Metalink Meeting and Demo June 25!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Admin

Metalink will be meeting at the Mesa Arts Center for a demo on using the 20 ton and 50 ton hydraulic presses!

When: 9am- 12pm
Where:Mesa Arts Center Jewelry Studio
1 E. Main Street
Mesa, Arizona

What: Do you have a hydraulic press? Have you used it as a forming tool for sheet metal? Come see how it can be used to:

· cut multiples of a non-circular shape
· dome non-circular shapes
· create cups, cylinders, tubing

Join us Saturday, June 25, 9 am – 12 N, to see 20 ton & 50 ton presses used to create seamless forms from sheet metal; from jewelry to sauce pan size.

Click the link below to view the FB event invitation:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180053588719676 (you must be a FB member of Metalink to view the link)

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Metalink Meeting This Saturday!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Admin

Metalink will have a meeting/ demo at Dave Crowley’s studio!

When: 9am- 12pm
Where:Reliance Broadway warehouse complex
37th Street and Broadway
Phoenix, AZ

What: This Weekends Metalink Demo, Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 AM, and will be provided by Sculptor and Instructor, David Crenshaw.
He will be Demoing his CNC Milling Machine.
You may see an example of what David does on the machine on Youtube.com, just follow this link.
His shop is located at 37th st and Broadway in Phoenix it is in the Reliance Broadway warehouse complex. If you go to the last set of warehouses on the west side of the complex he is in suite 4228. Dave said he would give us the address but google maps sends you across the street.
*Please be sure to bring eye protection and ear protection also.

Click the link below to view the FB event:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=192895814090261

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Impromptu Metalink Meeting

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Admin

When: Saturday May 21 from 12.30- 2pm

Where: Pyle Adult Recreation Center- Tempe Jewelry Studio
655 East Southern Ave – Tucson Room
Tempe, Arizona

What: Junk Swap and Potluck
Bring a little something to eat and something to trade that you think could be inspiring for someone else’s artwork.

Click the link below to view the event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102856586471531

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Metalsmiths groups on Facebook

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Admin

Maureen Brusa-Zapellini created a group on Facebook called Metalsmiths Unite 2.0, which is geared towards networking amongst metalsmiths.  It’s a closed group in order to keep out spam but all metalsmiths are welcome.  If you want to join, contact metalsmithsunite@groups.facebook.com

Also, the ADC Central Chapter has a group called Metalink on FB as well.  It’s also closed so click the “Ask to Join Group” at the top of the page if you are a local metalsmith interested in keeping up with our events. Just type in Metalink to find it.

 

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Art Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Admin

The Arizona Historical Advisory Commission is seeking proposals for a commemorative, site-specific sculpture of Barry M. Goldwater for placement in National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. The RFP requirements http://www.spo.az.gov/docs/Notices/Solicitations/AHAC-Goldwater2012.pdf should be reviewed carefully before submitting a proposal. RFP is open April 29, 2011 through July 29, 2011.

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