Promoting metal arts
Thank you to all members who voted. We are welcoming one new board member and other members have transitioned to new roles. The 2024 build board looks forward to the coming year, our first full year as a 501(c)3 non-profit! MBMAG qualified to transition from our 501(c)4 non-profit status, retroactive to May 10, 2023.
The exhibit + sale and artists’ opening are free to all, and all are welcome
View pieces from the 2022 ZFolio show
Check back here to preview some of the 61 pieces from 22 artists!
ZFolio Gallery Monterey is located in the high foot traffic shopping area of Cannery Row steps away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Steps away from Monterey Bay, this is one of the guilds favorite places to share our members art.
Nov 24, 2023 (Fri)
Exhibition + Sale is OPEN daily 11 am – 5 pm every day but 12/25. All are welcome. Free to view!
Dec 3, 2023 (Sun)
4pm
Artists Opening Reception
Jan 7, 2024 (Sun)
Exhibition Closes
Jan 8, 2024 (Mon)
1 pm
Monterey area artists pick up any unsold artwork in-person at ZFolio Gallery
Jan 14, 2024 (Sun)
1 pm
Any unsold artwork returned to artists at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
Artist Bio and and Artist Statement. Help the gallery team help you sell your art to potential customers by providing the gallery with an Artist Bio and and Artist Statement. We strongly encourage you to create an artist biography and an artist statement and print them (2 pages maximum). Deliver the printed page(s) with your artwork when you deliver it to the gallery.
Here are some resources our artists have found helpful for creating Artist Bio and Artist Statements.
If this is your first time exhibiting and you have questions after reading this web page and the online form, send us an email and we will answer your questions.
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Entry Fee: $25
We encourage artists to create up to 3 new art jewelry pieces.
The theme Connections may be interpreted as you wish.
All new and currrent members are encouraged to submit artwork.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale
Prices must include gallery commission. (ZFolio Gallery 50%, Artist 50%).
The materials preferred by ZFolio Gallery are silver and gold
with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials
View pieces from the 2022 ZFolio show
The show is NOT juried
You may register now and select and wait to enter your details
The entry fee is non-refundable
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Artist and artwork details plus photos (optional) are submitted via the online form at the same time.
Artwork must be complete before beginning the submission process.
The first 25 artists to sign up via the link above to secure a place in the exhibit. The gallery case space is limited and we regret that there is only room for 25 artists with 3 pieces maximum each. The Registration Confirmation email you receive will contain a link to the online artwork submission form.
The guild in collaboration with ZFolio Gallery create printed and online postcards which will be provided at no extra cost to participating artists.
ZFolio Gallery Monterey is located in the high foot traffic shopping area of Cannery Row steps away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Steps away from Monterey Bay, this is one of the guilds favorite places to share our members art.
NOW
Register to participate in Connections
Submit show entry details online using the online form link you will receive via email.
Nov 1, 2023 (Wed)
Artwork details and photos DUE by midnight. Photos must be submitted via the online submission form to be considered for inclusion on the postcard. Photos are NOT required.
Nov 19, 2023 (Sun)
1 pm – 3 pm
Artwork drop off at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
Nov 20, 2023 (Mon)
1 pm
Monterey area artists drop artwork off at ZFolio Gallery, Monterey, CA
Nov 24, 2023 (Fri)
Exhibition opens
Dec 3, 2023 (Sun)
5pm
Artists Opening Reception
Jan 7, 2024 (Sun)
Exhibition Closes
Jan 8, 2024 (Mon)
1 pm
Monterey area artists pick up any unsold artwork in-person at ZFolio Gallery
Jan 14, 2024 (Sun)
1 pm
Any unsold artwork returned to artists at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
Online submission with up to THREE pieces of work that have not been previously exhibited at ZFolio Gallery. Submit artist and artwork details plus a maximum of two images for each piece. Images are NOT required to exhibit artwork. If including photos, one image must show the entire piece, and one optional detail photo may be provided. We encourage artists to submit high-quality images. The higher the quality of the photo, the higher the likelihood it will be used for the postcards and social media advertising.
Dimensions, materials used, type of artwork, artist contact information and optional narrative statements are all provided using the online form.
Artist Bio and and Artist Statement. Help the gallery team help you sell your art to potential customers by providing the gallery with an Artist Bio and and Artist Statement. We strongly encourage you to create an artist biography and an artist statement and print them (2 pages maximum). Deliver the printed page(s) with your artwork when you deliver it to the gallery.
Here are some resources our artists have found helpful for creating Artist Bio and Artist Statements.
If this is your first time exhibiting and you have questions after reading this web page and the online form, send us an email and we will answer your questions.
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Former guild members can take advantage of this 15 months for the price of 12 discount by using the email address associated with your past guild membership.
100% ONLINE
$215 per student
The workshop will be entirely online through our private Zoom website. Participants agree that they will not share their login information or the post-class video with any non-registered students. For more information on virtual classes, see our Online Workshop Information page. You will receive a video of the workshop a few days after it ends so you may review the class and practice along with the instructor. The video will be available for 60 days after receipt of the link.
Tools & Materials List (downloadable PDF)
Prerequisites:
Beginners to metalsmithing are welcome!
Access to Zoom meetings via phone, tablet or computer
Workshop participants must be current MBMAG members (Join or Renew NOW)
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CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event we have to cancel a workshop, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
Cancellations more than 4 weeks prior to the workshop are refundable less a 6% service fee.
Cancellations more than 2 weeks prior to the workshop are refundable less a 15% service fee.
Cancellations two weeks or less prior to the workshop are not refundable unless there is a wait list for the class and the seat is filled.
By clicking on the “Buy Now” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
Participation in the arts was always important to me growing up. A strong arts program in high school influenced my decision to pursue a degree in the arts. At Bowling Green State University, I discovered and fell in love with metals. Michael Boyd became an inspiration for me. Upon graduation I apprenticed for Michael Boyd at his studio in Colorado. The experience turned into an eight year adventure that continues today. With Michael I learned to work with and manipulate stone, adding a new element to my love of jewelry design.
I showcase my work in galleries across the country and on Ryan Gardner Designs. I love combining stone and metal in new ways to create works of art for people to enjoy.
Thank you to everyone who brought free items to give away to anyone who stopped by. A special thank you to guild member Irene Patton for all the free cabochons. View a couple of the happy recipients in the slide show below.
If you are a guild member and would like to be on the wait list for your own table, or would like to be paired up with someone who is sharing a table, ‘register’ for FREE below. If a table space opens up, people on the wait list will be contacted in the order in which they signed up.
The event is outside in the gardens of Sierra Azul Nursery
The monthly board meeting will happen on-site immediately before the party (12 – 1 pm)
We welcome all to attend and participate.
We look forward to seeing each other, catching up, announcing new events, honoring our local metal arts educators, viewing the Links Project plus any new links you bring, having lunch and cake, and answering any and all questions about the guild.
Bring your own picnic chair(s). Some shade is available at our picnic/meeting site. Bring a hat and sunscreen if you’d like to walk the gardens.
ABOUT the POTLUCK
Bring a potluck dish to share with serving utensil(s).
BYOB (bring your own beverage)
You are welcome to attend and partake 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, napkins, and a cake.
Sun August 27th 1 – 4 pm
Sierra Azul Nursery
2660 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Hwy 152 across from the Fairgrounds
Pajaro Valley Art’s yearly show, Sculpture IS, will be in full swing.
Enjoy the FREE exhibit and the beautiful demonstration gardens
over Sierra Azul’s acreage. Always very impressive!
NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE
LEARN ELECTROFORMING WITHOUT THE INITIAL EQUIPMENT SETUP COST!!
Instructor supplies all tools and materials except those listed below for students to bring. (No kit fee.)
Prerequisites:
Beginners to metalsmithing are welcome!
Access to Zoom meetings via phone, tablet or computer
Workshop participants must be current MBMAG members
June 28, 2023 from 6:30 – 9 PDT: 2.5 hour Zoom meeting covering essentials of electroforming and information you’ll need for the in-person session. Options and instructions for item prep will be covered in the Zoom session. Seal the organic items you will electroform before the in-person session.
July 8, 2023 from 10 – 5 PDT: Hands on electroforming workshop at Patty’s studio near Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA. Create 2-3 designs of your choice. Troubleshooting, tank maintenance and much more will be taught. You will learn how to make bails and add embellishments such as gemstones. The electroforming process takes 24 hours and arrangements need to be made to pick up the finished pieces.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event we have to cancel a workshop, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
Cancellations more than 4 weeks prior to the workshop are refundable less a 6% service fee.
Cancellations more than 2 weeks prior to the workshop are refundable less a 15% service fee.
Cancellations two weeks or less prior to the workshop are not refundable unless there is a wait list for the class and the seat is filled.
By clicking on the “Buy Now” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
Patty makes pieces inspired by nature for creative women who care about the environment and show their individuality through their jewelry. She works in torch form glass and often embellishes her designs with electroformed items.
View more of her art at The Glass Acorn
In the Zoom session
Overview of electroforming with examples of its use in various forms. Patty will show a Powerpoint presentation containing a number of examples in her own art and that of others. You’ll receive a copy of Patty’s Mad Science Electroforming tutorial to consult during and after the workshop. Patty will cover the processes and materials involved in electroforming natural materials such as plant pods, bones, leaves, etc. You’ll learn:
You have 9 days to prep and seal organic items on your own before the in person session, using the detailed instructions you’ve been given with your copy of the tutorial to consult. Options and detailed instructions will be covered in the Zoom session during which questions will be answered.
The in-person session includes learning
While the pieces are being electroformed, we will discuss
The class will break for lunch at a mutually convenient time in the middle of the in person workshop. There is a supermarket with an extensive deli and outdoor seating 2 miles away (lunch cost not included in the workshop price).
The 3 day in-person workshop taught by guild member Darci Shea Bogdan will focus on guided instruction through the cloisonné enamel process with the addition of optional mason stain and painting enamel application. The theme of the workshop will be Avifauna and Flora, also known as birds and flowers, inspiring the students to use the techniques learned to create aesthetic textures such as feathers, skin, tonal gradients, and more.
3 day workshop
$375 per person covers all 3 days
$75 kit fee paid to instructor on 1st day of workshop
Maximum 10 students
THE WORKSHOP IS FULL
ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANY STUDENT CANCELLATIONS
If there is a cancellation, we will contact the people on the Wait List in the order in which they’ve signed up to the Wait List.
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Students will be introduced to the classical techniques of cloisonné enamel. Through guided demos and instruction students will learn safety protocols and procedures, basic silver wire bending techniques, and proper tool and kiln use. Students will then be taught enamel washing and disposal, enamel application, optional mason stain and painting enamel application, and final grinding and finishing. Once all students are finished with their pieces, they will participate in a group critique/show and tell.
Designs Due Before Workshop
Students will be required to have 3 designs ready before the class that they will email Darci Shea for pre-approval, one of which will be the final class project. These designs should be emailed to me at the instructor no later than 5 days before the workshop. If students do not want to design their own piece, they may follow the guided design by Darci Shea with the express understanding that they may NOT sell the piece as their own.
Prerequisites:
– Basic metalsmithing skills are required
– Workshop participants must be current MBMAG members
Kit Fee:
A kit fee of $75 is due the first day of class and payable directly to the instructor. Use of tools is included. The $75 kit includes the materials for creating pieces in the workshop.
Please review our COVID-19 guidelines for in-person students:
For the health and safety our staff and students, students are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks are optional unless you are, or suspect you are, sick in which case you must wear a mask at all times. You will be required to sign Creator Haven’s liability and vaccination certification forms.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Students must be guild members: Join or renew your membership now to register for the workshop.
Guild members are offered seats in the workshop before the dates are announced to the public. Anyone anywhere in the world can join the guild now.
About DARCI SHEA BOGDAN
Darci Shea is an artist and cloisonné enamelist who focuses on creating work that mirrors the majesty and magic of the natural world. With over a decade of maritime experience as a USCG licensed captain and 15 years as a professional illustrator and jewelry designer, Darci Shea has married her two passions to create work that focuses on wildlife, nature, and storytelling.
You can see more of Darci Shea’s original expertly crafted art in the member gallery here on the guild website and on DarciShea.com. See works in progress, Darci Shea’s creation process and finished pieces on Instagram.com/darci_shea
INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIED TOOLS
Trivets
Glass Brush
Kiln Glasses
Diamond Grinding Pads
Distilled Water
Double Sided Tape
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
OPTIONAL TOOLS & SUPPLIES
BROUGHT BY EACH STUDENT
Optivisor and/or Glasses
Diamond Grinding Pads
Apron
Masks
Rubber Gloves / Latex or Nitril Gloves
Kiln Glasses