Learn Silver Clay Online - the online metal clay academy

When you enrol, you will make your first instalment plan payment, and then be invoiced for the same amount each month for the term of the instalment plan you chose

You can book you place now, and have a 14 day ‘cooling off’ period during which you can cancel your enrolment, no questions asked. After this and once you have started the course, regretfully we would not be able to refund any fees paid. We are very flexible and absolutely understand that sometimes life gets in the way, so are happy for you to defer the course until you are ready to take it in this instance.

Before each module starts we will give you a tool and materials list so that you can order supplies as soon as possible. If there are specific suppliers, we will direct you to them.

You are free to work with the metal clay brand of your choice! All we ask is that you work with a Fine Silver (999) clay that it has a firing range of 599°C/1110°F to 900°C/1652°F as some projects need a lower firing temperature to protect the design. That said, the majority of course projects fire at 800°C/1472°F and up, so you can mix and match your clay brands, according to the project needs.

Our certification programme is assessed by qualified instructors and awarded by Learn Silver Clay Online. Like all recognised metal clay certifications, it does not carry formal academic status (such as a degree), but is highly respected within the industry for the depth of training it provides. Originally developed in the early 2000s by the inventors of metal clay, our programme has been updated many times since to reflect advances in the medium. It teaches a broad range of techniques that give you a strong foundation in both creative and practical skills. Unlike some programmes tied to a single brand, ours is completely brand-neutral. This allows you to explore the strengths of different clays and gain a deeper understanding of the medium—ideal whether you’re creating for yourself, selling your work, or planning to teach. This certification is recognised by the Assay Office, making you eligible for free hallmarking registration, and it meets the student discount criteria at Cookson Gold. Choosing a certification can feel overwhelming. We recommend focusing on what you’ll learn. Our programme offers comprehensive, flexible training designed to support your growth as a confident metal clay artist.

You can expect to spend on average 3-4 hours per week. Each module takes 18 hours in class, however at home we have more time available and therefore students tend to enjoy the luxury of more time and working at their own pace as they complete the lessons and projects . It takes approximately 3 months to work through each module online, and there is also some flexibility built in for catch-up time too if needed. We would recommend you aim to complete 2 projects per month, but this will vary depending on your time.

About 2/3rds of the learning projects need to be kiln fired so you will either need a kiln yourself, or access to a kiln. As part of the course, for UK students we offer 2 kiln firings per student, per module - all you need to do is send your pieces to us (we'll advise you how to package them safety) and cover the postage costs. If you're not in the UK, just let us know as we will put you in touch with an in-country firing service.

Absolutely, yes! Our students come from around the world and the course structure means you don't have to be available at a certain time in order to participate fully. When you enrol, your card provider will apply their exchange rate , and any fees that are applicable, so you'll need to check with them to figure out the exact cost in your local currency.

The only thing that is held at a specific time are our weekly 'coffee breaks'. These are live Zoom meetings held at a time-zone friendly time each week to make it easy for you to join. They are also recorded so you can watch them on replay if not able to attend the live session. The actual course content is released weekly and once released you can return to any of the tutorials as you’ll have lifetime access.