Jana Roberts Benzon

Jana Roberts Benzon is a jewelry designer, artist and teacher who has taken the polymer clay world by storm. Crafting since she was a little girl, she has gone on to teach everything from painting and cake decorating to beadwork and polymer clay for the past 20 years. Her eye for detail and fine craftsmanship has heightened the demand for her to teach and demo her designs around the country and in publications such as Art Jewelry and Lapidiary Journal's "Step by Step Beads." You can see more of her precision caning and jewelry work at: www.janarobertsbenzon.com

  Anne Igou

Anne Igou is a self taught artist who has been creating and teaching with polymer clay for 15 years. As a published artist and designer, she is in great demand for both her signature masks and jewelry designs. In addition to work as a professional demonstrator and designer, Anne has been featured as a regular guest on both HGTV's Carol Duvall Show and DIY Network's Jewelry Making Show. She can also been seen on the new DIY Network show Craft Lab. For more information on Anne and her work visit: www.redturtledesigns.com

Karen Lewis

Karen Lewis (aka "Klew") has been creating with polymer clay for over 18 years. Her Clay Art can be found in private collections throughout the world, as well as in the Bead Museum (Prescott, Arizona). She has been published in magazines including: Accent, American Jewelry Manufacturer (AJM), Beadwork, Bead & Button, Polymer Cafe, and Lapidary Journal. Her work has also been featured in a dozen books and 5 instructional videos. Being the proprietress of the Spirited Bead Stores of California and a long history of teaching round out her portfolio. Visit her website at www.klewexpressions.com to learn more.

  Lisa Pavelka

Your host, Lisa Pavelka, is an award winning artist, author and designer who is recognized internationally as a leading expert in polymer clay artistry. She teaches throughout the world and has made numerous appearances on television including HGTV's Carol Duvall Show, as well as the DIY Network, PBS and the Discovery Channel. In addition to several books and a DVD, Lisa's articles appear in numerous magazines, including her Q & A column in Polymer Café. She has created work for Julia Roberts, The White House, Bernie Mac, Ben Stein and Siegfried & Roy to name a few. You can see more about Lisa and her work at: www.heartinhandstudio.com

  Jackie Truty

Jackie Truty left a career as a surgical nurse to become a true Renaissance artisan. She has studied for years to acquire extensive knowledge and background in a myriad of mediums including fused, dichroic, slumped glass, wire art, and lapidary arts in addition to being one of the premier Metal Clay experts and instructors in the world today! As a certified Master instructor and CEO of Art Clay World, USA; Jackie has shared her knowledge throughout the world in classes, a DVD, magazines, and books. She is currently penning her second Art Clay book. Learn more about Jackie and Art Clay Silver at: www.artclayworld.com/gallery.html