36. Tracey Spurgin / Meet the Maker / Metal Clay Artist and Founder of Craftworx Studios

<p>Tracey is a qualified senior art clay and precious metal clay instructor. She runs Craftworx Jewellery School which specialises in metal clay. She is also a guest designer on Jewellery Maker TV, has more than 20 years of experience and we’re lucky to have had her teach classes at Jewellers Academy as well. A big welcome to Tracey!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EPISODE RECAP</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Tell us a little about how you got started in jewellery making and metal clay (2:10)</li> <li>Take us on the journey - you did classes? What experiences were helpful to you? (6:25)</li> <li>Tell us about your design process (9:44)</li> <li>You’re now a teacher but do you still do classes? (13:38)</li> <li>Tell us about Craftworx - how did you come to set up a jewellery school? (16:48)</li> <li>The other exciting thing you do is appear on Jewellery Maker TV. How did you get involved in that? (24:14)</li> <li>What would your advice be to anyone who is starting out with jewellery making or metal clay? (30:29)</li> <li>What is next for you? (32:52)</li> <li>Can you tell us some of your favorite metal clay artists? (35:20)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.craftworx.co.uk">Craftworx Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/craftworxUK/">Craftworx Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/craftworxuk/">Craftworx Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.jewellerymaker.com/en-gb/">Jewellery Maker TV</a></p> <p><a href="https://metalclaynow.com">Terry Kovalcik Website</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://www.hollygage.com">Holly Gage Website</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Find Jewellers Academy on <a href= "https://instagram.com/jewellersacademy?igshid=158qza4lfoodq">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jewellersacademy/">Facebook</a>!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>