News from MCSJ
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6th February
Two new Master Classes have been added to the 2012 schedule. Top American artist Wanaree Tanner will teach two classes at MCSJ in November. This is the first time Wanaree has taught outside the USA so it's a great chance to learn from one of the most innovative and exciting metal clay artists around. She's only teaching at MCSJ in the UK so grab this opportunity to take a class with her.
17th January
We've just had to increase the prices of the Paragon kilns as the manufacturer has put them up. On the plus side, we've added the option of buying a pink or turquoise Paragon SC2 kiln - so now you can colour coordinate your workshop!
10th January
Grade 2 of the MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Home Study will be launched on 30th March.
1st January 2012
Happy New Year! Our courses are booking steadily and if you're interested in attending any of them, book soon to avoid disappointment. Remember you can also pay by installments so if you'd like to set up an easy payment account, give us a call on 01726 817989.
6th December
You can now buy PMC Sterling from us. For PMC Sterling only, we'll be supplying 25g or 50g packs. Visit this page to find out more.
1st December
We've introduced a deadline for Diploma students who need to resubmit their pieces. The time limit for resubmissions will now be 18 months from the date you attended the class for the Grade that's held over. The reason we’ve introduced this deadline is to ensure that you act on what you’ve learned while the experience is still fresh in your mind. The tutor will tell you exactly what you need to do to pass for any pieces that don’t meet the criteria. Our experience has shown that the longer you wait to act on this, the more chance there is that you will struggle to meet the criteria. If you don’t pass the Grade within 18 months, you will have to come back and do the class again, paying the full price.
We've also introduced a charge for resubmissions. The first resubmission is free but if any pieces still don't meet the criteria, any subsequent resubmissions must be accompanied by a cheque for £10 to cover processing and postage. We send your items back to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery which currently costs around £5 and we spend a lot of time carefully assessing your work, typing up the feedback, packaging and posting, etc. The £10 is therefore a contribution to these costs.
16th October
Joy Funnell and Lesley Messam will be running Masterclasses at MCSJ in 2012. Joy is a skilled enameller and has an international reputation as a top artist and teacher. Lesley holds the highest credential in the metal clay world, the Masters Registry IV. Both are great additions to our team and we welcome them to the school.
26th September
We're very pleased to announce a new tutor here at the school. Marion Wilson will be teaching the Introduction to Bronze and Copper Clay class running in November. Welcome to the staff Marion!
20th September
The 2012 class schedule is now live on our dates and prices page. You can also download a PDF with all the class dates.
18th September
All our Diploma Support Centres have voluntarily signed up to our Teaching Code of Practice. It provides students with a degree of reassurance that the metal clay training they have purchased from one of our licensed Support Centres will meet the standards described by the Code. We also have an Assurance Process linked to the Code of Practice. For the first time anywhere in the World, you can be assured that you are getting the best standard of metal clay training from well trained teachers.
1st September
Today the MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Grade 1 Home Study is launched! You can buy the Grade 1 Home Study pack by clicking here. To read more about the Home Study Diploma click here.
25th August
The response to our announcement about the Home Study Diploma has been amazing. Check this page to see some of the comments we've had from people...
20th August
We are proud to announce that MCSJ once again lead the field in metal clay education. On 1st September, we'll be launching our Silver Metal Clay Diploma Grade 1 Home Study course.
If you can't travel to study with us in Cornwall, you can now study the Diploma at your own pace and in your own time at home.
Guided by Lisa Cain in a relaxed, informal style, you'll learn all about silver metal clay - both brands and lots of varieties. You'll then be guided to complete the seven projects that make up the MCSJ Silver Metal Clay Diploma Grade 1 course.
Packed with tips and hints, demonstrations and information, this is the closest thing to taking a private class with Lisa you can get - without leaving home!
The Home Study Diploma is supported by a network of authorised Diploma Support Centres around the UK and in Germany, Austria, Ireland and Greece. This network will grow as the Diploma Home Study takes off. You can find out more about our Diploma Support Centre programme here.
Sign up for a wholesale account with MCSJ and save on PMC! We are so shocked by the price increase in silver metal clay we've decided to help those struggling to maintain their business or hobby. You can now sign up for a PMC wholesale account with MCSJ, regardless of whether you have any certifications, are a business or any other restrictions. All you need to do is spend at least £200 (excluding VAT) in a single order - as little or as often as you like - and you'll get around 20% discount on the retail price. To sign up for a wholesale account, email us for a registration form and start saving!
2nd May
Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery Launches Sterling Metal Clay Online Resource
You can now read all about Sterling Metal Clay, developed here at MCSJ, at our online resource site. Just click on the Sterling MC link above. Read the detailed feedback from each tester, Lisa Cain's complete recipe and mixing instructions, and watch the videos showing exactly how to make this groundbreaking new metal clay.
And you can now join in the evolution of Sterling metal clay! Add your comments and post questions online. And let the MCSJ Webmaster have your pictures to upload to the site - show us your experiments, problems and especially the beautiful things you make with Sterling metal clay!
You can buy a copy of Metal Clay Artist Magazine with the Sterling Silver Metal Clay article - plus lots of other fabulous metal clay information - from the Metal Clay Academy website here.
MCSJ in the News
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Cornwall has been voted top UK holiday region for the second year running! Why not plan this year's holiday down here and combine it with a class or two? Accommodation close to the school can be found here.
The school is based near St Austell in Cornwall, UK and all classes run in our well equipped workshop.
Contact us on +44 (0)1726 817989 or email us
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