Upcoming Events at MCF

3rd Annual Toy Show
November 30 - December 31, 2011, 10:0 -- 5:0

The 3rd Annual Toy Show

Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
707 937- 5818

Opening: December 10, 2011
5 pm to 9 pm

Our toys are the playful expression of our love for wood and our delight in the skill we bring to this natural material.
It's a magic wand of imagination; leaping from one possibility to another. Here the face of a rabbit, here a sword, or a fish swimming upstream.
Thus our imaginations grow.

"Duet"
July 8 - August 7, 2011, 10:0 -- 5:0

An Exhibition of Fine Woodwork and Musical Instrument
Sponsored by the Mendocino Coast FurnitureMakers

Odd Fellows Hall
Corner of Kasten and Ukiah Street
Mendocino, California 95460
707 937-2486
Dates:
July 8 to August 7, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 9th 5- 8 pm

“Want to see how to make a ukulele? This is your lucky day!”

The Mendocino Coast FurnitureMakers (MCF) are tuning up to present “DUET”, an unique exhibition of handmade work in the musical tradition. The exhibition will run for the month of July concurrently with the 25th annual Mendocino Music Festival. MCF will share the stage with a group of northern California musical instrument makers, displaying collaborative pieces as well as individual work. Not only ukuleles, the exhibition will present a broad range of handmade string instruments: guitars, mandolins, and a selection of violin family instruments. The talents of Mendocino woodworkers will show their musical licks showcasing violin bows, music stands, chairs, sculptures, and furniture.

But wait, that's not all. Special musical performances will be presented at Odd Fellows Hall. The first, produced by the Mendocino Music Festival, will feature singer/songwriter Mike Ehlers starting at 3 PM on Monday, July 7th.
Other very special live musical events will be performed at “DUET”, time and dates to be announced.
Meet the instrument makers and the furniture makers at 'DUET'. Ask questions or just look around. This is the place.

Beginning and intermediate woodcarving Class
June 13 - June 24, 2011

Paul Reiber wil be teaching a woodcarving class for beginning and intermediate woodcarvers at the College of the Redwoods from June 13-24, 2011

More information contact College of the Redwoods:

www.redwoods.edu/mendocino/

or

Paul Reiber: preiber@mcn.org -
707 964-7151

Baulines Craft Guild "Masters Show"
November 29, 2010 - March 17, 2011

Kerry Marshall and Paul Reiber are apart of the Baulines Craft Guild's annual show of Master Guild Members. The show will be presented at the Marin Community Foundation from November 29th to March 17, 2011.

Marin Community Foundation
5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200
Novato, California
415 459-4440

"Pas De Deux" @ B. Mori & Co. New Showroom
November 4, 2010 - February 4, 2011, 10:0 -- 5:0

"Craft is all about dialogue - between the artisan and his materials, between tradition and innovation, and between the artist's original vision and the unfolding creative process. In an exhibition opening Thursday at B. Mori's new showroom in the San Francisco Design Center, a group of Mendocino woodworkers has embraced the back-and-forth aspects of craft.

Objects in the "Pas de Deux" exhibition are collaborations between members of the Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers organization and craftspeople who work in mediums like textiles, glass, concrete and sculpture."

Nancy Davis Kho
special to the SF Chronicle, 2010

"Pas De Deux" at B. Mori & Co.
San Francisco Design Center
101 Henry Adams Street
Suite # 376,
San Francisco, California
9 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday

November 2010 to February 2011

PAS DE DEAU: Dialogues in Craft
May 1 - May 30, 2010, 11:0 -- 5:0

The Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers presents an exhibition of ten northern California woodworkers who have partnered with artists from other disciplines.
Participants:
Les Cizek with visual artist Larry Thomas
Stefan Furrer with textile artist Iren Rothenberger
Kerry Marshall with glass artist Ferdinand Thieriot
Taimi Barty with basketry artist Missi Gillett
Michael Burns with textile artist Julie Burns
Judy Tarbell with concrete artist Becka Lafore
and Kim Morgan ceramic artist
Paul Reiber with James Maxwell- sculpture
Graham Gilbertson with visual artist Sev Ickes,
and visual artist Marian De Gloria
Taiji Arita with Masako Arita-Fire Artist
Todd Sorenson with Meg Courtney ceramic

Mendocino Coast FurnitureMakers at B. Mori & Company
November 2, 2009 - January 2, 2010

Members of the Mendocino Coast FurnitureMakers have unique and original works on view in San Francisco, at the B. Mori & Company Showroom throughout the upcoming Holiday months.

10-am to 5-pm
Monday - Friday

450 9th Street
San Francisco, California 94103

Phone: 415 431-8512
Toll Free: 800 881-8512

Lords of the Samurai Exhibition
June 10 - September 22, 2009, 10:0 -- 5:0

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco commissioned Kerry Marshall to re-create the interior of a Samurai period house for the use within their education gallery. The project included two Douglas Fir shoji screen which opened upon a photo mural of a Japanese garden; an adjoining Tokonoma (alcove) with 'Sinker' Redwood staggered shelves and small Tansu; and a surrounding tatami mat floor with a wood border. This will be used throughout the summer as an educational experience.

www.asianart.org

Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, California
415 581-3500

Open Tuesday-Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm

The World Made By Hand 
June 11 - July 15, 2009, 10:0 -- 5:0

Reception: Thursday, June 11: 6 - 8 pm
 
 
Zinc Details, 2410 California Street, San Francisco

 
Zinc Details will host "The World Made by Hand" Exhibition and opening
reception at it's 2410 California Street, San Francisco location from June
11th through July 15th. The exhibition showcase selection of fine Northern
California Contemporary Craft curated by Joe Kish/  Sebastopol Design and
assisted by Kaalomai Laura Kirdani.

Friends Along the Journey
May 20 - June 26, 2009, 10:0 -- 5:0

The Baulines Craft Guild's Masters and Apprentices Annual Exhibition

Including the work of: Paul Reiber and Kerry Marshall

ArtWorks: Downtown
1337 Fourth Street
San Rafael, California 94901
(415) 451-8119

Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.

"MCF @ B. Mori & Company"
October 23 - November 29, 2008, 10:0 -- 5:0

Members of the Mendocino Coast Furnituremakers are presenting an exhibition of their furniture an fine woodworking at the New B. Mori & Company Gallery in San Francisco. The Gallery, situated in the downtown design district of San Francisco, offers MCF members the opportunity to showcase their fine handmade work to the greater San Francisco bay area.

Opening Reception on Thursday, October 23 from 5 pm to 7 pm

B. Mori & Co.
450 9th Street
San Francisco, CA. 94103
415 431-6888

http://www.bmori.net

Wood Carving Classes
July 26 - October 25, 2008

Wood Carving Classes at Woodcraft Store Santa Rosa CA.

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

"Contemporary Hand-Crafted Furniture"
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

Paul Reiber Sculpture
July 15 - September 15, 2008

Vortex Gallery
405 Bridge St. Charlevoix, Mi
231-237-0648

Carving demo at Falkirk Cultural Center
August 16, 2008

Carving demo at Falkirk Cultural Center, in San Rafael, CA. August 16 as
part of the "The Parlor of Earthly Delights" a show of craft by the Baulines
Craft Guild at the San Rafael Food and Wine Festival.

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

'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

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

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

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.

"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

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.