Upcoming Events & Classes
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"Friends of Northcoast Artist Show
April 3 - April 28, 2008, 10:0 -- 6:0
Kerry Marshall will show recent work at Northcoast Artist Gallery.
Northcoast Artist Gallery
362 North Main St
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Opening reception First Friday, April 4th 6 to 9 pm
www.northcoastartists.org
Figuring!
April 4 - April 28, 2008, 11:0 -- 5:0
'Figuring'
Odd Fellows Hall, Mendocino Ca
April 4-28, 2008
Opening Reception, Saturday, April 12, 5-8 pm
www.mendocinofiguredrawingcollective.com
FIGURING! stunningly demonstrates how the live model inspires 28 local artists, including Paul Reiber's carved sculpture. The artworks range from realistic to abstract, employing many mediums in painting and drawing as well as ceramic, wood, bronze, stone, photography & fiber. Artists will host the show and often work on site, providing visitors a chance to see into the creative process.
An Evening with Paul Reiber
April 8, 2008, 7:0 -- 8:30
Sonoma County Woodworkers
April 8th at 7 pm
A talk and slide presentation
For information call Paul at 707 964 7151
www.sonomawoodworkers.com
Paul Reiber at Mendocino Art Center
May 5 - May 31, 2008, 10:0 -- 5:0
Paul Reiber will be apart of a mixed media show of 6 local Mendocino Artist. The exhibition is curated by Bob Treaster.
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
707) 937-5818 or (800) 653-3328
Opening Reception: Second Saturday, May 10, 5-8 pm
www.mendocinoartcenter.org
'Early Spring Show'
March 21 - May 20, 2008, 10:0 -- 5:0
Greg Smith is exhibiting work at the Pritam& Eames Gallery.
March 21 - May 20, 2008
Pritam & Eames
29 Race Lane
East Hampton, NY 11937
632-324-711
www.PritamEames.com
Dan Stalzer's Ladder Back Chair Class
June 16 - June 21, 2008
Dan Stalzer is offering another in his series of Ladder Back Chai workshops
starting Monday, June 16th. and finishing Friday June 21st.
Contact Dan at:
www.woodman@mcn.org
707 964-9328
Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers at the MAC
September 3 - September 27, 2008, 10:0 -- 5:0
The Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers are presenting a show of their recent work at Mendocino Art Center during the month of September.
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
707) 937-5818 or (800) 653-3328
Opening Reception: Second Saturday, September 13, 5-8 pm.
www.mendocinoartcenter.org
500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional & Innovative Designs
May 1, 2008
A Part of the Lark Books: 500 Series
Available at Book Stores staring May 1, 2008
These chairs aren’t made just for sitting down! They’re pieces of art meant to delight the eyes, stretch the imagination, and occasionally tickle the fancy. From classic forms to groundbreaking creations from modern innovators, this newest entry in the 500 series presents a dazzling collection of contemporary chairs from today’s leading furniture makers. Paul Reiber and Kerry Marshall's are featured in this book.
Link to Book:
www.larkbooks.com/catalog?isbn=1579908721
Past Events
College of the Redwood 25th Anniversary Show
September 8 - November 8, 2007
The HighLight Gallery
45052 Main Street
Mendocino, California 95460
707 937-3132
www.thehighlightgallery.com
In honor of twenty-five years of excellence in the fine art of furniture making, the Highlight Gallery will be hosting the College of the Redwoods 25th Anniversary Show during September and October 2007. This show will feature work by members of all twenty-five graduating classes since the Fine Woodworking Program's inception.
Representational Woodcarving for Sculptors and Furniture Makers
August 20 - August 31, 2007
Paul Reiber is presenting a woodcarving workshop at:
The Anderson Ranch Art Center
P.O. Box 5598
5263 Owl Creek Road
Snowmass Villege, CO 81615
www.andersonranch.org
The first objective of this workshop is to provide furniture makers, sculptors and turners with the skills to incorporate woodcarving into their aesthetic vocabulary. Secondly, the course will address the use of carved and sculpted elements as a means of adding a narrative quality to work, as well as an opportunity for self-expression.
Art In The Gardens
August 11, 2007
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
18220 North Highway One
Fort Bragg, California 95437
This is the 16th annual Arts in the Gardens. An outdoor Arts and Wine tasting festival on the grounds of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, California. MCF members will be displaying their fine woodworking within this beautiful garden setting.
Make a Greenwood Chair
July 30 - August 4, 2007
Make a Greenwood Chair
with Dan Stalzer
College of the Redwoods
Fine Woodworking Program
440 Alger Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 964-7056
Fax: (707) 964-6573
e-mail: fwwmail@mcn.org
The Power of 6
July 16 - August 12, 2007, 11:0 -- 5:0
Odd Fellows Hall
10480 Kasten Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
The Power of 6 exhibition is a rare opportunity to view the work of over 60 Mendocino coast artist. Within the historic Odd Fellows Hall in the village of Mendocino, the Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers is joining with the Artist Cooperative of Mendocino; Edgewater Gallery, Northcoast Artist Gallery, Partners Gallery, and Three Rivers Studios to present a selection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and jewelry.
An opening reception will be held July 20th from 5pm to 7 pm. Please come meet the artist and share in this celebration of the artist and artisans of the Mendocino coast.
Borne Again
March 25 - May 20, 2007
Art@3g Gallery
303 N. Main Street
Fort Bragg, California 95437
Kerry Marshall is apart of a group show at Art@3g Gallery.
An exhibtions of assemblage, sculpture, furniture, photography & more, made of/or about reused, recycled or reclaimed materials. Kerry is displaying one of his Bordeaux Platters made from recycled wine barrel staves.
Art@3g Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday from noon until 5pm
or at other times by appointment.
For information: Luz Harvey 707 964-9666
6th Annual New Hope Sculpture
April 28 - June 17, 2007
Paul Reiber is apart of the 6th Annual Sculpture show at:
New Hope Arts
2 Stockton Avenue
New Hope, PA 18938
www.newhopeartsinc.org
The juried exhibition features sculptors working in all 3 dimensional media including: installations, maquettes, proposals and innovative work.
Recent Sculpture by Paul Reiber Featured at William Zimmer Gallery
September 19 - November 26, 2006
Caspar, CA September 19, 2006. Paul Reiber will be showing his recent sculpture at the William Zimmer Gallery in Mendocino CA opening second Saturday, October 14 and running through November 26.
Featured will be works including the Ancestor Series and several larger figurative works in wood exploring war, parenting and destiny. The Ancestor Series pieces are tall, thin figures three to four feet in height with a somewhat other worldly appearance. Paul sees them as reminders of our responsibilities to both the past and the future of life on this planet.
Paul Reiber, a Caspar sculptor and studio furnituremaker, has lived on the north coast since attending the College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking program in 1981. His work has been widely shown and collected nationally and internationally. Paul enjoys working in collaboration with clients to design pieces that reflect their spiritual values by using images containing personal meaning to them. He is available for commissions and instruction in carving
Sculpture by Paul Reiber wins top awards at California State Fair
September 12 - September 30, 2006
Caspar, CA September 12, 2006 "Where We Live" a sculpture by Paul Reiber and commissioned by a local couple won top awards at this years California State Fair. The work, depicting regional animals and carved in nutmeg, a little known north coast conifer, won Best of Division, Best of Show, and First place in the California Creative Arts Competition as well as the Peoples Choice Award, sponsored by Woodworker West Magazine.
The Sculpture approximately 48" x 32" x10" features depictions of a raven, a human, a bear and a seal in a vertical column resting on a swirling mass of salmon. The concept for the piece grew out of extensive dialogue with the couple commissioning the sculpture to reflect their love and concern for our local environment and a sense of place and belonging on the north coast of California.
Paul Reiber, a Caspar sculptor and studio furnituremaker, has lived on the north coast since attending the College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking program in 1981. His work has been widely shown and collected nationally and internationally. Paul enjoys working in collaboration with clients to design pieces that reflect their spiritual values by using images containing personal meaning to them. He is available for commissions and instruction in carving. His work is shown locally at the William Zimmer Gallery in Mendocino where a show of his recent sculpture will open October 14 and run through November 26 2006.
Design and Build a Shoji Screen
May 13 - May 14, 2006, 9:30 -- 4:30
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center this two day workshop will be held at Kerry Marshall's Shop in Mendocino.
Register at the Art Center or call 707 937-5818
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
Online registration go to:
www.mendocinoartcenter.org
Learn the art of “Shoji” (a paper, wooden-lattice screen) design and construction. Kerry will present an introduction of the art of Shoji, with examples of his current work. Students will develop designs for a 18” by 30” single shoji screen.(one that can hang within a window or be designed to be free standing).. All steps of construction will be introduced and demonstrated before students start into the building of their individual screens. Additional time will be set aside to explore the variety of paper and alternative materials that can be used to cover a Shoji screen. Open to all levels of experience in woodworking. Materials fee.
'Wood meets Glass'
November 22 - December 18, 2005
Fire Glass Gallery in partnership with the Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers presents an exhibition of Fine Furniture, Carvings, Turnings and Art Glass at it's new gallery in Fort Bragg, California. The exhibition will run from Novemebr 22 to December 18, 2005. A reception for the artist will be held December 2, 2004, from 5 to 8 PM. The artist will be available to answer questions and tell the stories that brought each of the work to life. "Wood Meets Glass" is an unique exhibition of artists whose work is created on and inspred by the beauty of the north coast of California.
Fire Glass Gallery
18320 North Highway One
Fort Bragg, California - 707-962-9420
Next to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Art in the Garden
September 13 - September 14, 2005
Mendocino Botanical Gardens
Fort Bragg, CA
The Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers is displaying their fine wood working within the beautiful of the Botanical garden's setting.
Mendocino Wine Affair
June 25, 2005
Valley Oaks Fetzer Winery
13601 Old River Road
Hopalnd, CA
In the afternoon, the gardens were turned into a showcase of Mendocino artisanry, with woodworkers and coopers demonstrating their crafts. Locally made furniture included reproductions of 18th century wine cabinets, creative wine display racks, rocking chairs and secretary's desks. Many pieces were made from old red wine barrels, proving that Mendocino is not only committed to sustainable agriculture and organic winemaking, but to recycling in every sense of the word
Made in Mendocino: Home Furnishings 2004
October 4 - November 7, 2005, 10:0 -- 17:0
An exhibit showcasing the excellent work being done by members of the Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers in combination with other Mendocino county craftspeople.
Reception with the artists -- October 9
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
P.O. Box 765
Mendocino, CA
707.937.5818
mendoart@aol.com
California Design 2004
September 13 - October 21, 2004
San Francisco Design Center
600 Townsend Street
San Francisco, California
Opening Receptioon September 10, 6 to 8 pm
California Design 2004 is a program of the Baulines Craft Guild, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving California's fine craft legacy. The goals of the exhibition are to provide a public forum for the work of established and emerging craft artists, to increase public awareness and appreciation of fine craft and to promote design and craftsmanship in the decorative arts.
Art in the Garden
August 14, 2004
Mendocino Botanical Gardens
Fort Bragg, CA
The Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers iis displaying their fine wood working within the beautiful of the Botanical garden's setting.
Second Generation
April 24 - June 3, 2004
San Francisco Design Center
600 Townsend Street
San Francisco, California
415-458-3535
Open: Weekdays: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: May 15 and 20, 1 pm to 4 pm
Reception Saturday 24, 1 pm to 4 pm
An exhibition of furniture, functional and decorative objects designed and made by members of the Baulines Craft Guild and the Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers.
director@baulinescraftguild.org www.baulinescradtguild.org
Mendocino Furniture 2003
November 3 - November 26, 2003
The Company Store
301 N. Main Street
Fort Bragg, CA
Juried exhibition featuring works of MCF Members and other North Coast furniture makers.
Reception and Awards Ceremony, Friday, October 3 (5:00-8:00pm)
Jurors walk around critique, Saturday, October 4 (10:00am)
Tour of participant studios, Saturday, October 11 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Our Place
April 29, 2003
Home and Garden Television Program
Our Place
6:30 am Eastern Time
Segment featuring the furniture and philosophy of Greg Smith
Seven Workers in Wood
September 11 - October 6, 2002
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, California
707-937-5818
Opening reception, September 14 5 - 7pm.
Members of MCF show recent works, highlighting the individual benchmarks of these artists.
Falkirk Cultural Center Exhibition
June 11 - August 31, 2002
Falkirk Cultural Center
1408 Mission, San Rafael, CA
An exhibition of contemporary craft presented by the California Contemporary Craft Association and Bolinas Crafts Guild.
With The Grain: Mendocino Woodcraft
May 25 - August 25, 2002
Grace Hudson Museum
431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA
(707) 462-2836
An exhibition featuring 28 woodworkers from Mendocino county
Opening reception Friday May 24, 6 - 8:30pm
Special Events:
On SaturdayJune 22, 1 - 4:30pm
Dan Stalzer will demonstrate greenwood chairmaking on the grounds of t he museum.
On July 27 - 28, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Studio tours.
Ladderback Chairmaking Class
August 5 - August 10, 2002
College of the Redwoods
Fort Bragg, CA (707)964-7056
Dan Stalzerwill teach ladderback chairmaking at the Fine Woodworking program.