The conference features dozens of seminars presented by leaders in the field. Each will be presented twice, and available without preregistration on a first come, first served, basis.

• Trends and Techniques in Glass for PMC — Ed and Martha Biggar
  This presentation concentrates on new trends in the fusing world. Pate' de verre refers to glass paste, and we will cover new methods including "Freeze and Fuse," inclusions in fusing, using whole and partial flame-worked beads, new tools to shape glass, and creating carved looks in the glass.
• The Art of Marketing — Tonya Davidson
  Looking to take your business to the next level? Need help creating a brand, more ideas on marketing your work, or how-to's on approaching galleries? Perhaps you want to know how to convert your hobby into a business. Whether it's marketing your masterpieces or your classes, I will cover all sorts of tips, tricks, and plans for improving your business. Bring your questions, your notebook and we'll get busy marketing artfully!
• Those Who Can Do More, Teach — Robert Dancik
  Learning to teach a subject well can take just as much dedication and passion as learning to work with a material, process, or procedure. This presentation is designed to support PMC artists who are presently teaching, or are considering teaching in the future. Robert will draw on ideas, musings, and observations he has gleaned from his many years of experience in the field.
• Creating Expressive Faces and Hands — Vera Lightstone
  The face and hands are as much a tool of communication as speech. The instructor will first demonstrate how to make realistic faces and hands. This presentation will show you how to make them speak in your art.
• Explore, Evolve, Execute: Developing the Artist Within — Hattie Sanderson
  You've worked hard to develop your metal clay skills. Now it's time to tap into your inner artist to wake up the innovative designs that dwell within you. Hattie will discuss a variety of design concepts and practices that will help you explore and discover inspiration, evolve an idea, and execute the work of art. You will experience the creative evolution of several works from "spark of inspiration" to finished piece.
• History of Accessories — Petra Slinkard
  This talk will give a brief overview of the history of jewelry as a personal adornment, the developments and changes in technology, and the shifting trends in jewelry design. Additionally, Petra will trace the history of ancient jewelry designs to the trends of American costume jewelry designers working in the 1930's-1970's. Ms. Slinkard is the Curatorial Assistant of textiles and fashion arts at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
• Bronze Clay — Bill Struve
  Welcome to a new adventure in metal clay art — creating with Bronze Clay!(TM) This presentation will discuss a brief history of Bronze Clay(TM), the differences between Bronze Clay(TM) and metal clay, how to use Bronze Clay, and its artistic and mechanical properties. Jewelry and art pieces made from the new materials will be on display.

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