Join or renew anytime after Oct 1st through Dec 31st and your membership extends all the way through to the end of the following year!
Immediately after joining or renewing, you are welcome to sign up for any of the upcoming workshops or exhibits sponsored by the guild.
View our current member benefits, and watch your email for announcements of more member benefits. Join the email list by entering your name and email list at the bottom of the web page.
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.
Join Our Current and Historical Record of Member Artists
In ~ 2003, MBMAG asked each member to create and donate a small piece of artwork that would reflect their skills and aesthetic. The pieces have a means to connect it on both ends and once linked together would become one chain of unique works.
In 2015, the guild began a new “Links Project” which demonstrated each of our member’s style and personality.
In 2023, the guild is expanding into a new case with the two new links donated by Roxanne Beebe and Susan Shallenberger (shown below)
Metal artist Roxanne Beebe donated this silver bat link to the Links Project
Jewelry artist Susan Shallenberger donated this enameled link to the Links Project
Contribute a Link
We invite all members to make a link that meets the following parameters
The individual piece should range be a minimum size of 1 x 1 x 1″ HLD*
The individual piece must not exceed to 1.5 x 2 x 1″ HLD*
The piece must be link-able on both ends
The piece must reflect your unique style
*HLD = Height x Length x Depth where Length is the measurement between the link-able end rings
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.
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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.
Pajaro Valley Arts new Out of the Fireexhibition and sale features all types of art “created using fire as a transformative tool in the making of the work.“
The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is happy 10 of our Guild members are in this show! The artists are: Ron Baldwin, Lynette Cederquist, Helene Daniels, Kirk McNeill, Melissa Offutt, Cynthia Starkey, Lynne Todaro, Rebecca Wallace, Lynda Watson and Mary Weeks! Congratulations!
The juried exhibit features 55 local artists.
The show runs from August 9, 2023 – September 14, 2023 Opening reception from 2 – 4pm on Sunday August 13, 2023
Pajaro Valley Arts, 35 Sudden St, Watsonville CA Open 11 am – 4pm Wed – Sunday
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.
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!
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!
ZFolio Gallery, 750 Cannery Row, Suite 112, Monterey, California 93940
Eleven artist members of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild share their amazing hand made artisan jewelry
Art in the exhibit+ sale covers a wide range of styles, forms, and metalsmith techniques. Come enjoy the necklaces, earrings, bracelet and rings. Our artists handmade one-of-a-kind pieces for everyone to enjoy.
Visit ZFolioto view the exhibit and buy one-of-a-kind art from local artists. The exhibit items are all for sale and can be taken home with you the same day.
ZFolio Gallery is FREE admission for all and ADA accessible. Groups are welcome! Masks are suggested.
See art from an artist you’d like to learn more about? Head to the exhibit book at Zfolio and find the artist. The exhibit book in the gallery includes artist statements and artist biographies. The gallery team can also answer questions about the pieces and artists in the exhibit.
Can’t visit, but see something you like? Call the gallery; they’ll be happy to help. 1.831.655.9891
