{"id":765,"date":"2025-10-08T13:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/centralvalley\/?p=765"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:47:34","slug":"%f0%9f%93%a3join-us-10-29-for-october-section-meeting-2025%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%8f%bc%f0%9f%8f%ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/centralvalley\/2025\/10\/08\/%f0%9f%93%a3join-us-10-29-for-october-section-meeting-2025%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%8f%bc%f0%9f%8f%ad\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udce3Join Us 10\/29 for October Section Meeting 2025\ud83e\uddd1\ud83c\udffc\u200d\ud83c\udfed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Come join us in Tulare, CA! College of the Sequoias Building A will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on October 29th at 5:30 PM PST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisyn Palla is a talented metal artist and owner of Meraki Metal Works, based in Bakersfield, California. A former full-time litigation attorney, Alisyn discovered her passion for welding in 2012 and fell in love with its creative potential in 2013. Her journey began with her first art piece, the \u201cMended Hearts\u201d series, which reflects her belief in the healing power of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the past 18 months, Alisyn has gained recognition for her dynamic creations, including public art installations, private commissions, gallery exhibitions, and workshops. Her work blends technical skill with artistic vision, and she is dedicated to inspire others\u2014especially women and youth\u2014to explore trades as platforms for creativity. Through her art, Alisyn shares a message of courage, growth, and authenticity, proving that taking a leap of faith can lead to incredible opportunities. Join us to hear her story and insights and be inspired by her passion for pushing creative boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n