November 2023 Newsletter: Join us for Press Play! at MAC
Stella Peterson, 2023, Britney Spears, 4 color linocut on paper, 11 x 14 inches
November 3rd - 27th, 2023
Fall Gallery Hours - Thursday - Monday 11am - 4pm
Art Explorers presents Press Play!, a music-themed printmaking exhibit by 34 different artists working in linocut prints and monoprints. Join us for our biggest show of the year!
Second Saturday Reception
November 11th 5 - 7 pm
Art Explorers, Inc. is a non-profit creative arts program in Fort Bragg, California, that serves adult artists with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. Our mission is to provide a fun, artistically stimulating environment for creativity to thrive.
Save the Date! & Enjoy Local Cuisine in Support of the MAC
~ No Tickets Necessary ~
Dijon Seafood Grill is Upstairs at the Company Store, Fort Bragg
Drop In to MAC for a Pottery Night Out
Infuse creativity into your night! Join us on December 8th from 6 - 8:30 pm, Friday evening for Pottery Night Out at MAC. This unique offering allows anyone to enjoy an evening of ceramic wheel-throwing in a cozy, intimate setting.
Bring your favorite wine or beverage to sip on as you craft! It's the perfect blend of fun, comfort, and artistry. And the best part? One of your creations will be fired and glazed, providing you with a beautiful keepsake to treasure.
Drawing for Printmaking
with Nicholas Collins
November 4 — November 5
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Raku Firing
with Kristin Coddington-Gordon
November 11
Saturday
9 am - 5 pm
Wheel Throwing Pottery
with Zoe Nelson
November 7 — December7*
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*no classes the week of 11/20-24
Happening on campus!
Printmaking Open Studio at the Mendocino Art Center
with
Nicholas Collins
Tuesdays: 11/7 & 11/14, 6 - 9 pm
Saturdays: 11/25 & 12/2 9am - 12pm
in the Winona Studio
*Please note that each of the above dates & times are separate sessions
We are delighted to announce the commencement of PRINTMAKING DROP-IN STUDIO sessions at the MAC this November - $30 per session or $100 for all 4 sessions*
Under the expert supervision of Printmaker Nicholas Collins, these three-hour sessions are designed to provide guidance and assistance with your artistic endeavors, be it linocut, woodcut, monotype, or drypoint.
Please ensure you bring your requisite supplies and perhaps a light snack. We eagerly await your participation in this vibrant and supportive community of local printmakers.
Please note: No formal instruction offered. Participants can register in advance or simply take care of registration at the beginning of any open studio session.
*membership discounts do not apply to open studio sessions
Jewelry/Metals Open Studio Evenings at the Mendocino Art Center
with
Nancy Gardner from Outlaw Studios
Wednesdays November 15, 22, & 29
in the Susan Elizabeth Woods Studio
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$20.00
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!
~ INTUITIVE DRUM SONG ~
THE TRADITION OF FRAME DRUMMING WOMEN IN MENDOCINO
Fall Session – The Gift of Healing, Elemental Water
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 30
December 7, 14
Life Drawing Open Studio
Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm in the Stevenson Studio
$15 per session cash or check to:
Mendocino Figure Drawing Collective
What to bring:
drawing board
paper - newsprint, Acid free drawing paper, sketch book, 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.
Fall Store Hours: Open Thursday - Monday 11am - 4pm