< Back Working with Mitsuro Hikime January 24, 2025 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. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Jennifer Stenhouse The ancient art of Mitsuro Hikime is a Japanese modeling wax that creates exceptionally delicate detail that resembles the most exquisite the texture of organic material like grass, hair, or flowing silk. The wax is made up of a mixture of pine resin and bees wax, along with other waxes, depending on the recipe you use. (You can buy it pre-made and focus on design.) You may want to customize your wax to your preferences. This is done by understanding the recipe. Much like taffy, the cold wax is gently warmed and pulled until the desired effect is created. Students will learn how to make their own wax with hands on demonstration. They will also learn how to adjust the wax to their personal needs for creating models. Then we will explore several pulling techniques for creating ribbon like jewelry. Jennifer will also show students how to include a few stone setting possibilities for lost wax casting. On the last day of class, we will be casting a few of the models the student has made. So, bring some metal to cast! Download Class Supply List

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< Back Guerilla Gold October 20, 2025 Instructor Bette Barnett | Forget tradition—this is gold on your terms. With the cost of gold at an all-time high, it’s time to ditch conventional approaches and instead opt for smart, cost-effective ways to get maximum metals impact with minimum investment. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Bette Barnett Guerilla Gold: More Flash Less Cash | Instructor Bette Barnett2 day workshop | In Person or Virtual TicketsSchedule: 10 am - 5 pm, Monday 10/20, Tuesday 10/21 Prerequisite: Basic metalsmithing skills including experience with a jeweler's torch (acetylene/air or dual gas)____________ Please note: This class has a required supply kit for both in-person and virtual students. In-person students can expect to pay the instructor on-site on the first day of the workshop. The instructor plans to contact virtual students via email to bill and arrange shipping prior to the start of the workshop. Details of the kit are available in the workshop description. Budget-wise hacks for Gold and Steel Forget tradition—this is gold on your terms. With the cost of gold at an all-time high, it’s time to ditch conventional approaches and instead opt for smart, cost-effective ways to get maximum metals impact with minimum investment. In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn how to incorporate gold into your work without putting yourself in the poorhouse. In fact, you’ll be able to add stunning gold accents to your work for as little as $20. We’ll start by exploring alternative forms of gold—placer gold flour, gold powder, gold foil flakes—that offer more mileage than traditional forms such as wire, sheet and casting grain. We’ll alloy various karats and colors of gold so you can use less of the precious stuff while preserving its beautiful glow. We’ll also explore gold fusion approaches tailored specifically for gold and steel using a variety of bonding and heat control strategies. You’ll experiment with layering, fusing, and burnishing to achieve rich textures, unexpected effects and bold contrasts between raw blackened steel and the glow of gold. We will also explore fusing bronze powder that mimics the look of gold. Design is an essential element of eye appeal. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use design techniques that harness the power of gold to elevate your work. You’ll leave with a toolkit of golden tricks—and a few eye-catching samples to prove it. If you’re ready to rethink adding high- karat pizzazz to your creations, this workshop is the golden ticket. Supply List: Student-provided Tools and Supplies For in-studio and online students: · 1 charcoal block (new hard) · 2 agate burnishers · Jeweler scale (accurate to .00grams) · ½ oz fine silver (sheet, wire or casting grain) Online students should have the following tools and supplies available: · Torch (acetylene/air or dual gas). Smaller butane or MAPP gas torches are not sufficient. · Soldering set-up · Flux (any paste flux) · Pickle pot—separate pot for steel with PhDown (sodium bisulphate) or any similar acid · Pickle tongs—wood, plastic or stainless steel · Third hands (at least two) · Fire bricks (two) · Optional supplies: All are available from Allcraft and a limited supply will be available for in-studio students to purchase during class. o Powdered gold (1g packet) o Gold foil flakes (1g packet) o Gold foil (1/2 sheet, standard thickness)

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< Back Second Saturdays at the Studio: Narrative Jewelry January 14, 2023 Learn how to come up with an idea for a narrative piece of jewelry. Previous Add to Cart Next Elizabeth Debban will guide attendees on how to come up with an idea for a narrative piece of jewelry. Members can stay for open studio, which will be open until 6pm. About Second Saturdays at the Studio: This monthly mini session will consist of a unique demo, theme, lesson, or challenge to re-energize your studio practice! After the demo, Members with an Open Studio plan can stay for Open Studio to work on their pieces. If you've never been to the MAGG Studio, this is a great opportunity to check us out! We love meeting new friends! Can’t make it in person? Join us on our Facebook page for a LIVE VIDEO of the demo. Complete your piece by the end of the month and enter to win a great MAGG Prize! Display your completed piece in the case at MAGG or email a high quality image of it to info@metalartsguildga.org. The winner will be announced and awarded a prize at Second Saturday at the Studio the following month.

< Back Georgia Talent Larissa McPherson is a metalsmith and jewelry artist from Adairsville, GA, and is currently working on her MFA in Jewelry & Metalsmithing at the University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art. Larissa graduated from the University of West Georgia with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in studio art. She currently teaches "Introduction to Design and Construction" in Jewelry and Metals at UGA. Larissa's studio work utilized metal, found plastics, bone, and 3D printed technology to create wearable art that explores the accumulation of microplastics in the environment and in the animal body. https://www.larissamcpherson.com/ https://www.larissamcpherson.com/ Larissa McPherson

< 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.

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< Back Advanced Jewelry with Helen Blythe-Hart **THURSDAYS** November 17, 2022 Learn a wide range of metal and stone-setting techniques from a professional metalsmith who can help you get your individualized work looking top notch. 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.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Beginner Metalsmithing and Jewelry (DAYS) Instructor Donna D'Aquino In-Person Wednesdays September 20 - November 8, 2023 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EDT 8 Weekly Classes $319 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description In this project based course, students will learn solid techniques of metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication. In this 8 weeks of creating, students will be introduced to the MINI TORCH, as well as the Acetylene torch, for soldering and other fun techniques to create a unique piece of jewelry. Come ready to learn as we explore various tools and their many uses, design and texture, forming, forging, sawing and bezel setting stones. Join us in a relaxed environment and let your creativity soar! This is a perfect class for both true beginners and those with only a few courses under their belt. Lateral learning at its best! (Students must have taken 3 beginner courses before moving on to our Intermediate courses unless approved by instructor). Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools Supplies will be discussed during the first class. MAGG will provide all tools needed for this course. The instructor will assist new students with building their Beginner Tool Supply. Students will need to purchase metal with an estimated cost of $40-$90. Metal will be available for purchase at MAGG. Instructor Bio Class Dates September 20, 2023 September 27, 2023 October 4, 2023 October 11, 2023 October 18, 2023 October 25, 2023 November 1, 2023 November 8, 2023

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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Wanna Mesh Around? Fusing and Enameling Woven Steel Mesh Instructor Bette Barnett In-Person Monday Oct 20, 2025 10:00 AM-5pm EST 3 Day Workshop $540 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description With characteristics of both fabric and metal, woven steel mesh offers incredible creative opportunities. It does, however, require specialized techniques. In this interactive workshop, students will learn to: Understand mesh. What is woven steel mesh? What sizes are available? Where do you buy it? How can you use it? Design with mesh. Integrating it with other forms of mild steel (sheet, perforated steel and wire) Combining it with non-traditional materials. Using it to capture elements. Work with mesh. Cutting, patterning, deforming/forming and scoring/bending it. Also, finishing edges and forming seams. Solder or micro weld. Connecting mesh sheets. Soldering and cold connections. Fuse gold and other metals to mesh. Fusing pallions and metal powder: gold, copper, silver and shibuichi. Incorporate enamel in design. Using enamel to enhance design of mesh pieces. Torch and kiln firing. Layer enameled mesh. Creating added interest by layering enameled steel mesh. Patinating and sealing your work. Flame and chemical patinas. Wax, oil and lacquer sealers.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.Each day will be a combination of demos, discussion and individual exploration. There will be plenty of time for students to work independently and the instructor will always be available provide one-on-one guidance, support and troubleshooting. Prerequisite Students should have taken at least two beginner classes and have basic metalsmithing skills. Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates Day 1: BASICS OF WORKING WITH STEEL MESH 10-11 am Introductions, Objectives, class overview 11-12:00 am Basics of working with steel (including sawing and soldering demos) 12:00-1:00 pm Individual working time (creating a steel blank) 1:00-2:00 pm Lunch 2:00-3:30 pm Basics of working with steel mesh (including cutting, bending, forming, soldering and micro welding demos) 3:30-5:00 pm Individual work (cutting, forming and soldering mesh model shapes; create two dimensional mesh forms) Day 2: FUSING GOLD AND OTHER METALS TO MESH 10:00-11:00 am Discussion of individual work; Incorporating mesh forms in jewelry 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Preparing non-ferrous metals and steel mesh for fusing, comparisons of fused metals on mesh (demo: preparing metals) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Individual work (preparing metals and mesh forms for fusing) 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch 1:30 - 2:30 pm Fusing metals to steel mesh forms (fusing demos: gold, silver, copper, shibuichi, white bronze powder, silver powder) 2:30-4:00 pm - Individual work (fusing metals to mesh forms) 4:00 - 4:30 pm Patinating mesh (demo: black, brown and solvent dye patinas); sealing mesh (oil, wax and lacquer) 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Introduction to enameling (DAY 3). Incorporating enamel in design. Using enameling to enhance design of mesh pieces. (show examples) Day 3: ENAMELING ON STEEL MESH 10:00 - 10:30 Preparing the steel mesh for enameling (demo) 10:30 - 11:30 pm Mixing, applying and drying liquid form enamels (demos) 11:30 12:30 pm Individual work ( (mixing and applying enamels) 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 1:30 - 2:30 pm Firing the enamel. Torch and kiln firing. (demo) Layer enameled mesh. (demo) Sealing with wax (demo) 2:30 - 4:00 Individual work (firing enameled mesh) 4:00 - 5:00 Wrap-up and show-and-tell