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.

Virtual Guild Video Library

Please note: Virtual Guild recordings are a member benefit and you will need to be logged in to watch the videos.

Making Metal Clay Hinges

By Karen Trexler

Brandy Boyd July 2024 virtual guild presentation

Combining metal clay with traditional metalsmithing practices

By Brandy Boyd

Teaching & Learning Online

By Stephanie Chavez & Sian Hamilton

What can you do with a Silhouette die cutting machine?

By Cindy Pope

Stronger Silver Metal Clay

By Meropi Toumbas

Secrets of a Garden Gnome

By Pam Feindel

Testing Silver Metal Clays

By Stephanie Chavez

Creating Filigree Jewelry with Paper Clay Quilling Techniques

By Annemarie Klappe

Cultured Opals, Synthetic and Lab-grown Gems

By Holly Gage

Anna Mazon Virtual Guild Meeting January 23

Casting from Metal Clay Prototypes

By Anna Mazoń

Working with Base Metal Clays

By Paula McDowell

The History of Metal Clay & More!

By Tim McCreight

Cabochons & Metal Clay

By Corina Gheorghe

Photo Polymer Plates

By Terri Hickey

Organizing the Artisan’s Space

By Susan Tobelman

Boxes, Containers and other Hollow Forms

By Lora Hart

There’s Water in the Well, I Just Can’t Find My Bucket

By Robert Dancik

Trillion Cabochon Stone Set Brooch

By Tracey Spurgin

Creating the Illusion of Dimension with Layered Textures

By Michael Marx

How to photograph and edit your photos

By Sian Hamilton

Tension Set Rings

By Corina Gheorghe

Why Design???

By Robert Dancik

Brilliant Bails

By Julia Rai

How to Solder Metal Clay

By Thomas Flores

Creating Unique Hollow Forms

By Alex Kraft

Caring for your kiln

By Pam East

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