Our Teams

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a skill based, hands on, program devoted to metal clay artistry that supports makers to achieve their creative goals through a journey of self study? This talented team is working to create a program that is inclusive of all brands of metal clay, all levels of expertise, and that could be completed with the guidance and companionship of a respected instructor and your fellow peers. If you have a passion for teaching and helping others to grow artistically, like to develop projects, or are skilled in organizing and managing educational programs, you’ll really enjoy working on this team.

Team leader is Lora Hart, supported by Patrice Baker

This buzzing group creates the fun, engaging communications which connect the community to AMCAW and involve both members and the general public in our events and activities. If you like to design graphics, create conversations on social media, write or edit work about interesting metal clay activities, generate wildly creative marketing ideas, produce videos, or craft communication/marketing plans, this team is for you!

Team leader is Martha Vaughan, supported by Sue Lokaj

Working in metal clay is a continual learning journey, and helping all skill levels along that journey with educational support is one of our top priorities. This team creates valuable online articles, videos, and other resources which tap into their collective years of experience and experimentation to deliver well-researched and experience-based educational content which is helpful to everyone working with metal clay. If you’re passionate about helping others learn, can write or edit metal clay articles, or have experience with video production, this is your sweet spot!

Team leader is Brandy Boyd, supported by Vanessa Weber

Working to create and develop lasting relationships with sponsors and foundations, this team also looks for creative ways to raise funds to support our programs. If you’re a creative thinker, good at building relationships, adept at writing grant applications, or experienced in sales, you’ll love this enthusiastic, upbeat group which is laying groundwork for our future!

Team leader is Paula McDowell, supported by Jan Coussens

Members are the center of our universe! This team focuses on some of our most important questions: How can AMCAW meet the needs of metal clay artists like you? What are the benefits you want from AMCAW which would make your membership an absolute must-have year after year, and compel you to tell your friends, “you’ve gotta be part of this!'” If you’re a people person, think creatively, have a great sense of fun, have customer relationship experience, are a good organizer, or get excited about building relationships and communities, this team will be excited to meet you!

Team leader is Julia Rai, supported by Annemarie Klappe

Following the huge success of SINTER in 2022 held in Pittsburgh, USA, a new team is putting together a mix of workshops, presentations, fun and metal clay magic in the UK in 2024. More than just a conference, it will be an event where you can meet up with your tribe, learn, laugh, mix and mingle, and of course, buy! If you like to organize events, work with instructors and presenters, create a welcoming and fun event environment, or calmly manage the gazillion details of a large live event, you need to join this team!

Team leader is Julia Rai, supported by Sian Hamilton