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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Etching for Jewelry Makers Instructor Tony Sanger In-Person No Sessions Currently Available 2 Day Workshop $325 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This course will teach students how to safely handle the chemicals and materials, as well as the processes required to chemically etch jewelry metals successfully. The course attendees will learn about what makes for successfully etched designs and will be exposed to several methods of transferring the artist’s designs onto the metal. The artists will then take pieces through the process for themselves and learn (or relearn if it’s been a while) new techniques through this hands-on course. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Piper Espey at piper@metalartsguildga.org Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools Supply List & Syllabus_Etching for Jewelry Makers .pdf Download PDF • 28KB NOTE TO VIRTUAL STUDENTS: Additional supplies, including etching chemicals, are required to take the course virtually. Please email classes@metalartsguildga.org for more information. Instructor Bio Class Dates

< Back Beading and Weaving January 8, 2023 Instructor Joyce Ryan | Learn to weave jewelry with just a needle, thread, and beads and explore wire wrapping. 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.

< Back Beginner Metalsmithing (TUESDAY EVENING) January 9, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Learn the ancient craft of making silver and copper jewelry by hand. You will learn how to design, saw and pierce, texture, form, forge, make cold connections, and use a torch to solder. 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.

< Back Visiting Artist Zhuwei Lu was born in a suburb of Shanghai, China. After graduating from high school, she went to college in Wuhan to learn the traditional Chinese art of lacquer. After college she chose to pursue her dream of becoming a jewelry designer and she came to the United States to study jewelry design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. The new world gave her a broader mind and she learned a lot of different and interesting techniques such as metal casting, enameling, stone setting, the most intriguing technique for her is electroforming, a technique she was attracted to because it transforms the intangible into the tangible and grows a very interesting texture, and she gradually came up with her own philosophy of jewelry design through trial and error. http://www.zhuweilujewelry.com https://www.instagram.com/zwl_balang_jewelry Zhuwei Lu

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< Back Friday Evening Open Studio June 7, 2024 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. 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. Transitions: As of May 1, 2024, there will be an administrative fee of $30 applicable for any changes made to your class format, including moving from in-person to virtual sessions. This fee is implemented to cover the administrative costs associated with processing such changes. 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.

< Back Wednesday Evening Lost Wax Casting January 8, 2025 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. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Dallas Vinson This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. 8 Weekly Classes | Dallas Vinson Learn the basics with casting extraordinaire Dallas Vinson. Lost wax casting is a fascinating and intricate art form that involves creating carved wax models and transforming them into sterling silver jewelry. In this class, participants will delve into the step-by-step process of lost wax casting, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of the craft. The following key components will be covered in the class: Carved Wax Models: Participants will learn the art of creating intricately carved wax models. This involves sculpting and shaping the wax to bring their jewelry designs to life. Attention to detail and precision in carving are essential skills to master in this stage. Sterling Silver Jewelry Transformation: The carved wax models serve as the prototypes for the final sterling silver jewelry pieces. Participants will explore the methods and techniques involved in transforming their wax creations into durable and beautiful silver jewelry. Investment Mixing and Pouring: Understanding the composition and preparation of the investment material is crucial in the casting process. Participants will learn how to mix and pour investment, the substance that will encase the wax models and facilitate the casting of molten silver. Calculating Silver Quantity: An essential aspect of lost wax casting is determining the right amount of silver needed for the casting process. Participants will be guided on how to calculate the appropriate quantity of silver to ensure successful and precise castings. Kiln Usage: The class will cover the usage of a kiln, a crucial tool in the lost wax casting process. Participants will learn how to operate the kiln effectively to achieve the optimal temperature for melting and casting the silver. Burnout Process: The burnout process involves removing the wax from the investment mold before casting the silver. Participants will be instructed on the intricacies of the burnout process, ensuring a clean and successful casting. By the end of the class, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge needed to create unique sterling silver jewelry through the captivating art of Lost Wax Casting. This hands-on experience will not only enhance their understanding of the craft but also empower them to express their creativity in the world of jewelry making.

< Back On The Surface: Granulation, Filigree & Symbolism with Susan Lenart September 17, 2022 Explore unusual shapes, stone and object setting, hollow forms, and filigree techniques with wire and granulation to compose a beautiful, expressive pendant or ring. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for workshop details Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials. This is a VIRTUAL event with real-time interaction with the instructor via Zoom. ----- 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.

Have fun learning the art of Metalsmithing at this year's Wildfire Summer Camp, provided by the Metal Arts Guild of GA. 2023 Summer Camp Ages 12 -17 Learn the art of traditional metalsmithing as we fabricate one of a kind pieces of jewelry. Campers will design and create rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets using wire, sheet metal, beads, and stones. Soldering, texturing, forming, stamping, sawing, and cold connections will be explored. Step-by-step instructions will be given through live demos each day, and students will learn the ins and outs of studio safety. We will have a different surprise guest each week who will share African and Native American techniques of jewelry making. Each week will have an emphasis on a different project, so students who attend both weeks will be creating something new. Whether students attend one week or both, they are guaranteed to learn something new and exciting! Supplies are included in the registration fee. Please complete a separate registration form for each camper. Register Complete a liability waiver for each camper. Return completed forms to classes@metalartsguildga.org by June 1st. Release of Liability Form Location Metal Arts Guild of Georgia 5353 Buford HWY NE, Doraville, GA 30340 Dates Week 1: June 5-9 Week 2: June 12-16 Cost No n-Members: Camp Fee: $325/week Children of MAGG Memb ers: Camp Fee: $299/week Additional Details Cam p Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30 am Pick up: 3:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 12-17 Limited to 12 campers each week Campers must bring lunch each day. Each week will end with an ART SHOW on Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Family and caregivers are invited to attend. Snacks will be provided. Students take their work home after the show. Questions? Contact education@metalartsguildga.org Become a Member for $50/year Register Release of Liability Form

< Back Giving Form to Metal: Methods of Creating Hollow Forms May 22, 2023 Instructor Harold O'Connor | Learn how to make hollow forms from one sheet of metal through creasing and folding metal sheet with minimum solder joints. Previous Add to Cart Next SIGN UP by APRIL 7th for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - $25 OFF! Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- 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.

< Back Earrings for Every Experience Level December 16, 2023 Instructor Lisa Heller | Use traditional metalsmithing techniques, including cutting, filing, texturing, drilling, shaping and a tiny bit of fire to make at least one pair of unique architectural earring using the arc tension method. 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.