MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Middletown Art Center’s Restore Project features and introduction to welding metal armatures with metalsmiths Mark Nichols and Dave Hubbard this Saturday, Jan. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Woodland Community College metal shop.

Adults and teens 12 and up of all levels of art making experience, from newbies to professionals are invited to attend this class for just $5.

Preregistration is mandatory as space is limited. Visit http://www.middletownartcenter.org/restore.html or call 707-809-8118 to register.

They will meet at the metal shop on the Woodland College campus in Clearlake. Call or email MAC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further location information.

Please dress appropriately (closed shoes, long pants and sleeves) and bring safety glasses, welding helmets and gloves if you have them.

“As a sculptor, I have learned through experience how important a good armature is,“ said artist and Program Director Lisa Kaplan. “MAC is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Woodland College and welding instructor Dave Hubbard to provide Restore participants an introduction to this important aspect of sculpture making. Mark Nichols brings his metalsmithing and art making experience into the mix so that we get a really solid introduction to considerations and options for armature making. Additionally, Woodland offers welding classes each semester so folks can continue learning over time.”

In the coming weeks Restore participants will begin to collaboratively plan a new Art Trail on Rabbit Hill. A guided tour and meeting are scheduled for Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. to inform the design and respond to this specific site and its recovering environment.

MAC welcomes anyone interested in joining this exciting community project to come to the armature class, and to other upcoming classes especially the guided walk on Feb. 16.

The Restore project provides Lake County residents with low-cost art classes and the opportunity to learn or refine skills in a variety of materials and techniques. Classes take place most Saturdays through May 2019 and include monthly writers workshop, printmaking, sculpture and mixed-media classes.

Sunday, Jan. 27 features the human figure in clay with Emily Scheibal, from 1 to 5 p.m. Printmaking will be offered on Feb. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. and writers workshop on Feb. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.

A tour of Trailside Park is scheduled for Feb. 9 as well in preparation for the 2019 EcoArts Sculpture Walk.

Find out more about “Calls for Work” for the 2019 Sculpture Walk at www.MiddletownArtCenter.org/artists. Please preregister for all Restore classes at www.middletownartcenter.org/restore.

The Restore project was made possible with support from the California Arts Council, a state agency, with additional support from local organizations, businesses and individuals. Visit www.ca.arts.gov to learn more about the California Arts Council’s work in communities and schools throughout California.

Middletown Art Center is located at 21456 State Highway 175 at the junction of Highway 29. Be a part of the growing arts scene in Lake County by becoming a MAC member, by participating in Restire classes or by attending one of the many arts and cultural events at MAC.

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