Information About Presenting At SINTER

SINTER is a prestigious opportunity to showcase your expertise and elevate your profile within the metal clay community.

Have you developed an innovative style or technique? Are you using forward-thinking strategies to market and sell your work? Do you embrace experimentation with materials, tools, and skills? If so, AMCAW wants to hear from you!

Please read the following details carefully and download the full information document. Most of your questions are likely answered here. Still have questions? Feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help!

Applications Open January 6, Deadline Is February 28, 2025

Present a Session at SINTER

SINTER offers AMCAW members a high-profile opportunity to present on a broad range of topics relevant to the metal clay community.

Topics can cover anything of interest, including innovations in techniques, tools, supplies, design, marketing, or other relevant subjects. Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity:

Metal clay repairs
Tools and Tips
Soldering on Metal Clay
Patinas
Textures
Digital photography
Ways of adding gold to metal clay
Ways of adding color to metal clay
Pricing and selling strategies
How to write how-to articles
Silhouette techniques
Firing base metals,

Presentation Details

Formats are flexible and can include demonstrations, samples, projected slides, or other creative approaches to share your knowledge.
Presentations can be tailored to any skill level, from beginners to advanced.
Twenty different one-hour sessions will be offered, with each scheduled three times during the event (May 15-17, 2026).
Presenters must submit a one-minute promotional video about their session

Application Guidelines

You may submit more than one presentation proposal.
Applications must be submitted through AMCAW’s online entry system—email or regular mail submissions will not be accepted.
You must be a member of AMCAW to apply, and selected instructors and presenters must maintain membership through the event.