A group of guild members met at Knew Concepts in Watsonville on May 6th 2023 at 1 pm for an in-person factory tour
Knew Concepts is the maker of jewelry and woodworking tools and has been based in the Santa Cruz area since being founded. Brian Meek, Knew Concepts owner and product designer, gave the tour. Learn more at KnewConcepts.com or follow them on instagram
We saw how the products are made and heard a little of how they decide which new tools to design. Brian gave us some tips and tricks from his decades of experience making and teaching jewelry.
If you visited us at the Monterey Museum of Art Block Party on Saturday April 15th , you were one of ~ 450 people to stop by!!!
People discovered their inner metal artist by making a thin cuff bracelet with a pattern of their own design
The FREE event was at the Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 on Saturday April 15, 2023 from 12pm – 4pm Learn more about the museum and any upcoming block parties @ montereyart.org People of all ages participated!
We provided the copper, all the tools, and guided participants through the process. View the gallery above to see some people making and wearing their one-of-a-kind custom made bracelet to the rest of the block party.
Want to show off the bracelet you made? Tag us on Instagram @montereybaymetalarts and we’ll share your creation
How to Make a Thin Cuff Bracelet
Copper is cut to size for each wrist
Learn how to use files we provide to round the corners
Stamp a pattern using little steel blocks
Files, stamps, hammers, and patina are provided to create the design of your choice
The bracelet is fit to size using a wrist mandrel (we show you how)
Come see us at the Monterey Museum of Art Block Party on Saturday April 15th and let your inner metal artist shine!
Pacific Ave, Monterey, California
Would you like to make a thin cuff bracelet with a pattern oƒ your own design?
We provide the copper, all the tools, and guide you through the process. You’ll be able wear your one-of-a-kind custom made bracelet to the rest of the block party. All people of all ages are welcome!
How to Make a Thin Cuff Bracelet
Copper is cut to size for each person
We’ll show you how to use files we provide to round the corners
Stamp a pattern using little steel blocks
Files, stamps, hammers, and patina are provided to create the design of your choice
The bracelet is fit to size using a wrist mandrel (we’ll show you how)
Put a patina on your bracelet to highlight the stamped patterns and make it shine
Wear your bracelet while enjoying the rest of the block party!
Did you miss the annual Winter Gathering on Sunday January 22, 2023?
Susan Kingsley, Featured Speaker
Would you like to watch the entertaining and informative talk by Susan Kingsley, guild member, author of Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths, and co-founder of Ethical Metalsmiths?
Susan Kingsley, a visual artist working with hands-on processes. As a metalsmith, she created physical objects that reflect her commitment to craft. Susan brought copies of her book to sell in person.
Making jewelry led her to thinking about how social and cultural values are communicated by “things,” how personal objects shape our lives and reflect our beliefs. She enjoys making art that challenges the status quo, often with irony and paradox.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written the technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written a technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan taught jewelry and metalsmithing at Monterey Peninsula College and has conducted numerous workshops on die forming throughout the United States and Canada.
In 2006 Susan co-founded the non-profit organization, Ethical Metalsmiths, whose mission is to promote responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.
The 2023 Winter Party was held at the Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, 7902 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9657
Do you remember what first captivated you about making art in metal?
We are looking to share the love for people of all ages in this free to the community cuff bracelet making experience as part of the MMAs first ever block party
Volunteers are needed from 11:30am – 4:30 pm. We’ll break the afternoon up into shifts. Setup before the event. Helping people make bracelets. Cleaning up after the event.
It’s a lot of fun to see the happiness on the faces of new metal workers. Please join us!
Click the button above or below to contact the event coordinator and let her know you are willing to help
MBMAG has been invited to share the joy of metal smithing with the community at the Monterey Museum of Art’s first Block Party event. As part of the education and outreach mission of the guild, we will be offering our Make-a-Bracelet program to show people of all ages how to make a simple copper cuff bracelet.
We need at least 10 volunteers to help with this event. We need people to guide children and adults in using metal stamps on copper blanks, helping to form them into a bracelet shape and demonstrating how to use Liver of Sulfur patina. We’ll need a few people to come a half hour early to help us set up and to stay a half hour after the even for tear-down.
It’s a lot of fun to see the happiness on the faces of new metal workers. Please join us!
Meet us in Watsonville on May 6th 2023 at 1 pm for an in-person factory tour of Knew Concepts!
We’ll see how the products are made and hear how they decide which new tools to design.
Knew Concepts is the maker of jewelry and woodworking tools and has been based in the Santa Cruz area since being founded. Brian Meek, Knew Concepts owner and product designer, will be giving the tour. Learn more at KnewConcepts.com or follow them on instagram
Bring your Original Knew Concepts saw if you’d like to have the Lever Tension upgrade installed onsite. You’ll be able to pay for the upgrade and take it home finished.
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Curious about what is coming up for the guild? Would you like to give your ideas and opinions to the board directly? Would you like to help with upcoming events? Would you like to help guide the guild?
Guild board meetings are monthly and last ~ 1 hour
If you’d like to watch and/or participate in the meeting, login to your mbmag.org account to access the zoom link below. All members are always welcome!
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
Jul 14, 2023 @ 7 pm August in person meeting at Summer Party Date TBD Sept 8, 2023 @ 7pm Oct 13, 2023 @ 7pm Nov 10, 2023 @ 7pm Dec 8, 2023 @ 7pm
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Meet other metal artists at our annual Winter Gathering Sunday January 22, 2023 scroll down for details
Susan Kingsley, Featured Speaker for the MBMAG Winter Meeting and Potluck Party
Save your spot by filling out this FREE registration form
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Sunday, JANUARY 22, 2023 FREE Winter Meeting and Potluck Party Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, Moss Landing, CA
Join us for good food, fellowship, an informative talk by Susan Kingsley, former guild member and author of Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths. Bring a $20 bill to buy a book directly from the author!
You may now add up to two guests and you can still register yourself. When registering, enter the total # of people (up to 3).
All 50 free spots will be taken quickly!
Bring a potluck dish to share with serving utensil(s)
You are welcome to attend without bringing a dish.
Please label your dish if you have made a special type (vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, paleo, etc.) so others know they can partake. If a dish includes nuts or shellfish, please label the dish accordingly. You may use blue tape and a marker to label the dish.
The guild will provide eating utensils, paper plates, and napkins.
BYOB or buy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at the Haute Enchilada cash bar
Susan Kingsley, a visual artist working with hands-on processes. As a metalsmith, she creates physical objects that reflect her commitment to craft. Susan will bring copies of her book to sell in person.
Making jewelry led her to thinking about how social and cultural values are communicated by “things,” how personal objects shape our lives and reflect our beliefs. She enjoys making art that challenges the status quo, often with irony and paradox.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written the technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written a technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan taught jewelry and metalsmithing at Monterey Peninsula College and has conducted numerous workshops on die forming throughout the United States and Canada.
In 2006 she co-founded the non-profit organization, Ethical Metalsmiths, whose mission is to promote responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.
You may buy a book from Susan Kingsley in person at the Winter Party, or order one online now
Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, 7902 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9657
