GET CREATIVE FOR DECEMBER CHALLENGE
AT MY PEAK
The final challenge of the year is here — challenge 12! Can you believe we've made it to the last one? For this ultimate test, it’s all about you. What showcases your best? What captures your unique perspective, creativity, and approach to claying and design? Reflect on the things you’ve learned this year and your most distinctive creations so far. Reimagine them, bring them to life once more, and submit your masterpiece for the grand finale of 2024!
The deadline for sending your submissions is December 31.
This time, the winner will receive a box of polymer clay goodies,
plus a free Society membership for 2025.
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.
