Awards This past month Layl was honored to win awards in two shows. The first award for "Squawking Blue Bird Teapot" (above), was "Best in Blue" in the "Primary Show" at Banfill Locke Center for the Arts. Read the whole story.
On December 17th we lost a member of our Clay Squared family. Chris Madsen had been battling cancer for the past 4 years and we are heartbroken that she passed away last month. If you had placed any orders or come in to visit us in the past nine years...
Domestic Sculpting Layl's newest blog post discusses creativity and sculpture in everyday activities like cooking and landscaping. Layl talks about finding inspiration and art throughout her life, and even now during the pandemic. Read the entire post here.
Virtual Clay Parties Want to get together and play with clay with family members over the holidays but you aren't able to be together? It's possible with a Zoom Clay Party! Your family can be in six different states and you can still connect with a fun clay project. I'll ship out your...
Like most Americans, Covid-19 has really upended our daily lives. Layl was not able to do any of her arts festivals since the beginning of 2020. She has, however, been able to do her classes via Zoom and has been working on her social media. TikTok has been very good to her. ...
I know with all that is going on in the world you probably haven't even begun to think about holiday gift buying but if you are looking for a distraction and wanting to get a headstart I've got a recommendation. Art to Change the World (nonprofit where I am board...
Chris Madsen Retiring Chris has worked at Clay Squared since October, 2011. She is now retiring. Chris has been our office manager, packing queen, problem solver extraordinaire and just all around helpful hand. If you ever had a complicated question about your order, you have most likely talked to Chis to get...
We are all looking for ways to make a difference these days. For myself, I've decided to work on get out the vote efforts. Right now there isn't an opportunity to go door knocking, so I was very excited when I came across these postcard and letter writing efforts. I’ve had some fun...
Earlier this summer Josh and I were on a bike ride when we saw an impromptu art car parade. Some of the cars were ones I'd seen before but some were obviously newly created with a "pandemic theme" - like a mask over the car! Then one of the drivers...
I really miss having people in my studio playing with my scrap pile in classes and open studios. At least I have been able to send a lot of my scraps off in kits and for classes- I actually have seen a dent in the pile! If you have ever...
This past week has been the most painful and heartbreaking week in the memory of Minneapolis' residents. I never thought I would see the entire area around the high school my daughters graduated from destroyed by fire and looting. But the anger at the killing of George Floyd has triggered...
I hope you are all faring well in these unusual times. Here are some tidbits of distraction to get you through. Click here to read the newsletter.
Amidst this COVID-19 health crisis, we have a few resources for artists, and some ways you can still support and be supported by the arts community. Click here to read more.
In her newest blog post, Layl reflects on the art which grabs her attention. She describes the feeling a viewer has of a magnificent piece, from the perspective of herself as an artist. She states: "I get obsessed just looking at them. They make me want to live vicariously through...
In January, Layl created several teapots that had added dimensionality like branches, ladders and carousels. These new teapots, while still functional, go beyond the teapot form and build beyond it's "borders." You can view more sculptural teapots like the Flamingo Carousel Teapot (above) at Layl's website. Read Newsletter click here
Winter Escapade - Exhibition January 19 - February 26, 2020 "Choosing to be an artist is a daring proposition. An act of anarchy. You still have to earn a living but you choose to make art regardless of life’s circumstances. Your work is your art. And it demands to...
Get Featured on our Instagram! Follow us on Instagram to see recent project photos. Not all of our project photos can be found on our website, so check us out for daily tile inspiration. If you've recently finished a project, hashtag your photo #ClaySquared to be featured on our page....
Give the Gift of Art Starting your holiday shopping? Find great gifts like bracelets, picture frames, DIY Kits, pins, magnets, and Holiday ornaments by Layl. You can also purchase a gift certificate for a polymer clay class here. Read more.
