WELCOME TO MCAS
Due to COVID-19, the Metal Clay Artists Symposium (MCAS) has been
rescheduled for 2021.
Metal Clay Artists Symposium
August 26- 29, 2021
at Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Winston-Salem, NC
MCAS EVENTS
GENERAL REGISTRATION
is just $55 and includes all these events.
Come for a day or stay for it all.
One-day and two-day hands-on workshops with nationally-known artist presenters sold separately. Limited space available.
TORCH TRIALS!
NEW at MCAS this year!
Come watch and vote as metal clay artisans face off in a competition like no other. Artists are given a pack of PMC clay, a torch and an hour to create their masterpieces. Watch while they demonstrate their skills and compete for your votes. The winner will be selected and awarded at the Metal Clay Expressions Exhibit reception.
Thursday, August 26, 2021 3-4pm
METAL CLAY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Join us for this lively kick-off discussion featuring some of your workshop leaders relating their perspectives on the state of all things metal clay!
Thursday, August 26, 2021 5-6pm
TECHNIQUE DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS
These 2-hour demonstration-type workshops give you another way to experience an MCAS presenter. These workshops are INCLUDED in your MCAS General Registration fee. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Sunday, August 29, 2021,10am-12pm
VENDORS
MARKETPLACE
All your favorite tools and vendors in one place! Lots of great deals on a large selection of the newest tools, supplies and more for metal clay and jewelry-making!
Thursday, August 26 through
Sunday, August 29, 2021
PRODUCT
PLAYGROUND
This opening-day event is a gathering of new and innovative tools and materials that are appealing to the metal clay community.
Thursday, August 26, 2021 2-5pm
BREAKOUT
SESSIONS
You'll want to save time to join us for 2 Breakout Sessions featuring topics on the minds of metal clay artisans. Our speakers are being secured and topics are being chosen! Check back for details.
Friday, August 27, 2021 1-1:45pm
Saturday, August 28, 2021, 1-1:45pm
MEET THE TEACHERS
This is an informal meet and greet for all MCAS attendees. Instructors are encouraged to have their wares available for sale if desired (books, tools, jewelry). This is a great opportunity to meet the inspirational artists who are presenting at MCAS 2020!
Saturday, August 28, 2021 6-7pm
CHARM SWAP, COFFEE
& DONUTS!
MCAS attendees are known for their creative charms! You'll want to make some to swap with new-found and reacquainted friends. Or just come in to chat and for Winston-Salem's famous Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee.
Sunday, August 29, 2021, 9-10am
METAL CLAY EXPRESSIONS III EXHIBIT
This invitational exhibit is dedicated to metal clay art and jewelry and features the work of MCAS 2020 instructors and attendees.
Davis Gallery at Sawtooth.
Exhibit dates: August 3 - August 27, 2021
Reception, Friday, August 27, 2021 6-8pm