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.
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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.
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EXHIBIT OVERVIEW
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.
EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
The Connections Exhibit + Sale will accept new and established guild members. You may JOIN NOW to enter artwork.
All submissions must be original in design and demonstrate a professional level of craftsmanship.
All artwork must fit within a jewelry case.
Maximum of 3 pieces may be entered.
All artwork must NOT have been exhibited at any previous ZFolio shows
All art must be for sale.
All art must be priced with the 50% gallery commission included.
The materials preferred by ZFolio Gallery are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials
Photos are NOT required, but all artists are encouraged to submit photos so we may advertise your pieces.
Photo files must be submitted to have the artwork to be considered for the postcard design.
All photo files must be named with your last name and the # of the submission prior to upload.
Your submission will be considered complete when the appropriate entry fee has been paid via the above registration link, and all required artwork submission details are complete
Entry submission implies agreement to ZFolio Gallery consignment and exhibit terms
NEXT STEPS AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE EXHIBIT + SALE
Log in to your mbmag.org account
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Artwork details are due when you fill out the submission form; and must be submitted no later than Nov 1, 2023
Print 2 copies of the inventory of your submitted art (the Inventory forms are created automatically for you by the online form and automatically emailed to you upon form submission.)
Create a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the Artists Book displayed at the gallery. These pages help sell your art. The gallery staff uses the exhibit Artists Book to help inform potential customers about each piece and the associated artist. We are always impressed by how much the gallery team knows about each piece and each artist. The gallery team learns much of this from the Artists Book. Please help the team sell your artwork by providing the Artist Statement and Artist Biography.
Deliver your printed Statement/Biography sheet(s) when you deliver art to the show organizers or gallerist. See below for helpful links.
KEY DATES & ACTIONS DUE
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 photosDUE 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
EACH ARTIST PROVIDES
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.
SUBMIT ARTWORK DETAILS & INFORMATION FOR THE GALLERY
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.
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Gain a new understanding of working with stone and incorporating it into your designs. Learn techniques involved for carving and drilling stones at your bench without large lapidary equipment!
You’ll be shown a number of different diamond bits to achieve a variety of designs and textures in your stones, alter the shape, drill holes, and how to polish those carvings. Ryan will show students the process for creating laminations as well as his technique for applying metal leaf to the carvings.
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.
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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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Midnight PDT on Sunday Oct 15, 2023
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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.
About Ryan Gardner
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.
On Sunday, Aug 13th 2023 from 10 am – 2 pm in the parking lot of Creator Haven LLC in Watsonville, California 15 guild members brought all types of metal art tools and supplies large and small. All kinds of tools, stones, beads, metals, display items, and more were swapped and sold. The event was open to the public.
The FREE table held the ultimate bargains!
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.
Members brought hand tools, large and small, and all types of metal art supplies else to Swap, Sell, and Giveaway!
Guild members will be swapping, selling and giving away all types of metal art tools and supplies large and small. Come for tools, stones, beads, metals, display items, and more!
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage you to bring friends.
Attendees do not need to be members.
Visit the FREE table for the ultimate bargain!
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.
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Bring hand tools, large and small, and anything else you’d like to Swap, Sell, or Giveaway!
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.
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!
Master the basics of copper electroforming, an incredibly versatile technique. Learn the technique to augment work in any media (e.g., metal arts, glass arts, collage, et cetera). The workshop requires no background in electricity or chemistry. We welcome beginners.
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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NEW EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Midnight PDT on Wednesday June 28, 2023
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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.
About Patty Lakinsmith
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.
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:
the versatility of electroforming
various techniques used to get different visual effects
the materials you need to electroform, including both electronics hardware as well as chemicals
the principles involved in electroforming including safety measures
how to set up the electroforming bath
what to use for sources of copper
how to get various visual effects
the steps involved in finishing electroformed items, and the supplies needed
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
how to apply the conductive paint and set up and run
hands on electroforming of your pre-sealed items
troubleshooting along the way when problems are encountered
techniques for making metal pendant bails
how to incorporate items such as gemstones (natural and synthetic) in an electroformed piece. A limited number of these items will be made available for the students to use
While the pieces are being electroformed, we will discuss
materials needed to get started with your own setup
sources, costs, and ideas for making some of the chemicals yourself.
tank and solution maintenance.
how to troubleshoot problems
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).
June 23 – 25, 2023, 10 am – 5 pm daily In person Fri – Sun @ Creator Haven in Watsonville, CA
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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Enamel and Mason Stain Necklace by Darci Shea Bogdan
Avifauna and Flora WorkshopDescription
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
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.
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.
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.