If you visited us at the Monterey Museum of Art Block Party on Saturday April 15th , you were one of ~ 450 people to stop by!!!
People discovered their inner metal artist by making a thin cuff bracelet with a pattern of their own design
The FREE event was at the Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 on Saturday April 15, 2023 from 12pm – 4pm Learn more about the museum and any upcoming block parties @ montereyart.org People of all ages participated!
We provided the copper, all the tools, and guided participants through the process. View the gallery above to see some people making and wearing their one-of-a-kind custom made bracelet to the rest of the block party.
Want to show off the bracelet you made? Tag us on Instagram @montereybaymetalarts and we’ll share your creation
How to Make a Thin Cuff Bracelet
Copper is cut to size for each wrist
Learn how to use files we provide to round the corners
Stamp a pattern using little steel blocks
Files, stamps, hammers, and patina are provided to create the design of your choice
The bracelet is fit to size using a wrist mandrel (we show you how)
Come see us at the Monterey Museum of Art Block Party on Saturday April 15th and let your inner metal artist shine!
Pacific Ave, Monterey, California
Would you like to make a thin cuff bracelet with a pattern oƒ your own design?
We provide the copper, all the tools, and guide you through the process. You’ll be able wear your one-of-a-kind custom made bracelet to the rest of the block party. All people of all ages are welcome!
How to Make a Thin Cuff Bracelet
Copper is cut to size for each person
We’ll show you how to use files we provide to round the corners
Stamp a pattern using little steel blocks
Files, stamps, hammers, and patina are provided to create the design of your choice
The bracelet is fit to size using a wrist mandrel (we’ll show you how)
Put a patina on your bracelet to highlight the stamped patterns and make it shine
Wear your bracelet while enjoying the rest of the block party!
Did you miss the annual Winter Gathering on Sunday January 22?
Susan Kingsley, Featured Speaker
Would you like to watch the entertaining and informative talk by Susan Kingsley, guild member, author of Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths, and co-founder of Ethical Metalsmiths?
Susan Kingsley, a visual artist working with hands-on processes. As a metalsmith, she created physical objects that reflect her commitment to craft. Susan brought copies of her book to sell in person.
Making jewelry led her to thinking about how social and cultural values are communicated by “things,” how personal objects shape our lives and reflect our beliefs. She enjoys making art that challenges the status quo, often with irony and paradox.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written the technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written a technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan taught jewelry and metalsmithing at Monterey Peninsula College and has conducted numerous workshops on die forming throughout the United States and Canada.
In 2006 she co-founded the non-profit organization, Ethical Metalsmiths, whose mission is to promote responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.
The event was held at the Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, 7902 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9657
Meet other metal artists at our annual Winter Gathering Sunday January 22, 2023 scroll down for details
Susan Kingsley, Featured Speaker for the MBMAG Winter Meeting and Potluck Party
Save your spot by filling out this FREE registration form
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Sunday, JANUARY 22, 2023 FREE Winter Meeting and Potluck Party Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, Moss Landing, CA
Join us for good food, fellowship, an informative talk by Susan Kingsley, former guild member and author of Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths. Bring a $20 bill to buy a book directly from the author!
You may now add up to two guests and you can still register yourself. When registering, enter the total # of people (up to 3).
All 50 free spots will be taken quickly!
Bring a potluck dish to share with serving utensil(s)
You are welcome to attend without bringing a dish.
Please label your dish if you have made a special type (vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, paleo, etc.) so others know they can partake. If a dish includes nuts or shellfish, please label the dish accordingly. You may use blue tape and a marker to label the dish.
The guild will provide eating utensils, paper plates, and napkins.
BYOB or buy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at the Haute Enchilada cash bar
Susan Kingsley, a visual artist working with hands-on processes. As a metalsmith, she creates physical objects that reflect her commitment to craft. Susan will bring copies of her book to sell in person.
Making jewelry led her to thinking about how social and cultural values are communicated by “things,” how personal objects shape our lives and reflect our beliefs. She enjoys making art that challenges the status quo, often with irony and paradox.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written the technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan’s work has been exhibited and published in the United States, Canada and Europe. She’s authored articles on craft, culture and environmental issues and written a technical book, Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths.
Susan taught jewelry and metalsmithing at Monterey Peninsula College and has conducted numerous workshops on die forming throughout the United States and Canada.
In 2006 she co-founded the non-profit organization, Ethical Metalsmiths, whose mission is to promote responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.
You may buy a book from Susan Kingsley in person at the Winter Party, or order one online now
Haute Enchilada Social Club & Gallery, 7902 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9657
ZFolio Gallery, 750 Cannery Row, Suite 112, Monterey, California 93940
Eleven artist members of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild share their amazing hand made artisan jewelry
Art in the exhibit+ sale covers a wide range of styles, forms, and metalsmith techniques. Come enjoy the necklaces, earrings, bracelet and rings. Our artists handmade one-of-a-kind pieces for everyone to enjoy.
Visit ZFolioto view the exhibit and buy one-of-a-kind art from local artists. The exhibit items are all for sale and can be taken home with you the same day.
ZFolio Gallery is FREE admission for all and ADA accessible. Groups are welcome! Masks are suggested.
See art from an artist you’d like to learn more about? Head to the exhibit book at Zfolio and find the artist. The exhibit book in the gallery includes artist statements and artist biographies. The gallery team can also answer questions about the pieces and artists in the exhibit.
Can’t visit, but see something you like? Call the gallery; they’ll be happy to help. 1.831.655.9891
Please consider entering different art to be shown for 2 months starting in January 2023.
RREVV gallery has offered to showcase guild artists each month. To be considered for this opportunity, fill out the online submission. You may submit up to five pieces. The gallery will select artworks to exhibit.
WHY ENTER?? The Santa Cruz community would love to see your work. The guild and the gallery were very pleased with the sales by many artists during our first show “emergence” at RREVV.
Each Rotation will run approximately two months. Rotations @ RREVV resume in January 2023. Rotations will take a break during the Holidays @ RREVV show during months of November and December 2022.
A $20 non-refundable entry fee will be due upon submission of the form. Photos are uploaded via the form. A minimum of one photo for each submission is required. See below for photo guidelines. Click the link below to start your submission. Work must be submitted by December 1, 2022.
SUBMITTING YOUR WORK
STEP 1: Gather your images and text. LOGIN to your mbmag.org account or click “Join or Renew Now” STEP 2: Choose the exact # of pieces you’ll be entering, maximum of 5. STEP 3: Click the button at the top of this page STEP 4: Enter your info, SUBMIT, pay, and you’re set.
You should receive an email, with the information you just entered; it may take a few minutes to receive. Please check your spam folder if you think you have NOT received it.
We hope you are as excited as we are and will participate in this new opportunity.
MBMAG is happy to announce that ZFolio is hosting our guild members for a show this year from Nov 18, 2022 through Jan 4, 2023 at the ZFolio Monterey gallery.
Enter by Oct 7, 2022 Photos due by Oct 7, 2022 for consideration of inclusion on postcard Nov 5, 2022 drop off artwork in Aptos OR Nov 7, 2022 drop off of artwork @ ZFolio Jan 8, 2023 pickup artwork from show
The artists are shown in a randomized display. Use the search feature at the top of the page to find a specific artist.
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