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Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
Learn to Make Jewelry
Have you ever wanted to learn to make jewelry? This is where you start. We will teach you all the tips and tricks you need to succeed, from start to finish. Learn how to safely use the tools of the trade, and make something beautiful and amazing.
Beginning Jewelry Classes
Membership OfferSun, Jan 05Rian Archer & Leah Fedeli at MAGG StudioJan 05, 2025, 2:00 PM – Feb 16, 2025, 5:00 PMRian Archer & Leah Fedeli at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAJan 05, 2025, 2:00 PM – Feb 16, 2025, 5:00 PMRian Archer & Leah Fedeli at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAJoin instructors Rian Archer and Leah Fedeli for this 6 week intensive beginner metalsmithing class. Students will become acquainted with the MAGG studio, tools and safety practices, while learning the basics to get started on a silversmithing journey.
Membership OfferTue, Jan 07Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG StudioJan 07, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 25, 2025, 9:30 PM ESTInstructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAJan 07, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 25, 2025, 9:30 PM ESTInstructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Donna D'Aquino | In this Beginner 1 class students will build upon the skills they have previously learned. This class will focus on further developing fabrication and hand skills through a number of hands on demonstrations.
Membership OfferWed, Jan 08Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG StudioJan 08, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 26, 2025, 1:30 PM ESTInstructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAJan 08, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 26, 2025, 1:30 PM ESTInstructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Donna D'Aquino | This class will focus on improving your soldering and finishing skills. We will explore different approaches toward stone setting and various types of mechanisms, clasps and connections that can be incorporated into your designs.
Membership OfferThu, Jan 09Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG StudioJan 09, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 1:30 PM ESTInstructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAJan 09, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 1:30 PM ESTInstructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Lisa Winn | Start from the beginning and learn to saw, solder and form jewelry. I’ll cover correct sawing techniques, how to safely use an acetylene and air torch, and use the rolling mill to create texture. Projects will lead up to a cabochon stone set on a sterling ring band.
Membership OfferSun, Jan 19Metal Arts Guild of GeorgiaJan 19, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 09, 2025, 1:45 PM EDTMetal Arts Guild of Georgia, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAJan 19, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 09, 2025, 1:45 PM EDTMetal Arts Guild of Georgia, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Susan Wachler | Join us for this 6 week intensive beginner metalsmithing class. Students will become acquainted with the MAGG studio, tools, and safety practices, while learning the basics to get started on a silversmithing journey.j
How do you get started?
Metalsmithing is the ancient art of moving metal. Whether it's making jewelry, or making bowls or sculpture, you must know how to move the metal. But there's a huge difference between bashing a large piece of steel with a hammer and making a delicate silver or gold pendant. So that's where we start.
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When you choose a class that fits your schedule, you will receive a list of tools and materials required for that class.
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Then all you have to do is show up!
Learn all the Skills
Metal Cutting
How to use a Jeweler's Saw
How to use a Press
Drill Holes
Using Burs
How to get a good finish
How to set a stone
How to file correctly
How to use a flex shaft
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You will be making jewelry from the minute you step in the classroom. By Completing projects that are designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge you need, you will be successful from day one.
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Each of our Beginner Jewelry Classes is packed with techniques that will enable you to create the jewelry of your dreams.
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Learn ancient arts that have been passed down through the generations, along with modern techniques to create and fabricate anything and everything you can imagine!
