< Back Sunday Afternoon Intro to Metalsmithing March 30, 2025 Taught by MAGG STAFF |Join us for this 5 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 Class Details: Sunday Afternoon Intro to Metalsmithing Instructor: MAGG Staff 5 Sessions, Sundays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Class Dates: 3/30, (No Class 4/6), 4/13 , (No class 4/20), 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Prerequisites: None. This class is intended for beginners and may be repeated multiple times. Supply List: will be sent to students via email Join us for this 5 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.

< Back Stone Carving at the Bench August 5, 2023 Instructor Ryan Gardner | Learn the techniques involved for carving and drilling stones at your bench. No large lapidary equipment required! Previous Add to Cart Next SIGN UP by JUNE 23rd 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 Sip 'n Saw with Jill Herlands: February 26, 2025 Join us for a preview of Jill Herlands' 3-day workshop Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment. An open Q&A will follow the presentation. Sip 'n Saw is free to attend. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Previous Add to Cart Next On Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00pm, MAGG will host visiting artist, Jill Herlands, for a Sip 'n Saw presentation in which she will give us a preview of the exciting things to come in her 3-day workshop Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment . From Jill- We all have jewels that are outdated and unworn.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 will have an open Q&A with the artist following the presentation. Sip 'n Saw is FREE for all to attend, so invite your friends! RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Sterling Silver Etching Instructor Beth Kirtland In-Person Only Saturday February 17, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST 1 Day Workshop $160 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Learn how to safely etch your Sterling Silver using ferric nitrate along with a Silhouette Cameo die cutting machine to cut custom vinyl decals as the resist. We will cover how to apply the vinyl resist to your silver, how to safely and properly etch your silver, how to stop the etching process, how to clean up the chemicals when the etching process is complete, and how to properly store your chemicals. A list of all materials used in class will be provided. You will leave with at least 1 fully etched sheet of Sterling Silver ready to be turned into something fabulous! Class Outline 10:00am – 10:30am: Intro, overview, and setup explanation and tracing demo (quick demo) 10:30am – 11:30am: Cutting custom vinyl decals for students (cut two decals per student) 11:30am – 12:00am: Demo how to get vinyl onto metal, Students apply vinyl to their metal 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Ferric nitrate setup and getting metal prepped and protected 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Etching metal 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Cleaning up metal, Storing ferric nitrate or filtering salt water Prerequisite A basic metalsmithing understanding. No soldering is done in this workshop. Materials, Supplies & Tools Required to bring to class: a piece of 18g-20g (it can be thicker than 18g, but not recommended under 20g). Recommended at least a 3in x 3in sheet. You are more than welcome to bring more than 1 sheet of silver to etch as well Instructor Bio Class Dates February 17, 2024

Welcome At Metal Arts Guild of Georgia we strive to keep the ancient craft of metalsmithing alive for future generations by providing exceptional metal arts classes both in-person and virtually around the world. Take a Class! We host amazing instructors from around the globe right here in Atlanta! Not local? No problem, we offer Virtual classes as well. Take a Workshop! Our Workshops are taught by world renowned artists, and are the perfect way to try out any new skill or process. Repousse, fold forming, found objects- we've hosted them all! These events are right here at MAGG, and are brimming with ALL the possibilities you could want. Become a Member! When you join MAGG as a member, you not only get discounts on all of our classes and workshops, but also access to our extensive metalsmithing Library, Open Studio hours and much more! FREE Events We are serious about spreading our love of metalsmithing as far and wide as we possibly can. Which is why we often have FREE community events. From Sip 'N Saw to pancake brunches, and everything in between, we hope you'll join us. RSVP!

< Back Georgia Talent Susan Wachler has been exploring metalwork and jewelry making for the past 12 years. She has sold at local and distant shows, as well as gallery experience and e-commerce. Design, texture, risk, and challenge are suitable descriptors of Susan's work as she is a lover of the unexpected and mystery. Coming to jewelry making post midlife, there is a passion for what is possible beyond limiting beliefs or common worries of "not good enough-ness". Susan’s years of work as a therapist, empowering people to reach their fullness, translates easily to students striving to find their own unique voices in their metalsmithing. https://susanwachlerjewelry.com http://instagram.com/susanwachlerjewelry Susan Wachler The Sun-Smart Collection Susan Wachler Button View More The Sun-Smart Collection Susan Wachler Button View More The Sun-Smart Collection Susan Wachler Button View More

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Studio Luna Verde's 3-Ring Circus Instructor Ace McCasland In-Person or Virtual Wednesday - Friday March 6-8, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST 3 Day Workshop $480 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Step right up, step right up! Get your tickets now! THREE days, THREE rings, ONE heckuva good time with Ace of Studio Luna Verde, sharing with you more tips and tricks about ring making than can fit in a magician’s hat. Our circus days will be filled with exploring a variety of ring shanks - some simple, some made entirely from scrap silver, some sublime. Once we have a plethora of shanks to play with, I will show you my unconventional, and now signature, way of prong setting faceted stones, from petite to dramatic. We will then dive into a variety of options for attaching the prong setting to the shank. There will be fusing. There will be tricky soldering. There will be stories. There might be cursing. And honestly, you just might walk away with more than three rings, just sayin’. Be prepared to wow the crowds with your creations, to dance with fire, to be a part of the greatest show on Earth! or, at least, in Georgia… 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 Must be willing to play with fire, listen to my silly stories, and embrace the art of imperfection. Materials, Supplies & Tools supply-list-3-ring-circus .pdf Download PDF • 94KB Instructor Bio Class Dates March 6, 2024 March 7, 2024 March 8, 2024

< Back Directed Open Studio Beginners/Intermediate (WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS) March 13, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Did you start a project in a beginning class that you really wanted to finish? Maybe you ran out of time, or have questions about how to proceed? Do you need more practice in a properly equipped studio space? Come join me to complete those projects. 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. ***Please Note: No Classes Week of March 30 - April 10*** Did you start a project in a beginning class that you really wanted to finish? Maybe you ran out of time, or have questions about how to proceed? Do you need more practice in a properly equipped studio space? Are you looking for a gentle, (very) experienced hand to help you out? Have you had at least one beginning class (or maybe several) but don’t feel confident enough to move to a more advanced class level? If you answered “YES!” to one or all of these questions, then this class is for you! Come join me to complete those projects, build your skills and gain more confidence in your jewelry making journey.

< Back Metal Clay Madness (DAYS) March 20, 2023 Instructor Kate Larrabee | Have you heard of precious metal clay? It's particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze, or copper mixed with an organic binder. Come learn how to use this amazing material to sculpt unique fine silver jewelry. 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! Intro to Metalsmithing (EVENINGS) Instructor Lisa Winn In-Person Thursdays November 30 - December 21, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST 4 Weekly Classes $159 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 these 8 weeks of creating, students will be introduced to the acetylene torch for soldering and other fun techniques to create a unique piece of jewelry. Learn safely how to create simple designs that will lead you to make more advanced work later. Come ready to learn as we explore various tools and their many uses, design, 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! 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 November 30, 2023 December 7, 2023 December 14, 2023 December 21, 2023

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