< Back Visiting Artist Steel opened a door to freedom of expression in my jewelry creations, allowing me to offer wearable art that is less constrained than that of precious metals. As an artist I am luredby steel intoexploring a grittieraspect of jewelrycreation, intotaking thehumblest materialand applying vision,design andexecution to create art. Fusing gold to steel takes my work to another level entirely. The counterpoint of gold’s golden-yellow glow against the jet black of patinated steel sets off some sort of primal whisper in my head, a voice that murmurs, “Yes, this is it. This is the perfect tension, the ultimate balance.” I began my jewelry career in 2010, studying under expert jewelers and learning basic metalworking techniques. In 2013 I began studying the steel/gold fusing processes and continued with advanced workshops with the late Chris Nelson, who pioneered fusing gold to steel in the United States. I built on those studies by perfecting additional techniques and processes, including the ancient Korean art of Keum Boo applied to steel, fusing alternative metals and alloys to steel, fusing powdered metals to steel and working with various forms of steel such as wire, perforated sheet and woven mesh. I actively pursue research into working with steel and have published articles on the topic in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist and MJSD Journal. In addition, I was selected by the Santa Fe Symposium to author a research paper entitled “Steel Jewelry— Expanding the Horizons of Steel and Gold,” which I presented in May 2022. I have authored a book entitled Creating Steel Jewelry , which is scheduled for publication by Artisan ideas in the fall of 2024. https://studiomigoto.com https://instagram.com/bettebarnett https://facebook.com/studiomigoto Bette Barnett The Sun-Smart Collection Bette Barnett Button View More The Sun-Smart Collection Bette Barnett Button View More

Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Metal Arts Guild of Georgia’s Annual Jewelry Show and Beyond offers a wide range of advertising and brand sponsorship opportunities to suit all business objectives and budgets. Even though our show takes place over only two days in October, the advertising and promoting sponsorships cover up to one year of exposure. MAGG is one of the country's largest metalsmithing and art jewelry educational organizations in the country. Place your brand at the forefront of the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia’s multifaceted promotional campaign, reaching hundreds of thousands of metalsmithing and jewelry-making artists around the globe. 2023 Annual Jewelry Show VIP Preview Sale (By Invitation Only) Friday, October 20th Public Show Saturday, October 21st 10am - 5pm Show Details 2023 Jury Members (Click image to view juror's website.) Andrew Berry Jeanette Caines Kent Raible Alan Revere Our illustrious jurors of this year's Jewelry Show are: Andrew Berry, Hengoed, United Kingdom; Jeanette K. Caines, New York; Kent Raible, Washington; and Alan Revere, California These distinguished artists represent the pinnacle of knowledge and expertise in the field of fine art jewelry that spans the globe. They are renowned for their own work and are top educators collectively to hundreds of thousands in the field of metalsmithing around the world. These four artists have influenced the art of jewelry making and metalsmithing, forever cementing their place of impact in the field. Sponsorship Packages Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Limited to 1 Sponsor Large Hanging Banner inside the Show with your logo in a prominent location. The banner will be moved to the MAGG Student Studio after the show to hang for one full year. Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. 40-second promotional video on MAGG social media portals and in the MAGG Student Studio Your logo on MAGG outdoor banner at the Entrance to the Show Your logo on our website homepage in a prime location for one year Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Your logo on all event email campaigns to MAGG Members and our full subscriber list Best in Show Award to be given to an artist with a prize of $500 in the company’s name. This can be in the form of cash or a gift card for your company. MAGG will send out to our members and social media portals up to three new product introductions for your company during the calendar year from the time of the show till the 2024 show. Artwork assets are to be provided to MAGG. Gold Sponsor $5,000 Limited to 2 Sponsors Creation of your own branded Student Scholarship to be awarded to an emerging artist to take two Weekly Classes at MAGG in 2024. Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. Your logo on MAGG indoor banner at the Entrance to the Show Your logo on our website homepage in a prime location for three months Your logo on all event email campaigns to MAGG Members and our full subscriber list Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Honorable Mention Award to be given to an artist with a prize of $250 in the company’s name. This can be in the form of cash or a gift card for your company. MAGG will send out to our members and social media portals up to two new product introductions for your company during the calendar year from the time of the show till the 2024 show. Artwork assets are to be provided to MAGG. Silver Sponsor $2,500 Limited to 2 Sponsors Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. Your logo on MAGG indoor banner at the Entrance to the Show Your logo on our website homepage in a prime location for three months Your logo on all event email campaigns to MAGG Members and our full subscriber list Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Best Emerging Student Artist Award to be given to an artist with a prize of $150 in the company’s name. This can be in the form of cash or a gift card for your company. MAGG will send out to our members and social media portals one new product introduction for your company during the calendar year from the time of the show till the 2024 show. Artwork assets are to be provided to MAGG. Demonstration Area Sponsor (at the Show on October 21 , 2023) $1,500 Limited to 1 Sponsor SOLD OUT Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show Demonstration Area for Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with MAGG instructors and students demonstrating tools and techniques Your logo on a large indoor banner at the Demonstration Table Up to six products for your company can be demonstrated during the day. These products can be included in the show as door prizes or resold via Dallas Vinson at MAGG. Coupons or literature for your company can be handed out at the show. Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show Demo Area will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Up to four door prizes in the form of a gift card for your company can be given out during the day via loudspeaker to guests and artists. Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Your name or company logo at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns Your name or company logo on our website homepage for three months 6 free tickets to the VIP Friday Night Event Copper Sponsor $500 Your name or company logo at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns Your name or company logo on our website homepage for three months 2 free tickets to the VIP Friday Night Event Silent Auction The in-person component of the Silent Auction benefiting Metal Arts Guild of Georgia's relocation fund will be held at the VIP Friday Night Event of the Annual Jewelry Show. We are accepting donation items for the auction through September 18, 2023. If you would like to donate an item to the auction, click the button below. Please fill out this form by September 13, 2023. Donate an Auction Item Sponsorship Inquiry First Name Last Name Company Email Phone Your message Submit Thank you for your interested in sponsoring MAGG's Annual Jewelry Show! We will reach out to you soon. To learn more or if you have questions about Sponsorship, please email Joan Barnes, Vice President at joan@metalartsguildga.org or call 678.520.8724.

< Back Tool & Stone Swap & Sale October 29, 2022 Sell tools, stones, books, and any jewelry making supplies you no longer want or use. Previous Add to Cart Next Re-home the tools, stones, books, and any jewelry making supplies you no longer want or use! Space Rental: Rent a bench in the MAGG Studio for a flat fee of $20 for the day. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You keep 100% of your sales. No commission will be taken by MAGG. If you have large items that won’t fit on the bench, additional counter space may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrival and Unloading: Load in at 9:00am. Pull into the parking area to access the downstairs door. Check in inside. Unload your items. Move your vehicle to one of the nearby offsite parking areas. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload and let you know where to park. Accepting Payment: Bring cash to make change for your sales. If you accept credit cards, be sure to bring your card reader. MAGG has WiFi. SUPER IMPORTANT: Invite your followers, fan base, friends, family, coworkers, etc. to join us for this fun event. Send emails and post to social media. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Leah Fedeli at leah@metalartsguildga.org

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing Instructor Lisa Winn In-Person Thursday October 31, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST 6 Weekly Classes $255 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Please note- there will be no class November 28th! 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. Gain confidence and learn new techniques and make some cool jewelry. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates October 31, 2024 November 7, 2024 November 14, 2024 November 21, 2024 November 28, 2024 NO CLASS December 5, 2024 December 12, 2024

< 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 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 Second Saturdays at the Studio: Inspired by Stained Glass, Part 2 March 11, 2023 Learn how to add the “panes of glass” to last month's project with a plique-a-jour style inlay technique using gel polish. Previous Add to Cart Next Join us this Saturday at 10:30am for this month's Second Saturday demonstration, which is part two of a 2-part series. We will show a recording of Elizabeth Debban demonstrating how to add the “panes of glass” to last month's project and do a plique-a-jour inlay “enamel” technique using gel polish. Supplies will be provided for in-person participants. Second Saturday is open to everyone, and after the demo, members with an Open Studio plan can stay for Open Studio to work. (Members can purchase an Open Studio plan here .) 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.

< Back Cloisonne´ Enameling: Explore Color, Layers, and Light June 26, 2023 Instructor Ricky Frank | This class will introduce beginning students to the technique of cloisonne´ enamel and challenge intermediate level students to create more personal enamel imagery. Previous Add to Cart Next 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.

2023 Annual Jewelry Show Artist Application Metal Arts Guild of Georgia invites Jewelers, Metalsmiths, and Students to showcase their work at our Annual Jewelry Show VIP Preview: Friday, October 20 Public Show: Saturday, October 21 Briarcliff Woo ds Beach Club 1830 Morris Landers Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30345 The goal of the Annual Jewelry Show is to showcase the talent of our members and to reflect the mission of the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia: a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to advancing, enriching, and nurturing the creativity and community of metalsmiths in Georgia. This year's show has been e xpanded from one to two days with a VIP Wine Tasting Event kicking off the sale on Friday evening. Each selected artist will receive 6 VIP invitations to the Friday evening event for friends and family. Each selected artist will have the option to participate in MAGG's Silent Auction Fundraising Event on Friday night. Participation includes a display with the artist's photo, bio, and images of the artist's work, directing people to the artist's booth. This professional display will be given to each artist at the end of the evening. Only t wenty M etalsmith A rtists and four Student Artists (with less than two years of class experience) will be selected by the jury. All applications received by the deadline will be considered. Artists of all levels are encouraged to apply! You must be a MAGG Member to participate. Not a member yet? Join today! The show is centrally located in a thriving community clubhouse with a broad and diverse upscale membership who generously and enthusiastically support jewelry and craft events. This facility draws from a large area which includes Briarcliff, Emory, Brookhaven, Tucker, Decatur, Midtown, and beyond. The community outreach of the club is remarkable, and the local merchants have confirmed that posters and flyers are welcomed for our event. Of course, MAGG will be inviting our membership and guests from last year's event to attend, and we will be marketing to the Greater Atlanta Area within a 50-mile radius of the venue. Briarcliff Woods Beach Club is a bright space with hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The location is easily accessible from all major arteries to Atlanta’s Intown area and there are over 80 paved parking spaces including handicap for our guests to comfortably park and access the building. The Annual Jewelry Show will begin with a VIP exclusive jewelry showing and wine tasting Friday, October 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The main show will be Saturday, October 21st from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Apply to Participate

< Back Visiting Artist Anna Johnson is a studio artist and educator living in Asheville, NC. She received her BFA in metalsmithing and jewelry design from Appalachian State University. Her work is exhibited internationally, has appeared in numerous publications including American Craft Magazine, Metalsmith Magazine, and CAST: Art and Objects, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design in NY, NY. Johnson has taught at Penland School of Craft, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, and Haywood Community College. Her work is represented by Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN, Mora Jewelry in Asheville NC, Hecho a Mano in Santa Fe NM, Woodlands Gallery in Hendersonville NC, Metal Museum in Memphis TN, and Galeria Alice Floriano in Brazil. https://www.annajohnsonjewelry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annajohnsonjewelry Anna Johnson The Sun-Smart Collection Anna Johnson Button View More

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Lost Wax Casting Instructor Dallas Vinson In-Person Wednesdays September 20 - November 8, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT 8 Weekly Classes $339 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Lost Wax Casting has been used for centuries. Cire Perdue! Learn the basics with casting extraordinaire Dallas Vinson. In this weekly course, students will explore the various tools and techniques used in wax carving and will create carved wax models, gain understanding of mixing and pouring investment, learn how to calculate materials, kiln usage, and have a blast with the burnout process. We cannot wait to share this fun and creative art form with you! Beginners welcome! Limited Space. Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools Supplies will be discussed during the first class and 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

< Back Beginning Metalsmithing Intensive January 5, 2025 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. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Rian Archer Taught by Instructor Leah Fedeli Please Note- No class January 26th! 6 Weekly Classes | Instructors Rian Archer and Leah Fedeli Join us 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. This class is project based, with opportunities for students to customize projects to their liking and work at their own pace. Working in brass, copper, or silver, students will learn how to saw, file, sand, form, measure, hammer, texture, solder, stamp, pierce, and more.