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December Winter Board Meeting 2025
All Metal Arts Guild members are invited for the first 15 minutes to raise any topic, make suggestions and request programming.
Tue Dec 9 2025, 7:00pm PST - 8:15pm PST
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Wed Jan 14 2026, 7:00pm PST - 8:00pm PST
February Winter Board Meeting 2026
All Metal Arts Guild members are invited for the first 15 minutes to raise any topic, make suggestions and request programming.
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~A Week of Inspiration in NYC~ We’re so grateful

~A Week of Inspiration in NYC~

We’re so grateful for the incredible experiences our president, Francesca MacKie, had at New York Jewelry Week, and we’re excited to share a glimpse of it with you! From thought-provoking gallery showings to meaningful dialogues at the Shared Practices Symposium, the week was filled with creative energy and a spirit of collaboration.

At the Shared Practices Symposium, global artists came together to explore “sharing” as a bridge between art, matter, and thought. The conversations were as inspiring as they were challenging, inviting us to rethink how contemporary jewelry fits into our virtual, information-driven world.

Another highlight was the opening reception and retrospective for the late Attai Chen at Pratt Institute. All The World’s A Stage was a powerful tribute to Chen’s life and work. The panel discussion, moderated by Jennifer Altmann, offered heartfelt insights into Chen’s artistry, leaving us deeply moved by his legacy.

Thank you to all the artists, curators, and organizers who made this unforgettable week possible. We are reminded once again that collaboration and community fuel our creative journeys. 💙

All photos by @fmackiejewelry

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Smartphone photography is your path to success! Le

Smartphone photography is your path to success! Learn how to create images that sell your work and create visibility.
FALL FEST: The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is hosting a special gathering for our creative community, and we’d love to see you there! This event is free because it is sponsored by the Metal Arts Guild with generous support from the Maxwell-Hanrahan Foundation.
Presentations & Workshops
10:00 am - 10:15 am: Greetings and announcements
10:20 am - 10:30 am: Documenting Your Work – A video presentation by emiko Oye
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Smartphone Photography Workshop with Sean Arbabi of Arbabi Productions, Inc
Sean will share essential tips and tricks for capturing your creations on your phone, followed by a Q&A session
12:30 pm Bring your Brown Bag Lunch from home—the perfect chance to connect with fellow artists and enjoy your own brown bag lunch with the community. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate our vibrant metal arts community.
See you there!

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Timken Lecture Hall, California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St, SF 94107 (New main entrance!)

Come see CCA’s more than 80,000 sq feet addition to their San Francisco campus with a focus on Crafts, Fine Arts, making and exhibition spaces. There will be tours of the new sustainability focused Rotasa Foundation Jewelry and Metal Arts Studios.

#SmartphonePhotography #PhotographyWorkshop #MetalArtsGuild #SanFranciscoEvents #JewelryPhotography #ArtCommunity #DocumentYourWork #CreativeSuccess #ArtsyNetworking #CaptureYourArt #SFArtScene #HandcraftedJewelry #CraftPhotography #ArtEntrepreneur #SellYourWork #ArtVisibility #MetalArts #SeanArbabi #EmikoOye #BayAreaArtists #JewelryMakers #ArtWorkshops #CraftingSuccess #MetalArtCommunity #BayAreaCreatives #BrownBagLunch #CCASF #CaliforniaCollegeOfTheArts #RotasaFoundation #SupportTheArts

Smartphone photography is your path to success! Le

Smartphone photography is your path to success! Learn how to create images that sell your work and create visibility.
The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is hosting a special gathering for our creative community, and we’d love to see you there! This program is free.

Presentations & Workshops
10:20 am - 10:30 am: Documenting Your Work – A video presentation by Emiko Oye
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Smartphone Photography Workshop with Sean Arbabi of Arbabi Productions, Inc
Sean will share essential tips and tricks for capturing your
creations on your phone, followed by a Q&A session
12:30 pm Bring your own bag lunch—the perfect chance to connect with fellow artists, trade tools, and enjoy your own brown bag lunch with the community. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate our vibrant metal arts community.

Come see CCA’s more than 80,000 sq feet addition to their San Francisco campus with a focus on Crafts, Fine Arts, making and exhibition spaces. There will be tours of the new sustainability focused Rotasa Foundation Jewelry and Metal Arts Studios.
See you there!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Location: Tempkin Room, California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St, SF 94107 (New main entrance!)

Photo and art by @harrieteestel

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Get ready for Fall Fest 2024! The San Francisco Me

Get ready for Fall Fest 2024! The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is hosting a special gathering for our creative community, and we’d love to see you there! This event is free for SF MAG members ad the greater Bay Area Metals Community! Previous posts mentioned a fee for the event, but SF MAG is proud to make this a free event!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Location: California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St, SF 94107 (New main entrance!)
Presentations & Workshops
10:20 am - 10:30 am: Documenting Your Work – A video presentation by Emiko Oye
📍 Tempkin Room
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Smartphone Photography Workshop with Sean Arbabi of Arbabi Productions, Inc
📷 Sean will share essential tips and tricks for capturing your creations on your phone, followed by a Q&A session
📍 Tempkin Room
In past years fall fest has hosted a tool swap, but this year we will break after the photography presentation for lunch—the perfect chance to connect with fellow artists and enjoy a meal with the community. BYO Lunch! Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate our vibrant metal arts community. See you there!
#SFMAGFallFest #MetalArtsGuild #BayAreaArt #SFMAG #MetalArt #JewelryArtist #HandmadeJewelry #SanFranciscoEvents #SFArtists #ArtistGathering #SFJewelry #BayAreaCreatives #ArtInSF #JewelryPhotography #DocumentYourWork #SeanArbabi #EmikoOye #CaliforniaCollegeOfTheArts #CCA #CraftCommunity #MetalSmith #Metalwork #SFGuild #SFArtEvents #BayAreaArtists #ArtistCommunity #CreativeNetworking #ArtEducation #ArtWorkshops #ToolSwap

Look more closely this Thursday. October 17th, Har

Look more closely this Thursday. October 17th, Harriete Estel Berman will be hosting the first MAG Zoom “Elevating Your Art Practice” portfolio review, and project advice.

This is free workshop for all current MAG members.

Bring your work to ask for technical advice.
Any professional topic that will help you in your studio practice is good.

Show your work in progress to ask for technical advice, or professional guidance.
Share a new group of work for feedback.

Wondering about your next steps?

Are your images good enough?

Stuck on motivation? Get unstuck!

This workshop will be online via Zoom.
DM @harrieteestel for the link!

This is informal and unstructured. Everything is open for discussion.
Photo Credit: Bill Shelander of Harriete Estel Berman looking at the Kinetic Sound Sculptures by Oliver Diocicco.

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Exciting Opportunity for MAG Members! The San Fr

Exciting Opportunity for MAG Members!

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild (MAG), with generous support from the Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation, is offering financial grants of up to $2000 to help small business owners in the metalsmithing and jewelry industry. Whether you need new tools, design software, business coaching, or a website upgrade, this grant can help boost your business!

How to Apply:
Ensure your MAG membership is up to date and then write a statement (500 words or less) about your business and how you'd use the grant to achieve your goals. Share any special qualities (e.g., minority-owned, sustainability-focused), and don't forget to include your website, IG handle, or images of your work.

Eligible expenses: Tools, equipment, business coaching, design software, and more!

Non-eligible expenses: Metal, stones, studio rent, utilities, and payroll expenses.

Deadlines:

Application: Thurs, Oct 10th, midnight.
Award Announcement: Sun, October 20th.

Additionally, students and emerging artists can apply for the MAG Skill Development Grant to fund their education at Bay Area jewelry/metals programs!

We encourage diverse applicants from underrepresented communities to apply and contribute to a more inclusive metalsmithing field. 🌍

Submit your application to: president@metalartsguildsf.org
Good luck to all applicants!

Follow the link in our bio for more information!

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Grants for Metal Artists & Small Business Owners!

Grants for Metal Artists & Small Business Owners!

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild (MAG), with the generous support of the Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation, is excited to offer two grant opportunities this fall! Whether you're looking to grow your small business or enhance your skills in metal arts, we’ve got you covered.

🔹 MAG Small Business Grant – Fall 2024
Up to $2000 in financial support to help MAG members improve their small businesses! Eligible expenses include tools, business planning classes, design software, and more. Share your business plan, tell us how this grant can help, and provide a glimpse of what makes your business special!

🔹 MAG Skill Development Grant – Fall 2024
Up to $2000 in support for current students or metal artists/jewelry designers to continue their education at Bay Area jewelry/metals programs. From Silvera Jewelry School to CCA, this grant covers enrollment and materials, along with a 1-year MAG membership!

⏰ Deadline for both grants: Thursday, October 10th, midnight
🎉 Announcement of awards: Sunday, October 20th (or earlier)

We encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, the grants are open to all current MAG members! Submit your proposals and accompanying documentation to: president@metalartsguildsf.org

Let’s continue to build a more inclusive and innovative metalsmithing community! ⚒️

For more information, follow the link in our bio!

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Attention Metal Artists & Jewelers! We're thrill

Attention Metal Artists & Jewelers!

We're thrilled to cross-promote the Society of North American Goldsmiths’ ( @snagmetalsmith ) next Workshopping With series! Today's workshop is a must-attend for anyone running their own jewelry or metal art business. Led by Kristi Zevenbergen, a lifelong accountant, this session will cover essential tips on record-keeping and tax reporting for small business owners.

Got specific questions about managing your accounting as a maker? Kristi will be answering them all! This is a valuable opportunity to get your business finances in shape.

Today at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT - Online Registration: Link in bio! Pricing: $75 for SNAG members, $100 for non-members, $45 for student members.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable session!

Upcoming workshops in the series will continue to cover important topics for artists and makers. Stay tuned for more info on the next sessions!

#MetalArtsGuildSF #SNAGworkshop #jewelrybusiness #smallbiztips #accountingforartists #metalarts #jewelrydesign #makersmovement #metalsmith #craftbusiness #creativeentrepreneur #jewelryworkshop #snagmetalsmith #handmadejewelry #artbiz #jewelrycommunity #makersgonnamake #businessadvice #jewelrymakers #metalsmithing #taxseason #smallbizaccounting #artistlife #businessfinance #workshoponline #workshopseries #virtualworkshop #snagevents #creativebusiness #jewelryartist

Calling Bay Area Metalsmiths, Artists and Enthusia

Calling Bay Area Metalsmiths, Artists and Enthusiasts!

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts @ybca is hosting a new exhibit called Nick Dong: 11 to 88 by Oakland-based Taiwanese-American artist Nick Dong @studiodong . We highly encourage you to check out the exhibit, which features installations tied to the history and traditions of Buddhism.

As part of the exhibit Nick Dong and YBCA are inviting folks to participate in Nick's Mendsmith Project. You can submit a story about a loved one and and object you'd like mended and have a chance to be a part of Nick's Mendsmith Project until the submission deadline, Friday July 19th!

This is an invitation for you to participate and tell your story, and in doing so, connect with other jewelers and support our local jewelry-making community!

To participate or read more, follow the link in our bio to Nick Dong: Mendsmith Project.

Photo Credit: www.studiodong.com - 2019 Mendsmith Project.

#BayAreaArtists #BayAreaJewelry #BayAreaEvents #YerbaBuenaCenterForTheArts #YBCA #NickDong #StudioDong #NickDongArt #MendsmithProject #Mendsmith #ArtExhibit #ArtInstallation #ContemporaryArt #BuddhismInArt #OaklandArtists #TaiwaneseAmericanArtist #JewelryArt #ArtCommunity #ArtistCall #SupportLocalArtists #ArtAndHealing #JewelryMaking #ArtInTheBay #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtLovers #BayAreaCulture #EastBayArt #HandcraftedJewelry #ArtisticExpression #CommunityArtProjects

Placerville Arts Association (PAA) has invited Met

Placerville Arts Association (PAA) has invited Metal Arts Guild artists to enter their 58th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition. PAA is hosting this annual show from November 7-23, 2024, at the MACC gallery in Rancho Cordova, CA.

The Mother Lode Art Exhibition is a juried show open to all artists in the United States. Work accepted may include all media except sound and video, there is no limitation on theme, and there is no requirement to be a member of Placerville Arts Association.

We expect this to be our largest and best show in its history for the following reasons:

• Over $3,000 in awards, including $500 for Best of Show
• Low entry fee
• Generous commission structure: 80% to artists, 20% to gallery
• National exposure
• Increased advertising
• Added art-related events
• Catered artists’ reception with wine and live music
• Convenient, easily accessible location for artists and guests
• Variety of media and styles

The Call to Artists is now open! Follow the link in our bio for more details. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 18 at 10:59 p.m. PST.

The reception and awards ceremony will be Friday, November 8, from 5 pm - 7 pm, with a presentation at 6 p.m. by Judge D. Oldham Neath, The Art Lady. This judge has been active in the region’s non-profit arts community as the Art Curator for KVIE Public Television from 2009-2019. We hope you can join us and show us some of your metal art!

#ArtExhibition #NationalArtShow #MotherLodeArt #PAAExhibition #ArtCall #MetalArtsGuild #ArtCompetition #JuriedShow #ArtAwards #ArtReception #ArtistCall #ArtShow2024 #PlacervilleArts #MACCGallery #RanchoCordovaArt #ArtEvent #ArtInCalifornia #FineArtShow #ArtExhibit #ArtistsWanted #ArtisticExpression #CreativeCommunity #ArtisticShowcase #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtisticJourney #ArtCollectors #ArtOpportunity #GalleryShow #ArtisticTalent #ArtExhibition2024

HELP WANTED The MAG Board is looking for energet

HELP WANTED

The MAG Board is looking for energetic people with new ideas to help us guide the organization into the next decade. Please contact the board via MAGTreasurer@gmail.com to let us know you are interested in serving. We are taking nominations for the following position:

MAG is looking for a Programs Chair:
MAG hosts two main events each year- Metalsmithing Day in the spring, and an event in the fall. You would be responsible for helping plan and facilitate these events as well as other one off events throughout the year as schedules permit. Ideally, you have a flexible schedule that allows for attending weekend events and good communication skills. You'll be working with the support of Curtis Arima and Jeanette Blix as your co-chairs

Membership Coordinator: Be in touch with all the great Bay Area metal artists as membership coordinator. Monitor automated membership software and produce "Member of the Month" for the MAG newsletter.

#HelpWanted #VolunteerOpportunity #JoinUs #NewIdeas #Leadership #GetInvolved #CommunitySupport #SanFrancisco #BayArea #CreativeCommunity #MetalArts #JewelryMaking #ArtEvents #CreativeLeadership #EventPlanning #ArtsOrganization #VolunteerWithUs #NonProfit #MetalArtists #ArtCommunity #CraftCommunity #BayAreaArtists #MetalSmithing #ArtVolunteers #BeTheChange #ArtLeadership #JewelryArtists #SFArts #ArtAndCraft #CreativeVolunteers

It was wonderful to see the Early Career Artists p

It was wonderful to see the Early Career Artists presentations at @snagmetalsmith conference this weekend! These photos are from a Meeting Points:Linking Community presentation, A Lifetime Achievement Award for Mary Lee Hu and Impact Awards for Susie Ganch and Arthur Hash as well as the closing reception for Bit the Adorned Spaces exhibit.

We are already looking forward to next year and diving into the work of all the great artists we met!

#snagconference #goldsmithing #metalworking #metalarts #artexhibition #artistpresentation #SNAG2024 #goldsmith #metalart #craftsmanship

Jewelry with a political message may be understood

Jewelry with a political message may be understood only if you understand the code. Jewelry from the suffragette movement was created in purple, green (and sometimes white.) The "Gate" 'Jailed for Freedom' pins were awarded to suffragettes who were imprisoned after picketing in front of the White House in 1917. A photograph of the original 'Jailed for Freedom' pin is in Read My Pins a book about the Madeline Albright collection.

Join the discussion or read more by following the links in our bio!

Write up by @harrieteestel

#SuffragetteJewelry #PoliticalJewelry #SuffragetteMovement #MetalArt #HistoricalJewelry #JewelryHistory #WomenEmpowermen #ArtAndPolitics #SymbolismInJewelr #SuffragetteArt #VoteForWomen #FeministArt #HerStory #PowerOfExpression #SFMetalArtsGuild #DiscussionStarter #ArtForChange #Metalwork #FeministMovement #UnlockTheVote #JewelryAsProtest #SocialJusticeArt #EmpowermentThroughArt #HeritageCraft #PoliticalExpressions #JailBarsAndFlowers #CraftingHistory #IntersectionalFeminism #WomenInArt #SuffrageSymbolism

Are you ready to take your metal skills to the nex

Are you ready to take your metal skills to the next level?

Members of the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild receive a number of benefits with membership, including discounts at bay area metals tools suppliers, opportunities to be featured on out page, member shows and grants, and 10% off classes at @silverajewelryschool . Swipe through to see some of their instructor-made class samples!

If you're ready to level up your jewelry practice, join today and get rooted in the San Francisco Metal Arts Community!

#SFMetalArtsGuild #MetalArts
#BayAreaMetalArtists
#JewelryMakers
#MetalSculptorsBayArea
#JewelrySchool #SilveraJewelrySchool
#MetalArtsCommunity
#Enameling #StoneSetting
#MetalEngraving #PreciousMetal #SFJewelryClasses #MetalArtistsGuild #SFMetalArt #BayAreaJewelers #MetalArtsDiscounts #JewelryDiscounts #JewelryClassDiscounts #JewelryCommunity #MetalArtistsUnite #MetalSculpture #SilverAndGold #MetalCraft #MetalArtistsBayArea #EnamelingClasses #jewelrymaking #SFMetalArtsGuild

Calling all Sculpture Artists! Exciting news for

Calling all Sculpture Artists!

Exciting news for metal art enthusiasts in our Bay Area and extended California community! Arts in California Parks is unveiling two incredible programs, including local park grants, aimed at enhancing art accessibility in state and local parks across California.

Straight from their website:

"Arts in California Parks aims to strengthen the bonds between individuals, communities, and the natural landscapes of California by:

Empowering California Native American tribes, artists, and communities to craft artwork that reflects our past, present, and visions for the future.
Introducing art installations and diverse programming in State and local parks to foster sustainable community connections, health, and well-being."

These grants are supporting a wide range of artistic endeavors, spanning from poetry and music to murals, and yes, quite possibly your breathtaking metal creations!

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your metal art to the heart of California's parks! Apply now and let your creativity shine!

For more information follow the link in our bio.

#MetalArt #Sculpture #ArtsGrants #CaliforniaParks #CommunityArt #PublicArt #CreativeExpression #ArtistsCommunity #GrantOpportunity #MetalSculpture #ArtInstallations #ParkArt #CaliforniaArtists #ArtistsSupportingArtists #ArtForAll #SustainableArt #CulturalHeritage #NativeAmericanArt #CaliforniaDreaming #OutdoorArt #CommunityConnection #ArtisticVision #CreativeImpact #ArtIsLife #SupportTheArts #CaliforniaCulture #NatureInspiredArt #Metalworking #ArtisticJourney"

On March 31st, the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild

On March 31st, the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild held our annual gathering for Metal Artists, Jewelry Artists, makers and craftspeople from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our co-hosts at California College of the Arts ( @ccafinearts and @ccajmarts ) created a bright and excellent space for demonstrations, and a great viewing space for presentations. It was an excellent day to gather, meet and learn about sustainability in the jewelry and metal arts field!

We want to extend a huge thank you to our host @arimacurtis and our presenters Alexandra Hart @alexandrahartmfa , Joe Silvera from @silverajewelryschool , Ana Brazaityte from @trussandore , Adam Clark from Scintillant Studios, Ryan Peterson from Indiana University and Nikitha Yelchuru from @papersweetly !

This was a great day for our metals community, and we can't wait to see everyone next time!

#thankyou

Just 7 days until Metalsmithing Day 2024! We're

Just 7 days until Metalsmithing Day 2024!

We're excited to present our final demonstrator, the talented Nikitha Yelchuru, showcasing her captivating quilling creations! Join us on March 31st from 10am-5pm at California College of the Arts' San Francisco Campus, 1111 8th Street, San Francisco.

Nikitha's Bio:
"In a world teeming with patterns, where chaos and structure intermingle, my dual passion as an engineer and artist is ignited..."

Experience the magic of paper jewelry and sculptures with Nikitha's intricate quilling techniques!

Event Details:
🗓 Date: March 31st
🕒 Time: 10am-5pm
📍 Location: California College of the Arts, SF Campus

For more info, visit the link in our bio or head to www.metalartsguildsf.org/general-meeting/

See you there! @cacollegeofarts @cca.jma.guild

#MetalsmithingDay #QuillingArt #PaperSweetly #SanFranciscoEvents #MetalArtsGuild #Artistry #Craftsmanship #SFCommunity #Creativity #Inspiration #HandmadeJewelry #PaperCraft #Sculpture #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtisanMarket #BayAreaEvents #CraftingWorkshop #ArtEducation #PaperArtistry #QuillingDesigns #SFMakers #DIYCrafts #ArtLovers #ArtisanJewelry #SustainableArt #JoyfulCreations #ArtisticExpression #CraftingCommunity

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is very excited

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is very excited to unveil the secrets of ancient metallurgy at Metalsmithing Day 2024! Join us on March 31st, 10am-5pm at @CACollegeArts SF campus for a captivating presentation by the visionary scholar, Ryan Peterson.

Ryan, a doctoral candidate at Indiana University, is a pioneer in Upper Great Lakes archaeology. His journey through 6,000 years of copper working legacy is a blend of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology, revealing the mysteries of Archaic Hunter-Gatherers.

Ryan will be presenting "Unveiling the Copper Veins: A Journey through 10,000 years of Metallurgy in the Northern Lake Superior Basin, from Ancient Craftsmanship to Modern Challenges."

Join us as we delve into the technological processes, major shifts in jewelry craftsmanship, and an anti-colonial perspective on ancient North American metallurgy. Explore the impact of modern mining on cultural resources, with Isle Royale as a compelling case study.

🗓️ Save the date, March 31st, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of metallurgy!

📍 California College of the Arts, San Francisco Campus
1111 8th Street, San Francisco

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🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2024

🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2024! 🔥 We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished presenter for this year's event - the incredible Adam Clark!

Meet Adam Clark, the passionate founder and owner of Scintillant Studio! With a background rooted in Rhode Island, Adam earned his Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the prestigious Maine College of Art. His journey continued through apprenticeships and collaborations with renowned metal artists, shaping him into the masterful metalsmith he is today.

Having called the Bay Area home for over 30 years, Adam has shared his expertise at institutions like the College of Marin and the Richmond Art Center. Now, he exclusively imparts his wisdom in his successful San Francisco studio.

Notably, Adam served as the technical advisor on Tim McCreight's groundbreaking book, "The Complete Metalsmith," a globally recognized standard in metalsmithing education.

Join us at Metalsmithing Day 2024 on March 31, from 10 am to 5 pm, hosted at the California College of the Arts San Francisco campus (1111 8th Street, San Francisco)!

Get ready for an entertaining and challenging learning experience as Adam Clark takes the stage to unravel the intricate process of sand casting, unlocking the secrets behind crafting exquisite jewelry and small sculptural masterpieces.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to learn from a true maestro in the world of metal arts! Save the date and join us for a day filled with creativity and inspiration.

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🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2024

🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2024! 🔥

We are thrilled to reveal our latest presenter for this year's event, and it's none other than the incredible Ana Brazaityte from Truss and Ore ( @trussandore )! Join us on Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm at the California College of the Arts San Francisco campus (1111 8th Street, San Francisco) for a day filled with creativity, learning, and sustainability.

Ana Brazaityte, a talented designer, jeweler, and sustainability consultant based in the Bay Area (Ohlone land), will be taking the stage to share her expertise in ethical and sustainable sourcing. Her dedication to responsible practices shines through her work at Truss and Ore, as well as her collaborations with Christina T Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting and the Jewelry Glossary Project.

Whether you're a seasoned metal artist or just starting your journey, Metalsmithing Day is open to all! 🛠️ Join us for an inspiring day as we explore the intersection of craftsmanship and sustainability. Don't miss out on Ana's insightful presentation – it's a unique opportunity to learn from a true trailblazer in the field.

See you there!

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