Our favorite time of the year! Nah, I don’t care about the weather, I mean Clay Camp! To prepare for the big event, here’s a little guide about what to expect.

Registration

Registration: Registration will be up and running by mid-March and your completed registration reserves your workspace (registration is online only). Lodging and meals are not included; there are lots of AirBnB places around Edmonds and Edmonds Harbor Inn (Best Western Plus) two short blocks away. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has free parking. Clay camp is $100 for members for all three days; you must be a current member to register for this event.


If you’re a current member and want to register for camp, click here.
If you’re not a member yet, click here.
If you’re applying for a scholarship, do not register yet. Click here first.

Scholarship information is at the bottom of this page.

Bring:
Polymer clay and your favorite tools, cutters, inks, etc.
A work surface (some laminate sheets will be available to use)
Pasta machine
Task lamp for you work space
Timer for your clay in the oven
Your most creative self!
Optional:
Your Brown Bag of goodies for the Friday Gift Exchange
Your swap items for the Saturday Swap
Items to donate to the Sunday Raffle
Items for the Free Table
Food items for the Snack Table
Potluck dish for Saturday Dinner Potluck
Things you’ve made that you would like to sell with clearly listed prices and your name so buyers know who to pay
Cash for Raffle tickets, and/or purchasing other clayers’ wares

Claying: When you are inspired to create, looking for inspiration or just want to socialize, Clay Camp is the place- it is always full of clayers to talk with and learn from. In place of formal classes this year, there will be several demonstrations of techniques taught throughout the weekend in the classroom area if you choose to attend; times and days of demos will be posted at Clay Camp. Large clay ovens are available so you can cure your finished creations. Everyone will have at least three feet of table space (7.5 sq ft) and are responsible for cleaning up their space and putting away their chair when they leave.

Snack Table: We usually have one table in the work area overflowing with snacks people brought to share. Anything that doesn’t require refrigeration is welcome.

Free Table: The volunteers who organize Clay Camp have asked that you bring your free items in a box marked with your name. This year there will be only one Free Table so make sure your box is small. If there’s no room on the table for your box, keep it in your workspace until there is room. When you leave, take your box of leftover free items home with you.

Volunteers Needed!
We are a volunteer-run organization and need help from members to continue hosting Clay Camp. Are you willing to help out with Clay Camp tasks? If so, email Kim and let her know how you can help. Volunteers are needed for:
Set Up on Thursday evening, May 30th. Set up tables, place extension cords, and put up signage. If you help Thursday evening, you may also bring your clay stuff and choose your spot.
Announcers! Announce the start of Clay Camp events, such as reminding people to get their dishes ready for Potluck, announcing the start of Demonstrations, Raffle ticket sales, etc.
Master of Ceremonies for either the Brown Bag exchange or the Raffle. Thank you!

Activities

Various clay technique demos throughout the day in the classroom area- last demo at 3pm.

Potluck!
Bring a dish to share on Saturday for the evening meal. Please mark your dish if it’s vegan, wheat-free, dairy-free, or contains nuts. There is a kitchen with an oven, microwave, stovetop and one refrigerator if needed. Dinner is served at 6pm.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available this year. If you’re a member of the guild and finances are tight, please consider applying for a scholarship that will cover 50% of the registration fee (minus the credit card processing fees). DO NOT REGISTER FOR CAMP until you are approved for a scholarship! Email the completed scholarship application to the NWPCG President. Once Board approved, you will receive your scholarship code to use when you register. If you register without your scholarship code you will be charged full price. Download NWPCG Scholarship Application here.

We would love to see you at Clay Camp!