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

This small team is passionate about nurturing the metal clay stars of the future! They work to help all metal clay artists be the best they can be, from polishing the presentation of their work to advancing their artistry. Creating new opportunities where none exist, such as artist challenges and publications, this high-energy team is always looking for ways to help artists advance. If you are an experienced artist who likes encouraging others to push themselves to the next level, this team needs your talent and would love to talk with you!

Team leader is Julia Rai, supported by Robert Dancik

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 Lora Hart, supported by Vanessa Weber

Whenever two or three metal clay artists get together, magic happens! This team is all about creating more of this magic through our Virtual Guild, which connects artists across the globe in online meetings featuring experts, top artists, and trending topics in metal clay. If you’re a people person, good at organizing, a responsive communicator, or gifted at identifying new trends/techniques/ products which metal clay artists should know about, you’ll shine on this passionate team!

Team leader is Bronwyn Evans, supported by Stephanie Chavez

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