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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Intermediate to Advanced Metalsmithing and Jewelry (THURSDAYS) Instructor Susan Saul In-Person Thursdays July 13 - August 31, 2023 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EDT 8 Weekly Classes $339 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description The earth isn’t flat and neither are we! The body has lots of curves and planes. Just working through how to gracefully incorporate flat or odd-shaped items, such as stones, into curved jewelry such as rings and cuffs, is an interesting study. Continue to develop your skills and find your artistic voice as we focus on bringing these forms together harmoniously and creatively. Discussions and demos will include, but aren’t limited to, design, pattern making, preemptive troubleshooting, and stone-setting options. Students are invited to make a ring or cuff project, or work independently with guidance. Prerequisite Good soldering skills; experience with making bezel settings highly recommended Materials, Supplies & Tools Supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting. Instructor Bio Class Dates July 13, 2023 July 20, 2023 July 27, 2023 August 3, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 17, 2023 August 24, 2023 August 31, 2023

< 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 MAGG Annual Jewelry Show & Sale November 12, 2022 THE METAL ARTS GUILD OF GEORGIA Celebrates our local and regional artists and the History of the Guild at the Annual Jewelry Show and Sale! Previous Add to Cart Next On Saturday, November 12, 2022, The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia presents its Annual Jewelry Show and Sale at a spacious and inviting community location in one of Atlanta’s well-known in-town neighborhoods. The Guild will be showing the artistry, imagination and skills of local and regional artists. The venue is located at the BRIARCLIFF WOODS BEACH CLUB 1830 Morris Landers Drive, NE, Atlanta 30345. In addition, the Guild will highlight its outreach to young and beginning metalsmiths nurturing the craft to a new generation. Our historical perspective will also be highlighted, revealing our very beginnings and development over the years to our present new and expansive look and feel. All this is to say we offer you a dazzling experience to meet and shop with our artists in person and experience the importance, no, necessity, of craft and art in our lives. We look forward to seeing you from 10 AM TO 5 PM on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022, at the BRIARCLIFF WOODS BEACH CLUB, 1830 Morris Landers Drive, NE, Atlanta, 30345.

< Back Georgia Talent (He/Him/They/Them) is best known as the Office/Studio Manager of the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia office and studio. He has been making jewelry since he was a small child, but began learning silversmithing skills in community art classes, now continuing to learn and create in his home studio. Rian is an apprentice at MASS collective, studying both woodworking and larger-scale metalworking, welding, and blacksmithing. Rian is also a photographer, and an airshifter on community radio. Rian Archer Class Gallery

< Back Smart Practices in Gold and Silver November 8, 2024 Instructor Ryan Gardner | In this workshop Ryan will show you the ins and outs of working with gold and silver, combing them in ways to maximize look without killing your budget. Ryan will start by showing how he creates his own bezel wire in silver and gold. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by visiting Instructor Ryan Gardner In this workshop Ryan will show you the ins and outs of working with gold and silver, combing them in ways to maximize look without killing your budget. Ryan will start by showing how he creates his own bezel wire in silver and gold. He will demonstrate making all silver and gold on silver bezels. He will also demonstrate making tube settings for accent diamonds. Ryan will show students multiple ways of making ring shanks including his three-layer rings with a textured center. This workshop will also get into fabricating different connections for adding clean articulation to your work as well as some tips for adding gold design elements to elevate your work without breaking the bank. Download Class Supply List ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- 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. A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop. 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.

< Back Intro to Lost Wax Casting (WEDNESDAY EVENING) January 10, 2024 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. 8 Weekly Classes | Dallas Vinson 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! 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.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Creativity Bootcamp for Jewelry Artists Instructor Ricky Frank Saturday June 10, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 1 Day Workshop $35 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Would you like to feel more creative? Do you want to make jewelry that is as unique as you are? Creativity is not a “gift” bestowed on a few chosen people. It is a set of skills that empowers you take an idea and turn it into something different. The good news is that any skill (including creativity skills) can be learned or improved. This class will help you develop and improve the different skills that creative artists use to change and combine their ideas into a new reality. Beginning with simple prompts and “babystep” exercises, we will practice new skills that can free you from conventional ways of seeing and thinking. With practice, you can internalize these skills into a “creative habit” and feel more comfortable thinking outside of your “box”. “Remember this when you're struggling for a big idea. You're much better off scratching for a small one.” ― Twyla Tharp, The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life In our class, we will… Play with “What if” questions. Become comfortable with creating prompts and “Starting anywhere”. Imagine possibilities while changing and combining design elements Embrace the experience of “Flow” Translate ideas and images into your media (techniques, materials and tools). The exercises will help you begin to ”let go”of the mindsets that help keep you stuck… Needing the Right way or answer Knowing where your artwork is “going”. Needing to like everything that you make. Being afraid to start. Feeling like you are not talented enough. Expect to leave the class with a better understanding of what creativity is, ways to nurture YOUR creative process, and how to give yourself permission to use your jewelry-making skills more creatively. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Alan Bremer at alan@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 None. Appropriate for all skill levels. Materials, Supplies & Tools supply-list-creativity-bootcamp .pdf Download PDF • 16KB Instructor Bio Class Dates June 10, 2023

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! (Friday Mornings) Repousse Instructor Kathy Kinev In-Person Only Fridays March 15 - May 3, 2024 10:00am - 1:30pm EST 7 Weekly Classes $297 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description 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*** Challenge yourself to learn two ancient Egyptian techniques and use them to create modern designs. Repousse, which hammers a design from the backside of a piece of metal, creates unique and beautiful ornamentation. This is not a class to miss! Kathy is a master and a fabulous teacher. Only one other place in the US is teaching this technique. Come to MAGG and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Prerequisite No Prerequisites Needed Materials, Supplies & Tools RepousseSupplyList .pdf Download PDF • 43KB Instructor Bio Class Dates March 15, 2024 March 22, 2024 March 29, 2024 April 5, 2024 (No Class) April 12, 2024 April 19, 2024 April 26, 2024 May 3, 2024

< 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! (Wednesday Evenings) Lost Wax Casting Instructor Dallas Vinson In-Person Only Wednesdays March 13 - May 15, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm EST 8 Weekly Classes $339 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description 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 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. Prerequisite No Prerequisites Needed Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates March 13, 2024 March 20, 2024 March 27, 2024 April 3, 2024 (No Class) April 10, 2024 (No Class) April 17, 2024 April 24, 2024 May 1, 2024 May 8, 2024 May 15, 2024

< Back Water Casting for Earrings and Stackers September 9, 2023 Instructor Susan Wachler | Learn to create unique and organic pieces without the need for expensive casting equipment or molds. Unlike traditional casting methods, water casting often leads to unexpected shapes and sizes, taking your creations in new and exciting directions. Previous Add to Cart Next This is an IN-PERSON workshop at the MAGG Studio. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.

< Back Delft Clay Casting with Tony Sanger September 24, 2022 Explore basic sand casting for the fabrication of jewelry. Beginners welcome! Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for class details This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.