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Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
Learn something new today!
At MAGG, we know there's no end of things to learn about metalsmithing. Whether you've always wanted to learn about making traditional filigree, exploring the mysteries of stone setting, or simply don't know where to start, our Classes, Workshops and Pop-Ups are going to help you every step of the way.
Workshops
- Membership OfferFri, Jan 24Instructor Jennifer StenhouseJan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Membership OfferFri, Feb 21Instructor Linda Bernasconi -MAGG StudioFeb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Feb 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Membership OfferFri, Mar 21Instructor Jill Herlands at MAGG StudioMar 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Membership OfferFri, Apr 04Instructor Sarah Chapman at MAGG StudioApr 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – Apr 06, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Membership OfferFri, May 16Instructor Sam Woehrmann at MAGG StudioMay 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Membership OfferFri, Jun 13Instructor Todd Conover at MAGG StudioJun 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Membership OfferFri, Sep 12Instructor Anna Johnson at MAGG StudioSep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 5:00 PMSep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 5:00 PMInstructor Anna Johnson | Unleash your creativity in this workshop that examines jewelry-making through a “trash to treasure” lens. Designed for those eager to explore unconventional materials, this course encourages students to playfully and curiously experiment with found objects.
- Membership OfferSat, Oct 18Instructor Bette Barnett at MAGG StudioOct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 19, 2025, 5:00 PMOct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 19, 2025, 5:00 PMInstructor Bette Barnett | In this workshop students will learn an innovative new metal fusing technique that was developed by the instructor—Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel. Learn how to use powdered metals as paint to create a spectrum of color on steel surfaces.
- Membership OfferMon, Oct 20Instructor Bette Barnett at MAGG StudioOct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
Classes
If you are a skilled metalsmith or are just starting out, there is a class for everyone.
Level up your skills to the next level!
- Waitlist AvailableSun, 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, 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.
- Waitlist AvailableSun, Jan 05Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG StudioJan 05, 2025, 5:30 PM EST – Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 PM ESTInstructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Donna D'Aquino | Learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing and jewelry making. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a variety of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals.
- Membership OfferMon, Jan 06Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart at MAGGJan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM EST – Mar 03, 2025, 2:30 PM ESTInstructor Helen Blythe-Hart at MAGG , 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Helen Blythe-Hart | Refine your craft and elevate your jewelry-making skills in our Advanced Jewelry Metalsmithing class. Designed for experienced students seeking to excel independently, this course offers personalized guidance from a seasoned Metalsmith.
- Mon, Jan 06Susan Wachler at MAGG StudioJan 06, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Mar 10, 2025, 9:30 PM EDTSusan Wachler at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Susan Wachler | In this 7 week intermediate/advanced class, students will be supported in their current projects, as well as introduced to techniques related to design, stone setting, movement, form, and cohesion.
- Membership OfferTue, Jan 07Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart MAGG StudioJan 07, 2025, 10:30 AM EST – Feb 18, 2025, 2:30 PM ESTInstructor Helen Blythe-Hart MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Helen Blythe-Hart | Refine your craft and elevate your jewelry-making skills in our Advanced Jewelry Metalsmithing class. Designed for experienced students seeking to excel independently, this course offers personalized guidance from a seasoned Metalsmith and Jeweler.
- 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, 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, 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 OfferWed, Jan 08Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG StudioJan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 26, 2025, 9:30 PM ESTInstructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Dallas Vinson | Learn how to create carved wax models that you will turn into sterling silver jewelry with the art of Lost Wax Casting. You will learn how to mix and pour investment, how to calculate how much silver you need, kiln usage, and the burnout process.
- 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, 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 OfferThu, Jan 09Instructor Susan Wachler at MAGG StudioJan 09, 2025, 2:00 PM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 5:30 PM ESTInstructor Susan Wachler at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Susan Wachler | In this intermediate/advanced class, students will be supported in their current projects, as well as introduced to techniques related to design, stone setting, movement, form, and cohesion.
- Membership OfferThu, Jan 09Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG StudioJan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 9:30 PM ESTInstructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Lisa Winn | Take it to the next level by expanding your knowledge of torches, soldering, flush setting and fold forging. Projects will include a ring with a bezel set stone that flips and can be worn two ways, and a lentil clasp that can be worn in front or back.
- Membership OfferFri, Jan 10Regina Imbsweiler at MAGG StudioJan 10, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 14, 2025, 1:30 PM EDTRegina Imbsweiler at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Regina Imbsweiler | Refine basic skills and take them to the next level. Techniques include surface design, recycling gold and silver, as well as close attention to the “little things”—bezels, bails, jumprings, etc.
- Membership OfferFri, Jan 10Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG StudioJan 10, 2025, 2:00 PM EST – Mar 14, 2025, 5:30 PM EDTInstructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Dallas Vinson | Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro.
Pop-Up Classes
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- Membership OfferSat, Jan 18Metal Arts Guild of GeorgiaJan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 19, 2025, 4:00 PMMetal Arts Guild of Georgia, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAWhy should kids have all the fun? Blowing bubbles is a great stress reliever. Make yourself a sterling Bubble Locket! This fully functional locket can stand on its own or be worn as a pendant.
- Membership OfferSat, Feb 01Jennifer Wells via MAGG StudioFeb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennifer Wells via MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USAInstructor Jennifer Wells | This one day demonstration filled workshop will the search for surface design and texture using liquid enamels.We will dip, brush, sgraffito, layer, wipe, scratch and use just about any tool we can find to create interesting surface design. Come ready to experiment!
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