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Summer Party at Sierra Azul Nursery

graphic of pineapple, sun and a glass of water with a straw

Sunday, Aug. 6 from 1-4 
at Sierra Azul Nursery, 
 2660 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
(across from the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds)
 
Come join us for our summer get-together at the lovely Sierra Azul Nursery. Bring something yummy for our potluck meal, a folding chair, and your latest bench tips, creations, or interesting tools to share with the group. Wander the 10th annual “Sculpture Is” exhibit, with over 100 sculptures scattered through the nursery grounds and re-connect with your fellow guild members.
 
We will have a brief board meeting before the party, starting at noon. Please feel free to come early and sit in on the board meeting.
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Free Artist’s Talk: Evelyn Markasky “What is Art if not Obsession”

Two cut out figures by Evelyn Markasky

MBMAG is pleased to present a free Artist’s Talk –
Evelyn Markasky on ‘What is Art if not Obsession’ 
Friday, June 16 at 7:00pm


The Radius Gallery at The Tannery Arts Center
1050 River St Unit 127, Santa Cruz, CA
“The most important inspiration is what leads you to discover who you are and to be yourself, let your experiences guide your art and use the techniques that you learn along the way.”

Everyone is welcome at this free event. Bring a friend and join us for an inspiring evening with Evelyn Markasky.

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Save the Date: Evelyn Markasky Class “Enameling Lab: Sharing an Obsession”

Two cut out figures by Evelyn Markasky

We are excited to announce MBMAG’s upcoming workshop: Evelyn Markasky with a 2-day class, Enameling Lab: Sharing an Obsession.

The workshop will be held at Creator Haven in Watsonville and the cost will be $180 plus a $40 kit fee to be paid in class.

Experimenting with different enameling techniques and processes will be the emphasis of this class, having the opportunity to fuse enamel onto copper with both a hand-held torch and the kiln. Alter metal with color and texture using sifted and liquid enamels. Specific techniques include sgraffito, stencils, graphite, foils, how to add images with iron oxide decals, plus some other rather unconventional materials. Whether you are new to enameling or more experienced, you will learn ways to push the limits of your artistic thinking.

Registration will open at 10:00 am on May 18.  We expect this to be a quick sell out, so mark your calendars.

You must be a member of MBMAG to enroll in this workshop. Not a member? Join today!

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HER: Honoring Mothers – May 1 to 31, 2017 – Haute Enchilada Gallery

HER: Honoring Mothers - May 1 to 31 2017 - Haute Enchilada Gallery

HER: Honoring Mothers - May 1 to 31 2017 - Haute Enchilada Gallery

Announcing our upcoming show:

HER: Honoring Mothers
at the Haute Enchilada Gallery in Moss Landing,
May 1 – 31, 2017

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!

Looking forward to seeing you there—-

Annette Nemes
MBMAG Show Curator

her2017 AT mbmag.org

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Alison Antelman Workshop – Feb 3-5 – Registration now open

Alison Antelman workshop

Registration Now Open!
Alison Antelman Workshop
February 3-5, 2017

We are excited to announce Alison Antelman in a 3-day workshop, ‘Engineering Your Way Out”, MBMAG’s first workshop of the year.

Develop your ability to solve jewelry fabrication problems and learn solutions to common design and fabrication challenges. Design and create a hinged bracelet or necklace. Students create a “map” of their project, learn to make irregular shaped bezel settings for unusually shaped stones, add hinges and where to place them for irregular shapes and using stainless steel wire, solder sterling terminations to the steel, add a hook clasp and complete your project.

Antelman workshop image
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Students are guided through the process along with discussion, case studies and actual examples of problems as well as their solutions. We will explore the interplay of movement and functionality in jewelry and the approach from the wearer’s point of view (ie: does it sit funny on the neck, is it too heavy, does the pendant flop over). The real benefit to this class is learning how to engineer your jewelry projects as you discover solutions to common design and fabrication challenges. Step-by-step handouts are supplied along with samples. Basic fabrication and soldering required. Continue reading “Alison Antelman Workshop – Feb 3-5 – Registration now open”

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Winter Party with Dawn Nakanishi, Guest Speaker– and Renewals

2017 Winter Party - Dawn Nakanishi, guest speaker (click image for map)
2017 Winter Party - Dawn Nakanishi, guest speaker (click image for map)
click the image above for a map of Haute Enchilada


Join us for the annual MBMAG Members Winter Party
January 22, 2017 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM
at The Haute Enchilada in Moss Landing.

The presenter is Dawn Nakanishi, who will speak about her studies in Japan during her sabbatical from Cabrillo College. (Click on the image above for a map.)

You must be a member of MBMAG to attend.  Kindly RSVP.
Not an MBMAG member yet?  Join now.

The coordinator for this event is Pat Evans, contact her here: pat@patevansdesigns.com

Continue reading “Winter Party with Dawn Nakanishi, Guest Speaker– and Renewals”
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Help Needed: Identify Link Artists!

Link Project - Help us with artists names

Link Project - Help us with artists names

Hello MBMAG Members!

We need help crediting artists who made some of the links in our MBMAG Link Project. We have been tasked with labeling this work for the August opening of Surf, Sand, Silversmiths show at PVAC.

Our deadline for labeling is July 15.

Can anyone help? If you can identify the artist(s) who created any of the links in this post please email Rhonda Sprague at rhondasprague@sbcglobal.net.

We would really like to credit the artist who have contributed to this amazing Link Project. Thank you for your help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Richard Cybulski Stone Show – May 14, 2016

This is a previously held event. Visit the Events page of this website for more current events

Dear MBMAG, SMAC members and friends.  Please join us for this free event.  You don’t want to miss this!

What:  Richard Cybulski Stone Show
When:  May 14, 2016, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where:  Soquel, CA 95073 (directions emailed

Richard Cybulski is from Watertown, CT but he spends much of his time in Brazil.  He will be bringing a large selection of Brazilian gemstones, including beautiful, but reasonably priced, cabochons, faceted stones, an incredible selection of rose cut stones and a large selection of gemstone strands.

Richard Cybulski has been traveling monthly to Brazil for the past 20 years, and has developed strong contacts with cutters of a large variety of Brazilian gemstones. These include fine faceted, cabochons, rose-cuts, slices and designer beads in a wide range of stones, including aquamarine, beryl, morganite, emerald, tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, ametrine, precious topaz, blue topaz, andaluzite, amazonite, orange chalcedony and designer quartzes of assorted natural inclusions.

Richard travels all over the country, working with a large range of designers and manufacturers. He enjoys seeking out unusual pieces, all offered at wholesale prices. Of course, he also provides standard calibrated cuts as well. He owns all of his stones; he does not act as a representative or dealer for third parties. He is 100% responsible for his materials, none of which are dyed or coated.

Want to join MBMAG, or renew your MBMAG membership?

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REGISTER NOW: Nancy LT Hamilton Workshop – June 4-5, 2016

Click on the image to see a brief video about what we will be doing in the June 2016 workshop.

Click on the image to see a brief video about what we will be doing in the June 2016 workshop.
Click on the image to see a brief video about what we will be doing in the June 2016 workshop.

We are excited to announce Nancy LT Hamilton (YouTube Metalsmith Queen), June 4-5, 2016.  The workshop is ‘Riveted Portrait Pendant’, the price has been reduced to $225 plus a small kit fee.  Register now, space is  limited.

Students will learn to permanently transfer photographs or any image onto polymer clay and encapsulate it with rivets between sheets of textured metals. Students will also make a handmade chain for the pendant.

You must be a member of MBMAG to enroll in this workshop.

Need to join MBMAG now MBMAG, or renew your MBMAG membership?  Do it now, and you’ll automatically receive advanced notice of upcoming events, via email announcements with the payment links included.