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< Back Intermediate Jewelry with Helen Blythe-Hart **TUESDAYS** November 15, 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! Cloisonné Enameling: Explore Color, Layers, and Light Instructor Ricky Frank In-Person No Sessions Currently Available 5 Day Workshop $650 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This class will introduce beginning students to the technique of cloisonne´ enamel and challenge intermediate level students to create more personal enamel imagery. Enameling is the process of fusing glass onto metal. Cloisonne´ is an enameling technique that uses wire to create cells into which one builds up enamel layer. I love the Cloisonné technique because it is a blend of control and freedom. I enjoy the control required to design and build up “wire cells” and I embrace the freedom of painting and layering numerous layers of different types of enamel within the more controlled cells. This is a skill-based class; emphasis is on understanding the cloisonne´ technique so that you know enough to find your own way (not copy my artwork). Students will make many simple samples to explore tools/materials and to create unique enamel imagery using many different applications, colors, and firings. We will explore… Enamel Basics: Prepare, apply, and fire enamel on copper and fine silver Enamel Science: How and Why your enamel “works” Cloisonne´ Technique: Bend wires and apply/layer enamel color Silver and Gold Foil to create “layers of light” Finish your enamel surface Developing a personal enamel language Bezel settings for enamels (if time permits) Intermediate Level students will spend more time exploring and apply various enamel color layer techniques… Edges Color Gradations Opalescent White Custom Color (create your own) Sculptural Layers Foil Layers Prerequisite None. Appropriate for all skill levels. Materials, Supplies & Tools supply-list-cloisonne .pdf Download PDF • 34KB Instructor Bio Class Dates

< Back Visiting Artist Aalia Mujtaba is the designer and metalsmith behind Metaalia Jewelry, creating bold and graphic, mixed-metal, jewelry and accessories. For over 20 years, Aalia has grown her craft and her business in the South. She has taught metalsmithing at Atlanta’s Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for 16 years and exhibits in craft shows and festivals locally. In 2020 she was selected for NYC Jewelry Week's “We Are Here” initiative, and in 2021 was the recipient of their Emerging Entrepreneur Award. https://www.instagram.com/metaaliajewelry Aalia Mujtaba Class Gallery

< Back Sunday Evening Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing March 16, 2025 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Building upon the skills that students have learned in the first beginning class, this class will focus on further developing and improving those skills. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Donna D'Aquino This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Class Details: Sunday Evening Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing Instructor: Donna D'Aquino 8 Sessions, Sundays, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Class Dates: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 , (No class 4/20), 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Please note! Class times on MARCH 16, MARCH 23, and APRIL 6 will be 6:00 - 9:30 Prerequisites: At least one (1) Beginner Metalsmithing Class at MAGG within the last 6 months, or permission of the instructor. Supply List: May be downloaded below and will be sent to students via email Download Class Supply List Building upon the skills that students have learned in the first beginning class, this class will focus on further developing and improving those skills. While working toward honing soldering and finishing skills, students will be introduced to a variety of stone setting applications. Some of the stone setting techniques that will be covered are tube setting, flush setting, simple prong setting and bezels. We will also delve into step bezels and tab setting as time allows. This is a fast paced, skills based class. Students are encouraged to design and create pieces of their choice. Demonstrations will be be tailored to the student’s needs at the level that is appropriate for the class. Techniques and skills that may be covered, are: making rings, bracelets, earrings, simple mechanisms, hollow forms and chains. The instructor will focus on helping students advance their work through gentle critiques and hands on demonstrations.

< Back Ear Baubles September 14, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Earrings, Earrings, Earrings…The choices are endless! There are earrings that hang, swing and some that hug the ear. Using a variety metals including Sterling Silver, Copper and/or Brass wire, this one day intensive will focus on various styles of earrings. 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. Earrings, Earrings, Earrings…The choices are endless! There are earrings that hang, swing and some that hug the ear. Using a variety metals including Sterling Silver, Copper and/or Brass wire, this one day intensive will focus on various styles of earrings. We will explore fabricating components from wire and sheet and different ways of forming and attaching those components to one another. Some of the techniques covered in this workshop will be fine soldering, fabricating ear wires and soldering earring posts. Students can expect to finish one pair of earrings, depending on the complexity of the design they choose. Students are also free to explore a variety of different ideas and samples to add to their repertoire. Students of all skill levels are welcome.

< Back Christina Kober Designs began as a hobby, essentially to help Christina learn about her father's business. Her father owned JFF Jeweler Supply, a jeweler supply store in Atlanta, Georgia. Christina began working for him when she was 14. She knew nothing about the field--it was just a summer and holiday job to fill her closet with clothes. Little did she know it would turn into her passion. After graduating college, Christina continued working at JFF. She found that she was curious about the process of making jewelry and decided to begin taking classes. She was like a sponge, asking customers and coworkers questions, reading books and experimenting at home. Soon, she found herself recommending what tools to buy and providing her own insights into crafting and fabricating jewelry. In 2007, armed with a few designs and some business cards, Christina opened her etsy shop and started exhibiting at art festivals. She quickly found a connection to her customers through her fortune cookie collection & inspiring messages. After being featured by a prominent blogger, followed by immense (and unexpected) social media attention in 2011, Christina Kober Designs grew exponentially and began partnering with retailers around the nation. https://christinakober.com/ Christina Kober Class Gallery

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! The Art of Affordable Gold Instructor Tonya Davidson Saturday - Sunday October 7-8, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT 2 Day Workshop $325 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Gold. Fun. Fusing. Surface manipulation and Texture. In this workshop you will inspired by a variety of techniques allowing you to use gold affordably. We will demystify alloying gold and using it in a way that is both economical and with unique textures and lines. Students will learn to design, create, and process plan out a variety of techniques to execute their masterpiece. I invite you to come learn to do basic fusing, confident torch and flame control, soldering setups, bur deformation, and how to use gold in several ways that are both affordable and fun. My goal is to provide a knowledgeable and encouraging environment that opens the doors to empowered fun in the studio while elevating your skills. You will receive: access to a private Facebook group prior to and after class. Get to know your fellow students and make new connections. I know that the best part of class is meeting others, and I like to help facilitate this for online classes. Also I know that we are all incredibly busy and sometimes we can’t practice a new technique for awhile. This will provide a life line for later when you need it. 30 days access to the recordings PDF handouts Skills we will cover: Alloying gold and understanding how to do the math to determine the alloy you want. We will cover where to buy gold the least expensive way and what you’ll need to make the alloy. I will demonstrate alloying 18kt in case you wish to use that as your gold for the bimetal. We will cast an ingot, roll out the metal, make it into bimetal doublée (laminated gold to sterling), create texture and patterns through the gold and form/fabricate it. I will also demo how to use other gold materials such as paintable gold and other fused gold materials/techniques. Because this is a technique class not a project class I will show you several samples, and of course, demo with a project. There will be many other tips and tricks shown and even some bonus demos as time allows. We will discuss this in full detail before the Oct 7th via a private Facebook group in which you will have my mentorship for 6 months after class. We will also discuss tools and materials 2 weeks prior to the 7th. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Sabrina Lin at sabrina@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 Basic torch experience Materials, Supplies & Tools SUPPLY KIT: The kit is optional and will be available for order no later than August. You can opt out of the kit if you want to obtain your own materials, however I will provide divided up amounts of gold and materials to make it more cost efficient for everyone using the least amount of materials. If you decide to use your own gold, you will want to acquire 3-5gms of 24kt or fabricated gold sheet. You will also want to purchase some Accent Gold for Silver and Keum Boo if you want to try that as well. If you get the kit it will include a smaller portion of all the golds and less for you to pay for out of pocket. We will cover all the tools that I will be using and demoing with in case you want to obtain those as well. If you want to learn to alloy and cast your own gold, you will need access to a rolling mill. This is a tool that you will want to have any time you are working with gold. If you don’t have a rolling mill, you can still take this class. I will just have you buy a 1”x 1” piece of fabricated gold (currently running around $170 at the $1740 gold market). If you choose to buy 3gm of casting grain to roll your own, you will need around $200. This will make quite a lot for many projects. TORCH RECOMMENDATIONS: It is preferred that you have a reducing flame torch like the German Blowtorch, the EZ Orca, or even an acetylene ambient air torch for the fusing which provides a bushy billowy flame. You will also need a torch for basic soldering (any of the above will work just fine). The German Blowtorch is an amazing torch, and it runs off a 1lb propane camping tank. It does require a disposable regulator for gas. If you buy one, contact me to guide you through what to buy. The EZ Orca is also run off a 1lb propane tank and it comes with a regulator. These torches are needed to be able to do granulation or reticulation so you can get lots of use from them. SUPPLY LIST: The tools and materials list to be sent to you after you register for the workshop. Instructor Bio Class Dates October 7, 2023 October 8, 2023

< Back Photographing Your Work With Confidence: SNAG Workshop Watch Party March 21, 2025 Looking to polish up your jewelry photography skills? Join us for this 2-hour virtual workshop watch party, in-person at MAGG! This workshop is being presented by SNAG. Previous Add to Cart Next The Details: Looking to polish up your jewelry photography skills? Join us for this 2 hour virtual workshop watch party, in-person at MAGG! This workshop is being presented by SNAG. This workshop watch party is free to attend, with a suggested $10 donation to support MAGG, payable via cash or venmo on arrival. The screening of this live workshop will begin promptly at 3:00PM EST. Be sure to arrive early to get seated before the workshop starts. From SNAG: "Workshopping With is back for 2025, and we're kicking off season 3 of our virtual series with a special two-hour workshop on photography for artists by Loam Marketing. If you're looking to improve your studio photography or need guidance on editing photos to meet application specifications, this workshop is a must-attend. Join Brady Connelly from Loam on March 21 at 3 p.m. ET for an interactive presentation featuring advice on lighting, best practices for building your own photography setup, live photo editing, and more! Attendees will leave with a strategy to optimize their photography setup and a checklist of helpful resources."

< Back Bezels 3 Ways with Judy Parady April 6, 2022 In-Person | 4 Sessions Learn 3 bezel techniques - hammer set, bezel-with-prong, and decorative bezels. Make your own setting punch and micro burnisher. 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.

< Back Beginning Metalsmithing (WEDNESDAY MORNINGS) March 13, 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. ***Please Note: No Classes Week of March 30 - April 10*** Learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing and jewelry making. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a variety of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals. Using brass, copper, and sterling silver you will be introduced to a number of jewelry making techniques. Those techniques will include, but not be limited to: sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, riveting, texturing, forming, finishing, soldering and bezel setting a stone. With a focus on the principles of design, student projects may include pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets and hand-made chains. Come join us in this warm, welcoming, fun environment to learn something new!

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Advanced Jewelry (MONDAY MORNING) Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart In-Person Only Mondays January 8 - February 19, 2024 10:30 am - 2:30 pm EST 7 Weekly Classes $339 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Advanced jewelry students working independently will learn to hone their skills by learning from a lifelong professional Metalsmith and Jeweler. You’ll perfect the techniques needed to give your unique pieces that refined professional look. Demos will be given on a range of topics including stonesetting to soldering tips, design, fabrication and gold techniques to finishing like a pro. Prerequisite Must have at least 6 semesters of previous classes. Materials, Supplies & Tools Bring your favorite tools and any materials you like to work with. Instructor Bio Class Dates January 8, 2024 January 15, 2024 January 22, 2024 January 29, 2024 February 5, 2024 February 12, 2024 February 19, 2024

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Spring-Based Mechanisms Instructor Nash Quinn Saturday - Sunday June 3-4, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 2 Day Workshop $325 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Springs are an essential component of many types of mechanical objects. They can be used to create dramatic movement, secure connections, and ensure the longevity of moving parts. In this two-day online workshop, students will learn all about the different types of springs, as well as the principles that govern their function. To learn how to incorporate spring-based mechanisms in small-scale metalwork, students will create a small catapult toy that incorporates three different types of handmade springs. Technical handouts, templates, and a resource guide will also be provided. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Kate Craig at kate@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 Intermediate metalsmithing skills. Students should be comfortable with basic bench processes like drilling, sawing, filing, and assembling small parts. Materials, Supplies & Tools TOOLS STUDENTS WILL NEED: Jeweler’s saw with #3 /0 blades Center punch Flex shaft or drill press #48 drill bit, full set of 1-60 numbered bits recommended Rolling mill or hammer and anvil/bench block Hardened wire cutters suitable for cutting stainless steel Selection of jeweler’s pliers, including round-nose or round-flat pliers Sharpie marker Rubber cement Printer for printing templates SUPPLY KIT: A materials kit for this class is available for purchase on my website nashquinn.com . This kit costs $35, including USPS priority shipping. The kit contains all the materials necessary to make the sample project, including: 3x3” brass sheet, 16g 1/72 machine screws with nuts, 3/8" long, 6x 24" spring-temper stainless steel wire, 26g 12" brass wire, 18g **Order your kit ASAP to receive it in time for the workshop.** Kits will be shipped up to and even after the workshop date, but if you want it in time for the class, be sure to order at least a week in advance. Instructor Bio Class Dates June 3, 2023 June 4, 2023