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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Move It and Connect It: Hinges, Rivets, and More Instructor Jennifer Wells Friday September 6, 2024 11am-1pm EST 4 Weekly Classes $300 Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This is an VIRTUAL workshop online through Zoom, Fridays September 6 - September 27 11am-1pm EST. Connections that move it, move it. Let’s get your jewelry moving! This four session demonstration filled workshop will cover different ways to connect and get fluid movement into your jewelry. Demonstrations will include; rivet and hinge variations from wire, partial tubing and drilled thick stock, and linking items together in ways that achieve ease of movement. We’ll focus on the pendant and chain forms, playing with how to create movement within the pieces, which may be applied to a locket, pair of earrings, bracelets or other pieces. Participants are invited to come with a movement design problem that we can problem solve together. A PDF handout will accompany the workshop for participants to have for their future making adventures. If participants follow the demonstration in the workshop, they can expect to have a collection of examples and an understanding of a variety of additional possibilities within the techniques demonstrated. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools jen wellsConnections that Move it, move it .pdf Download PDF • 134KB Instructor Bio Class Dates September 6, 2024 September 13, 2024 September 20, 2024 September 27, 2024

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment Instructor Jill Herlands In-Person Friday March 21, 2025 10am- 5pm EST 3 Day Workshop $540 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description I am self taught and my process shows it! I use techniques that might be foreign to you, but all that matters is that they work for me. I don't believe in boundaries or rules, and I want to show you how how you can find experimental techniques that work for you. My classroom environment is to aspire creativity, experimentation, and imagination, and my teaching style is focused on you ... you will have more time to work than the usual workshop - we will have short demos and then you will work on your own while I help with questions, comments, or ideas. You will learn in a way that might be new to you, but that's the point. I want you to see that there'smore than one way to do something, even if you are formally trained. Here's what we'll do: 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 use it's best components, such as precious metals, precious or man-made gemstones, etc. Let's redefine what the components are. Check out some of the work I did in an exhibition of upcycling old jewels. You'll see that there are endless possibilities of what we can do... Let's have fun! Schedule: 10:00 - 11:00 - Introductions and discuss what we'll do then, choose our components 11:00 - 11:30 - Demos, questions are always encouraged 11:30 - 1:00 - Individual work time, Jill will be available for questions throughout the day 1:00 - 2:00 - Lunch 2:00 - 3:00 - Check out where the students are in process and offer individual help 3:00 - 4:00 - Individual work time 4:00 - 5:00 - work, last minute questions or comments, and wrap up Prerequisite Students should have taken at least two beginner classes, and have basic metalsmithing skills. Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates March 21, 2025 March 22, 2025 March 23, 2025

< Back Visiting Artist When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what you’re talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since. https://www.alexboydstudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexboydstudio/ https://www.facebook.com/alexboydstudio Alex Boyd Class Gallery Let's Twist Again: Variations on the Pineapple Twist at Jewelry Scale Prongs, Hinges and Gold, Oh, My!

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Metal Clay Madness (EVENINGS) Instructor Katherine Larrabee In-Person No Sessions Currently Available 8 Weekly Classes $285 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Metal Clay Madness will introduce students to the endless possibilities of creating with precious metal clay. The class will include an introduction to the material, a discussion of the science behind how the material fires, hand-firing a piece with a torch, using a Paragon-style kiln to fire the pieces, and constructing a piece from beginning stages all the way through polishing and patinas of a finished piece. Students can look forward to creating completely unique, one of a kind jewelry in this course. Students will also be introduced to some intermediate level skills and the possibilities they offer. They will use syringe-style metal clay to create personalized jewelry. Students will also learn how to create independent filigree work as well as how to use syringe to add texture to their work. Syringe work will allow the students to add pieces together and to fix pieces that make have broken. Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools Download the supply kit document for details on the cost of supplies for this class. supply-list-metal-clay-summer2023 .pdf Download PDF • 18KB supply-kit-metal-clay-summer2023 .pdf Download PDF • 19KB Instructor Bio Class Dates

< Back Design Therapy November 12, 2023 Come share your current pieces with the group and get design input! We are asking for a small donation to help with our move. Previous Add to Cart Next Design Therapy- where you come for a little artist “TLC” Ever feel stuck in your jewelry designs? Feel like a piece is sitting “pretty” but isn’t very compelling, or isn’t distinguishable as an original work? Think of Design Therapy as “Artist Show & Tell- with Extra Steps.” For a small donation, come sit with us as we round-table about our concepts, creation, and uniquely individual aesthetics as jewelry designers. We’ll go around the group where each person will have time to present their work, and then the group will gently critique and guide you towards leveling up and solving your design dilemmas. Build community with us while we discuss work! Anyone can attend with a $10 donation towards MAGG for our move to our new location. You will submit your donation at entry to the event, cash only. Please RSVP- capped at 8 attendees so everyone gets enough time to speak. This event is facilitated by Dana Marie Burmeister, who holds dual Master of Arts degrees from the Savannah College of Art & Design in Jewelry & Metals and Luxury & Fashion Management where she studied jewelry fabrication, design, marketing and manufacturing. She has won many awards for her work and been featured in multiple publications.

< Back Beginning Wax Ring Carving with Cassidy Kento June 2, 2022 In-Person | 4 Class Sessions Enhance your jewelry knowledge with this age-old jewelry making technique and keep its history of jewelry making alive. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for class details This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials.

< Back Granulation with Kathy Kinev April 15, 2022 In-Person | 4 Class Sessions Practice granulation in silver and use the technique to add texture and interest to your designs. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for details This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials. This is a 4 week class. Registration for Day 1 of the class includes all 4 class dates.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Gold and Silver Grillz 101 Instructor Rita McMorris In-Person Saturday - Sunday May 6-7, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 2 Day Workshop $325 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description The course will give detailed instruction on taking the molds for upper and lower jaw. The process includes from start to finish the teeth making process. Once the mold is set and removed, the students will begin the waxing process. Once the mold is waxed, sprued to the base and invested, the rendered wax will be placed in a metal flask then in the kiln. Timing and temperature will be noted. Once the flask is ready, casting will occur with the metal of choice. We will quench the flask, file and finish the product. This process takes time and can be very tedious. It is a lot to learn in a short amount of time. With patience, this should not be difficult to grasp. It is a routine and practice based skill. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Alan Bremer at alan@metalartsguildga.org CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop. Prerequisite Entry level, hand and eye coordinated, good manual dexterity skills, and patience. Materials, Supplies & Tools supply-list-grillz-101 .pdf Download PDF • 41KB Instructor Bio Class Dates May 6, 2023 May 7, 2023

< Back Friday Morning Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing January 17, 2025 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. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Regina Imbsweiler Please Note: No Class January 24th and February 21st! This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials. 7 weekly classes, Fridays, 9:45 AM - 1:45 PM Class dates: 1/17 , (No class 1/24) , 1/31 , 2/7 , 2/14 , (No class 2/21) , 2/28 , 3/7 , 3/14 This class refined basic skills and takes them to the next level. Techniques include surface design, recycling silver and gold, as well as close attention to the “little things”— jumprings, bails, bezels, etc. We will discuss important design elements and apply them to our individual projects, which can include necklaces, rings, pins, earrings, or bracelets. The goal is for each student to finish two pieces. Regina will send an email with syllabus, including class details, one week before the first class.

< Back 4th Bremer Design Challenge Challenge yourself creatively and enter to win great prizes at this year's Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show. Previous Add to Cart Next THEME: INCLUSION Committee: Diane Treuman, Alan Bremer, Tony Sanger, Debra Lynn Gold WHY PARTICIPATE: Have fun! Challenge yourself to create differently! Have your creation on display at the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show (ACJS)! Win great prizes! Get a professional photograph of your creation! Attend a FREE "teaser" brainstorming class that introduces the “thinking through a Design Challenge” concept to anyone interested. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Anyone with metalsmithing skills HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Register through MAGG’s website. Registration accepted through September 30. Pay entry fee of $55. MAGG Members Discounted Entry Fee $45. (MAGG Membership is open to all for $50./year) Pieces must be received at MAGG either by drop off or mail NO LATER THAN October 22, 2022. SUBMISSION CATEGORIES: Novice: (5 or fewer years working in the metal arts) Experienced: (More than 5 years working in the metal arts) PRIZE CATEGORIES: First, Second, Third - Novice First, Second, Third - Experienced Peoples’ Choice (Voted on by all attendees at ACJS November 4 to 6) WHO JUDGES? Two exhibiting ACJS artists — TBA WINNERS to be ANNOUNCED at MAGG’S ANNUAL MEETING early in 2023. CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS: There is no standardized kit of materials, but your piece must comply with these parameters: Must include at least 3 different metals.(Eg. sterling, brass, steel, copper, etc.) Must include at least 2 of these forms of metal: sheet, wire, tubing, and grain. These forms must be recognizable in the final piece. Must include at least 1 component of clay, fiber, wood, glass, or plastic. May include NO MORE THAN 1 additional material of your choice. Must not exceed 8 x 8 x 8 inches May or may not be wearable. Bonding agents such as solder, glue, or epoxy will not count as materials. Questions? Contact Diane Treuman - diane@metalartsguildga.org Download this information as a PDF

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Hidden Gems: Crafting Jewelry from Unlikely Materials Instructor Anna Johnson In-Person Friday September 12, 2025 10am-5pm EST 3 Day Workshop $540 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description 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 natural elements, discarded objects, and other unexpected finds, transforming them into refined, wearable art. Throughout the workshop, you'll be pushed outside your comfort zone, discovering new possibilities in design and technique. Key skills covered include object setting with a focus on irregular bezel settings, soldering, and ways to connect diverse components. Along the way, you'll gain tips, tricks, and methodologies to enhance your craftsmanship. Students will have the opportunity to design their own projects, supported by one-on-one guidance and group discussions for feedback, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with not only completed jewelry pieces but also a wealth of inspiration to fuel your ongoing exploration in jewelry design. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates

< Back Holiday Decorations November 27, 2023 Instructor Lisa Winn | It's the most wonderful time of the year! Create four fun holiday decorations for your home or to give as gifts this holiday season. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.