Lisa Pavelka
Lisa Pavelka is an award winning artist, author and CREATE YOUR STYLE ambassador. Although well versed in several mediums, she is best known for her polymer clay expertise. Having worked with the medium professionally since 1989, she has focused her creative energies in taking polymer clay in new directions; especially in the areas of mixed media applications.
As a polymer clay pioneer, Lisa has tackled everything from jewellery making and home décor to scrapbooking and altered arts to name a few. She has shown the crafting world there is almost nothing that can’t be done with polymer clay, whether it’s coming up with new techniques or covering the back of a van.
Lisa is author of three books including the award winning best seller: Polymer Clay Extravaganza (North Light Books), and DVDs—Gifts from the Heart & Hand (Page Sage) and Claying Around with Lisa Pavelka (2007).
Recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on the medium of polymer clay, Lisa is a featured columnist and contributor for magazines including Polymer Café’s Q&A column from its inception, Expression, Belle Armoire, Rubber Stamper, Simply Beads and many more. As a designer, Lisa is much in demand by companies such as Amaco, Fiskars®, SWAROVKSI ELEMENTS to name a few. In addition, Lisa is a frequent guest of television programs including HGTV’s Carol Duvall show, DIY’s Jewelry Making, Fiskars TV and PBS’s Beads, Baubles and Jewels. She has also been a featured artist on the Discovery channel. www.lisapavelka.com
365 Days of Lip Service, Lisa Pavelka
Check out 365 Days of Lip Service where for one year, Lisa creates daily artworks on the lids of Carmex lip balm containers. Various materials are used with an emphasis on mixed-media. Creations may feature: polymer clay, metal clays (Fine Silver, bronze and copper), SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, resin, wire, pearls, paper, paint, glass, wood, coins, buttons, hardware and found and recycled objects.
Stay tuned for details on Lisa’s fall 2012 classes tomorrow…