3 Days of Lecture/Demonstrations from 21 Expert Presenters
Breakfast & Lunch Included with the Price of Registration
A Vendor Room with Metal Clay and Related Products for Sale
Convenient Location – Only 20 minutes from O’Hare International Airport
"Mystery Design Contest III"
Great Prizes will be Raffled–Off During Meals
Award Winning Jewelry & Sculptural Metal Clay Exhibits from Around the World
Four–star Resort accomodations for the 2009 price of $99 (USD) per night
And much more!
2011 Keynote Speaker - Michael David Sturlin
Michael David Sturlin is a studio jewelry artist, educator, industry consultant, and an award winning goldsmith. Recognized for his expression of minimalism in precious metal by the World Gold Council and the American Jewelry Design Council, Michael’s jewelry has appeared in 70 magazine articles and is displayed in select galleries throughout North America. Michael is a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths and is on the faculty of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, teaching classes in goldsmithing and professional development. Michael’s contributions on marketing, pricing, promotion, and publicity can be found in numerous magazine articles as well as in the upcoming book Profiting by Design by Marlene Richey. Michael and his jewelry will also be featured in the Lark book Masters: Gold to be released in 2009, highlighting the most innovative goldsmiths of our current age.
Three Registration Options:
Call Us: U.S. Toll Free 866-381-0100 ~ Phone: 708-857-8800
All hotel reservations must be made directly through the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort. Check out the "Housing & Hotel" page for more information.
The 2011 MCWC will be held at the luxurious Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort! Room Rates are the same as 2009, only $99 per night! Share a room with up to 4 people.
Additional Benefits of Attending the Conference:
A–1 Shuttle Service is having a very special offer for Metal Clay World Conference Attendees. Instead of the usual $24 one–way rate, you will pay only $12!! To make arrangements and reserve your shuttle ticket, please call 630–833–3788, or e–mail: customerservice@a1limousine.com
Breakfast and Lunch, Seminars and Presentations, exhibits and activities for one, all-inclusive conference price, all in one convenient location.
Four-star Resort accomodations for the low price of $99 (USD) per night for a single through a quad.
Luxury Spa and Golf Course on premises.
20% off coupon for each attendee toward the two on-site restaurants.
Free hotel shuttle to local shopping, restaurants and Metra (into Chicago proper).
The 2011 Metal Clay World Conference will begin with a Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening, July 13. Mingle with other attendees, VIPs and instructors while munching and sipping.
Keynote Speaker, Michael David Sturlin a studio jewelry artist, educator, industry consultant, and an award winning goldsmith
Dozens of Seminars with experts in metal clay, ceramics, enamels, & More
Open workshops with hands-on opportunities on Thrusday and Friday evenings. These exciting sessions will be conducted by many of our presenters.
Award winning jewelry and sculptural metal clay exhibits from around the world.
"Mystery Design Contest III" – we give you a package of mystery items (different from 2 years ago) to include in one jewelry piece, with awards presented at closing ceremony. If you were at our 2007 or 2009 Conference you know we gave out some serious prizes!
An International Exhibition of Outstanding Metal Clay Pieces
Great prizes will be raffled off during meal times.
Open to All Metal Clay Enthusiasts
Vendor Showroom with metal clay products for sale!
Some of the Great Features Include:
