Precious Metal Clay, PMC Certification Training, Classes, Courses and Workshops
These teachers and schools offer Precious Metal Clay, PMC Certification training. 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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Precious Metal Clay Certification classes in the UK
Precious Metal Clay Certification classes in the USA
Precious Metal Clay Certification classes International
UK
1 Off Studio - Carol Merkl - Coventry
Introduction to PMC, Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification Training from the PMC Studio.
Betts Metal Sales - Birmingham
Introduction to PMC, PMC rings and pendants, PMC Certification classes from the PMC Studio.
B-Unique and PMC Workshops - Motcombe, North Dorset
Beginners Precious Metal Clay PMC workshops. Also run PMC Certification training from the PMC Studio.
Merlyn Studio - Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire
Offering a range of Precious Metal Clay PMC workshops for beginners. PMC Certification training from the PMC Studio. Private tuition available.
The Oxford Bead Shop - Cowley, Oxford
Introduction to PMC, PMC rings and pendants, PMC Certification classes from the PMC Studio. Also runs silver work, beading, enamelling and jewellery making classes.
The PMC Studio - Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Precious Metal Clay PMC beginner and Certification Training.
Rashbel - Hatton Garden, London
PMC beginners classes leading to Certification.
Somata-PMC - Leeds, North Yorkshire
Precious Metal Clay PMC beginner and project classes. Also offer PMC Certification authorised by the PMC Studio.
The Square Studio - Northam, North Devon
PMC and copper clay classes. Accredited PMC Studio Training Centre.
Surrey Jewellery School - Woking, Surrey
A wide variety of classes in metal clay techniques, to suit all levels of experience. Individual and group tuition available, and jewellery making parties for all occasions. Accredited Training Centre for the PMC Studio, offering PMC Studio Certification programme. Metal Clay kiln firing service, open days and studio hire.
USA
Alice Alper-Rein - Morganville, NJ
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification classes(PMC Connection)
Argentum - Pembroke Pines, FL
Beginners, intermediate and advanced PMC classes and PMC Connection Certification classes.
Barbara Becker Simon - locations all over the USA and worldwide
PMC advanced classes running in various locations including complex hollow forms classes. Barbara also runs the Rio Grande PMC Certification, Bronzclay classes and texture making classes.
Bella Beads and Wax - Longmont, CO
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification classes (PMC Connection)
Brighton Beads and more – Brighton MI
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (Rio Grande)
Carol Hamilton - Northern Virginia
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (PMC Connection)
Celie Fago - Central Vermont
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (Rio Grande)
Chris Darway - Lambertville, NJ
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (Rio Grande)
Eclectica - Brookfield, WI
Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification designed by Irina Miech.
Linda Kline - various locations
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (PMC Connection)
Lora Hart - Studio City, Glendale, Los Angeles, Northridge, Arcadia and Santa Monica, CA
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (PMC Connection)
Med'A Creations - San Pablo, CA
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (PMC Connection)
Out on a Limb - various locations, IL and WI
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification (PMC Connection)
Patrik Kusek - SF Bay Area and Various locations
All levels and types of metal clay including PMC, BronzClay and CopprClay. Plus specialty techniques such as granulation on PMC, rings, PPP's. In addition to teaching various metal clay classes and offering private lessons, Patrik is a Senior Instructor for Rio Grande and teaches certification classes nationally.
PMC Connection
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification
PMC Connection Senior Instructor Location
This page shows where the Precious Metal Clay PMC Senior Instructors are located and has links to their profiles.
PMC Connection Certified Instructors Class Listings
Comprehensive list of PMCC Certified Instructors classes at all levels and all over the USA. Listed in date order and including the State and City, this is a good place to start if you're looking for a class in the USA.
PMC Guild Guide to Classes
Precious Metal Clay PMC classes are listed on this site. All teachers are members of the PMC Guild.
Rio Grande
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification through the Education in Motion programme.
Sage – St Paul Minnesota
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification classes
Sheila Merica - Peoria, AZ
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification classes (PMC Connection)
Silverclayworks - Florida
Mary Ann and Ken Devos offer PMC Certification classes at a variety of locations, mainly in Florida but also in other venues in the US and internationally.
Terry Kovalcik - various locations
Illustrator, artist and teacher Terry Kovalcik has had work included in some of the top PMC books. He offers beginners, advanced and PMC certification classes in a variety of US locations.
Vera Lightstone - Manhattan
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification classes(PMC Connection)
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts - Young Harris, GA
A wide range of classes are available at this school including silver work, glass fusing, lampworking, enamelling, PMC Certification classes with Mary Ann and Ken Devos, beading, chain making etc.
International
Alchemy Atelier - Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia & Hong Kong (& other countries in South East Asia by special arrangment)
Laura Smith-Hos offers classes in PMC including Certification, Bronzclay™, Copprclay™ and mixed metal clay.
Eclectic Studio - Beaconsfield, NSW, Australia
PMC Certification classes as well as various other metal clay classes for beginners, intemediate and advanced students.
N' Craft Room PTE Ltd - Singapore
Official distributor of PMC for Singapore. Also supply tools, beads, findings and stones. PMC workshops run for beginners, advanced and certifications.
PMC Connection Hong Kong - China
Official distributor of PMC for China. Also provide stones, tools, kilns and findings. They run beginner and advanced workshops and certification classes.
PMC South Africa - South Africa
Official distributor of PMC for South Africa. Also supply tools and run workshops.
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.
Sydney Jewellery School - Beaconsfield, NSW, Australia
Wide range of classes including PMC Certification, Faux Bone™ and mixed media.
PMC Certification
PMC Certification classes are defined by the PMC Guild as 'a special kind of class that is based on projects made to conform to a specific and universal standard. The rigorous class covers a wide range of techniques, and includes information on forming, firing, and finishing. Upon successful completion of the three-day class, certified artisans are entitled to certain discounts at the sponsoring company.'
There are two main companies offerering PMC Certification training in the US; Rio Grande and PMC Connection. These links show you what's included in their training. The syllabus is different for each of them. They have been developed by these companies in conjunction with the manufacturer of PMC, Mitsubishi.
The PMC Connection training is divided into three segments. Part one is a two day class - click here to see what is covered in this class. Part two is a two day class of more advanced techniques - click here to see what's covered in this class. Part three is a two day class and covers even more advanced techniques.
The Rio Grande Certification is a three day class and covers advanced techniques through seven projects. The expectation is that the student for this class has already got quite a bit of experience with metal clay. Click here to find out more about it.
PMC Connection and Rio Grande only allow teachers who have gone through a rigorous selection process to give certification classes. Both PMC Connection and Rio Grande call these teachers senior teachers or instructors. When someone has been trained by these senior teachers they can train introductory or specialised PMC classes - like making rings, beads etc. They cannot certify students to get the discounts though, this can only be done by a senior teacher.
In the UK, there is a certification programme run by The PMC Studio in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. It is structured in three modules that can be taken in any order. It has a flexible format which allows students to choose the Module they want to do during any Certification session. Suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to PMC or Creative Copper Clay, each module takes two days to complete and is taught in small groups. Teachers are being authorised by the PMC Studio to train certification classes in other venues around the UK.
In France, PMC Studio France is the only training centre running full
certification classes in France and Continental Europe. Wholly independent,
their courses are fully recognised by the PMC Guild internationally and the
grades of competency exceed the minimum requirements set by the Guild. Their
certification courses are modular (three in total), three days long and can
be taken in any order. Some of their students complete the full course over
nine days, some spread them out over several months, others complete them as
part of a learning holiday.
In Australia, there are four levels available for PMC Certification. Taught by Senior Instructor May Bartrum, this workshop will allow people to teach at an introductory level and to receive a discount on purchases of PMC.
The PMC Guild supports the development of Certification programmes. Anyone can set up a certification programme for PMC. The following is taken from their website:-
"The PMC Guild is an international member-based organization whose mission is to promote, support, and encourage PMC activities. Consistent with its educational mission, the Guild has created this list of minimum requirements to help schools, teachers, and others develop certification programs. This list is offered as a starting point, with the assumption that companies and individuals will tailor their program to their specific market, perhaps adding additional items to this list. "
To see the PMC Guild's minimum requirements referred to above, click here. The Guild will recognise a teacher who is following these guidelines and they will be allowed to display the Guild logo on their marketing material and website. No formal teacher training is required to deliver this training.
