August at the MAC!
Garden Clean Up Day
Saturday, August 12th | 9 am - 12 pm
Meet Board Member Todd Cole in front of the Gallery Store
~ Everyone is welcome to join ~
Join us in the Gallery during Second Saturday to hear Todd reveal his amazing master plan for the gardens from 4 - 5 pm
Get excited for our upcoming exhibition!
Second Saturday Reception
August 12th, 5 pm - 7 pm
Please join us in the gallery for an artist talk by Jurors
Jess Thompson and Nancy Collins 5:30 pm
Call for Artists! Mendocino Open Paint Out
The Youth Art Program is expanding!
Fall Art for Children at the Mendocino Art Center
Session I Clay Works
Tuesdays: August 29 - October 3rd
3:30 - 5:00 PM
$210
Students will learn some basic hand-building methods including coil, pinch, and slab to create tiles, pots, masks, and more! More advanced students will be able to work on their own projects (ages 5 and up)
Session II Paper Mâché Extravaganze
Tuesdays: October 10 - November 14
3:30 - 5:00 PM
$210
Paper Mâché is not just for paper! We will use a variety of materials including paper, fabric, and yarn to create bowls, masks, sculptures & more! (5 & up)
Toddler Time
Tuesdays: August 29 - October 3
10:00 - 11:00 AM
$120
Come experience the wonderful world of art and exploration with your toddler. Each week we will focus on five different art disciplines, and a variety of kinesthetic activities in a nurturing and positive environment (ages 2 - 5)
To register, or for more information, please contact Julie by email or phone at (530) 908-1524.
~Home School Programming~
Fall Art for Children at the Mendocino Art Center
Session I An Introduction to 3D Materials
Thursdays: August 31 - October 5th
1:00-4:00 PM
Each week we will focus on a different art material, and how people have used these materials to meet their Fundamental Human Needs (one of which is to create art). The children will then have the opportunity to use some of the very same materials that prehistoric and ancient people have used to create art.
Session I will include working with: Stone, Wood, Plants, Fiber, Clay and Metal.
Session II An Introduction to 3D Materials Part II
Thursdays: October 12th - November 16th
1:00-4:00 PM
Session II will be a continuum of an introduction to 3D Materials. From there we will look at how contemporary artists use 3D materials to create works of art.
Session II will include working with: Glass, Plexiglass, Paper, Printmaking, Assemblage, and Plaster.
To register, or for more information, please contact Julie by email or phone at (530) 908-1524.
This Fall we will introduce our new Home School Program in addition to our After school and Toddler Programs. For more information, or if you would like to sponsor a child, please contact Julie Karlonas
What else is happening on campus?
~Workshops happening in August~
PAINTING ON SILK with Suzanne Punch
ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL AND FINISHES: Stretching the Creative Process with Rocky Lewycky
The MAC is proud to host…
Beginning Metal Smithing/ Jewelry Making with Nancy Gardner from Outlaw Studio
Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August 26th 2023
Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuition: $265 Optional Soldering kit fee: $45
Optional - Sterling Silver materials to create one ring or pendant ~$50
Students are welcome to bring their own materials
Jewelry/Metals Open Studio Evenings at the Mendocino Art Center with Nancy Gardner from Outlaw Studios
Tuesday, August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 4:30 - 7:30 pm in the Susan Elizabeth Woods Studio
$15.00
Attendees are encouraged to come with their own project ideas and materials ~ Nancy will be there for encouragement and guidance.
The Jewelry/Metals Studio is a great community resource that has lots of great tools and equipment that is there for your use and benefit.
Some materials available for purchase
~ for more information contact Nancy below
Looking forward to seeing you in the studio!
Life Drawing Open Studio
Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm in the Stevenson Studio
$15 per session (pay as you draw) cash or check to: the Mendocino Figure Drawing Collective (MFDC)
What to bring:
drawing board
paper - newsprint, Acid-free drawing paper, sketchbook, etc.
charcoal, charcoal pencils, kneaded eraser, etc. whatever you like
easel -if you have one ( easels and tables available)
No formal instruction. Assistance available upon request
The Gallery Store is still one of the best places to purchase those hard to find quality creative products. From Jewelry to original paintings, the Gallery Store is professionally curated and the staff is always ready to help.
Store Hours: Open Daily 11- 4 PM