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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.
By clicking on the “Buy Now” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
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.
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Artist and artwork details plus photos (optional) are submitted via the online form at the same time.
Artwork must be complete before beginning the submission process.
SCROLL DOWN TO SUBMIT ARTWORK DETAILS
EXHIBIT OVERVIEW
The first 25 artists to sign up via the link above to secure a place in the exhibit. The gallery case space is limited and we regret that there is only room for 25 artists with 2 pieces maximum each. The Registration Confirmation email you receive will contain a link to the online artwork submission form.
The guild in collaboration with ZFolio Gallery create printed and online postcards which will be provided at no extra cost to participating artists.
ZFolio Gallery Monterey is located in the high foot traffic shopping area of Cannery Row steps away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Steps away from Monterey Bay, this is one of the guilds favorite places to share our members art.
EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
The Connections Exhibit + Sale will accept new and established guild members. You may JOIN NOW to enter artwork.
All submissions must be original in design and demonstrate a professional level of craftsmanship.
All artwork must fit within a jewelry case.
Maximum of 3 pieces may be entered.
All artwork must NOT have been exhibited at any previous ZFolio shows
All art must be for sale.
All art must be priced with the 50% gallery commission included.
The materials preferred by ZFolio Gallery are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials
Photos are NOT required, but all artists are encouraged to submit photos so we may advertise your pieces.
Photo files must be submitted in order for the artwork to be considered for the postcard design.
All photo files must be named with your last name and the # of the submission prior to upload.
Your submission will be considered complete when the appropriate entry fee has been paid via the above registration link, and all required artwork submission details are complete
Entry submission implies agreement to ZFolio Gallery consignment and exhibit terms
NEXT STEPS AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE EXHIBIT + SALE
Log in to your mbmag.org account
SCROLL DOWN to the Artwork Submission Form
Artwork details are due when you fill out the submission form; and must be submitted no later than Nov 1, 2023
Print 2 copies of the inventory of your submitted art (the Inventory forms are created automatically for you by the online form and automatically emailed to you upon form submission.)
Create a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the Artists Book displayed at the gallery. These pages help sell your art. The gallery staff uses the exhibit Artists Book to help inform potential customers about each piece and the associated artist. We are always impressed by how much the gallery team knows about each piece and each artist. The gallery team learns much of this from the Artists Book. Please help the team sell your artwork by providing the Artist Statement and Artist Biography.
Deliver your printed Statement/Biography sheet(s) when you deliver art to the show organizers or gallerist. See below for helpful links.
KEY DATES & ACTIONS DUE
NOW
Register to participate in Connections Submit show entry details online using the online form link you will receive via email.
Nov 1, 2023(Wed)
Artwork details and photosDUE by midnight. Photos must be submitted via the online submission form to be considered for inclusion on the postcard. Photos are NOT required.
Nov 19, 2023 (Sun) 1 pm – 3 pm
Artwork drop off at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
Nov 20, 2023 (Mon) 1 pm
Monterey area artists drop artwork off at ZFolio Gallery, Monterey, CA
Nov 24, 2023 (Fri)
Exhibition opens
Dec 3, 2023 (Sun) 5pm
Artists Opening Reception
Jan 7, 2024 (Sun)
Exhibition Closes
Jan 8, 2024 (Mon) 1 pm
Monterey area artists pick up any unsold artwork in-person at ZFolio Gallery
Jan 14, 2024 (Sun) 1 pm
Any unsold artwork returned to artists at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
EACH ARTIST PROVIDES
Online submission with up to TWO pieces of work that have not been previously exhibited at ZFolio Gallery. Submit artist and artwork details plus a maximum of two images for each piece. One image must show the entire piece, and one optional detail photo may be provided. We encourage artists to submit high-quality images. The higher the quality of the photo, the higher the likelihood it will be used for the postcards and social media advertising.
Dimensions, materials used, type of artwork, artist contact information and optional narrative statements are all provided using the online form.
SUBMIT ARTWORK DETAILS & INFORMATION FOR THE GALLERY
Artist Bio and and Artist Statement. Help the gallery team help you sell your art to potential customers by providing the gallery with an Artist Bio and and Artist Statement. We strongly encourage you to create an artist biography and an artist statement and print them (2 pages maximum). Deliver the printed page(s) with your artwork when you deliver it to the gallery.
