AMCAW Publications
Our publications support AMCAW’s mission to encourage a flourishing international metal clay community by nurturing artistic and instructional excellence and providing resources to inspire, engage and support artists of all levels.
Exceptional Work in Metal Clay
2024 Calendar
This calendar features a curated collection of 20 of the finest pieces created in metal clay by members of the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide (AMCAW).
Every page is a celebration of the versatility of this material and the artistry of the community.
Superbly Sintered 2022
Masterful Designs in Metal Clay
Superbly Sintered: Masterful Designs in Metal Clay is a celebration of the very best designs from metal clay artists around the world.
22 pieces of exceptional work were chosen by a distinguished jury of Tim McCreight, Donna Penoyer and Terry Kovalcik for entry into this exhibition.
The exhibition was shown at SINTER: The AMCAW Conference, in Pittsburgh, May 19-22, 2022
Orders are now closed for the 2024 calendar and Superbly Sintered catalog
Orders will be shipped in October.
Exceptional Work in Metal Clay 2024 Calendar
With this calendar on your wall, you will discover a new collection of artists each month with stunning photos alongside details about the pieces and the creators. Each month also includes a list of online events and submission deadlines of interest to metal clay artisans and instructors. This 12-month calendar runs from January to December 2024 with the addition of a year to view page for 2025.
20 talented artists from six countries around the world are featured in this calendar.
Artists in alphabetical order by surname (click here)
Alexander Arsentev, Russian Federation
Ana Townsend, UK
Anna Mazon, Poland
Bretworth Apthorp, US
Donna Yutzy, US
Ellen Jean Cole, US
Grainne Reynolds, UK
Julia Rai, UK
Julie Sanford, US
Kate Qualley Peterson, US
Kathy Avicolli, US
Kim Struve, US
Linda Kaye-Moses, US
Monica Weber-Butler, UK
Nancy Heise, US
Pamela Feindel, Canada
Sharon Landon, US
Stephanie Chavez, US
Terri Hickey, US
Tracey Spurgin, UK
Please support the sponsors who helped make the calendar possible
Superbly Sintered 2022 – Masterful Designs in Metal Clay
The Superbly Sintered 2022 catalog represents some of the most exceptional work to be produced in metal clay since its creation.
Beautifully printed in full color with two pages per artist, this catalog includes images of the work, the artists statement about the piece and their biography.
With a foreword by Tim McCreight and a page for each of the judges, this publication is one for any bookshelf of inspiration.
Artists in alphabetical order by surname (click here)
Alexander Arsentev, Russian Federation
Terry Williams Brau, USA
Ellen Jean Cole, USA
Holly Cromwell, USA
Pam East, USA
Celie Fago, USA
Danielle Ferreira, USA
Marie Gniazdowski, USA
Loretta Hackman, USA
Jennifer Kahn, USA
Linda Kaye-Moses, USA
Paula McDowell, USA
Kate Qualley Peterson, USA
Julia Rai, UK
Barbara Rivolta, USA
Helen Sang, Estonia
Tracey Spurgin, UK
Laura Kay Whiticar-Darvill, USA
Joy Wignall, UK
