Website and Technology Committee

Develop and maintain the architecture and functionality of the website
Interpret the AMCAW brand for the website and digital newsletters
Create new sections, pages, and blog posts on the website as needed, working with the communications and other committees
Execute digital newsletter setup and distribution

Member Engagement Committee

Develop a strategy to nurture existing members ensuring retention and encouraging every member to become an AMCAW promoter
Grow membership through the provision of new initiatives, consistent promotion, and community engagement
Promote member benefits in dynamic ways and through diverse channels to increase the profile of AMCAW
Engage with worldwide metal clay influencers to encourage and promote membership benefits
Seek opportunities for AMCAW to be represented through online channels
Engage with the wider artistic community at conferences and other events, including those focused on metal clay as well as those representing other mediums or disciplines

Guild Support Committee

Create resources to help new guilds get started
Develop meeting topics and other tools to help existing guilds prosper
Create and test a virtual guild concept
Identify and foster connections between members who are interested in being in a guild

Finance Committee

Develop annual budgets to reflect organizational priorities.
Develop accounting systems and practices to provide financial support and guidance to the organization.
Assist and the support the Executive Board during annual audits.
Prepare all financial documents included submissions to state and federal authorities.

Fundraising Committee

Foster relationships to secure corporate sponsorships
Develop strategies to encourage private donations
Identify and apply for grant funding
Create other opportunities to raise funds, such raffles or auctions
Solicit giveaways for prizes and conference goody bags

Education Committee

Curate existing available resources and present the information so it’s useful and relevant for beginner, intermediate and advanced audiences
Create new educational content for artists of all levels
Develop challenges to push the community to stretch and grow
Generate tutorials and other educational content to be shared via trade media partners under the AMCAW banner
Develop educational content for newsletters, blogs, etc
Curate and create business development resources to help metal clay artists be successful in the business of teaching and selling their work
Develop metal clay curriculum resources for high school and university programs

Curating for Excellence Committee

Develop printed high-end juried publications
Facilitate juried online showcases
Seek opportunities for juried gallery and museum exhibits
Provide judging for challenges
Identify opportunities to provide jurors for non-AMCAW exhibits or publications

Conference Committee

Plan and execute high quality AMCAW conferences on a recurring basis
Ensure that the conferences have an international scope
Possibly provide support to regional conferences

Communications Committee

Create and share content and moderate discussion on social media platforms
Develop digital newsletter content for members and non-members
Generate blog content
Pursue opportunities to promote AMCAW via PR and trade media
Provide editing support to the entire organization to ensure consistent voice in our messages
Provide graphic support to the entire organization to ensure consistent branding of our materials
Provide marketing communications and strategy support for initiatives across the entire organization to ensure consistent messaging and branding

Advanced Studies Committee

The mission of this Committee is to support and engage members of the world-wide metal clay community by developing and implementing practical, hands-on educational programs, welcoming makers of all skill levels and perspectives, and providing guidance as they pursue a higher level of personal excellence.

Business Directory

Welcome to the AMCAW Metal Clay Business Directory, where you can feed your need for metal clay tools and supplies, and find service providers who understand your unique metal clay challenges. Click on any business logo below to view their offerings online and purchase directly from them.

Would you like to be added to the directory? it is open to all businesses serving the metal clay community (you do not need to be an AMCAW member). Click here to go to the form.

MCT ezine is your resource for all things metal clay! Tutorials, inspiration & informative articles delivered quarterly.

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Brynmorgen Press

Independent publisher of high quality books on metal clay and jewelry techniques in print and digital format.

Prometheus Hobby

Manufaturer of Prometheus Kilns, Metal Clays, Findings, Tools and Supplies

Ultralite kilns

Complete line of Fine Jewelry Tools, UltraLite Beehive Kilns and Accessories manufactured by JEC Products.

Hamilton Tools

Super fine cutting edge, 3D printed cutters for the metal clay community.

Spruill Center for the Arts

Spruill Center for the Arts, located in Dunwoody, is a private, non-profit art center providing art classes for all ages

Healing Phoenix Lapidary

Artisan Cultured Opals by Christopher Gage • Fire in Place Cultured Opals for Silver and Base Metal Clays

Blind Bliss Jewels

Supplying jewelers who photograph their own work with post production image correction services.

Fire Fusion by Lou

I make some beautiful texture mats but have started making cutters and texture rollers. I will be making stencils to.

Metalclay-Shop.com

Wide choice of Metal clays, firable stones and tools.

Beads by Design

Retail Bead Store. Featuring handmade glass beads and glass cabochon, gemstones, findings, tools, wire, and classes.

Infinite Designs Cathy Flesher

All-inclusive "Stay & Play with Metal Clay" experiences, online workshops, custom curated metal clay supplies / materials

KilnFrog LLC

Great Kilns! Groovy Prices! Outstanding Service!

Art Clay World Inc.

Distributor of silver and base metal clays, stencils, textures, tools, books, videos, gemstones, wire and beading tools.

Barbara Becker Simon

My original, unique designs are large rubber texture plates that are non-repetitive. Lots of creative potential !!!

Craftworx

Metal clay templates, cutters, dies & moulds, tools & accessories. UK & Europe Distributor for Brynmorgen Press.

Clay Revolution

Metal clays, supplies and tools. Find classes and a library of free information along with your favorite supplies.

Aussie Metal Clay

All Clays handmade in Australia. Freshest clay on the market.

Studio JSD – Jewelry Gallery and Makerspace

Shop in person or online for jewelry making tools, materials, stones, and supplies. Visit our website to learn more!

Sapphire Blue Web Design

Do you need a website or graphic design work? I can help. Contact me to chat about online shops, blogs, websites, logos, banners and other print materials.

Fused Glass Cabs

High quality fused glass cabochons, available in a wide variety of shapes, colours and sizes.

Add Your Company

The AMCAW Business Directory is provided a courtesy to businesses who serve the metal clay community.
AMCAW gets no fee or commission on any purchases made through these links.
All purchases are made directly from the businesses, following their own policies about shipping and returns.
AMCAW is not responsible for any issues that arise as a result of these Business Directory listings

Website and Technology Committee

Member Engagement Committee

Guild Support Committee

Finance Committee

Fundraising Committee

Education Committee

Curating for Excellence Committee

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Communications Committee

Advanced Studies Committee

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