Current Occupation

Director of Linnaeu Silver

Background, training and relevant experience

I hold the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery Diploma in Silver Metal Clay, Level 1 Art Clay Certification and hope soon to complete Level 2 which will give me the final qualification for the Higher Diploma with MCSJ. I am an advanced teacher of glass fusing, beading techniques and wire work.

What do you enjoy most about teaching your subject

I love mixing media according to the piece I have in mind and am always experimenting with new combinations and incorporating found objects. Metal clay now forms an integral part of my work, providing infinite textural and three dimensional opportunities. It also enables me to engage with a wide range of students with differing ideas and skills to translate their ideas into unique pieces in a very short time with great results.  

 

Marion Wilson

Subjects taught:-

Introduction to Bronze and Copper Clay

 

 

What students can expect from attending your course

Students will leave with a knowledge of the different types of bronze and copper clays and how to fire them.  How to combine Copper, Bronze and silver elements, the do's and don'ts.  This introduction is designed to allow students to enjoy experimenting with the new materials and their unique design considerations through to finishing and polishing.

Your wishes for the coming year

The coming year is always filled with huge promise and so many objectives.  A day rarely passes by without me working on a metal clay or glass project of some sort and I would not want that to change next year.  I would love the world's governments to sort out the financial mess we are all in to give us all more happiness and confidence.  I want to learn more, keep up with new materials and techniques and make more hours in my days to enter competitions, interact with fellow creative people all over the world, and of course make enough money to fund it!!

What you like about being involved with MCSJ

I am so proud to be involved with MCSJ, I have found a group of truly genuine like minded people with high integrity and passion.  I enjoy every single class I take there and can honestly say that the people I meet are a pleasure to meet and have become friends.  I feel I brush off all the cares of the world when entering the valley of the workshop and a whole new peaceful and creative world unfolds.  I will continue to take advantage of all masterclasses and guest tutors to push my own boundaries, what a privilege.

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