'Metal: It’s Only Natural’ A Collaborative Exhibition: MAG, NCEG, & ACCI

A Collaborative Exhibition: MAG, NCEG, &

ACCI Gallery Berkeley, CA , October 1st - 21st, 2016

Opening Reception October 8th

'Stages: Agapanthus' by Holly J Carter,
Photography by G. Post

'Metal: It’s Only Natural’

Metals are intense.

Typically hard and shiny, they are strong but malleable.

They can be stretched, fused, and drawn into fine wire.

They can be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking. They readily carry electricity and heat. Their atoms are in a virtual “sea” of outer electrons that jump from atom to atom. They are stable but possess the ability to change.

We depend on their unique natural qualities for industry,

commerce… and for art.

An exhibition of jewelry and sculptural artwork from members of the Metal Arts Guild, the Northern California Enamel Guild, and the ACCI Gallery that explore the boundaries, integration /

collision, and diversity of the natural qualities of metal as well as its relation to the natural world.

The Metal Arts Guild (MAG) is an organization of people who are skilled, interested, or share in the production and exhibition of metals.

The Northern California Enamel Guild (NCEG) is made up of enamelists working to create community through sharing the enamel arts, glass fused to metal.  

Guild members include professional and emerging artists, from the beginner to the master craftsperson. They are comprised of educators, students, collectors, hobbyists, production artists, writers, and supporters.

Arts & Crafts Cooperative, Inc. (ACCI), located in the heart of North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, is a

member-based community of artisans, artists, and art patrons.

Dates of Exhibition: October 1 - October 21

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8, 5 - 9 pm

ACCI Gallery

1652 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709

(510) 843-2527

Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

info@accigallery.com

www.metalartsguildsf.org

www.enamelguild.org 

www.accigallery.com

ACCI Seconds Sale August 2016

I will be selling here. Please join me.

Studio 1509 host The Northern California Enamel Guild - Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios

Fall 2013 Classes at The Richmond Art Center

Fall classes will begin in a couple weeks at The Richmond Art Center 

Casting Organics is back with another week added on! 

If you like the casting classes you will want to take the Mold Making workshop

The Independent Studio is a great class if you need extra time to get those Holiday gifts completed

If you don't think you will have time for a full class this session, as long as you have completed a beginning jewelry class, consider doing some drop in day or nights.  TheRAC.org

FYI, there were some discrepancies in the class codes for two of my classes in the printed catalog. The correct codes are below and what is on the website is correct.

Casting: Organics and Found Objects

Amazed by the world around you?  Do you bring home objects every time you go for a walk? Want to preserve them for a lifetime? Learn an interesting twist on the Lost Wax method of casting molten metal. Use organic materials and found objects such as seed pods or plastic toy parts to convert to silver or bronze. 5 weeks

Class # FA23J • Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 18, 2013 10:30 am – 1 pm

RAC Member $126 • Nonmember $140

Beginning Jewelry - Monday Evening
Explore the basics of jewelry and small metals fabrication. Learn the use of tools, how to saw, file, sand, and high temp silver solder with silver, copper, and brass. Create pierced sawing samples, band rings, and a bezel set stone pendant.  Explore various finishing techniques and surface treatments. 8 weeks

Class # FA19J • Mon, Sep 16– Nov 4, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm

RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220

Casting - Alternative Methods & Materials

An introduction to casting Cuttlefish and Organics for Jewelry or Small Sculpture. Learn to cast molten metal into Cuttlefish bone to achieve interesting textures. Explore a twist on the Lost Wax method of casting using organic materials and found objects such as seed pods or plastic toy parts to convert to silver or bronze. 5 weeks

Class # FA24J • Tue, Sep 17 – Oct 15, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm

RAC Member $126 • Nonmember $140

Independent Studio - Instructor Guided

Practice already learned techniques on your own time with instructor guidance. This is a great opportunity to utilize the studio to work on those special projects you have in mind or Holiday gifts for your friends and family. As per class interest may learn intermediate techniques for working with jewelry and small metals fabrication. Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience required. 5 weeks.

Class # FA25J • Tues, Oct 22 – Nov 19, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm

RAC Member $126 • Nonmember $140

Rubber Mold Making for Casting (Weekend Workshop)

Learn the process of making a rubber mold of your original cast metal pieces using Natural and Silicone Rubber. This workshop is for those who already have a cast piece of their own that they wish to make multiples of, such as a part for an earring or links for a chain. Students will also learn the process of injecting wax into a finished mold. 2 days

Class # FA14JW • Sat, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 11 am - 3 pm

RAC Member $108 • Nonmember $120