.
The winner of the challenge was Phil Porter, who gracefully used a political motif to create jewelry with a strong message. Rather than judge people with different opinions, this piece is a wonderful example of how art can influence and connect.
FEBRUARY CHALLENGE
JANUARY CHALLENGE
The theme of our very first challenge took many of our members into directions they have never been in. It was exciting to see entries from you, members from all over the world, hearing about your experience, process, and new things you learned.
The winner of the challenge was Virginie Enza Garnier who created a sculpture of incredible scale. She visited a world of her brother and tried to create an artwork based on his style and preferences. We fell in love with the idea and such precise execution.
