Back by popular demand: In this fun, innovative two-day workshop, the renowned artist Valentine Adams will lead participants through the process of creating "reclaimed metal sculptures." Participants are encouraged to bring with them small metal objects that may have a special texture, patina or nostalgic value. Using their imaginations, they will then integrate these disparate […]
Back by popular demand: In this fun, innovative two-day workshop, the renowned artist Valentine Adams will lead participants through the process of creating "reclaimed metal sculptures." Participants are encouraged to bring with them small metal objects that may have a special texture, patina or nostalgic value. Using their imaginations, they will then integrate these disparate […]
Forged in Creativity - The Art of Soldering & Welding (March 22nd & 23rd) Unlock the hidden potential of metal in this hands-on soldering and welding course, where sparks fly […]
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 […]
Burning Beauty: The Magic of Copper Flame Painting (June 21st & 22nd) In this flame painting and copper class, you'll explore the fascinating technique of using heat to create vibrant, iridescent patinas on copper surfaces. By carefully applying a torch to the metal, you'll bring out a spectrum of colors ranging from deep blues and […]
From Fire to Flow: Crafting with Iron and Colored Resin (July 12th & 13th) In this iron and colored resin pouring class, you'll explore the fusion of metal casting and resin artistry. The process begins with designing and preparing molds, into which molten iron is carefully poured to create strong and intricate metal forms. After […]
Iron & Resin Fusion Workshop (December 6th & 7th) *NOTE: This Class is held off location at Val's Studio.Discover the bold beauty that happens when fire meets fluid color. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll combine the strength of iron with the luminous vibrancy of colored resin. We’ll begin by designing and preparing custom molds, then […]
Valentine’s Heart Sculpture Workshop: Metal & Resin (February 28th & March 1st) Celebrate the season of love with a truly memorable creative experience. In this special two-day Valentine’s workshop, students of all ages will design and create a heart-shaped metal sculpture and bring it to life with rich, pigmented resin accents. Equal parts art, craft, […]
Forged by Fire: Creatures in Steel - with Val Adams Saturday, March 28th/10:30 - 12:30 & Sunday, March 29th/1:00 - 4:00 In this two-day art welding course students will transform […]
Forged Garden: Sculpting Steel for the Outdoors - with Val Adams - Saturday, June 27th/10:30 - 2:30 & Sunday, June 28th/1:00 - 4:00 Step into the studio where steel bends […]
Robin Willis is the MACC’s Healing Arts Coordinator. She also works as the Exhibition and Events Manager and Director of Outreach. Robin has a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is a multi-discipline artist with emphasis in writing, mixed media abstract painting, alternative process photography, collage, and book arts and binding. In addition to her art practices, she holds several healing modalities certificates, such as extensive kundalini yoga teacher training and education, Reiki master, systemic family constellation facilitator, and depth psychology-based therapy trainings. As an avid learner, she explores and encourages others in their exploration in art, psyche, and our relationship to the micro and macro worlds within and around us. Influenced by John Muir’s quote, When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe, she fuses art, healing, and organization throughout her work and personal life as a creative-scientist minded person.
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.
