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In order to become a certified instructor, you must successfully complete the Level One Certification course. This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay. The curriculum consists of seven different projects taught over 24 hours of instruction (typically three eight hour days), and covers a variety of techniques. Some of the techniques include use of organic forms, creating flat and round-shank rings, addition and firing of gemstones, creating a mirror finish, and much more. This course provides general and technical information, as well as some helpful teaching guidelines. Upon successful completion of the Level One or Crossover Certification course, you are entitled to:
Only certified Art Clay Senior and Master Instructors can teach a Level One or Crossover Certification Course. |
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The Crossover Certification course is a three-project class that covers some of the specialty Art Clay products. This class is available to certified PMC Instructors. In order to qualify, an individual must have become Level One PMC certified before December 1, 2007 or Level Two PMC certified any time thereafter. All students that take a Crossover Certification will be required to submit a copy of their PMC certificates. Upon successful completion of the Level One or Crossover Certification course, you are entitled to:
Only certified Art Clay Senior and Master Instructors can teach a Level One or Crossover Certification Course. |
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The Senior Certification course is designed to provide advanced techniques as well as a creative challenge for the individuals who have completed Level One or Crossover Certification. There are a total of six projects taught over 32 hours (typically four eight hour days). This course teaches students to incorporate gold foil, glass, and fine silver bezel wire. It also introduces the use of three-dimensional design, with emphasis on detail and fine finishing. Successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for Senior Instructor Status. Art Clay World, USA, approves and certifies instructors into the Senior Instructor community by reviewing an application and examining a selection of 3 pieces of original work. The pieces submitted must reflect the techniques and skills the individual learned during their Art Clay education, as well as the ability to creatively design original pieces while following guidelines. A non-refundable $200 application fee is also required from anyone submitting for Senior Instructor status. Upon approval the applicant will be entitled to:
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