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How would you like to learn?

Our classes occur in 6 or 8 week sessions at the studio.

Workshops are 1 to 5 day events with visiting instructors who teach specific skills or projects

Pop Ups are 1 to 3 day events that focus on single skills or short projects.

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

  • Working with Mitsuro Hikime
    Working with Mitsuro Hikime
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Jan 24
    Instructor Jennifer Stenhouse
    Jan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Jan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Jennifer Stenhouse | 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.
  • Fusing Fun with Argentium Silver
    Fusing Fun with Argentium Silver
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Feb 21
    Instructor Linda Bernasconi -MAGG Studio
    Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Feb 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Feb 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Linda Bernasconi | 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!
  • Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment
    Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Mar 21
    Instructor Jill Herlands at MAGG Studio
    Mar 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Mar 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Jill Herlands | We all have jewels that are outdated and unworn.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!
  • Hydraulic Press: Metal Sampler Quilt
    Hydraulic Press: Metal Sampler Quilt
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Apr 04
    Instructor Sarah Chapman at MAGG Studio
    Apr 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – Apr 06, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Apr 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – Apr 06, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Sarah Chapman | 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".
  • Bezel Fabrication & Construction
    Bezel Fabrication & Construction
    Membership Offer
    Fri, May 16
    Instructor Sam Woehrmann at MAGG Studio
    May 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
    May 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Sam Woehrmann | We will be learning my method of fabricating bezels in 22k gold and either 18k gold or sterling silver. I'll bring gemstones to purchase or you can use stones you already have.
  • Embracing the Process: Fused and Reticulated Sterling Silver, Pearl and unusual stone setting strategies
    Embracing the Process: Fused and Reticulated Sterling Silver, Pearl and unusual stone setting strategies
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Jun 13
    Instructor Todd Conover at MAGG Studio
    Jun 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Jun 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Todd Conover | 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.
  • Hidden Gems: Crafting Jewelry from Unlikely Materials
    Hidden Gems: Crafting Jewelry from Unlikely Materials
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Sep 12
    Instructor Anna Johnson at MAGG Studio
    Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor 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.
  • Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel
    Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Oct 18
    Instructor Bette Barnett at MAGG Studio
    Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor 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.
  • Wanna Mesh Around? Fusing and Enameling Woven Steel Mesh
    Wanna Mesh Around? Fusing and Enameling Woven Steel Mesh
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Oct 20
    Instructor Bette Barnett at MAGG Studio
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Instructor Bette Barnett | 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.

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!

  • Beginning Metalsmithing Intensive
    Beginning Metalsmithing Intensive
    Waitlist Available
    Sun, Jan 05
    Rian Archer & Leah Fedeli at MAGG Studio
    Jan 05, 2025, 2:00 PM – Feb 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Rian Archer & Leah Fedeli at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Join 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.
  • Sunday Evening Beginning 2&3 Metalsmithing
    Sunday Evening Beginning 2&3 Metalsmithing
    Waitlist Available
    Sun, Jan 05
    Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio
    Jan 05, 2025, 5:30 PM EST – Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 PM EST
    Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    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.
  • Monday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing
    Monday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jan 06
    Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart at MAGG
    Jan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM EST – Mar 03, 2025, 2:30 PM EST
    Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart at MAGG , 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    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.
  • Monday Evening Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing
    Monday Evening Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing
    Mon, Jan 06
    Susan Wachler at MAGG Studio
    Jan 06, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Mar 10, 2025, 9:30 PM EDT
    Susan Wachler at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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.
  • Tuesday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing
    Tuesday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing
    Membership Offer
    Tue, Jan 07
    Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart MAGG Studio
    Jan 07, 2025, 10:30 AM EST – Feb 18, 2025, 2:30 PM EST
    Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    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.
  • Tuesday Evening Beginner 1 Metalsmithing
    Tuesday Evening Beginner 1 Metalsmithing
    Membership Offer
    Tue, Jan 07
    Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 25, 2025, 9:30 PM EST
    Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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.
  • Wednesday Morning Beginner 1 Soldering Intensive
    Wednesday Morning Beginner 1 Soldering Intensive
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Jan 08
    Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio
    Jan 08, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 26, 2025, 1:30 PM EST
    Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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.
  • Wednesday Evening Lost Wax Casting
    Wednesday Evening Lost Wax Casting
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Jan 08
    Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio
    Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 26, 2025, 9:30 PM EST
    Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    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.
  • Thursday Morning Beginning  1 & 2
    Thursday Morning Beginning  1 & 2
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Jan 09
    Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio
    Jan 09, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 1:30 PM EST
    Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    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.
  • Thursday Afternoon Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing
    Thursday Afternoon Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Jan 09
    Instructor Susan Wachler at MAGG Studio
    Jan 09, 2025, 2:00 PM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 5:30 PM EST
    Instructor Susan Wachler at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    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.
  • Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing
    Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Jan 09
    Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM EST – Feb 27, 2025, 9:30 PM EST
    Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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.
  • Friday Morning Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing
    Friday Morning Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Jan 10
    Regina Imbsweiler at MAGG Studio
    Jan 10, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 14, 2025, 1:30 PM EDT
    Regina Imbsweiler at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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.
  • Friday Afternoon Advanced Studio
    Friday Afternoon Advanced Studio
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Jan 10
    Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio
    Jan 10, 2025, 2:00 PM EST – Mar 14, 2025, 5:30 PM EDT
    Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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

PopUP
  • Intro to Filigree
    Intro to Filigree
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Dec 07
    MAGG Studio
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor Courtney 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.
  • Stone Setting, From Start to Finish
    Stone Setting, From Start to Finish
    Membership Offer
    Sun, Dec 08
    MAGG Studio
    Dec 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor Courtney Pendergrast | In this one day class I will teach stone setting from the initial planning and fabrication of your prong mounting to the final setting of your stone.
  • Link and Connect It: Live from Italy
    Link and Connect It: Live from Italy
    Membership Offer
    Sun, Dec 08
    Jennifer Wells via MAGG Studio
    Dec 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Jennifer Wells via MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor Jennifer Wells | This two session demonstration filled workshop will cover different ways to create chains and link pendants. Demonstrations will include; rivet and hinge variations from wire, partial tubing and drilled thick stock, and freely moving linked items.
  • Bubble Locket
    Bubble Locket
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jan 18
    Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 19, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Metal Arts Guild of Georgia, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Why 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.
  • Go With the Flow: Liquid Enamels
    Go With the Flow: Liquid Enamels
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Feb 01
    Jennifer Wells via MAGG Studio
    Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Jennifer Wells via MAGG Studio, 5353 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA
    Instructor 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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