Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Rewards?
Rio Rewards is an exclusive program of price incentives on PMC®-related products to help you continue your success in using or teaching PMC. Members of the Rio Rewards program automatically receive the lowest price available on all silver PMC, PMC+ and PMC3 products from Rio Grande. In addition, selected tools, equipment and gemstones have been discounted.
Is certification right for me?
If you have experience in using PMC® and are seeking recognition for a standardized level of expertise in using the product, certification may be for you. The curriculum is intensive but exciting; the program is designed to test an individual’s skills in using PMC through a series of seven projects. This is NOT a beginner’s course!
How do I get certified?
Certification requires that an individual attend a certification class and successfully complete seven projects to certification standards.
How do I find a certification class near me?
Check our schedule to see when a Rio Rewards PMC® Certification class will be held in your area.
How much does a certification class cost?
Certification class fee is $425 and includes three full days of instruction, PMC® (one box of original PMC, two packages of PMC+, one package of PMC3, one sheet of PMC paper, use of syringes and PMC gold), a teacher’s packet (including an audio CD on teaching PMC), a tool kit, a finishing kit, life-time membership into the Rio Rewards program and a one-year membership to the PMC Guild.
What is a class like?
Class is a three-day, intensive workshop designed to teach students advanced skills and techniques in working with PMC®. Senior instructors evaluate students’ work on seven PMC projects and award certification based on a uniform standard. Fun and challenging, certification is demanding and for the serious artist who seeks accreditation in PMC. Classes are small, limited to only 10-15 students, and offer opportunities for one-on-one instruction. To learn more about the certification class, see class schedule.
What should I bring to class?
All materials that you will need will be provided for you. However, should you desire, you may bring your favorite personal tools such as modeling tools, burnishers, blades, stamps, pliers, tweezers and an Optivisor™. A small, portable desk lamp, extension cord and plug strip may also be desirable if you can carry them with you.
I registered for a class, but now I can’t attend. Can I get my money back?
Unfortunately, your $425 fee for the class is non-refundable. As long as you cancel three weeks in advance, all funds may be applied toward a future class. If you do not cancel three weeks in advance, you will incur a $40 fee and your registration fee will be applied toward another class.
I attended class. When will I be able to receive discounts through Rio Rewards?
Immediately! Your Rio Grande account will be specifically marked with instructions to always honor our Rio Rewards price for PMC® products.
