
2019 Keepsake Ornament Club Convention
Last summer, almost 2,000 KOC members gathered in Kansas City for the 2019 Keepsake Ornament Club Convention. Some fan favorite games and seminars were held, including a new sculpting seminar given by some of our Keepsake Artists!
“The idea for the sculpting seminar actually came from our KOC Convention planning team,” said Keepsake Artist Nello Williams. “We had to figure out how to hold the seminar so attendees could follow along while making their own sculpts.”
With only 40 minutes to complete a full sculpt, Nello and other artists were challenged to help attendees create a nice complete piece. After brainstorming with the team, one of Nello’s personal hobbies gave him an idea.
“I like to create custom candy molds and cookie cutters in my free time,” he said. “We decided to investigate having a mold or cutter that would get attendees started, but also let them add their own touches with help and direction from the artists. We found that what worked best was using a stamp or cutter and a clay that Sharon Visker found at the craft store.”
Seminar attendees ended up leaving with a one-of-a-kind design that tied in with other exclusive ornaments available only at the 2019 KOC Convention.
Experience the Magic: The Art of Sculpting Workshop
Williams, Nello. “Nello Williams on the KOC Convention Sculpting Seminar.” Hallmark Keepsake Community, May 06, 2020. https://keepsakecommunity.hallmark.com/share/nello-williams-on-the-koc-convention-sculpting-seminar.
One of my favorite seminars at convention. Great to interact with the artists AND create the take-home ornament.
also was one of my favorite seminars at 2019 KOC Convention. enjoyed the interaction with the artist and learning a new craft. Santa is on my tree with a story to tell. Hope to have a similar seminar in 2021.