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.
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?
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 she co-founded the non-profit organization, Ethical Metalsmiths, whose mission is to promote responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.
The event was held at the Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, 7902 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9657
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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