Your Place in our Story
We are based in Beautiful Wales
I am Penny Vingoe. Only twenty years ago I discovered Polymer clay. I was on a trip to Niagara Falls with my son. He found me sat on the floor surrounded by books in the craft section of a bookshop. I had found a book about Polymer clay. What was that?
A few months later I went on my first workshop where the organiser commented that she wished that she had an alternative supplier – and the idea for Clayaround was formulated. Within months of in-depth research and product sourcing we were up and running and now, almost nineteen years on, we expanding rapidly, thanks in particular to our many loyal customers
We are surrounded by sheep! this is the view from my office. This is, as you might imagine, constant inspiration
Beautiful – but can be pretty chilly!
Our situation has its disadvantages for a business however for we are 4 miles from the nearest shop, and 8 miles from the nearest town! (Royal Mail collect your orders from our premises) However you can contact us at any time by email ( contact us ) and I will, reply as quickly as I can. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram by linking to their logos on our site.
Over the years
Over the years I did demonstrations, classes and talks and shared knowledge about this wonderful medium. We also attended shows and exhibitions and travelled all over the country with the shop to special workshops and at Guilds. Meeting like minded people has been a priority.
For six years we ran monthly free Claydays. These were always well attended and a delightful way to meet people. In the last couple of years the BPCG (British Polymer Clay Guild – of which I was a committee member at one point) have developed a network of similar days all over the country.
Development
You will see that we now have an Archive. We have transferred all the thought provoking newsletter writings onto this Archive (This collection supersedes the Facebook group of the same name.) My intention is to share my learnings and previous experience as a Life Coach. There is an option to enter into conversation if you wish.
We have many ideas for development including potential advice for customers who sell their creations on websites…..let me know if you think that would be useful or any other ideas that appeal. You can contact me here