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
Angie Gleason and Lynn Guenther: Hammering Away – Art, Education, and Environment
Friday, Dec 11, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM
Don’t miss this month’s MBMAG Speaker Series
We’ll be meeting at Cabrillo College Jewelry Room #3001
The event is free and open to the public
Young artist on the Rosebud Reservation
Presenters Angela Gleason and Lynn Guenther will talk about their work and how to make to make a meaningful life with creative practice.
Angela will talk about her work and her opening SCRAP exhibit. Lynn will show a short video about her teaching trip to Rosebud Reservation and talk a bit about other educational programs that she is involved in.
Lynn is collecting tools and donations to complete the “tool kit” she left for the students to use at the school on Rosebud Reservation. Below is what they are missing. You can bring any donations to the meeting.
Student hammering away at the Rosebud Reservation School
Angela Gleason (front) and her helper working on the SCRAP Project
Lynn says, “Fortunately some artists were very generous with materials last year, but the kids are using them and they could always use more if people want to donate any extra stuff they have. 20 or 18 gauge copper would be helpful, too, for bracelets.”
Supplies Needed
15-20 design stamps (expensive, $8 each!)
alphabet stamps
number stamps
3 ball pein hammers
rawhide or Delrin hammer
drill
drill bits
3 more saws
3 bench pins
saw blades
bracelet mandrel
cutting shears
gloves
patina
pliers
wire cutters
files
Sheet metal: Copper, brass, nickel
Stones and beads
Cash donations towards tools and materials are also welcome
Paul Kmetko: Stenciling on Enamel -Tips and Easy to Make Tool
Stencils are commonly used in enameling and they can be tricky to manipulate. Nothing is worse than carefully applying powder to your design and jostling the stencil whilst trying to remove it… Not only does it waste precious material, it can be very frustrating.
In addition just laying a stencil down on top of the work doesn’t guarantee a snug fit and powder will creep under boundary zones. In order to solve the problem I went back to my roots in screen printing and devised a solution that solves both problems at once. It started as a low tech device with a easily available clamp fixture that can be modified with minimal effort by almost anybody.
Paul will share this device and how to make a low-tech version of it, as well as giving tips on stenciling on enamel at this month’s MBMAG Speaker Series.
Stenciled Enamel Dish by Paul Kmetko
Paul is a silver smith, enamel artist and the owner of Seabright Metalworks in Santa Cruz.
Creator Haven LLC is at 41B, Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA
The Opening event will be Sunday, May 7th form 3-5pm. Please come and support your friends of the Guild, and maybe find a nice gift for the mother in your life… maybe for yourself!
Feel free to share the postcard image and show information… distribute to your mail lists, post on Instagram, FaceBook or any other social media and invite your friends!
A showcase of unique work by 40 outstanding jewelers and metal artists of the Central Coast on display at the Pacific Grove Art Center October 29 – December 16, 2010. Free admission Artist Reception October 29, 2010 from 7 to 9pm
When inspiration strikes, some artists reach, not for canvas and paint, but for silver, copper and a torch. A new exhibit at the Pacific Grove Art Center celebrates the metal artists of the Central Coast and their expert craftsmanship and designs.
Forty artists of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild have created one-of-a-kind art objects, sculpture, and fine jewelry on the theme, Sanctuary. They were inspired by our beautiful area and how places of serenity enrich our lives and world.
The exhibit begins on October 29th and runs until December 16, 2010. Admission is free Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 12 to 5pm and Sunday 1 to 4pm.
Come enjoy their shimmering creations, and treat yourself to a delightful and unique art experience.
Pacific Grove Art Center is located at 568 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Telephone for more information or directions: 831-375-2208 .
