Introducing...Follow Me Drawing!

Hello clay gang!

Would you like to win a one-of-a-kind work of polymer art jewelry by Say Something Designs ($55 value)? What about a voucher for a polymer clay class in the Say Something Designs Academy ($40 value)?

You can enter to win one of these great prizes by signing up to "follow me!"
Why?
When you follow me, you can receive an email update when ever new information is updated on this sight! Your ability to engage me and my products is much more stream lined and you will learn first when I:

• post free online tutorials
• post the dates for Say Something Designs Academy classes
• post dates for my shows
  
• you will be in the know first because this is where i publish it first!

How?
All you have to do is follow me and then send me an email with your contact information so that i can enter your name in the drawing. The cut off date for entry in this raffle is March 31, 2012 when my son will draw the winning names. Tell your friends! If you are recommended by a friend, please include the name of your friend so that their name can be entered again. Every recommendation equals an additional entry... Too Much Fun!!!

God Bless and Good Luck!

March Polymer Clay Class

I am sorry to inform you all that due to some unforeseen health issues, I will not be able to produce a class for you this month. I had planned to teach a class called, "Toolitious" in which we would make specific tools that would then be used to create jewelery. I have decided to schedule Friday, March 16th to fullfill this class for you. If everything goes as planned with my health, I should be able to handle the physical demands of a class. If you are interested in taking this class please contact me via email. I look forward to seeing my clay gang again!

January Class Finalized!

Hello loyal readers! I am pleased to announce that the list for this months class is here! If i forgot to mention you or you would like to be added to this list, please contact me ASAP! I look forward to playing with you! Bring any new tools that you would like extra instruction on, New projects that you would like to show off or any questions that you might have.
Susan H
Tamara
Regina
Sharon
Barbra
Dianna and Company
Elizabeth
Patty
Jenny (?)
Betty
Laverna

Date Decided for My Next Polymer Clay Class!

Hello Clay Gang! I have decided on Friday, January 20th at 5:30pm. Tuition is $40, $15 of which should be sent in advanced to reserve your seat in the class. If you are interested please contact me ASAP via email! I will send you information on where to send your reservation moneys. I use the $15 to procure your supplies so if, for some reason, you are not able to attend after reserving you seat i will keep your reservation fee.
I will be working on a date for February as well. I look forward seeing you all again! Blessings!

Thank you all!

A big thank you to all of my fantastic students! I relished every moment we spent at the round church tables. Everyone created some beautiful pieces. I was inspired by the variety I found in color choices and application of skill and technique. The time we spent seemed to fly by as we all learned about each other and polymer clay. I was also proud of how well my first time students absorbed the information.

I am considering dates for my next class and would appreciate your participation in the poll on the side bar. Comment your ideas for class projects as well.

See You Tomorrow!

Hey Clay Gang!

I can't wait to see you all tomorrow! I have all of your supplies but if you have a pasta maker or a favorite Premo clay color that you would like to bring, please do. To all of my repeat students, I want to see your latest works of art! We will have a little show and tell. I know that we are going to have a wonderful time together. God be with you all until we see each other!

Class is full!

Hello Clay Gang,

I am compelled to tell my followers that this months clay class is full! If you have not contacted me or are not seen on the following list keep your eyes on my blog for the next class!

October Clay Day
Mr. and Mrs. Dotty
April Z.
Julie V.
Connie C.
Jennie J.
Cathy G.
Tamara R.
Regina B.
Michelle
Sherri and Girls

I cant wait to spend time playing clay with you!

Polymer By The River

I hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as I did. I was in Boneparte, IA participating in their fall art show. I had a wonderful time playing clay in the sunshine and sharing my passion with the passers by. I was thrilled to to take second place in the art show! Displaying my ribbon gave me a wonderful boost! Praise God! If you were one of the new friends I made and have a hand made bead of your own or one of my pieces, I thank you for spending time with me! If you saw a piece that you loved but had the self control to walk away... If you can't stop thinking about it... Contact me. I may still have your favorite.

Many of you were interested in taking my latest polymer clay class. So... Here are some details. We will be making pens that will make great gift ideas for this Christmas season. Tuition is $40 total minus $15 to reserve your seat. I provide all the supplies you need. Just bring your hands and a great attitude! the class starts at 6pm at The Church @ 4th and Washington in downtown Ottumwa on October 21st. If you are interested in enjoying this class, please contact me ASAP so that I can reserve your seat. Sarah.ziegler1@gmail.com

Hey Clay Gang!

FYI---- I wanted to update all of my devoted students! I had originally planed to host an August class. However, due to scheduling and family commitments an August class is out of the question. I have scheduled a date for September 9th at 5:00 pm. We will meet at the basement of The Church @ 4th and Washington in downtown O'town. If you are interested in participating in this class please contact me via email at sarahziegler1@gmail.com

There is a $15 prepay to reserve your seat and if you are unable to attend, you forfeit your prepay. The total price for the class is $40. The remaining $25 is due on or before the day of the class.

Your tuition will afford you all of the supplies and tools needed to complete a one of a kind Stretchy Bangle. This project has several embedded skills that can be applied to other projects. You will also receive expertly written directions that include a picture diary of the steps described to enhance your understanding of the concepts presented.

A Great Clay Day!

It seems that any time girls get together around clay they have a ball! Our last clay day was heaven come to earth! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves tremendously and created wonderful works of art. I would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of my students, both past, present and future, for your dedication to this medium and to exploration. You are all so fabulous! I encourage you to keep experimenting and make sure you all bring your work to class so that you can dazzle us with your talent and growth. The next class will be late in August. Dates will be finalized soon. Stay tuned....

I wanted to share some fantastic news! Kyla Hernandez, an O'Town Ploymer Clay Artisan (and my personal hero), is now a published artist! She had some of her work published in Adventures in Bookbinding by Jeannine Stein author of Rebound. The book is available through Boarders, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. If you click on the preview of the book you can see one of hers on page 6. It is the green cover with the pink cherry blossoms. The full write up is on page 83. This is a BIG deal and we should all congratulate her for this wonderful recognition! Check out her Blog at http://khernandezart.blogspot.com/

I also want to throw out an idea for my next advanced class.... I thought that we might do a swap of some sort. I would like us all to create 16-24 beads in a color theme at home using all of your creative genius and then bring them to class for a swap. We will all have beads that we can share that are in a color family. They will create an eclectic blend of genius that we can combine with our advanced project. You will use our previous lessons and any other skills that you have learned, create 16-24 beads that are your one of a kind works of art, bring them to the class and share 2 with each of you class mates. So start thinking about your design now. Think Blues and Greens.... Try to incorporate skinner blends, cane work, and interesting bead shapes, and try to make you beads between 1/2 inch and 1 inch in diameter.

I cant wait to see what you have created! Good luck and God Bless!

Clay Days Rock!!

We had another fantastic day of playing with clay! I enjoyed working with very competent students and we created some beautiful pieces. I am ashamed to say that i do not have any pictures to share with you. I was hoping that my students would sent me photos of them strutting in their works of art. Sadly, i received none...:( Oh well! Anyway, we learned the ancient technique of Mokume Gane. It was amazing to me how fabulous and unique each piece was. I am constantly in awe of the variety that emanates from one class all using the same technique. What wonderful works of art!
Planning for a June Class! More information to come!
Blessings!

Our Next Class!

Hey clay gang,
our next polymer clay class is coming up! April 8th at 5:00pm in the basement of The Church @ 4th and Washington. Please schedule 4 hours for this wonderful, therapeutic time of creativity. As per usual, all of the tools that you will need will be provided, however, if you are an intermediate student and have tools, beads, clay that you have become comfortable with or would like to employ, please feel comfortable bringing them.

Class Description:
Your tuition will afford you the necessary supplies and tools to create a beautiful, fashionable set of jewelry valued at $50. Create this piece for yourself or for someone you love.
You will be instructed in the art of entry level polymer clay jewelry design including: cane construction, cane reduction, cane slicing, bead forming, finishing, pairing and stringing of your own one of a kind, hand crafted polymer clay beads.
From beginning to end I will demonstrate the process while offering one-on-one assistance to you as you explore this exciting and versatile medium! As an added convenience, print instructions will be provided so that you might repeat the process at home if desired.
I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love for one of a kind jewelry making with you!

From beginning to end, you will have a wonderful piece of wearable art that you can show off.

Limited space available for participation – Register Early! To register contact me via email--sayziegler@pcsia.net

Important dates for Say Something Designs

I am so pleased to announce some important dates for Say Something Designs. I will be showing my Jewelry off at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Hotel Ottumwa in Downtown Ottumwa. I would be pleased to see all of you there with all of your friends. Many vendors will be in attendance and you are sure to find the perfect gift for someone you love.

I would also like to take this opportunity to share the established date for my next polymer clay class. After lots of careful consideration, the dates will be January 21th and 22th! Clear your calenders and get your friends on board! I will have 12 seats open (6 per class) and if you would like me to reserve your seat, please send me $15 at lease 2 weeks in advance. Your reservation money will be subtracted from your tuition cost. Full tuition is due on the date of the class and reservation monies of those who cancel less than 2 weeks before the date will forfeit a refund. I look forward to seeing some new faces and old friends. If you are interested Send me an email with your contact information.

sayziegler@pcsia.net

Great class opportunity!

Polymer Clay Jewelry
Beginner/Entry Level Class

Class Description:
Your tuition will afford you the necessary supplies and tools to create a version of this beautiful, fashionable set of jewelry valued at $50. Create this piece for yourself or for someone you love.
You will be instructed in the art of entry level polymer clay jewelry design including: cane construction, cane reduction, cane slicing, bead forming, finishing, pairing and stringing of your own one of a kind, hand crafted polymer clay beads.
From beginning to end I will demonstrate the process while offering one-on-one assistance to you as you explore this exciting and versatile medium! As an added convenience, print instructions will be provided so that you might repeat the process at home if desired.
I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love for one of a kind jewelry making with you!
Limited space available for participation – Register Early!

Dates and Times Available: Friday November 5 5:30 pm – 8:30pm or Saturday, November 6 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Beyond the Beaten Path Work Space at the O’Town Market Place in downtown Ottumwa, Ia.
Tuition: $40 (price includes all supplies and the use of tools for completion of your art piece)
To register, please contact:
Sārah Ziegler of Sāy Something Designs
641-799-5547
Sayziegler@pcsia.net