UPCOMING CHALLENGES
Looking for a creative challenge that will help you explore the unexplored? Join us for the upcoming Society polymer clay challenges that we organize exclusively for our members each month.
NOVEMBER CHALLENGE
IN MOTION
Twisting, spiraling, spinning, rotating, unfolding, and opening… In the November challenge, we focus on movement in many forms and explore creative ways to bring it into polymer clay art.
Perhaps take inspiration from other fields or industries — look around for interesting toys or tools that could spark an idea for a new movable element. There are so many possibilities to explore. The winner of this challenge will receive the Polymer Week Advent Calendar, valued at €320.
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2025
CHALLENGES OF 2025
SUMMER CHALLENGE
MYSTERY BOX
Over 25 Society members got their hands on the special Mystery Boxes we shipped across the world. Each participant embraced the challenge of experimenting with the materials and equipment inside, while avoiding the tools and supplies they usually rely on.
Big congratulations to Sarah Curran-Wertz for her vibrant painting created with softened clay and individual layers of “brush strokes.” Sarah has won a free ticket to our upcoming physical/online event, valued at 490 EUR.
JUNE CHALLENGE
WHISPERS OF FOLKLORE
The June challenge truly resonated with our attendees, and we gathered to celebrate 20 incredible entries inspired by folklore—the heartbeat of culture, the stories, symbols, and traditions passed down through generations. Whether it was a legendary creature, a traditional fabric, a symbolic pattern, or a mythical tale, everyone let their hands shape the spirit of their culture.
Congratulations to our three winners, and to Eileen La Russo, whose artwork will be showcased in Polymer Week Magazine.
MAY CHALLENGE
THE FIRST SPARK
May’s challenge, The First Spark, encouraged members to look back and reflect on the feelings, memories, and influences they experienced in the early stages of their journey with polymer clay.
Congratulations to Anna Ševecová from Slovakia, who has won a box full of surprises and polymer clay goodies! We’re truly amazed by how far she’s come in such a short time. Since trying polymer clay for the first time last summer, she’s discovered a new passion and developed impressive skills along the way.
APRIL CHALLENGE
YOUR TRUE SELF
Your True Self challenge, was a creative journey into honesty, vulnerability, and self-expression through polymer clay. We met together to explore individual entries, asked the big questions, and enjoyed a rich conversation filled with sharing, reflection, and mutual inspiration.
Valeria Krafčíková from Slovakia won the first place with a sculptural piece with lot of meaning behind. We loved the symbolism—the cycle of life, the light ball representing her energy—and the way she “painted” with polymer clay inside the circle is simply amazing.
MARCH CHALLENGE
SKETCHES & PROTOTYPES
In March, we celebrated not just the final creations, but the often unseen parts of the creative journey — the rough sketches, early prototypes, and evolving ideas that lead to the finished pieces.
Enjoy the recording of our members' meeting, where authors shared insights into each artist’s process, discussed the struggles and joys of their work. And, of course, where we announced the winners! Congratulations to our three winners, with Barbara Briggs taking home three online classes from the PW Store.
FEBRUARY CHALLENGE
THE LESS YOU ADD, THE MORE IT SPEAKS
Another month has passed, and we were thrilled to see how our members embraced the challenge: "The Less You Add, the More It Speaks." Enjoy the recording of our latest meeting and get inspired by the incredible creative results that celebrated simplicity, minimalism, and the beauty of pure elements.
Congratulations to Eileen La Russo, who won a free ticket to Polymer Weekend Online! We're constantly inspired by the creativity, talent, and dedication of our amazing community.
JANUARY CHALLENGE
OCEAN BREEZE
The new year began with a refreshing breeze, and we are truly amazed by the talent and creativity of our members. Their fascination with the ocean theme for the January Challenge came to life through stunning polymer clay artworks, each showcasing unique techniques and perspectives. Thank you!
This time, Eduardo Farillo won seven sets of brand-new cutters designed by Lucy and Polymer Week team.
CHALLENGES OF 2024
Explore the individual challenges of the last year, which brought many of our members out of their comfort zones. With a chance to explore unique perspectives and new possibilities, we saw incredible artists evolving to a higher level of precision, artistry, and originality.
DECEMBER CHALLENGE
AT MY PEAK
The final challenge of the year was about capturing your unique perspective on our members, their creativity, and their approach to claying. Many of you reflected on the things you’ve learned over the past months and reimagined them into a new piece of artwork.
Big congratulations to Inge Abrahamsen, who submitted a unique sculpture and won a free one-year membership.
NOVEMBER CHALLENGE
CHANNELING FASHION ICONS
In the month of November, we invited you to reinterpret the styles, colors, and trends that have defined the fashion world. We appreciate every entry and piece of art, you created. Thank you!
Big congratulations to our three winners, and to Valérie Krafčíková from Slovakia, who won a Polymer Week Advent Calendar as a special prize.
October's challenge at the Society celebrated the cozy autumn atmosphere, with warm tones, rich textures, and the seasonal magic that fall brings. We are amazed by our members' creations that are just getting better and better.
Congratulations to Barbara Briggs, who won first place! She receives a brand-new issue of Polymer Week Magazine along with polymer clay materials.
SWEATER WEATHER
OCTOBER CHALLENGE
SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
THE POWER OF MONOCHROME
In September, we invited you to explore the profound impact of monochrome in your polymer clay creations. The challenge centered around the power of a single color palette, encouraging you to express depth, contrast, and emotion through shades and tones.
Congratulations to Liselot Henderyckx, who won Maggie Maggio's new book, Universal Principles of Color.
Japan's traditions and elegant aesthetics were our inspiration for the month of August. The serene landscapes, principles of wabi-sabi, Japan's history of ceramics and crafts, minimalist interiors, and calligraphy... our members embraced this challenge in such an original way.
Big congratulations to Virginie Garnier, who won brand-new Texture Rollers designed by Lucy.
THE WONDERS OF JAPAN
AUGUST CHALLENGE
JULY CHALLENGE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Every polymer clay artist has faced this situation: a workspace filled with nearly completed pieces or ones that have been untouched for years, waiting for the perfect moment to shine. The challenge theme of July encouraged our members to delve into their collection of unfinished projects, sit down, and discover their potential uses.
Big congratulations to Věra Šulcová, who truly caught our attention and won a package of Fimo goodies from Staedtler.
The theme, "Age of Innocence," invited participants to revisit their childhood, reflecting on favorite moments, cherished memories, beloved toys, and even haunting nightmares. It was pure joy to understand the meaning, symbolism, and connections behind each creation.
Congratulations to Nadia Lunkina, who got inspired by her two children and as a winner received a complimentary one-year membership to the Society!
AGE OF INNOCENCE
JUNE CHALLENGE
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MAY CHALLENGE
PARALLELS BETWEEN THE BODY AND NATURE
In this challenge, we discovered the captivating similarities between the human body and the natural world. How are they connected? What is visually strong and can be showcased through polymer clay? All of that went through our members' minds when creating projects for this challenge.
Congratulations to Virginie Garnier from France, who amazed us with her "Anitya" project and won four pages in Polymer Week Magazine dedicated to her artwork and journey.
It's been quite interesting! With the April challenge, many of our members got deep into a conceptual way of interpreting an idea through polymer clay. And we could not be more proud!
"The Marvel of Futurism" as a theme showcased several directions that you chose to go. Big congratulations to Phil Porter who won a 100 EUR voucher for the Polymer Week store, and to all other participants who stepped outside their comfort zone.
THE MARVEL OF FUTURISM
APRIL CHALLENGE
MARCH CHALLENGE
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
The March challenge, titled 'Tiny Beautiful Things,' sparked a flood of creative ideas among our members. We witnessed a variety of interpretations, each showcasing unique perspectives. After all, the concepts of "Tiny" and "Beautiful" can vary greatly from person to person.
Els Bouchier wowed us with her submission: a polymer clay mosaic inspired by Paul Klee's painting. She dedicated days to perfecting the colors, cutting mosaic pieces, and crafting the final masterpiece. Truly inspiring!
In February, our members drew inspiration from the world of typography. Whether it was letters, words, signs in stores, or layouts in magazines, we delved into the diverse aspects of typography, connecting them to your polymer clay artwork.
The winner of the challenge was Phil Porter, who gracefully used a political motif to create jewelry with a strong message. Rather than judge people with different opinions, this piece is a wonderful example of how art can influence and connect.
DIVING INTO TYPOGRAPHY
FEBRUARY CHALLENGE
UNKNOWN EXPEDITION
JANUARY CHALLENGE
The theme of our very first challenge took many of our members into directions they have never been in. It was exciting to see entries from you, members from all over the world, hearing about your experience, process, and new things you learned.
The winner of the challenge was Virginie Enza Garnier who created a sculpture of incredible scale. She visited a world of her brother and tried to create an artwork based on his style and preferences. We fell in love with the idea and such precise execution.
