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Layl’s Show Opening in Oshkosh, WI
Layl's work will be on display until April 7th at the Evergreen Retirement Center in Oshkosh, WI. There will be an artist reception on February 4th starting at 4:00. Come and see Layl's latest large works and listen to her talk about her artwork and the process.
Address: 1130 N. Westfield Stree, Oshkosh, WI
Millefiori Magic in the Pioneer Press
Layl McDill was profiled in Sunday's November 6th Pioneer Press Sunday Life Section.
Family Outings: Making millefiori clay crafts with the kids
It's nearly impossible to make ugly millefiori, which is what makes the clay craft such a great fit for kids.I recently took my 9-year-old son to a class offered by artist Layl McDill at her studio in Northeast Minneapolis. We sat on stools around a long, high table made of clear Plexiglas with a half-dozen other children and a few parents. Chunks of polymer clay filled the middle of the table like squares of colorful bubblegum.
Read the whole article http://www.minnmoms.com/ci_19258025
Wearables from the Oven
Works by the Polymer Clay Guild of Minnesota shown at the Textile Center of Minnesota
Artist's Reception Tuesday October 11th 5:00 to 9:00pm Treats and Demos by the Artists. Come and see Layl's "Baked Bikini" and "Fishy Handbag" plus over 20 works of art that play on the idea of wearable clay creations.
Show runs through October 24th, 2011. See the Textile Center's website for hours.
“Planet of The Apes” a Thing of the Past?
Caesar: Rise of the Apes Hits Theaters August 2011
Look for a Piece of Minnesota!
Clay Squared to Infinity was contacted last year by Fox Searchlight movie production inquiring about its Subway Ceramic Basket Weave tile pattern for the set of Caesar: Rise of the Apes. Clay Squared to Infinity provided the production team with 90 square feet of the tiles for the movie’s historic scenes.
July 2011 Newsletter
So far this summer has been filled with travel for Layl and Josh has been busy in his studio with all kinds of projects. Layl went on a month long road trip to California. It will be interesting to see how the landscapes of Utah and Nevada influence Layl's creations in the coming months. Click here to read the entire newsletter.
New photos of full tilt mosaic tile kitchen
Making mosaics really is visual mirror in to the way you think. Free form thinkers and planners both can do projects like this mosaic kitchen backsplash featured. Check out the whole project click here
Clay Squared to Infinity Newsletter
Clay Squared monthly newsletter. Ideas on budgeting for tile projects. Follow Layl's adventures across America. Click here to read the newsletter.
MN Original Video of Josh Making Medieval Floral Tile
http://www.mnoriginal.org/art/?p=3992
Great Time for a Class
Layl is offering lots of fun classes this time of year. Learn the magical technique of millefiore and discover the fun of polymer clay. If you see a class you are interested in but it isn't offered on a date that works for you be sure to contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to find a date that works and she will offer the class so others can sign up too! Check out all the upcoming classes.