Past Events
November 2016
Intro to Polymer Clay Class
Ages 8 to 98 will learn magical techniques with colorful oven baked clay. Roll, flatten, wrap and then slice to reveal amazing designs like stars, flowers and swirls.
Find out more »September 2020
Polymer Clay Classes
Layl will be teaching upcoming classes virtually.
Find out more »June 2021
Intro to Polymer clay class
This Intro to Polymer Clay class is a great way to relax with colored clay and learn magical techniques.
Find out more »December 2022
Noble Truth Artist Talk: Layl McDill
Step into the wonderland of Layl McDill’s studio in the Flux Arts Building. She shares her space with her husband Josh Blanc as part of Clay Squared to Infinity. Layl creates polymer clay sculptures that focus on wonderment and storytelling and Josh makes handmade tiles. She will give a tour of both her studio and her husband’s and tell a story. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6 pm, 2505 Howard St. NE.
Find out more »July 2024
Snack and Squish
Josh Blanc and Layl McDill invite you to Snack and Squish, a monthly lunch-and-learn program at Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE. This month Josh Blanc will talk about glaze and Layl McDill will talk about glitter. July will be one of our favorite foods, doughnuts. RSVP: Layl McDill layl@claysquared.com or Josh Blanc - josh@claysquared.com, 612-781-6409. Wednesday, July 10, noon-1 pm. All ages welcome.
Find out more »November 2024
Snack and Squish
"Hunt and Gather," Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12-1 pm, Flux Arts Building, Studios A and E, 2505 Howard St. NE. Clay Squared owners Josh Blanc and Layl McDill love to find unique treasures to use in their art. Josh has an artful collection of stamps and Layl has junk jars galore. They'll share stories of discoveries made while traveling or just poking around in their own basement. Then do a little squishing of clay onto a small bake-able object in Layl’s…
Find out more »January 2025
Make and Take clay
Saturday, Jan. 25, 1-5 pm, Clay Squared Gallery, 699 Lowry Ave. NE. Create polymer clay creations like a pencil holder, a frame or a light switch cover. Stop in anytime and spend as much time as you like playing with clay. Take your creation home and bake it in your own oven. Pay what you want.
Find out more »February 2025
“Maple Syrup and Cowboys”
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12-1 pm, Flux Arts Building, Clay Squared and the Clay Squared Gallery, 2505 Howard St NE. RSVP — Layl McDill, layl@claysquared.com or Josh Blanc, josh@claysquared.com. Travel back in time to when Josh lived in Vermont and Layl lived in Wyoming. That’s where they both started their artistic journey — Josh surrounded by maple syrup and Layl with cowboy art. Hear the fun stories and munch on pancakes with maple syrup and Layl’s childhood staple — venison. Then squish…
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