Art Clay Certification Training and Classes
These teachers and schools offer Art Clay Certification classes and courses. Some of these teachers are willing to travel outside of their home area to run classes. See the listings for details. There is also now a Home Study metal clay qualification available from the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery and available worldwide. All external links open in a new window.
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Art Clay Certification classes in the UK
Art Clay Certification classes in the USA
Art Clay Certification classes International
UK
If you live in the UK, please take five minutes to help one of our course providers with a metal clay survey.
Angel Heart - South East London
One day Art Clay beginners class and Art Clay crtification Level 1.
Art Clay Scotland - Edinburgh
Level one and two Art Clay certification classes.
Art Clay Shop - Rochester, Kent
Art Clay introduction classes, project based classes, bronze and copper clay classes and Art Clay Certification.
Art Clay Silver Studio - Taplow, Berkshire
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2
Art Clay Studios - Stansted, Essex
UK supplier of Art Clay, findings, firing supplies, inkless wipes, photopolymer plates, tools and kits. Fingerprint jewellery classes, beginners Art Clay and Art Clay Certification classes.
Art Clay Supplies - Beech Hill, Berkshire
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2, introduction to Art Clay and more.
Craftworx - East Yorkshire
Introduction to metal clay classes, PMC and Art Clay, baby fingerprint classes, ring making classes, stone setting classes, advanced stone setting classes, ceramics and silver clay classes, glass and silver classes. Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification and a programme of masterclasses. Kiln firing services and open workshops. Official MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Home Study Support Centre. Committed to running safe and supportive metal clay classes to the standards detailed in the MCSJ Support Centre Training Code of Practice.
Creative Glass - Rochester, Kent
Art Clay beginners classes and Level 1 and 2 Art Clay Certification classes.
Joy Funnell - Hastings, East Sussex
Introductory Art Clay classes, Art Clay certification. Advanced Art Clay, bezel setting and construction classes. Private lessons arranged by appointment.
Julia Rai - Cornwall, London
Introduction to metal clay, PMC and Art Clay classes, Art Clay Certification classes level 1 and 2, making your own textures class, private classes, one-to-one classes. Will travel to teach.
London Jewellery School - Hatton Garden, London
Precious Metal Clay PMC beginners classes. Precious Metal Clay PMC ring making, gold, glass (lampwork beads), enamelling, basic silversmithing, polymer clay and jewellery making classes, texture making classes. Art Clay beginners and Certification classes. Bronze clay classes. Also runs childrens PMC charm-making classes. Private tuition for all levels of metal clay.
Lynne Glazzard - Glaisdale, North Yorkshire
Beginners, intermediate and advanced Art Clay silver classes including ring making, hollow forms and stone setting. Art Clay Silver level 1 and 2 Certification with Lynne Glazzard. Bronze clay and copper clay classes. A wide range of metal clay and jewellery making courses, traditional silver work classes, enamelling classes at introductory and advanced levels including cloisonné and Plique a jour enamelling, advanced stone setting, adding colour to metal clay, torch fired enamel classes, glass fusing classes and combining silver clay with lampwork beads. Private classes run by appointment. Open workshops and a series of Masterclasses with invited tutors.
Magick Minx Productions - Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire
Offering a full range of Precious Metal Clay PMC workshops for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels plus project based classes. PMC Certification training from the PMC Studio.
Magnolia Studios - Northamptonshire
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2 as well as beginners classes.
Metal Clay Ltd - Corfe Castle, Dorset
Beginners and introductory Art Clay classes, certification and a number of complimentary classes.
The Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery - St Austell, Cornwall
Beginners precious Metal Clay PMC classes, beginners Art Clay classes, beginners silver metal clay classes, advanced silver metal clay, Art Clay and PMC classes. Silver Metal Clay Diploma and Higher Metal Clay Diploma courses. The Silver Metal Clay Diploma is available as classroom training in Cornwall or as a Home Study Course. Art Clay level 1 and 2 Certification with Julia Rai. Bronze clay and copper clay classes. These classes form part of the Higher Metal Clay Diploma. Wide range of metal clay and jewellery making courses, traditional silver work classes, enamelling classes, jewellery repair, stone setting, adding colour to metal clay, torch fired enamel classes, glass fusing classes. Private classes run by appointment. Open workshops, kiln firing services. Official MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Home Study Support Centre.
Moondust Jewellery - Cheshire, Leek, Stoke on Trent
Art Clay beginner, intermediate and certification classes. Also specialist classes like ring making, lentil beads, glass, mixed media and bronze clay. Private tuition also available.
Pajed - Essex, UK
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2. Also teaches introductory Art Clay classes, project based classes like ring and bead making, desk and perfume ware and photopolymer plates. Pat Waddington who teaches these classes is willing to travel to run classes. Contact Pat through the Pajed website for more details.
The Silver Artist - Kings Norton, Birmingham
Art Clay beginners classes and Level 1 and 2 Art Clay Certification classes.
Silverclay Creations - Halifax, West Yorkshire
Introduction to silver clay classes and advanced silver clay classes.
Silverclay Designs - Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Introduction to metal clay classes, advanced level classes and Art Clay Certification classes.
Silverclay Jewellery Workshops - Breamore, Hampshire
Introductory Art Clay workshops, intermediate and advanced classes, project based classes. Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification.
Silver with Lesley - Chichester, West Sussex
Introductory and improvers silver metal clay classes, Art Clay and PMC, Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2 and Bronze clay classes. Lesley also offers project based metal clay classes. Kiln firing services and open workshops. Official MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Home Study Support Centre. Committed to running safe and supportive metal clay classes to the standards detailed in the MCSJ Support Centre Training Code of Practice.
Sussex Jewellery School - Eastbourne
Beginners silver clay classes, Art Clay and PMC, polymer clay and metal clay classes, beginning in silver classes, enamelling on fine silver classes, fingerprint jewellery classes, wax carving for casting, gold on silver classes, Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification classes with Julia Rai. Kiln firing services and open workshops. Official MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Home Study Support Centre. Committed to running safe and supportive metal clay classes to the standards detailed in the MCSJ Support Centre Training Code of Practice.
USA
Adornments by Diane - Prince Frederick, Maryland
Introduction to metal clay classes, chain maille, wire wrapping and beading classes, Art Clay Certification classes and advanced, project based metal clay classes. Private lessons also given.
Art Clay Studio - Nashua, NH
34 types of metal clay classes and workshops by Carol A Babineau. She also has an Open Studio every Tuesday and Thursday 10 - 2, or by appointment. Call ahead just in case. 603-560-5402. Carol is an Art Clay Distributor selling to local people and her students.
Art Clay World
This page allows you to find Art Clay instructors in your area
Art Clay World
This is the on-line class calendar for Art Clay classes
Bead Dreams - Orlando, FL
Art Clay Certification levels 1 and 2.
Cindy Gard-Koizumi - Lombard, IL
Art Clay Certification levels 1 and 2 classes.
Cindy Pankopf's Creative Place - Fullerton, California
Wide range of classes including beginners to advanced metal clay, Art Clay Certification and copper clay classes.
Elentari Handverk - Clackamas, OR
Debra Carus runs Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification.
Everlasting Treasures - Londonderry, NH
Private lessons, Art Clay Level I, Crossover or Senior Certification from Michela Verani.
Face of Contentment - US
Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification
Frances Quirk - Addison, IL
Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification
Gail Moriarty Designs - Nashua, NH
Art Clay Certifications, metal clay beginners and intermediate classes.
Gordon Uyehara - Hawaii and various locations
Various courses in Art Clay including certification.
Judi Weers - TX, USA
Art Clay Crossover Certification, level 1 and level 2 Certification and bronze and copper clay classes. Judy will travel to teach so contact her for more information.
Katie Baum - Oak Lawn, IL
Art Clay level 1 and 2 certification classes, introductory classes and project based classes.
Lorrene Davis - Placerville, CA
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2. Also runs beginner and intermediate metal clay classes. Lorrene will travel just about anywhere to teach. Contact here for details. Also see Lorrene's blog here.
Lyle Rayfield - Tucson, AZ
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2, PMC crossover classes, beginners classes, bronze and copper clay classes, speciality classes for intermediate and advanced students. Also teaches enamelling and texture making.
Magickal Dragon Designs - Indianapolis, IN
Beginners Art Clay classes, project based classes and Art Clay certification.
Mendocino Art Center - Mendocino, CA
Programme of metal clay and jewelry making classes including bronze and copper clay, Art Clay Certification and metal clay specialist classes.
naturescapes studio - Dayton, OH
Art Clay beginners, advanced and Certification classes. Also suppliers of Bronzclay, Art Clay, tools and kilns
On Q Designs - Rogers, MN
Level 1 and 2 Art Clay Certification
Pam East - Johns Creek, GA
Art Clay Certification Level 1 and 2
Sally Bly - Grand Prairie, Texas
Art Clay beginners and Certification classes.
International
Alan Samons - Johannesburg, South Africa
Art Clay Level 1, Level 2 and Senior Instructor classes on request. Also beginners and intermediate level classes. Alan runs regular workshops in Killarney (Johannesburg), Jeffrey's Bay, Bloemfontein and Parys.
Alexandra Daini - Kitchener, Ontario
Art Clay Level 1 and 2, plus introductory and advanced classes.
Art Clay Canada - Canada
Art Clay Level 1 and 2 certification.
Art Clay World - Mumbai, India
Introductory Art Clay classes and Certification classes running in Mumbai, India.
Chris De Haes - France and Belgium
Certification courses in France and Belgium, reseller of art clay silver, bronze and copper clay. Contact Chris here
Cilver Creations - Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa
Beginners Art Clay Classes, project based metal clay classes and Certification. Also run bronze clay classes, copper clay classes, enameling on silver, resin, pewter and dichroic glass.
Creative Glass - Switzerland
Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification
Creative Glass - Austria
Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification
Fine Silver Girl - Toronto, Canada
Art Clay beginners, advanced and Level 1 and 2 Certification classes.
Jocelyne Robertson - Montréal, Joliette and Terrebonne, Canada
Jocelyne runs private Art Clay classes on request from her home studio in Terrebonne, five minutes from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She also teaches in French in some boutiques. She offers Introductory Classes for Beginners , Advanced courses and workshops, Level One Certification and Senior Level Certification and Crossover Certification, bronze clay workshop and copper clay.
Lydia Lewis - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Beginners Art Clay classes, Advanced ACS, Level 1 Art Clay Certification and Senior Certification, bronze clay workshop and copper clay. Specialty classes, private classes, resin and polymer clay classes.
Metal Clay Supply House - Canada
Level 1 and Senior Level Art Clay Certification, beginners to advanced classes. Also offer Bronze Clay classes.
PMC Studio France - France
PMC Studio France specialise in learning holidays offering a variety of courses ranging from three days to two weeks. For example the three days may involve learning how to make fingerprint jewellery and personalised jewellery with time left to enjoy the pool as well as a glass of French wine or two! Those coming on a weeks holiday may wish to complete an introductory course and one of the certification modules of their choice. Other choices include working with bronze and copper. These are fully catered holidays with plenty of French cuisine and indulgence if you so wish. Partners are also welcome for a moderate supplement and are free to see the sites whilst you learn. These holidays are suitable for all levels from those looking at learning a new skill to those serious about metal clay becoming their business. They also offer Art Clay Level 1 and 2 Certification classes.
Rosa Martha Celorio - Spanish Language Site - Mexico
Mexican artist Rosa Martha sells her work directly from her website. She also offers classes in metal clay, Art Clay Certification and allied subjects including enameling.
Sabine Alienor - France
Art Clay Certification
Silverclay - Russia
Beginners and Certification classes.
Art Clay Certification
Art Clay Certification has two levels. Level One Certification requires you to have some basic experience with metal clay, they don’t take complete beginners.
In order to become a certified instructor, you must successfully complete the Level One Certification course. This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay.
At Level One in the UK, a number of projects have to be completed exactly as they are specified in the Art Clay Beginners Book. The Level One course is normally three days. The focus is on technique, precision and finishing pieces to a consistently high standard. On this course there is no design freedom in the project. One major advantage is that the course includes a very comprehensive toolkit and all the materials needed including silver findings.
In the USA, the curriculum consists of nine different projects taught over 24 hours of instruction (typically three eight hour days), and covers a variety of techniques. Some of the techniques include use of organic forms, creating flat and round-shank rings, addition and firing of gemstones and glass, creating a mirror finish, and much more. This course provides general and technical information, as well as some helpful teaching guidelines.
Once Level One Certification is passed, holders can teach introductory/beginners Art Clay classes and normally get a small discount on buying Art Clay from the official distributors of Art Clay. Level One Certification holders can call themselves Art Clay Level One Instructors.
In the UK, the Art Clay Guild have now specified that Level One Certificate holders must wait six months from the completion date printed on their Level One Certificate before they can attend a Level 2 Certification course. This time should be used to refine skills and prepare for Level Two Senior Certification course.
The Senior Certification course is designed to provide advanced techniques as well as a creative challenge for the individuals who have completed Level One Certification. In the US, there are a total of seven projects taught over 32 hours (typically four eight hour days). This course teaches students to incorporate gold foil, brass, and fine silver bezel wire. It also introduces the use of three-dimensional design, with emphasis on detail and fine finishing. Successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for Senior Instructor Status in the USA.
Art Clay World, USA, approves and certifies instructors into the Senior Instructor community by reviewing an application and examining a selection of three pieces of original work. The pieces submitted must reflect the techniques and skills the individual learned during their Art Clay education, as well as the ability to creatively design original pieces while following guidelines. A non-refundable $200 application fee is also required from anyone submitting for Senior Instructor status.
In the UK and France, Level Two Certification covers more advanced techniques and normally runs over four days. A number of pieces have to be completed during the course. Like the Level One Certification, the Level Two projects have to be completed exactly as they are specified in the Art Clay Advanced Book. There is no design freedom on the pieces. There is a criteria list of all the skills and competencies the instructor is looking for and this has to be completed successfully for the certification to be awarded, together with three pieces made after the course which are submitted and evaluated by a panel.
In the UK, these three pieces must be submitted within 60 days from the completion of the Level Two course. Candidates for Level Two Certification will also have to prove they have access to a kiln.
A bigger discount on buying Art Clay from the official distributors of Art Clay is an advantage of the Level Two qualification.
Crossover Certification
In the USA, a Crossover Certification is available. The Crossover Certification course is a three-project class that covers some of the specialty Art Clay products. This class is available to certified PMC Instructors. In order to qualify, an individual must have become Level One PMC certified before December 1, 2007 or Level Two PMC certified any time thereafter. All students that take a Crossover Certification will be required to submit a copy of their PMC certificates.
