Get to Know Our Featured Artists

Deb Jaffe

Deb has been teaching polymer clay art to adults and children at libraries, schools, and professional events since 2011. Her tutorials and classes have been attended by thousands of participants over the years with outstanding reviews and results. Her hyper-realistic flower courses, adaptable to all skill levels, are consistently sold out.  We are so happy to have her share her talents with us.  See Deb’s work on her website.

Deb will be teaching us Realistic Flowers (Hydrangea, Dahlia, Echinacea) on Monday.

Denise Fitzsimmons

Denise brings years of polymer clay experience and has developed innovative techniques for creating beautiful surface effects. She specializes in projects that allow students to express their individual creativity while working with accessible materials. Her teaching philosophy focuses on adaptable techniques that can be applied to a wide variety of projects, from jewelry to home décor.  See Denise’s Etsy shop and Instagram.

Denise will be teaching us Faux Raku Surfaces on Tuesday.

Lisa Haney

Lisa is an experienced polymer clay instructor who actively teaches through her Polymer Pizzazz Group via Zoom. She has taught paid classes both in-person and online in the past, bringing a wealth of teaching experience to the retreat. Lisa’s Pinterest showcases an extensive portfolio of her polymer clay artwork, demonstrating her creativity and skill across various techniques and styles. See Lisa’s work on Pinterest.

Lisa will be teaching us Fancy Ladies on Stemware on Wednesday.