~ Your May Monthly NewsletterYour May Monthly Newsletter ~From The Metal Arts Society of Southern California

~ President's Message ~~ President's Message ~Dear Fellow Metalsmiths...As you are aware, on March 13th the MASSC board voted tosuspend all Spring programming until further notice. We arenot certain when it will be safe to resume our usual events.

The Jewelry District Tour was postponed, the date is TBA. TheMetals Challenge Luncheon is postponed, date TBA.The Metals Challenge Deadline for submissions has beenextended to May 26th-29th. For more information or for anyquestions please email Ketarah Shaffer

It’s very possible that our Summer Mixer will also be cancelledfor the year. Slowing the spread of this dangerous diseaseshould be everybody’s top priority and we need to especiallyprotect those who are most vulnerable.

I know that this is a trying time for all of us, as we face this strange and unprecedentedquarantine situation. MASSC understands the importance of keeping its members safe, and istrying to provide what programming we can, in a virtual interface. We have begun making all ofour Board Meetings available on ZOOM and had quite a positive response at the past meeting. Itwas even followed by a short twisted wire demo by myself, Angelina Ciulik, and we are hoping toprovide more interesting and regular demonstrations and follow-along-type workshopexperiences. We understand not everybody is able to work from home. We are also encouraging members toZOOM into a “Show Your Stuff” Meet’n Greet Zoom Meeting. This is a chance to show eithersomething you are currently working on, or something you have made in the past.

I am very excited to announcean upcoming demonstration byone of our Board Members atLarge, Erin Proctor, on May8th at noon. Erin will be showing us hervery fancy table-top CNCengraver. See upcoming onlineevents below.

Please stay smart, healthy and safe. If we can’t see you in person, we hope sincerely to see youduring one of our upcoming ZOOM events!~ Angelina

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~ ~ Mokume Gane Workshop Review by Erin ProctorMokume Gane Workshop Review by Erin Proctor ~ ~

Back in February MASSC had the pleasure to present a MokumeGane workshop taught by Anne Wolf at the studio she and her wife Ame

run, aptly named Anneville Studio, which is located in beautiful SanDiego, CA on the grounds of the historic Liberty Station.

Read the workshop review HERE

~ Online ~ Online GEM FX-5 GEM FX-5 Engraving Demo ~Engraving Demo ~

Zoom in for a virtual demo on MAY 8th from Erin ProctorErin Proctor

Erin is a full time metalsmith and instructor working out of her home-based studio in Westminster, CA.

Her work includes jewelry with a lot of custom engraving which is madepossible with help of this nifty machine!

Would you like to see an

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engraving machine in action?

Want to see what a table-topengraving machine can do?

More information on this Demoand RSVP info is available HERE

~ Wavy Wire Hoop Earring Follow-Along Workshop ~~ Wavy Wire Hoop Earring Follow-Along Workshop ~

Join our President,Angelina, May 16th as sheshows us how to make thiscute wavy wire. It can beused to make earrings,bracelets and stackable

rings!

If you ZOOMed into ourApril 25th board meetingyou already know that you

may want to take thismini-online workshop.

~ Ask Betsy ~~ Ask Betsy ~

Dear Betsy,Dear Betsy,

What is the bestWhat is the bestway to remove theway to remove thetarnish from mytarnish from my

pieces?pieces?Read More.....Read More.....

~ MASSC NEEDS ~ MASSC NEEDS YOUYOU !!! ~ !!! ~

We are looking for online demonstrations to share with MASSCWe are looking for online demonstrations to share with MASSC

If you have a studio at home and the means to broadcast a shortdemonstration, presentation or if you are willing to host a follow alongworkshop, please email our Vice President in charge of programming,Ketarah Shaffer ketarah.massc@gmail.com, and we will do our best to workwith you to improve the overall MASSC Quarantine Experience!

Next MASSC Board of Directors Meeting June 7th, Online via ZOOMNext MASSC Board of Directors Meeting June 7th, Online via ZOOM

Click HERE to RSVP via Email

~ Quarantine Petsmith ~~ Quarantine Petsmith ~

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~ The MASSC Board ~~ The MASSC Board ~

Angelina CiulikAngelina Ciulik, PresidentKetarah ShafferKetarah Shaffer, Vice President of ProgrammingStella SchlossStella Schloss, Vice President of Operations & acting TreasurerBetsy ManheimerBetsy Manheimer, SecretaryTreasurer, Treasurer, Position OPEN

Ashley Ryane GreerAshley Ryane Greer, Member at LargeTrish McAleerTrish McAleer, Member at LargeErin ProctorErin Proctor, Member at LargeMembershipMembership, Tigre SheetsNewsletter EditorNewsletter Editor, John RoseNorth Hospitality ChairNorth Hospitality Chair, Lori HooksSouth Hospitality ChairSouth Hospitality Chair, Position OPEN

MASSC Vision StatementMASSC Vision StatementShaping the future by preserving metal art heritage, discovering new methods while sharing ourknowledge and resources.

MASSC Mission Statement MASSC Mission Statement To educate the Community, inspiring and challenging those who seek excellence in jewelry andmetal arts, while providing educational, visual material and experiential connections.

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