AMCAW Virtual Guild
The AMCAW Virtual Guild is a benefit available only to AMCAW members. Once per quarter, join a live online meeting where you can learn new skills from top-notch members of the metal clay community.
Our goal is to move beyond teaching techniques to create a space where artists of all levels can contribute their knowledge and enthusiasm, learning from each other and supporting and interacting for the benefit of the entire community. All Virtual Guild Meetings are recorded to make it easy for our members to listen at a later time when the live meeting is not convenient.
There is no meeting in May, due to SINTER
Our next meeting is July 20, 2024
Registration will open in June
Meeting Schedule 2024
July 20, 2024
Presenter – Brandy Boyd
Topic – TBC
Sept 21, 2024
Presenter – Sarinda Jones
Topic – TBC
Nov 16, 2024
Presenter – TBC
Topic – TBC
Teaching and Learning Online
with Stephanie Chavez & Sian Hamilton
In this presentation Stephanie and Sian will cover:
- The tools and equipment you will need to start teaching and learning online
- Stephanie will share her tips and setup for teaching live online. What to look out for and how to set up Zoom so you can share your screen on multiple devices to swap between showing a worksurface and your face.
- Sian will share her tips for teaching with pre-recorded videos. What resources are available for free and what you need to consider when starting to offer pre-recorded lessons online.
- Stephanie will also cover etiquette for teaching and learning online, so you start off on the right foot!
About Stephanie Chavez
Stephanie is a certified metal clay artist and instructor. She is a diverse artist, proficient in many jewelry mediums, although her love, passion, and expertise remain in metal clay as well as combining it with a variety of techniques.
Originally certified through Rio Grande, she has been working with metal clay for over 15 years. With national and international recognition through her online courses in metal clay; Stephanie has been considered an expert in her field.
Stephanie has traveled the United State teaching at expos, retreats, symposiums, and art studios. From beginners to advanced; she believes we each have the capacity to be inspired, artists. Many people just need a safe and fun environment to explore their own creative limits. That is what she provides and shares, bringing joy to all those who attend her workshops.
About Sian Hamilton
Sian has a BA in 3D Design, specializing in silver and ceramics, and has been in the design industry for over 25 years. She was the Editor of Making Jewellery magazine in the UK for over 9 years until it closed in April 2019. She has written 15 ‘how to’ jewellery and craft books.
Sian is also the website designer for AMCAW and runs her web design business from home.
Sian was introduced to silver clay back in the mid-90s’ and has been working with it for over 20 years. Sian has a great passion for metal clay and her mission is to spread the love as far as she can. Her favourite tool is scratch foam and she loves to create her own unique textures. Sian can be found online at sianhamilton.com
Virtual Guild Video Library
To see an overview of the previous meetings visit our video library. This is a public page.
To go straight to the members page of video recordings please click the watch recordings button below. You will need to be logged into your account to access these recordings.
Cindy Pope – What can you do with a Silhouette die cutting machine?
Virtual Guild meeting January 20, 2024
Meropi Toumbas – Stronger Silver Metal Clay
Virtual Guild meeting Nov 18, 2023
Pam Feindel – Secrets of a Garden Gnome
Virtual Guild meeting Sept 23, 2023
How It Works?
Each Virtual Guild meeting includes two sections:
- Presentation by a top-notch metal clay instructor
- Q & A session for viewers to ask questions of the instructor
The meetings are held in a webinar format. The presenting instructor is live online and will use on-screen photos and videos to teach concepts and techniques that are of interest to metal clay artists.
We know you will have great questions! That’s why time is set aside in each meeting for Q & A with the instructor. Participants use the built-in Q&A and chat boxes to ask questions and engage in discussions.
Join us live for the Virtual Guild meeting or watch the recording afterwards.
Your choice!
Technical Details
- Click the Register Now button to sign up for the next Virtual Guild meeting. If the Register Now button is not showing then registration is not currently open.
- You are registering for one meeting only and will need to register again if you wish to attend another meeting in the future.
- You will receive an email confirming your registration, which will include instructions and a link to join the meeting. You will also receive reminder emails prior to the meeting.
- A recording of the meeting will be available on this page to AMCAW members.
- The Virtual Guild meeting will take place on the Zoom webinar platform. For more information visit the Zoom attendee help page.
VIRTUAL GUILD FAQs
About Guilds
Since the middle ages people with common interests have been coming together to form guilds. The craft and merchant guilds of that time were an important part of the fabric of society, maintaining standards and protecting the interests of the members. Though the merchant guilds have faded away there are still guilds of artisans and craftspeople. Today these groups serve to help us share knowledge and create companionship with others who are passionate about the same thing.
Apply To Present At A Future Meeting
If you are a member of the metal clay community with something interesting to share, then this high-profile opportunity might be perfect for you!
