Art always has been joy in my life. Over the years this journey of expression has taken me through textiles, clay, glass and jewelry design. In 1988 I made a strong commitment to metal. My influences have always been organic shape, ancient primitive art and the beauty of nature. My work has been marketed in galleries and juried art shows.

My love of silver clay started in 1996. Early that year I participated in the first PMC class presented to studio jewelers.   The instructor was Tim McCreight.  I continued this training with classes in Japan, where I trained under the Master Teacher in silver clay. I began using PMC as a component of my limited edition jewelry lines. 

My teaching career in silver clay began in 1998.  Together with my husband, Ken, I began a long association with the Wm. Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, Georgia.  Presenting first Art Clay then Precious Metal Clay Certification classes, I have been responsible for the development of silver clay education programs in the US.   As the Director of Education for Art Clay (1999-2000) and PMC Connection (2001-2010), I have taught silver clay techniques across the US as well as in Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia and Japan.

I have written three books on PMC.   The first, Introduction to Precious Metal Clay, was published by Wardell Publications in 2002.  This book has been used as the basic text for the Certification classes presented by PMC Connection Senior Teachers.  The second book, Precious Metal Clay in Mixed Media was released in July 2004. These works are in their third printings.The third book, Exceptional Works in Metal Clay and Glass, premiered in April 2008.  Published by Wardell Publications, it showcases work by a wide range of metal clay artists who have incorporated glass as a component of their work.

In June 2011, I created a new education program for PMC under the banner of Devos Studios. This multi-level program provides comprehensive training in the uses of metal clay from most basic to advanced.

It is so amazing to see how this new material can be used by fine jewelers, potters, porcelain artists, china painters, doll makers and glass artists. The only boundary for these artists is their imagination.

We want to share our excitement with you. Come take a class, create a totally original work, teach or just spread the word. You can get more information about my work and classes at Mary Ann's website.