Recap: February Section Meeting

By Category: Post Event Report

Date of Event: 02/04/2026

Location: College of the Sequoias, 4999 E Bardsley Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

Number of Attendees: 103

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): David Madero, Owner, Madero Co.

Event Summary: Over a hundred people attended the Central Valley Section’s February meeting featuring internationally recognized metal artist David Madero Owner of Madero Co. Attendees engaged with David as he spoke about his incredible journey in to the arts from a young age and the profound influence his father has had on him to this day. This presentation was followed by a live demonstration in the College of the Sequoias welding shop where David shared his techniques and graciously invited volunteers to work with him directly. This was an inspiring event that will leave a long lasting impression on those who attended. 

David Madero shares his story with Central Valley Section Meeting attendees
David Madero shares his story with Central Valley Section Meeting attendees
David Madero prepares to demonstrate his metal sculpture techniques with the Central Valley Section
Metal sculpture artist David Madero demonstrates for Central Valley Section meeting attendees
David Madero works with College of the Sequoias welding student Cesar Ramirez to add details to a metal sculpture
David Madero works with College of the Sequoias welding student Cohen Cotten to add details to a metal sculpture
David Madero works with College of the Sequoias welding student Cohen Cotten to add details to a metal sculpture