7630 Tomlinson Ave.
Studio #30
Cabin John, MD 20818
Lindlyh@aol.com
301 263-0272

Lindly Haunani has over seventeen years of experience as a polymer clay workshop leader and has taught hundreds of workshops ranging from three hour seminars to week long residential intensives.  

Her work has appeared in over fifty Invitational and juried shows. She is one of the founding members of the National Polymer Clay Guild, co-author of Artists at Work, and the star of several how-to videos

When not fantasizing about being a food stylist, a stand-up comic or a fabric designer...she can be found traveling around the country to teach workshops while belly laughing. She is best known for her sensitive use of color and gentle and empowering teaching style.


Education

B.F.A. Printmaking, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Continuing coursework at The Art League School 1984-1990

Certified Healing Touch Practitioner- energy based Healing Modality

Beginning in 1989 my Polymer Clay artwork has appeared in over 60 Juried and Invitational Shows in both galleries and museums.


Publications

2009 Polymer Clay Color Inspirations: Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes by Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio (August, 2009)
2008

Polymer Clay Beads, Grant Diffenbacher, Lark

2007 Cover- Craft’s Report Magazine

Artist’s Profile, Ornament Magazine Summer Issue

Adapting Quilt patterns in Polymer Clay, Judith Skinner Sara Jane Helm

The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Techniques, Donna Kato, Watson Gupthill

Polymer Clay Creative Traditions, Judy Belcher, Watson Gupthill
2006

The Art of Jewelry, Katherine Aimione, Sterling Press

2005 The Craft’s Report- Online exclusive
2004
The New Clay Two, Nan Roche, Flower Valley Press
1999

Designing with Polymer Clay, Barbara McGuire, Krause

Bead & Button Magazine - Sand Jade and Crayon Brights
1998 Bead & Button Magazine - Cover article - Wearing a Chuckle
Tantalizing Translucents, Video, Mindstorm Productions
Roses, leaves and More, Video, Abba Dabba Productions
1997 Artists at Work - Polymer Clay Comes of Age - Lindly Haunani and Pierrette Ashcroft, Flower Valley Press
Invitational Polymer Clay Calendar, Ford and Forlano
The Cutting Edge of Polymer Clay- Masters Invitational Catalogue
1996 Creating with Polymer Clay, Leslie Dierks, Lark Books

First Steps in Handmade Jewelry, Carol Grape, Northlight

1994 Polymer Clay Calendar - Ford and Forlano
Bead & Button Magazine - Mokume Gane

Invitational Show Highlights

2008 Niche Award Finalist, Polymer Clay
2006 The Rave, Ravensdale, WA
2005 Polymer Invitational, Prescott, AZ
2004 Polymer No Kai, Tokyo, Japan
2003 Moves on Polymer Clay, Brookfield Craft Center, CN
2002 Polymer No Kai, Tokyo Japan
2X2 Demerest, NJ
2001 Faculty Invitational Arrowmont School for the Arts & Crafts, TN
1999 National Polymer Clay Show, Gallery Ten, FLA
1998 Still Crazy after all those Quilts, New England Quilt Museum, Lowell, MA
1997 Masters Invitational, Old Church Cultural Center, Demarest, NJ
Making History, Arrowmont School, TN
1996 Masters Showcase, Embellishments, Houston, TX
1995 Journey of the Heart, San Diego, CA
1994 Artist Portfolio Show, Aaron Faber Gallery, NYC, NY
Polymer Masks-Michael Grove curator, Giorgi Gallery, Berkeley, CA
Caffery Sudios. Baton Rouge, LA
Appalachiana, Bethesda, MD
American Crafts, Cleveland, OH
Hanson Galleries, Houston TX

Polymer Clay Teaching Experience Highlights

2007 Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, TN
Florida in February Polymer Clay Conference, Orlando, FLA
Key Largo Art League, FLA
Colorado Springs Polymer Clay Guild, CO
Maureen Carlson's Center for the Arts, Jordan, MN
Detroit Polymer Clay Guild, MI
2006 Artway, Damascus, MD
Artful Afternoons, Annandale, VA
Maureen Carlson's Center for the Arts, Jordan, MN
Torpedo Factory Art Camp, Alexandria, VA
Boston Polymer Clay Guild, Boston, MA
Ravensdale International Polymer Conference, WA
2005 Chicago Polymer Clay Guild, Chicago, IL
Detroit Polymer Clay Guild, Detroit, MI
Houston Polymer Clay Guild, Houston, TX
Florida Polymer Clay Guild, Palm Beach, FL
Artway, Damascus, MD
Bead & Button, Milwaukee, WI
New Jersey Polymer Clay Guild, Demarest, NJ
Maureen Carlson's Center for the Arts, Jordan, MN
Artful Afternoons, Damascus, MD
Torpedo Factory Art Camp, Alexandria, VA
2004 Art League School, Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Polymer Clay Guild, Baltimore, MD
West Virginia Polymer Clay Guild, Charlestown, WV
Torpedo Factory Children's Art Camp
Maureen Carlson's Center for the Arts, Jordan, MN
2003 Pittsburgh Polymer Clay Guild, Pittsburgh, Pa
Torpedo Factory Children's Art Camp, VA
Art League School, VA
Bead & Button, WI
Maureen Carlson's Center for the Arts, MN
Ravensdale, WA
2002 Elevating an Art Form, WV
Torpedo Factory Children's Camp, VA
Maureen Carlson's Center for the Arts, MN
Connecticut Polymer Clay Guild, CN
New Jersey Polymer Clay Guild, NJ
Art League School, VA
Embellishments, OR
Bead & Button, WI
2001 Torpedo Factory Children's Art Camp
Courting the Muse, PA
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, TN
Split Rock Arts Program, University of Minnesota Graduate School
Art League School, VA
2000 Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, TN
Artful Journey, FLA
Four Corners Weaver's Guild, CO
Philadelphia Polymer Clay Guild, PA
Bead and Button, OR
Ravensdale, WA
Art League School, VA
1999 Spilt Rock Arts, University Minnesota Graduate School, MN
Arrowmont school of Arts and Crafts, TN
Hand Workshop, VA
Colorado Polymer Clay Guild, Co
Mid-Atlantic Fiber Conference
New Hampshire Polymer Clay Guild
Embellishments, OR
Baby Island Art Lodge, WA
New York Polymer Clay Guild, NY
Art League School, VA
1998 Split Rock Arts Program, University of Minnesota Graduate School
Detroit Metro Polymer Clay Guild, MI
Columbus Polymer Clay Guild, OH

Organizational Experience

2004-06 Coordinator, National Polymer Clay Guild retreat
1999-2003 Coordinator Polymer Clay Teachers group, Whidbey Island, WA
2002-2003 E-list manager Healing Touch Mid-East USA
2001 Workshop Leader, Make Piece for Peace, Washington, DC
2001 Faculty Chair National Polymer Clay Guild Conference, Bryn Marr, PA
1994,96, 99 Nominating Chair National Polymer Clay Guild
1989-1992 Contributing Editor, POLYinforMER, writing and soliciting articles, editing, information gathering
1989-2003 National Polymer Clay Guild Retreat, founder and group leader, Orkney Springs, VA

7630 Tomlinson Ave. • Studio #30 • Cabin John, MD 20818
lindly@lindlyhaunani.com • 301 263-0272