MAC Jewelry Classes

May Workshops at MAC!

Admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:28:18 +0000

There are some great workshops we are doing in conjunction with the upcoming (SNAG) Society of North American Goldsmith’s conference here in town. Arizona Designer Craftsmen, the host for the SNAG conference, is putting on a 3-day workshop by David Huang on Vessel Chasing with Microcrystalline Wax in our studio at Mesa Arts Center. That workshop is May 18, 19 and 20th. Cost is $400.00.

The following Monday, May 21st and 22nd, are the pre-conference demonstration days again at Mesa Arts Center. Monday, will be demonstrations by well-known artists Marilyn da Silva (Color on Metal), Jack da Silva (Metal In Motion), David Huang (Bubbling), and Sam Patania (Overlay Techniques). Sam is filling in for Joan Dulla. Tuesday, will be demonstrations by David Huang (Patinas), Kevin O’Dwyer (Box Construction for Holloware), Cynthia Eid (Argentium), Catie Sellars (Steel Soldering). Each day is purchased separately and includes lunch. Cost per day is $185.

Please go to www.azdesignercraftsmen.org for more details and to register for any or all of the above.

MAC Jewelry and Metals Summer Classes

Admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:36 +0000

Classes for the Mesa Arts Center summer schedule are ready! Registration starts April 20 and classes start June 4 unless otherwise listed.

Some descriptions are not yet finalized so check back soon!

New Class just added!

Admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:24:34 +0000

We have a new class offered on Wednesday evenings with one of our most popular teachers, Teri Jo Kinnison. She will be available to help you with your most pressing problems or, if you insist, leave you to your work.

Independent Studio
Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison
Four Weeks
Wed Jan 25-Feb 15 6-9PM $73R $87NR
The class code is CAW12JE008-02

Call to register at 480-644-6520 or 644-6500.

The Spring 2012 Class List Is Up!

Admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:27:09 +0000

After some delay, the jewelry, sculpture and wood working classes for Spring 2012 are live on the site! Photos of techniques will follow in the near future. You can read general registration information on the Registration page. All Classes are listed under the Spring Classes 2012 page. Included at the top of the page are handy links to go directly to areas of interest.

Since the MAC website registration is still being reported as buggy, please note the class number you want to take here and call your registration in via the numbers provided at the top of the classes page or on the registration page.

Jewelry Artists Opportunity

Admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:24:28 +0000

Hello Arizona Artists,

The MAC Store Artists Cooperative Gallery is holding an Open Jury Call
for all Fine Art Jewelry Artists. We have a wonderful collection of
jewelry artists that includes a variety of mediums and techniques.
The Steering Committee is seeking to round out the collection by
adding additional Fine Art Jewelry Artists that work specifically with
precious metals and possibly precious or semi precious gems. As the
Jury Committee is looking for collections that will enhance our
current works it may take a while to find the right mix of artists.
Due to this, the Steering Committee has agreed to make this Jury Call
for Fine Art Jewelry Artists open ended. We will continue to receive
applications from those that are interested until the jewelry spaces
have been filled.

HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT THE MAC STORE ARTISTS COOPERATIVE:
* Artists Earn 70% commission
* Artists Commission Checks scheduled and written monthly by the 15th.
* Artists live in Arizona.
* Artists are invited to participate in the cooperative through a
jury process.
* Artists provide art demonstrations/education about their
creative process while staffing The MAC Store – Artists Cooperative
Gallery (open weekly – Tuesday through Sunday).
* Artists support the arts training program at Mesa Arts Center
through a portion of the proceeds of their artwork selling at The MAC
Store – Artists Cooperative Gallery. (This is from the remaining 30%,
not the artists 70% commission.)

JURY CRITERIA: The Jury Committee uses the following criteria when
evaluating artist submissions to become exhibiting artists in The MAC
Store Artists Cooperative
* Quality – construction, use of materials, finish
* Originality – unique and personal vision
* Marketability – price, sales niche
* Consistency – all pieces of equal quality
* Other criteria as deemed appropriate

The Steering Committee is looking forward to meeting and working with
artists interested in participating in The MAC Store Artists
Cooperative. It is an exciting opportunity to sell your artwork while
supporting the training of artists through the Foundation and Mesa
Arts Center.

Please share this information with other Arizona artists you think
might be interested and have them provide their email and contact
information so that we can share our information with them.

ATTACHMENTS: Jury Application and Information Sheet and the artists
cooperatives Guidelines.

STEERING COMMITTEE:

Marcia Wenbert, Chair
James Farrah, Jury Chair
Carmen Guerrero, Marketing Chair
Genie Swanstrom, Exhibit Chair
Diane Watkins, Secretary
Marcia Wenbert, Volunteer Chair

EMAIL CONTACT: MACFAC.Committee@gmail.com

ADDRESS FOR DELIVERY OR MAIL:

The MAC Store Artists Cooperative Gallery
c/o MAC Box Office
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85211

Next Metalink- Web and marketing basics for artists

Admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:42:21 +0000

Jewel Clark will give a presentation and take questions on how and why you need a website, what you can do yourself and when to bite the bullet and hire an expert. Also included will be basic information on marketing as it relates to the web and search engine optimization (SEO).

When: September 24, 2011
Where: Eden Gardenhouse
2928 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

www.edengardenhouse.com

About Jewel:
I have been a metalsmith and teacher now for over twenty years. I also have a degree in multimedia, which led me to renew my new passion in photography which helped lead to my current day job as the E-commerce Administrator for the Heard Museum Online Shop.
You can learn all you might care to know about me at: www.jewelclark.com

Great Deal on Fall Registration!

Admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:10:28 +0000

The Mesa Arts Center is once again offering 10% off your class fee if you register during the first week of registration! Registration starts August 5 at 8 am. Select the course codes of the classes you want to take on our Fall Classes page and make sure you get the class you want and your discount by calling your registration in to the Box Office at: 480-644-6500.

Fall Classes Are Up!

Admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:08:00 +0000

The Fall classes in metals, jewelry and sculpture are viewable now! The Mesa Arts Center website has a new format and is listing all the visual arts classes together rather than by media so you will not be able to just view the jewelry/ sculpture classes and workshops like before. Use this site to find the classes you want to take, copy the course codes down and call your registration in on August 5. Visit our Fall Class Schedule page under Registration. Click the Registration link to view registration details and requirements. Summer classes are still currently viewable but will be removed once the fall semester has started.

Dave Crenshaw Demonstrates CNC

Admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:05:14 +0000

Our very own sculpture instructor Dave Crenshaw has created a video on CNC which is available to watch on YouTube. There was interest at the last Metalink meeting in seeing this so here is your opportunity.

Fall Registration!

Admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:32:26 +0000

Will begin August 6.

We will upload the Fall class schedule as soon as it is finalized (soon, soon, soon).
Keep checking back and thanks for you patience!