WELCOME TO MCAS 2020

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

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.

Registration begins January 1, 2020 HERE!

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 27, 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 27, 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 30, 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 27 through

Sunday, August 30

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 27, 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 28, 1-1:45pm

Saturday, August 29, 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 29, 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 30, 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 28

Reception, Friday, August 28, 6-8pm