Past featured speaker events held by the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild. The guild holds events with both visiting artists and member artists speaking on a diverse array of topics related to metal art.
Cabrillo College, Aptos, California VAPA Room 1001
Artists Talk 4 pm Book Signing 4:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Books will be available to purchase at the event
“Each year, the National Metal Museum in Memphis Tennessee selects one exemplary metal artist to recognize for their life’s work and contribution to the field of metal art.” We are proud and happy to share that local artist educator and guild member Lynda Watson is this year’s honoree.
“Lynda Watson creates works of art that document her journeys both around the world and through life.”
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2021 Time: 2:00 pm PST Free to members Check your email for the Zoom link
ABOUT GEORGE POST:
George Post is a freelance photographer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a client base of individual artists and craftspeople who work in a variety of 2D and 3D media. Many of them sell their creations on the craft-fair circuit, using George’s photographs of their work to jury into the more prestigious shows throughout America. George does some purely commercial photography as well.
A Life Member of ASMP, the American Society of Media Photographers, George also enjoys photography for his own artistic expression. He has a special fondness for colorful, unusual subject matter, and his archives include an eclectic mix of landscapes, cityscapes, astronomical, meteorological, geological, and biological images.
TENTATIVE WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Types of subject & Orientation
Hanging – Pendants, Necklaces, Earrings (Post vs. Wire, Fishing Line Frame)
Tabletop – 3d Objects, Jewelry with camera on tripod
MEMBERS: Join us for a free live online workshop (via Zoom)
We could all use a little inspiration, especially after the year we have all had.
In this lead up to the Pajaro Valley Art Council exhibit “Reflections” we have assembled a wonderful panel of artists to talk about what inspires them and the stories behind their work.
Please join us for a lively Zoom discussion of back-stories, miscues, ideas, process and stimulus.
Helping us on our journey of reflection will be Lynda Watson, Angela Gleason, Helene Daniels, Susan Shallenberger, Ron Baldwin, among others.
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021 Time: 2:00 pm PST Free to members Check your email for the Zoom link
Last week’s fantastic presentation on Social Media for Artists was a great introduction to the world of selling on Social Media. Next we’ll dive into the world of Instagram as MBMAG presents another free Zoom event for members. Nicole will share her secrets for selling jewelry on Instagram. With 115,000 followers on her Instagram account, Nicole has shown that social media can indeed extend a jeweler’s reach.
The presentation will be held via Zoom. You must pre-register, and you must be a member of MBMAG to attend. Once you are registered, we will send you the link and password for the Zoom meeting. Our Zoom room is limited to 99 participants, plus Nicole. First come, first served!
You do not have to have attended the first presentation to enjoy this one, although we recommend that you read through the first presentation PowerPoint slides.
Hammering Away-Art, Education, and Environment December 11, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Cabrillo College Jewelry Room VAPA 3001
Presenters Angela Gleason and Lynn Guenther will talk about their work and how they make meaningful lives with their creative practice.
Angela will talk about her work and her SCRAP (Santa Cruz Recycled Art Program) exhibit, opening December 6.
Angela has always been fascinated with found objects, recycling, and re-use and often works with strong political intention. She is currently finishing an Artist Residency with SCRAP utilizing a vast array of unexpected materials from the Resource Recovery Facility at Dimeo Lane to create art with environmental, educational, and social statements.
Lynn Guenther 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.
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.”
15-20 design stamps (expensive, $8 each!)
alphabet stamps
number stamps
3 ball pein hammers
rawhide hammer or delrin
drill
drill bits
3 more saws
3 bench pins
saw blades
bracelet mandrel
cutting shears
gloves
patina
a few more pliers, wire cutters, and files
Copper, brass, nickel, stones and beads
Cash donations towards tools and materials are also welcome
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
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.
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
MBMAG Speaker Series: Bob Boscarelli Friday Night Nov 9, 2018 7-9 pm Creator Haven 41B Hangar Way, Watsonville
Bob will talk about finding the most complete Stegosaurus ever found and her epic journey to the London Natural History Museum. Take a peek into the fascinating world of paleontology!Free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided.
This event was held at Creator Haven, LLC, 41B Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from 7-9 pm. Light refreshments were served.