At Shades of Clay we love to help connect artists and crafters with classes and events going on around you that you might not otherwise be aware of. Here in Oakville Ontario, we have several artists and teachers nearby. Alcohol inks have exploded in popularity! There are so vibrant and…
Shades of Clay – “ Love is in the Air” At the beginning of January, I contemplated making New Year’s resolutions……. needless to say, I quickly got over that idea. Instead I started thinking about the month of February. So what is February all about? Valentine’s Day is always in…
We are clearing out some products in the form of Goody Bags over on the Etsy site, The Art Of My Clay. This is a great way to try some great products at a reduced price and add to your stash of pretty things! We have Jacquard Lumiere and Neopaque paints. We…
The original Shades of Clay website went live in 2002. In 2013 the site changed hands, and in late June of 2015 in an attempt to breathe new life into it, we launched the new Shades of Clay website. There are larger, clearer images, more videos and galleries so you can…
This month I will be celebrating my 50th Birthday. A few years ago I didn’t think that I would ever be announcing that fact to anyone (let alone blogging about it!) However, as the day approaches I find I am looking forward to it with a whole new perspective. After all, as…
We all know that Alcohol Inks are hot these days but this guy takes it to the next level! We aren’t suggesting that you try this at home but If you are looking for some inspiration, watch what this artist does with alcohol inks and a lighter!! The artist…
Win it! A year Long Polymer Clay Adventure Retreat! If you love working with polymer clay you’ll love this! The Polymer Clay Adventure Retreat 2016 is about to go on sale Oct. 11 but you can win it first! This is a $99. value and worth every penny. It’s all…
It’s been a very long wait but the brand new Premo Polymer clay colors are finally here! We know many of you have been waiting a long time for these beauties to arrive (A couple of you have even confessed to us that you couldn’t wait so you ordered from…
If you are one of the many participants in the 2015 Polymer Clay Adventure here is the link for the kit to my class:My class airs on July 10th! Although many of you have already purchased the supplies you need, I was asked to come up with a kit that…
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