Metal clay masterclasses in the UK for 2012

It looks like 2012 is shaping up to be a great year for metal clay masterclasses in the UK. Here are those that I know of. Please do comment on this post if you know of any others that I have missed as I may want to book on myself!

Joy Funnell

Joy Funnell specialises in metal clay and enamelled pieces. I have been fortunate enough to have a one to one class with Joy and I would highly recommend all of her masterclasses. This year she's going from one end of the country to the other!

Discoidal rings copyright Joy Funnell

Discoidal rings with enamelled accents by Joy Funnell
19th - 20th March
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

Joyful jewellery with enamelled accents
21st - 22nd March
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

Feathered friends with enamelled accents and keum boo
11th - 12th August
Craftworx Jewellery Workshop, East Yorkshire

Terry Kovalcik
Terry Kovalcik is coming over from the US to run the same exciting workshop back to back. One of the dates is already booked up so hurry if you want to take advantage of Terry's expertise

Hinged pendant. Copyright Terry Kovalcik

Hinged lockets
18th - 20th May
Craftworx Jewellery Workshop, East Yorkshire

Lesley Messam
Lesley is one of only two people to have attained Masters Registry level 4 at the time of writing. She is a great teacher and fun to be around so I would really recommend attending her classes.

Poison bottle necklace with unique threaded lid
2nd-3rd June
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

Mixed metal clay pendant
4th - 5th June
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

Wanaree Tanner
Wanaree is also a visitor to the UK from the US this year. She is an award winning, full time artist whose work is normally made in copper clay.

Crash course in copper clay - fabulous focal bracelet and the spinning wheel pendant
26 - 27th November
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

Book locket master class
28th - 30th November
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

Art Clay Guild UK conference

Art Clay Guild UK Conference
21st and 22nd September, Leicester University
As yet the programme for the conference hasn't been confirmed but there are many talented members of the guild and I am sure there will be some excellent classes and demonstrations.

Silver clay on the BBC

If you are reading this blog then you probably already know that I make jewellery with a material called metal clay. It's not a well known material so I was really pleased to see it featuring on a programme on BBC1. The programme is called Countryfile and a metal clay artist called Emma Mitchell was featured, interviewed by Anita Rani. Emma talked about the mental health benefits of getting out into the countryside and getting inspiration from nature and natural surroundings. They picked leaves and other natural materials and used them to make moulds and silver jewellery. It's fantastic that silver clay was featured on TV as it raises awareness of the material. The metal clay world is quite small but I haven't met Emma yet although she is also teaching at the Y ou Can Make It metal clay conference in March so I am looking forward to meeting her there. You can watch the programme here on the BBC iplayer until 6th March 2018 (but only if you're in the UK unfortun...

Business matters article for Making Jewellery magazine

As part of my role for the London Jewellery School I've been writing the Business Matters column in Making Jewellery magazine for six months now. We've been doing an interview series with jewellers on different aspects of jewellery business. However, this month I am actually featured! I wrote an article on getting press coverage which would be relevant for all small businesses. The magazine is available from Smiths and larger supermarkets so do check it out! It's issue 116, March 2018. This image is shared with permission, copyright GMC publications

Ring a month theme for February 2019

I've been overwhelmed by the number of people being inspired by the Ring A Month challenge. At the time of writing, we have 351 members in the Facebook group and 300 followers on Instagram. If you'd like to join in there's still time! Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/makearingamonth/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ringamonth/ I have decided to announce the theme for the coming month a week before the start of the month. This is to give people time to think about their designs, particularly those that are busy and have a lot to fit in. The theme for February 2019 is .... music and lyrics Here are some ideas to get you thinking about how to interpret the theme Be inspired by A song/piece of music you love A specific lyric from a song A style of music e.g. classical, metal, rap, funk etc A musical An instrument/s Music artwork (CD/LP sleeve or music video) A concert you went to (or wish you went to!) A music festival Choose ...

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