Masters Registry anyone?

[MuranoSilver]

Thanks Fi!
Julia Rai has just finished a fantastic website which is a great resource for anyone considering the Masters Registry
Welcome to the Website of Metal Clay Teacher and Artist Julia Rai
She goes through all the projects she's done so far and shares feedback and info with you.
It's fantabulous!
nic xx

[Fi Wilson]

Ooh, that site's been developed since I last looked a bit ago. She goes into much more detail now about the pieces which is really good. What I also liked (don't know if she still does it on the 'new' site as only just skimmed it) was how she owned up to having to resubmit some of her pieces. Gives us mere mortals hope!! Must take time to read through the info/write up for each piece.

Fi

[Lynne Glazzard]

Yes, absolutely definately to the Masters Registry! I have just got my level 1. Living and working on my own I really enjoyed the chance for work to be scrutinised and criticised by people I really respect. Initially I thought I would do them in order so started A1 - the three geometric forms (I did the cone) and A2 bi-cone bead. I realised I needed to start on another tack (I am very self critical anyway) as I wasn't very happy with the standard of the pieces I had made - this is the whole point of the programme for me though, to take my work up to a new level and craftsmanship. I submitted A4 Constructed box and A7 Graduated beads; B3 Torch fired enamel earrings and B4 Basse taille enamel panel; C3 Five glass panels (I made 16) and C5 Fibula; D2 Gold paste as detail and D3 Gold paste full cover; E3 Metal clay paper and E5 Multiples challenge. The E3 and E5 didn't pass on my first submission and I had to re-design, re-make and re-submit but was quite happy about this and totally agreed with the feedback. On my re-submission I sent three pieces E2 Hallmark and stamp, E3 Paper, E5 Multiples - and passed all three - so I have 11 pieces now in total.
My pieces are on the website under 'Meet the Masters' and it is a real thrill to be part of it. Another bonus is that your pieces are professionally photographed so when they are returned you receive a cd of photos.

[vsilvered]

Hi Lynne,

Fantastic stuff in your Masters Registry submission.. I especially like the 'Experiments with Glass'.

Did you fire the metal clay first and is it sitting on top of the glass or embedded inside it? However, you did it, it's created a beautiful effect.

As for Tim McCreight's pieces.. man.. when he does 'shiney', it's SHINEY! Fantastic finishing.
His minature tumbler, complete with barrel and motor where all the metal bits are constructed out of metal clay is outstanding work.

That's what I like about the Masters Registry, its inspiring, seeing talented artists really pushing the envelope in terms of design/form with this amazing medium.

Great work!

[FiredSilver]

Hi everyone

I'm fairly new here, but I know some of you so I'll jump in!!! I'm working on the MR too. I've selected my 10 projects for level 1, have sorted out the designs for about half of them, have made one piece which I then threw into the coffee grinder in disgust!! I registered in April 09, so you can see how well I'm doing with it!!

I think maybe I'm being a bit over-critical of my work, but hey-ho thats what the MR is all about isn't it??!! I love the challenge despite the traumas, and I'd definitey recomend it if you want to really explore metal clay and push your skills. I've been using PMC for 5 years now, and I'm loving the learning curve. Hubby is not enjoying the trauma!

Becci
xx

[Lou]

I am going to do this and register when I have the funds! One of the reasons I want to do it as well as streching myself is that it can be done in my own time without having to go anywhere. Living in France and not speaking French makes it a litte difficult to attend courses. Eventually I want to do my ACS level 2 but that can wait for now