Monthaven Art and Cultural Center

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Forged in Creativity - The Art of Soldering & Welding (April 26th & 27th)

Unlock the hidden potential of metal in this hands-on soldering and welding course, where sparks fly and imagination takes shape! This immersive experience blends craftsmanship with creativity, inviting you to transform found metal objects into stunning works of art. Whether you’re drawn to the nostalgia of weathered steel or the endless possibilities of repurposed materials, you’ll learn essential techniques to cut, fuse, and shape metal into expressive sculptures, jewelry, or functional art pieces.

Guided by expert instruction, you’ll master the art of precision and heat, gaining confidence with torches, welders, and soldering irons. As you work with reclaimed materials, each piece tells a story—blending past and present into something entirely new. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this course is about more than just metalwork—it’s about creativity, connection, and the thrill of bringing raw materials to life.

Come ready to ignite your artistic vision, embrace the beauty of imperfection, and leave with a masterpiece forged by your own hands!

The workshop is appropriate for adults, teens, and older children under supervision. The $150 fee covers all supply costs.

The two-day workshop is 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, (includes light lunch) and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Space is very limited.

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Kaylin Warden

Creative Design and Operations Manager

Kaylin Warden serves as the MACC’s Creative Design and Operations Manager. In this post, she oversees the organization’s graphic design work for exhibitions, events and special projects. She also coordinates the MACC’s arts outreach activities and assists with bookkeeping, among other duties. Kaylin, above all, is passionate about the arts. It comes as no surprise, then, that she is now pursuing a master’s degree in art history. When she’s not at the MACC, you can find her reading her favorite books (especially ones dealing with maritime mysteries), cooking, gardening, playing with her cat and two dogs, and cheering for the Nashville Predators.

Ruth Chase

Regional Arts Director
Ruth Chase is the Regional Arts Director of Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, joining the team in 2023. For Ruth, the job is all about community, bringing people together to uplift and educate artists and art lovers alike. Her role at Monthaven is to strengthen the local artist community and build connections that will enrich Hendersonville and our surrounding communities through art exhibitions, art education, and opportunities for regional artists.
 
Prior to joining Monthaven, Ruth worked in the arts for over 30 years and is a multimedia artist and graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute. Her artistic practice is inquiry-based and engages in community bridge-building. She was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles, curated and juried exhibitions, and has taught at the Crocker Art Museum.
 
Ruth was awarded an Artist-in-Residence for Artist Activating Communities through a grant from the California Arts Council for three consecutive years. Her film Belonging screened at both the 18th Annual Nevada City Film Festival and Wild & Scenic Film Festival. She has received the Legendary Female Artist of Venice award, and she has exhibited in The Crocker Kingsley, the Museum of Northern California Art, and the Diego Rivera Gallery at the San Francisco Art Institute. Ruth also continues her work as a Curatorial Consultant and Art director for the Californian Indigenous Research Project, where she has worked with the local tribe since 2018.