What's New on the Metal Clay Academy Website?
This page provides you with a quick idea of what's been added in the past month. If you are a regular visitor, you can see what we've added since your last visit here.
Archived What's New pages for earlier months can be seen here
April What's New Archive - you can see everything that was added during April 2010 here
31st May
A new training provider was added to the jewelry making classes page.
Stitch 'n' Craft
UK supplier of beads, Swarovski crystals, findings, tools and supplies for beading. Also supply Art Clay. Also offer bead classes and chain maille classes.
30th May
A new training provider was added to the Glass Classes page.
Exemplar Glass - Leominster, Herefordshire
Glass fusing classes and stained glass classes.
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
London Jewellery Supplies
Art Clay, tools, beading supplies, findings, textures and cutters.
29th May
A new event has been added.
Gordon Uyehara Masterclasses in Dorset, UK
When: 13th - 15th August 2010
Where: Silverclay, Corfe Castle, Dorset
What: Metal Clay Harmony (one day) and Bail Link Bracelet (two days)
Metal Clay Harmony
During this one day class let creativity be your guide as you express yourself with copper and bronze clay, combined with silver - all in one piece.
Bail Link Bracelet
During this intense project-based two-day class you will design and build your own fabulous unique bail linked bracelet. Gordon will demonstrate the linking mechanism, construction approach, adding a bezel, setting a stone into a bezel setting, things to avoid, design aesthetics, estimating the size, creating and soldering on a catch, and finishing options - all techniques you will find use for again and again in your regular metal clay work.
28th May
A new training provider was added to the silversmithing training page.
Daisychain Jewellery - Southampton, Hampshire
Traditional jewellery making workshops and private silversmithing tuiton.
27th May
2010 Charms for Charity
Once again this year, the Charms for Charity raffle will be held at the PMC Conference in July. You can buy raffle tickets online from naturescapes studio so if you'd like to take part but can't attend the conference, visit naturescapes and buy a ticket. To see information about the last Charms for Charity event click here.
26th May
A new training provider was added to the Art Clay beginners classes page.
Goldwrights Jewellery School - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Introductory Art Clay classes.
25th May
A new training provider was added to multiple pages.
Janet Harriman - Beaufort, N.C, other locations USA and Europe
Bronze clay, PMC and enamelling workshops.
24th May
Updates were made to the metal clay events page.
Art Clay World UK Conference
When: 16th - 19th September 2010
Where: University of York, UK
Details of the workshops running have been posted on the Art Clay World website. Registration is not yet open. Check back often to find out when you can sign up.
PMC Jewelry Masterclass - Toulouse, France
When: 11th - 18th September 2010
Where: Chateau Dumas, Auty, France
Who: Janet Harriman and Mirinda Kossoff
Please email Lizzie for availability or further information
23rd May
A new metal clay training provider was added to multiple pages.
Delphi Glass - Lansing, MI
Beginners metal clay classes. Also run glass, enameling, wire wrapping and jewelry making classes.
22nd May
A new document was added to the metal clay teachers resources in the Business Resources area.
Becoming a PMCC Metal Clay Instructor
This useful document explains how to become an instructor for PMC Connection.
21st May
Check out the design page for inspiration and useful guidance on designing your jewelry.
The Art of Creative Jewelry Design
Useful article about jewelry design.
20th May
A new beginners downloadable project was added to the resources section.
I Love Dogs Earrings
This free project from PMC123 is great for beginners. Bring a bit of fun to your work!
19th May
A new artist selling her work was added.
Hold on Girls!
Personalised jewelry with an element of fun. Buy from the website.
18th May
New MCA Staff Member
Please welcome Emma Gordon to the staff of the Metal Clay Academy. Emma is the only fully qualified PMC instructor in Scotland, UK and has a background in corporate training. She has a passion for jewelley making and is responsible for the FAQ's on the website and the MCA Newsletter.
17th May
Check our Hadar Jacobson's blog to keep right up to date with the developments in her bronze, copper and steel clays.
Hadar Jacobson - Copper, Bronze and Steel Clay Blog
This blog has tips and hints about using Hadar's Copper, steel and Bronze clay powder. Well written and illustrated.
16th May
A new training provider was added to the PMC Certification page.
Mode Bellus - Woking
PMC Certification training.
15th May
A new international bead supplier was added.
Perles - France
Supplier of beads, Swarovski crystals and beading supplies.
14th May
The Art Clay Guild in the UK has launched a new website. Visit the new site here.
A new training supplier has been added to multiple pages.
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.
13th May
A new US cabochon supplier has been added.
Cabbing Rough
Beautiful hand cut cabochons polished from their natural state. Wholesale pricing and custom requests are available.
12th May
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Clarise Designer Jewellery - Leeds, West Yorkshire
Courses and beginners one day classes in Precious Metal Clay PMC. Also run bespoke classes in PMC, silversmithing, copperwork and enamelling. Specialist courses in PMC for business and fingerprint jewellery. They also sell PMC and Art Clay, tools, kilns and photo polymer stamp kits (Imagepac) and offer a kiln firing service.
11th May
A new supplier was added to the stamps page.
Bubbly Funk
UK craft supplier with a large range of rubber stamps.
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Empire Beads
UK supplier with a large selection of beads including Czech glass, fire polished beads, seed and bugle beads, acrylic beads, pearls, semi precious beads, gold, silver and copper beads, wooden, bone and shell beads, diamante beads, Swarovski crystals. Also supply findings, clasps and chains, stringing supplies, tools and accessories.
10th May
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Bellore
UK supplier of beads including semi precious beads, glass beads, silver beads, gold beads, gold and silver clasps and findings, leather cord and tools.
A new training provider was added to several pages.The Old Kennels - Dorset
Full schedule of craft classes including PMC classes, glass bead making and jewellery making.
9th May
Globaholic
UK supplier of beads including glass beads, semi precious beads, Pandora style beads, bone beads, horn beads, wooden beads, porcelain and ceramic beads, pearl and shell beads, fabric beads, plastic and resin beads. Also sell chain, findings, kits, charms, clasps and tools.
Goldline Jewellery Tools
UK tool supplier of all kinds of jewellery making tools, benches, PMC and other supplies.
8th May
Bronze and Copper Clay Necklace/Bracelet Project Part 1 - Hadar Jacobson
Download this free project from Hadar showing how to make a bronze and copper clay combined piece of jewelry.
Bronze and Copper Clay Necklace/Bracelet Project Part 2 - Hadar Jacobson
This second part of the project tutorial shows finishing techniques.
7th May
New clay in the pipeline from Hadar Jacobson
Pearl Grey Steel Clay - no information about this at the moment but Hadar is sending us a sample so we can play and keep you up to date. Check back often to read more.
Firing Schedule for Hadars Clay™ Quick Reference Guild - Hadar Jacobson
Overview of all the firing schedules for Hadar's range of metal clays.
Guide to Hadar's Clay™ in French - Hadar Jacobson
French version of the guide to Hadar's range of metal clays.
6th May
A new Art Clay teacher was added.
Chris De Haes - France and Belgium
Certification courses in France and Belgium, reseller of art clay silver, bronze and copper clay. Contact Chris here
5th May
A new competition has been added.
Call for Entries Handcrafted Art Jewelry
METAL Inclinations2 is sponsored by Hauser & Miller and produced by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths,
a Non-profit organization.
Deadline: June 30, 2010
Cash and gift certificate awards totaling $4200
Online Exhibition Will Run October 2010-October 2011+
Entry fee: $40 for three entries (50 entries will be chosen)
A new bead supplier was added.
Bali Beads
A wide variety of .925 silver Bali beads including round, rectangular, tube, barrel, coned or square shaped beads. They also have a wide variety of findings including Pandora beads, spacers, toggles, bead caps, clasps, headpins, silver wires and vermeil products.
4th May
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Precious Metal Clay Crafts
UK Supplier of PMC, Bronzclay, moulds, tools and Kilns.
Metal Clay World Conference 2011
The date of the next Metal Clay World Conference has been announced. It will be held on 14th - 16th July 2011 at the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort, in Bloomingdale, IL in the USA. Registration for the conference and hotel reservations will begin in July 2010. Keynote speaker will be Michael David Sturlin and there will also be a number of pre-conference classes running.
3rd May
A new PMC Certification training provider was added.
Carol Merkl - Coventry
Precious Metal Clay PMC Certification Training from the PMC Studio.
A new UK PMC supplier was added.
E-Beads
UK supplier of PMC, metal clay tools, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious gemstone beads, Toho seed beads, wood beads, shell beads, beadalon wire, Bohemian crystals, glass beads, sterling silver beads, metal beads, tools, ribbon, cord, chain, findings and components.
2nd May
A new training link was added.
Art Clay Silver - New Zealand
This page has beginners, advanced and project based classes running all over New Zealand.
A metal clay supplier was updated on multiple pages.
Metal Clay - Australia
Supplier of Art Clay, PMC, Bronze and Copper clays, tools, findings, kilns, chains, enamelling supplies, molds and cutters.
1st May
New training providers were added.
Art Clay Oceania - South Australia, Australia
Official list of training providers for beginner, intermediate and advanced level Art Clay classes.
Art Clay Oceania - Western Australia, Australia
Official list of training providers for beginner, intermediate and advanced level Art Clay classes.
