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 and is suitable for beginners.
June 28, 2023 from 6:30 – 9 PDT: 1.5 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.
Prerequisites: Access to Zoom meetings via phone, tablet or computer Workshop participants must be current MBMAG members
Instructor supplies all tools and materials except those listed below for students to bring. (No kit fee.)
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: noon PDT on Wednesday June 14, 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.
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
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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.
Jewelry and sculpture from the artists of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild will be on display and for sale in this juried exhibit + sale during the months of Nov & Dec 2022.
The HOLIDAY @ RREVV show highlights new art from 5 member artists, along side the art of other members in two jewelry cases.
RREVV is an artist-owned gallery on Pacific Avenue located at 1349 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision). Visit RREVV Gallery now to see our guild members’ artwork.
Gallery Hours: Wed – Sun: 12 – 6 pm First Fridays of the Month: noon – 8 pm Other Days: Available by appointment via text or phone call to 1.415.851.5114
The entry deadline has been extended to midnight Oct 17, 2022
RREVV Gallery will feature member artwork in two jewelry cases for the holidays, during the months of November and December. Sculptures and jewelry are welcome. Artists may submit up to 5 pieces for Holiday @ RREVV. The non-refundable fee for entry is $35. Images and artwork details will be uploaded via an online submission form. Online postcards which will be provided at no extra cost to the participating artists. See below for photo guidelines.
All information, photos, and payment are submitted on the form at the same time.
Artwork must be complete and photographed before beginning the submission process.
RREVV is an artist-owned gallery on Pacific Avenue located at 1349 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision) where our emergence exhibit + sale was successful for many members and the gallery. Visit RREVV Gallery now to see our guild members’ pieces in the ROTATIONS @ RREVV exhibit + sale now through the end of October, 2022.
The Holiday @ RREVV Exhibit + Sale will accept new and established guild members as applicants. You may JOIN NOW to enter artwork.
All submissions must be original in design and demonstrate a professional level of craftsmanship.
All work must be for sale.
All work must be priced with the 40% gallery commission included.
All submissions must be presented via photograph for the gallery to view and choose art.
All submitted photos must adhere to the Exhibition Submission Requirements for Images.
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 photos have been submitted, all required application fields are complete, and the appropriate entry fee has been paid using the submission form.
Entry fee is non-refundable.
All information, photos, and payment are submitted on the form at the same time.
Submission of your artwork to the opportunities implies acceptance of all the gallery’s exhibition terms.
MBMAG and rrevv gallery may use your images for social media and press.
Enter Now
Artists may submit up to FIVE pieces of work and two images (maximum) for each piece, one full size, and one detail. We encourage artists to submit high-quality images and update their websites and social media. If you have a website or social media , that’s great, but it’s not required. If you have an artist profile on mbmag.org, that is great, too, but also not required.
When the artwork is delivered to the gallery, artists will fill out and sign an inventory of their work (using the RREVV gallery form). If you can supply a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the gallery this will help the gallery team speak to potential customers about you and your art.
All pieces submitted must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (rrevv Gallery 40%, Artist 60%).
Submission of an entry implies agreement to the rrevv gallery consignment form which can be read and downloaded.
We look forward to working with you, Toni Danzig and Annette Nemes Exhibit Coordinators
RREVV Gallery featured the metal art of guild members during two month Rotations @ RREVV. The first rotation was Sept – Oct 2022. The juried exhibit + sale was an exciting new exhibition and sale with pieces of art from six guild artists, with two artists !
RREVV an artist-owned gallery in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz at 1349 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision) Scroll down for a clickable map with directions
The locally made artwork includes earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, a letter opener, and an enameled salt dish with spoon.
Gallery hours
Wednesday – Sunday 1 – 5 pm PST First Fridays of each month 1 – 8 pm PST and by appointment: call or text 1.415.851.5114 to make an appointment
Larry John ProbstFran GrinelsIrene Patton
To learn more about the show artists, visit their artist profile here on mbmag.org and read their artist and bio statements in the Show Book at the gallery during the show.
Come in person to see the brand-new or recently created designs made locally by members of our Santa Cruz/Monterey metal art community.
All artwork in this exhibition is for sale. Due to space constraints, only a limited number of artists are on view during a two month Rotation. Visit again to see different artists!
Theemergence juried exhibit + sale is an exciting new exhibition and sale with 35 pieces of art from 15 guild artists
The emergence exhibit + sale has been extended to run to Sept 2, 2022 at rrevv a new artist-owned gallery at 1349 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision) Scroll down for a clickable map with directions
The locally made artwork includes earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, wall sculptures and an Ikat design inspired tray.
The wearable art and sculpture exhibit + sale will open during the August First Friday event in Santa Cruz from 5 – 8 pm on August 5, 2022
Gallery hours: Friday and Saturday 11 am – 6pm PST Sunday 11 am – 5 pm PST and by appointment: call 1.415.851.5114 to make an appointment
Alaya VautierDarci Shea BogdanAngela Gleason
To learn more about the show artists, visit their artist profile here on mbmag.org and read their artist and bio statements in the Show Book at the gallery during the show.
Come in person to see the brand-new or recently created designs made locally by members of our Santa Cruz/Monterey metal art community.
All artwork in this exhibition is for sale. Due to space constraints, only a limited number of pieces were accepted.
RREVV is an artist-owned gallery on Pacific Avenue located at 1349 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision) where our emergence exhibit + sale has been successful for many members and the gallery.
Rotations @ RREVV
RREVV gallery has offered to rotate guild artists in the gallery. Sculptures and jewelry are welcome. For this opportunity you supply us with photos via an online submission form. The gallery will make a selection and the artists will deliver directly to RREVV Gallery where the artwork will be shown for one or two months. The submission fee for one Rotation is $20 per submission of up to 5 pieces. See below for photo guidelines. Artists accepted by the gallery for a Rotation will deliver their artwork directly to the gallery, and pick up their artwork from the gallery at the end of the Rotation.
RREVV Gallery will feature member artwork in two jewelry cases for the holidays, during the months of November and December. Sculptures and jewelry are welcome. Watch this website and your email for the official Call for Artists in September. The fee for entry is $35. Images and artwork details will be uploaded via an online submission form. The guild and RREVV will team up on printed and online postcards which will be provided at no extra cost to the participating artists. See below for photo guidelines.
Check back for a link to the online submission form
All information, photos, and payment are submitted on the form at the same time. Artwork must be complete and photographed before beginning the submission process.
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 photos have been submitted, all required application fields are complete, and the appropriate entry fee has been paid using the submission form.
All information, photos, and payment are submitted on the form at the same time.
Submission of your artwork to the opportunities implies acceptance of all the gallery’s exhibition terms.
MBMAG and rrevv gallery may use your images for social media and press.
Enter Now
Artists may submit up to FIVE pieces of work and two images (maximum) for each piece, one full size, and one detail. We encourage artists to submit high-quality images and update their websites and social media. If you have a website or social media , that’s great, but it’s not required. If you have an artist profile on mbmag.org, that is great, too, but also not required.
When the artwork is delivered to the gallery, artists will fill out and sign an inventory of their work (using the RREVV gallery form). If you can supply a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the gallery this will help the gallery team speak to potential customers about you and your art.
All pieces submitted must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (rrevv Gallery 40%, Artist 60%).
Submission of an entry implies agreement to the rrevv gallery consignment form which can be read and downloaded.
We look forward to working with you, Toni Danzig and Annette Nemes Exhibit Coordinators
Theemergence juried exhibit + sale is an exciting new exhibition and sale with 35 pieces of art from 15 guild artists
The emergence exhibit + sale has been extended to run through the end of August, 2022 at rrevv a new artist-owned gallery at 1349 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision) Scroll down for a clickable map with directions
The locally made artwork includes earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, wall sculptures and an Ikat design inspired tray.
The wearable art and sculpture exhibit + sale will open during the August First Friday event in Santa Cruz from 5 – 8 pm on August 5, 2022
Gallery hours: Friday and Saturday 11 am – 6pm PST Sunday 11 am – 5 pm PST and by appointment: call 1.415.851.5114 to make an appointment
Alaya VautierDarci Shea BogdanAngela Gleason
To learn more about the show artists, visit their artist profile here on mbmag.org and read their artist and bio statements in the Show Book at the gallery during the show.
Come in person to see the brand-new or recently created designs made locally by members of our Santa Cruz/Monterey metal art community.
All artwork in this exhibition is for sale. Due to space constraints, only a limited number of pieces were accepted.
Welcome to the submission process for rrevv gallery’s exhibit emergence.
The entry period for this show is closed
The emergence show will be at rrevv, a new artist-owned gallery on Pacific Avenue located at 1349 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA (next door to Paper Vision). The exhibition/sale will last from Friday, July 1st to July 29th, 2022.
Theemergence show is an exciting exhibition and sales opportunity for all members to submit recently created or brand-new designs and is an excellent way to share your art with the Santa Cruz/Monterey community. The wearable art and sculpture exhibit + sale will cover July First Friday event in Santa Cruz.
Due to space constraints, only a limited number of artists will be accepted. The gallery owners will be the jurors and the accepted work will be the piece(s) entered for submission. The art pieces/sculpture will also be displayed on the online gallery on mbmag.org. Submission of your artwork to this exhibition implies acceptance of all the exhibition terms.
You must be logged in with your mbmag.org account to register for the exhibit + sale. Once you are logged in, come back to this page and refresh it to see the registration fields.
All information, photos, and payment are submitted on the form at the same time. Artwork must be complete and photographed before the submission process is begun.
REQUIREMENTS
The emergence show will accept new and established guild members as applicants.
All submissions must be original in design and demonstrate a professional level of craftsmanship.
All work must be for sale.
All work must be priced with the 40% gallery commission included.
All submissions must be presented via photograph for the jury process.
Your submission will be considered complete when photos have been submitted, all application fields are complete, and the $35 entry fee has been paid.
All information, photos, and payment are submitted on the form at the same time.
Accepted works must be delivered by the dates show in KEY DATES below.
Enter Now
Artists may submit up to FIVE pieces of work and two images (maximum) for each piece, one full size, and one detail. We encourage artists to submit high-quality images and update their websites and social media. If you have a website or social media , that’s great, but it’s not required. If you have an artist profile on mbmag.org, that is great, too, but also not required.
For drop-off, artists will provide an inventory of their work (using the online Labels and Records form) and will also supply a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the Artist’s Book which is on display at the gallery. Any large sculptures must be delivered directly to the gallery by the artist.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (rrevv Gallery 40%, Artist 60%).
All entrants will receive additional information via email.
Allmembers are encouraged to submit artwork. If this is your first time exhibiting and you have questions, send us an email and we will answer your questions. If you need to coordinate delivery and pickup of your artwork from outside Aptos and Monterey, contact us to discuss. Note that MBMAG does not pay for shipping of artwork to or from the artist.
The 4 day workshop taught by guild member Jeanie Pratt has been filled. Click below to add your name to the Waiting List
April 21 – April 24, 2022, 10 am – 6 pm daily @ Creator Haven in Watsonville, CA
4 day workshop $450 per person covers all 4 days + $70 kit fee paid to instructor on 1st day of workshop Maximum 7 students
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Create pieces of patterned woven metal for adding a special touch to your jewelry designs. Jeanie Pratt will teach you how to weave small sheets of metal from flattened wire in this 4 day workshop. You will be introduced to a variety of different patterns that can be achieved with weave structures that range from a simple over under plain weave to beautiful flowing undulating twill designs.
There are so many fun ways to achieve different effects in weaving, including the weave pattern itself, combining different metals for contrast and varying the widths of the wire used in the weave structure. Students have the opportunity to create a variety of samples.
You’ll learn a variety of weave methods and patterns, how to prepare your metal for weaving, how to set up a metal weaving loom and how to design your own woven patterns. You’ll also learn to form woven metal in a hydraulic press and, to solder the edges of your weaving. We’ll discuss how to incorporate your weaving samples into brooches, pendants, earrings and beads.
Prerequisites: – Basic metalsmithing skills are required – Workshop participants must be current MBMAG members
Kit Fee: A kit fee of $70 is due the first day of class and payable to the instructor. Use of tools is included. The $70 kit includes the materials to get started, as well as a 30+ page handout covering the workshop, resources and inspiration for future weaving.
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 and to wear masks in the studio. You will be required to sign Creator Haven’s liability and vaccination certification forms.
Cancellation Policy
In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
Cancellations more than two weeks prior to class are refundable less a 5% service fee. Cancellations two weeks or less prior to class 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.
Dear Workshop Participants, You will receive a Kit which includes ample amounts of copper wire, 10” each of a variety of gauges of flattened sterling silver wire, the “stuff” you need to set up a simple “loom” to weave your wire and an extensive handout with instructions and weave patterns. In addition, there will be soldering supplies available for use. These have been included in the $70.00 kit fee. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Jeanie
About Jeanie Pratt
Jeanie Pratt works as studio artist on the Central Coast of California. She has been a fiber artist since learning to weave in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1970’s and more recently has exchanged wire for yarn as the “fiber” of choice. Her metals education can be described as self-directed as she has sought out workshops and classes with a number of distinguished instructors. She has exhibited nationally in galleries, museums and shows. She currently shows at Mobilia Gallery in Cambridge, MA. You can learn more about Jeanie on her website www.jeaniepratt.net.
Ornament Magazine featuring artist member Jeanie Pratt. Cover photo: MBMAG member Carol Holaday
Jeanie Pratt wearing one of her woven and enameled metal creations
Many of the photos of Jeanie’s work in Ornament Magazine were photographed locally with the expert eye of member Carol Holaday. Visit Carol’s member gallery to see photographs of her metal art.
NOTE: 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.
TOOL & SUPPLY LIST
FOR DESIGNS IN WOVEN METAL WORKSHOP WITH JEANIE PRATT
ARTIST SUPPLIED TOOLS
· Fine brush for applying anti-flux · Ultra-fine tipped Sharpies in 2 colors (such as black and red) · Mechanical pencil with .5 mm lead · Eraser · Patience · Sense of humor
SHARED ITEMS AVAILABLE TO USE AT CREATOR HAVEN BRING YOUR OWN IF YOU WISH
· Soldering pick, brush and tweezers · Acetone · Scotch Permanent Double-Sided Tape · Needle nose pliers · Wire cutters · Shears or cheap scissors for cutting thin metal sheet (I like the Joyce Chen Original Unlimited Scissors) · Digital calipers or wire gauge · Toothpicks · Q-tips
OPTIONAL TOOLS & SUPPLIES
· Optivisor · Honeycomb soldering block (at least 3” x 3”) Rio Item # 502005 · Magnesia Soldering Block 6″ X 3″ X 1.5″ (available at Amazon.com and some jewelry supply stores) · Leather gloves (for holding wire while flattening) · Nylon jawed pliers (for straightening wire) · Simple 1” to 2” hydraulic press acrylic dies (if you want to puff and solder your woven sheet after weaving—some will be available in class to use)
