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Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
Classes & Workshops
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$480
Alternative Unconventional Clasps & Closures Class 1
Instructor
Suzanne Williams
Wednesday- Friday
October 16-18, 2024
10AM-4PM ET
In this 3 day workshop, participants will create 4 different samples of alternative clasp mechanisms. These clasp mechanisms can be modified and incorporated in unique and unusual ways, in innumerable variations, into necklace and bracelet closures - becoming integrated into the design, or as the main attraction of a jewelry piece. Clasps don’t have to be an afterthought at the back of a chain. These are clasp mechanisms that are functional, fun, intriguing and invite being taken apart and put back together like a puzzle.
Virtual
2 Day Workshop
$320
Alternative Unconventional Clasps & Closures Class 2
Instructor
Suzanne Williams
Saturday- Sunday
October 19-20, 2024
10AM-4PM ET
In the second, 2-day part of this workshop, participants will create 2 different samples of alternative clasp mechanisms. These clasp mechanisms can be modified and incorporated in unique and unusual ways, in innumerable variations, into necklace and bracelet closures - becoming integrated into the design, or as the main attraction of a jewelry piece. Clasps don’t have to be an afterthought at the back of a chain. These are clasp mechanisms that are functional, fun, intriguing and invite being taken apart and put back together like a puzzle.
In-Person
1 Day Workshop
$160
Rings Stackable Rings
Instructor
Donna D'Aquino
Saturday
October 19, 2024
10am to 4pm EST
Instructor Donna D'Aquino | In this one day intensive we will explore stack rings. There are so many choices! Thick or thin. Plain or patterned. Including stones or simply metal. We will measure, texture, roll, twist, solder and add a stones to rings.
In-Person or Virtual
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$480
Gold On A Budget Re-Envisioned
Instructor
Alex Boyd
Friday - Sunday
October 25-27, 2024
10AM-4PM ET
This class is an exploration of the techniques I use in my own work to take relatively small amounts of gold and exploit them for maximum visual impact. We’ll cover making an 18k wire overlay for a ring shank, fabricating bezels for cabochons in 22k gold, making a backplate for the bezel in sterling silver with a rim of 22k and joining all these elements together to make a completed piece. Along the way I’ll explain ways to keep the solder seams between metals crisp and clean, techniques for setting stones that leave minimal tool marks, making custom titanium soldering clips, keeping waste to a minimum, texturing, patination and many other tips and tricks.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Sunday Evening Beginning Metals
Instructor
Donna D'Aquino
Sunday October 27, 2024 5pm-8:30pm EST
Instructor 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Monday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing
Instructor
Helen Blythe-Hart
Monday October 28, 2024 10:30am-2pm EST
Instructor 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Tuesday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing
Instructor
Helen Blythe-Hart
Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:30am-2pm EST
Instructor 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Tuesday Evening Beginning Metalsmithing
Instructor
Donna D'Aquino
Tuesday October 29, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST
Instructor Donna D'Aquino | In this Beginning 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Wednesday Evening Lost Wax Casting
Instructor
Dallas Vinson
Wednesday October 30, 2024 6-9:30pm EST
Instructor 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Thursday Morning Beginning Metalsmithing
Instructor
Lisa Winn
Thursday October 31, 2024 10am-1:30pm EST
Instructor 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Thursday Afternoon Intermediate & Advanced Metals
Instructor
Susan Wachler
Thursday October 31, 2024 2pm-5:30pm EST
Instructor 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.
In-Person
6 Weekly Classes
$255
Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing
Instructor
Lisa Winn
Thursday October 31, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST
Instructor Lisa Winn | Ready for the next level? In this class we’ll explore hollow forms and how to solder them. We’ll make a ring with a bezel set stone that flips and can be worn two ways. I’ll introduce the mini torch and we’ll explore techniques like marriage of metals.
In-Person or Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$480
Smart Practices in Gold and Silver
Instructor
Ryan Gardner
Friday- Sunday
November 8-10, 2024
10AM-4PM ET
In this workshop Ryan will show you the ins and outs of working with gold and silver, combing them in ways to maximize look without killing your budget. Ryan will start by showing how he creates his own bezel wire in silver and gold. He will demonstrate making all silver and gold on silver bezels. He will also demonstrate making tube settings for accent diamonds. Ryan will show students multiple ways of making ring shanks including his three-layer rings with a textured center. This workshop will also get into fabricating different connections for adding clean articulation to your work as well as some tips for adding gold design elements to elevate your work without breaking the bank.
In-Person
1 Day PopUp
$160
Intro to Filigree
Instructor
Courtney Poole-Pendergrast
Supply Kit Available for $20
Saturday
October 7th, 2024
10am - 5pm EST
Instructor Courtney Poole-Pendergrast | Learn the traditional technique of open back filigree. Develop skills in making filigree wire, learn to analyze strength in layout and design, and enhance your soldering skills with an awareness of connections and a strong understanding of heat control.
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Working with Mitsuro Hikime
Instructor
Jennifer Stenhouse
Friday January 24, 2025 10am-5pm EST
In this 3-Day Workshop, explore the ancient art of Mitsuro Hikime a Japanese modeling wax that showcases exceptionally delicate details. We will also explore several pulling techniques for creating ribbon like jewelry.
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Fusing Fun with Argentium Silver
Instructor
Linda Bernasconi
Friday February 21, 2025 10am-5pm EST
Explore the magic of Argentium Silver opening up design vistas not possible with traditional Sterling. Fuse, granulate, and texture with Argentium and 22k Gold- the possibilities are endless!
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment
Instructor
Jill Herlands
Friday
March 21, 2025
10am- 5pm EST
We all have jewels that are outdated and unworn. Instead of leaving them in a drawer, let's use the components to create new fabulous adornments! We'll take apart the unused jewels and redefine what components can be!
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Hydraulic Press: Metal Sampler Quilt
Instructor
Sarah Chapman
Friday April 4, 2025 10am-5pm EST
Through a combination of demonstration and practice, this fast-paced workshop will introduce participants to creating form and texture in metal with the hydraulic press to create a "sampler quilt".
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Embracing the process, Fused and Reticulated Sterling Silver, Pearl and unusual stone setting strategies
Instructor
Todd Conover
Friday June 13, 2025 10am-5pm EST
Join us for a three-day jewelry and silversmithing class focused on working with fused and reticulated sterling silver, setting strategies for unconventional stones, pearls, and crafting custom pin back mechanisms.
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Hidden Gems: Crafting Jewelry from Unlikely Materials
Instructor
Anna Johnson
Friday September 12, 2025 10am-5pm EST
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.
In-Person
Virtual
2 Day Workshop
$360
Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel
Instructor
Bette Barnett
Yes, Payable to Instructor
Saturday
October 18-October 19, 2025
10am-5pm EST
In this workshop students will learn an innovative new metal fusing technique that was developed by the instructor—Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel. We will take a deep dive into this new approach and learn how to use powdered metals as paint to create a spectrum of color on steel surfaces.
In-Person
Virtual
3 Day Workshop
$540
Wanna Mesh Around? Fusing and Enameling Woven Steel Mesh
Instructor
Bette Barnett
Monday
Oct 20, 2025
10:00 AM-5pm EST
During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to create various mesh forms, including cylinders, cubes and hemispheres. In addition, students will create at least two mesh pieces using fused metals and/or enamels.
Registration
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Cancellation / Refund Policy
All refunds are subject to a nonrefundable service fee. If a participant withdraws from a class or workshop more than 30 days prior to the first day of the class or workshop, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia will grant a refund less a 20% cancellation fee and nonrefundable service fee. If a participant withdraws from a class or workshop less than 30 days prior but more than 14 days prior to the first day of the class or workshop, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia will grant a refund of 50%. Metal Arts Guild of Georgia cannot issue a refund for cancellations received 14 days or less before the first day of a class or workshop due to contractual obligations with our instructors. All refunds are subject to a nonrefundable service fee.
The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia, Inc., reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified of class cancellation at least one week in advance of the class start date. If a class is cancelled, your registration may be transferred to the upcoming class of your choice. If there is no upcoming class offered which you wish to take, you will be issued a refund.
MAGG is not responsible for supplies purchased by enrollees for the class if the class is cancelled. MAGG will not reimburse students for supplies purchased in anticipation of a class.