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 Monday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing January 6, 2025 Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart | Refine your craft and elevate your jewelry-making skills in our Advanced Jewelry Metalsmithing class. Designed for experienced students seeking to excel independently, this course offers personalized guidance from a seasoned Metalsmith. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Please note- No class January 20th and February 17th! Refine your craft and elevate your jewelry-making skills in our Advanced Jewelry Metalsmithing class. Designed for experienced students seeking to excel independently, this course offers personalized guidance from a seasoned Metalsmith and Jeweler with a wealth of industry knowledge. Throughout the course, you will learn advanced techniques essential for achieving a polished, professional finish in your jewelry creations. From intricate soldering and precision stone setting to meticulous polishing and finishing touches, you will learn the nuances that elevate your pieces to the next level of craftsmanship. Under the expert mentorship of our instructor, you will have the opportunity to explore and perfect the techniques tailored to your unique style and vision. Whether you aspire to create stunning statement pieces or delicate heirloom-quality jewelry, this class empowers you to bring your designs to life with sophistication and refinement. Join us and unlock the secrets to transforming your jewelry-making passion into professional-grade creations that captivate and endure.

 If you've always wanted to learn how to make jewelry, start with one of our weekly classes! No matter if you're brand new to the studio, or have been creating for years, our weekly in-studio classes are exactly what you need. Jewelry and Metalsmithing Classes If you've always wanted to learn how to make jewelry, start with one of our weekly classes! No matter if you're brand new to the studio, or have been creating for years, our weekly in-studio classes are exactly what you need. Sunday Afternoon Intro to Metalsmithing Sun, Mar 30 MAGG Studio 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. Details Sunday Morning Intro to Metalsmithing Sun, Mar 30 Metal Arts Guild of Georgia 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. Details Friday Afternoon Advanced Studio Fri, Mar 28 Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio 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. Details Thursday Evening Intermediate Jewelry and Metalsmithing Thu, Mar 20 Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio Instructor Lisa Winn | Take it to the next level. Expand your knowledge of torches and soldering. Projects include a basket setting, split ring bands and pin backs. We will explore techniques like keum boo and cuttlefish bone casting. Details Thursday Afternoon Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing Thu, Mar 20 Instructor Susan Wachler at MAGG Studio Instructor Susan Wachler | In this intermediate/advanced class, students will be supported in their current projects, as well as introduced to techniques related to design, stone setting, movement, form, and cohesion. Details Thursday Morning Beginning 1 & 2 Metalsmithing Thu, Mar 20 Instructor Lisa Winn at MAGG Studio Instructor Lisa Winn | Start from the beginning and learn to saw, solder and form jewelry. I’ll cover correct sawing techniques, how to safely use an acetylene and air torch, and use the rolling mill to create texture. Projects will lead up to a cabochon stone set on a sterling ring band. Details Wednesday Evenings Lost Wax Casting Wed, Mar 19 Instructor Dallas Vinson at MAGG Studio 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. Details Wednesday Morning Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing Wed, Mar 19 Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio 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. Details Tuesday Evening Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing Tue, Mar 18 Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio 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 Details Tuesday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing Tue, Mar 18 Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart MAGG Studio Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart | Refine your craft and elevate your jewelry-making skills in our Advanced Jewelry Metalsmithing class. Designed for experienced students seeking to excel independently, this course offers personalized guidance from master stone setter and expert Metalsmith and Jeweler Details Monday Morning Advanced Jewelry and Metalsmithing Mon, Mar 17 Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart at MAGG Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart | Refine your craft and elevate your jewelry-making skills in our Advanced Jewelry Metalsmithing class. Designed for experienced students seeking to excel independently, this course offers personalized guidance from master stone setter and expert Metalsmith and Jeweler Details Sunday Evening Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing Sun, Mar 16 Instructor Donna D'Aquino at MAGG Studio 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. Details

< Back Second Saturdays at the Studio: All About Abstraction! August 13, 2022 Learn how to abstract images to inspire your jewelry design! Previous Add to Cart Next Bring your sketchbook to this design-based workshop as you learn different techniques to abstract images that you can use in your jewelry design! Design, drawing, and creativity are the focus of this lesson. Jewelry techniques will not be demonstrated. Instead, Elizabeth will share examples and suggestions for different applications of abstraction in jewelry design. 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 Foldforming with Charles Lewton-Brain June 18, 2022 Virtual | 2 Day Workshop This workshop is an overview of the whole system invented by Charles Lewton-Brain. Previous Add to Cart Next The Friday evening lecture is included in workshop registration. 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.

< Back Fused Texture Earrings with Vickie Prillaman June 4, 2022 In-Person | 1 Day Class Shape wires into various designs and fuse metals together to make a pair of earrings. 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 Lost Wax Casting (EVENINGS) July 12, 2023 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 This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.

< Back Embracing the Process: Fused and Reticulated Sterling Silver, Pearl and Unusual Stone Setting Strategies June 13, 2025 Instructor Todd Conover | Join us for a three-day jewelry and silversmithing class focused on working with fused and reticulated sterling silver, setting strategies for unconventional stones, pearls, and crafting custom pin back mechanisms. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Todd Conover Join us for a three-day jewelry and silversmithing class focused on working with fused and reticulated sterling silver, setting strategies for unconventional stones, pearls, and crafting custom pin back mechanisms. Day One covers the basics: you'll learn about tools, materials, and techniques for fusing and reticulating sterling silver. You'll also explore setting odd-shaped stones and pearls to create a sample brooch complete with a handmade sterling silver and spring steel pin back mechanism. Day Two is all about your creativity. You'll start your own individual project—whether it's a brooch, pendant, earrings, or another piece—using the skills from day one you'll personalize your design and learn additional techniques to bring your vision to life. On Day Three, you'll refine your project and focus on perfecting the details or embark on a second creative piece. Throughout the class, you'll receive personalized guidance based on your skill level. The atmosphere is supportive and collaborative, encouraging you to explore and create. By the end, you'll not only have beautifully crafted jewelry pieces but also a wealth of new skills to apply to future projects. Download Class Supply List

< 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.

< Back Advanced Studio (FRIDAY AFTERNOON) January 12, 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.

< Back Thursday Afternoon Intermediate Metalsmithing June 6, 2024 Instructor Regina Imbsweiler | In this class we will be building on your previous experience and skill level. With an emphasis on design considerations, suggested projects include rings, pins, pendants with handmade chains, and earrings in sterling silver and gold, including mixed metals. 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. Summer Class Bonus ! 2 Free Open Studio Sessions! In this class we will be building on your previous experience and skill level. With an emphasis on design considerations, suggested projects include rings, pins, pendants with handmade chains, and earrings in sterling silver and gold, including mixed metals. Stones settings will be mostly box and bezel settings, as well as basic prong setting. Working with silver and gold includes alloying, pouring ingots, as well as fabricating sheet, wire and tubing. On the advanced level, the class prepares those who want to make jewelry professionally, while paying close attention to every student's needs.

Read through our FAQ page for some of the most frequently asked questions that students & visitors have about the Metal Arts Guild & the courses we offer. Frequently Asked Questions Questions about Registration: What is the age requirement to attend classes and workshops at MAGG? All classes and workshops require that our students meet the minimum age of 18 years old, unless stated otherwise. Additionally, members must be 18 or older to attend Open Studio . Can I get a refund? All refunds are subject to a nonrefundable service fee of $30. If a participant withdraws from a class or workshop more than 30 days prior to the first day of the class or workshop, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia, Inc. will grant a refund less a 20% cancellation fee and a nonrefundable service fee of $30. If a participant withdraws from a class or workshop less than 30 days prior but more than 14 days prior to the first day of the class or workshop, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia will grant a refund of 50%. Metal Arts Guild of Georgia cannot issue a refund for cancellations received 14 days or less before the first day of a class or workshop due to contractual obligations with our instructors. Metal Arts Guild of Georgia, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified of class cancellation at least one week in advance of the class start date. If a class is cancelled, your registration may be transferred to the upcoming class of your choice. If there is no upcoming class offered which you wish to take, you will be issued a full refund. MAGG is not responsible for supplies purchased by enrollees for the class if the class is cancelled. MAGG will not reimburse students for supplies purchased in anticipation of a class. MAGG has implemented a minimum enrollment policy of four students per class, effective immediately. By registering, the student understands that if the minimum enrollment of four students is not met, MAGG reserves the right to cancel the class. All students must register at least two weeks before the class start date to allow sufficient time to meet the minimum requirement and confirm the class will proceed as scheduled. If the class for which you are registering does not meet the minimum, you will be notified and given the opportunity to enroll in another offering. What if I miss a class? Students who miss one or more days of a class will be allowed to attend a maximum of ONE Open Studio Session for up to 4 hours for free. The student must schedule and complete their makeup session before the start of the next term's classes. To schedule the free Open Studio session, students must email the Office Manager Rian rian@metalartsguildga.org , and schedule the session in advance. Students who turn up to open studio without a scheduled makeup session will be turned away. What happens if a day of my class is cancelled? If the instructor misses a class, or the day's classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, your instructor will choose the makeup date for their class. New Student and Beginner Questions: What skills do I need to take Intro to Metalsmithing or Beginning Metalsmithing 1? No experience needed. What will I learn as a Beginner? We will teach you how to saw and pierce, texture, form, forge, make cold connections, sand, polish, set round or oval cabochon stones, use a flexshaft, use a torch to solder, and how to design jewelry. What do I need to buy as a beginning Metalsmith Student? When you take an in-person class at MAGG, you get access to our tools while you are in class. Tools can also be purchased from Dallas’ Tool Shop, located upstairs at MAGG. What tools are included in the purchase of the class? None. Each class will have a supply list of items you will need to purchase along with recommended tools from the instructor. Check the supply list on the class page for each class or workshop. How many Beginner Metalsmithing classes do I need to take before I can move to the Intermediate Level? We recommend that you take at least three Beginner (foundations) classes or 6 months of weekly classes before you sign-up for a higher level. Each student learns at a different pace. What is the difference between Intermediate and Advanced Classes? Once you possess a strong foundation in metalsmithing skills and are good at sawing, soldering, and forming metal, you can expand your knowledge by taking an Intermediate class. You will learn skills like setting faceted stones and how to work with prongs. You may also learn how to make chains and explore other metalsmithing techniques. Advanced students are serious metalsmiths and may often be professionals or skilled hobbyists. How often do you offer new classes? We have five sessions per year. We launch classes for registration 6-8 weeks before they start. Refer to our website for launch dates. Questions about Open Studio: Can I use MAGG's studio to work on my projects outside of class time? Yes! Open Studio at MAGG offers our members a place to work on their own projects and practice what was learned in class. Members have access to bench space, soldering stations, flex shafts, a polishing cabinet, and much more. Click here to learn more about Open Studio. Questions about virtual workshops: Can I watch the video of a workshop later? Yes! After the workshop is over we will post the video to YouTube and give you login information. Videos of workshops are available for 30 days following completion of the workshop. May I share the link to the video with my friend? NO! When purchasing a workshop you are buying it for you only. It is illegal to share this content with anyone and an infringement of the teacher’s legal agreement with MAGG. Will I be able to ask questions of the instructor or interact with other students if I take a workshop virtually? Yes! Each workshop has a dedicated Artist Assistant (AA) that will field questions to the instructor via chat or audio on Zoom. You can comment there to ask questions. If you have a question, it’s likely that someone else has the same one. We also want you to feel free to interact with one another in the chat. At MAGG we are all about the best experience possible, so let us know if you have any issues during a live broadcast. Will this class or workshop teach me how to source materials in the future? Yes! We will give you as many resources as you need. These resources include where to buy tools, metal, stones, etc. Our teachers do their best to set you up for success! More Questions? Contact Us