Jean Bernard & Sherry Goshon

Who?

Better yet what are the

NARDZ?

 

They are a curious civilization that withstood the destruction of the dinosaurs and live quietly today.  Unseen by humans they hold a special “key” protecting the earth form outside forces. 

 

They are creations of Jean Bernard and Sherry Goshon.  They promise to reveal more in the first published book of the Nardz.

 

"We are very excited to find out that the Nardz will be debuting at the Artistic Figures in Cloth and Clay convention", said Jean.  

 

The Nardz were born!

Nardz, Keepers of the key all began last year. 

Jean was doodling with some clay and a face appeared.  After bantering back and forth with Sherry they decided to combine both of their personalities and create a fantasy world of beings and critters.  The Nardz were born.

Jean Bernard and Sherry Goshon are both teaching at AFICC 2015
You can read more about them on AFICC Web Site.  If you are not signed up for the convention it is not too late! 

If you are not signed up as a student please visit us as a guest:

Visitors are welcome to see the Nardz Exhibit display along with other vendors, Artist dolls for sale  and exhibits.

 

Vendors Art Supplies for Sale

Treasures of the Gypsy's

Dollmaker's Journey

Gahanna Bead Studio

The Black Sheep

Elizabeth Vernon Antiques

 

Artist Art Dolls for Sale

Christine Shively-Benjamin

Cyndy Sieving

Dawn Schiller

Debbie Jackson

Debra Klopp

Dot Lewallen

Jean Bernard

Jody Miller

Kathryn Walmsley

Natalie Hamade

Roxanna Maria

Sherry Goshon

Trish Randal

 

Exhibits

Just for Fun

Picture This - challenge

AFICC 10 year History of Dolls 2003 -2013

 

Fly Away with Debbie Jackson

 

A Polymer Clay

Adventure

 

Debbie Jackson

Artist

Author

Adventurist

Debbie Jackson has broken rules and pushed the boundaries when it comes to artistic innovation and polymer clay.  Her techniques are extraordinarily unique. The delicate hand lends itself to nature natural blend when it comes to color. 

You can see how the exquisite colors in these brooches and pendants seem bright, full of cheer and yes nature’s natural brilliance. 

We are so very fortunate to have Debbie teaching classes at AFICC.  She really brings clay to life.  Many figurative artist work in polymer but they have not dived into the world of colored clays.  I ask you to throw caution to the wind and jump, because Debbie has so much to offer you will think in living color and how you can use these techniques to create footwear, bags, clothing, fantasy creatures and much more. 

 

3 Years in the making.

The clay looks like fabric!

 For those that are eager to shop at the instructors tables student or visitor you will be delighted to  know she is going to be selling these beautiful Shibori Textile art dolls that can be made to hang on the wall or mounted in a shadow box.  They are 10 inches tall and absolutely gorgeous.  It has taken 3 years of study and experimenting to develop this particular technique.  Artistic Figures in Cloth and Clay Artist Market place will be one of the first places they will be sold. 

 




 

These are African dolls.  All the faces are the exact type of laser face transfer techniques used in the Fly Girl class that is being taught at Artistic Figures in Cloth and Clay. 

 

Take a chance! Take the plunge! Expand your artistic techniques as an Artist – learn from an original! Master of color and clay Debbie Jackson is the Name!


Debbie Jackson workshop Opportunities are open to you now Click here to see this class and more!




Art class "Fly Girls"
AFICC one of two classes.