About the Summit
The Polymer Art Summit is designed to extend the practice and understanding of a specific art topic as it relates to polymer clay. The Summit is a live online immersion into a particular technique, art form or theme, taught by the most innovative artists in the field.
During each event, students directly interact with renowned teachers chosen for their mastery of diverse approaches to the subject, as well as with their peers in real time.
2025 marks our fifth and final event.
Registration opens 1 May 2025.
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EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY
This is the fifth and final year of the Polymer Art Summit. Early discounted registration closes May 31 at 11:59 PM EDT. Registration continues at $199 from June 1 – July 31.
THE MANY FACES OF THE SUMMIT
It takes more than a village to move mountains. The faces you see below were either a direct part of PAS or honored during the Summit in some significant way. We appreciate these artists’ time, efforts, and talents more than we can express.
EXPERIENCE POLYMER EXCELLENCE – NO TRAVEL REQUIRED
Learn from five panelists and five presenters hailing from five countries – all from the comfort of your preferred learning location! This is the fifth and final year of the Polymer Art Summit. Early discounted registration closes in three days – May 31.
FEATURED PANELIST: TIFFANI SMITH
Tiffani is no stranger to the arts world. As a poet and performer, Tiffani has commanded local, state and national stages. In 2012, she began making the jewelry that she didn’t see but wanted to wear using an array of mediums including polymer clay, various beads, wire and metal .
FEATURED PANELIST: KATHLEEN DUSTIN
People have also occasionally asked me, “Why don’t you make sculpture?” In my mind, sculpture just sits there collecting dust – you aren’t supposed to touch it. But a purse is personal: you engage with it.
FEATURED PANELIST: BARBARA MCGUIRE
Barbara A. McGuire is a nationally acknowledged artist whose diverse talents include works in polymer clay, painting and jewelry design
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 31
Only 9 days remain for PAS Early-bird registration. Price increases on June 1.
FEATURED PANELIST: LISA MATHEWS
s a young child, Lisa spent countless hours with a pencil and drawing pad in hand. In addition to her love of visual arts, she also studied dance and performed with a dance company until she began college to continue her art studies at the University of Cincinnati.
THE MANY FACES OF THE SUMMIT
It takes more than a village to move mountains. The faces you see below were either a direct part of PAS or honored during the Summit in some significant way…
SUMMIT MEMORIES: THE POLYMER DIMENSION 2024
Taking a cue from our annual attendee surveys, the fourth annual Summit tackled the topic of dimension in polymer. This can take many forms including 2-D wall art, vessels, shape,…
SUMMIT MEMORIES: POLYMER PLUS 2023
By 2023, the Polymer Art Summit event became an established annual event, known for the quality of presenters and program. The 2023 event moved into the realm of Polymer Plus…and…
SUMMIT MEMORIES: SURFACE EXPLORATIONS 2022
Buoyed by the success of the first Polymer Art Summit and taking into consideration the post-event surveys, the PAS team selected surface treatments for the second Summit.