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< Back Metal Clay Madness (8 Weeks) January 9, 2023 Instructor Kate Larrabee | Learn to create completely unique, one of a kind jewelry using metal clay. 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 Ancient Chains with Kathy Kinev October 7, 2022 Learn to make classical Loop in Loop chains using fusing, forming, and weaving links together. 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.

< 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.

< Back Metal Clay Madness (6 Weeks) January 13, 2023 Instructor Kate Larrabee | Learn to create completely unique, one of a kind jewelry using metal clay. 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 4th Bremer Design Challenge March 25, 2026 Challenge yourself creatively and enter to win great prizes at this year's Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show. Previous Add to Cart Next THEME: INCLUSION Committee: Diane Treuman, Alan Bremer, Tony Sanger, Debra Lynn Gold WHY PARTICIPATE: Have fun! Challenge yourself to create differently! Have your creation on display at the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show (ACJS)! Win great prizes! Get a professional photograph of your creation! Attend a FREE "teaser" brainstorming class that introduces the “thinking through a Design Challenge” concept to anyone interested. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Anyone with metalsmithing skills HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Register through MAGG’s website. Registration accepted through September 30. Pay entry fee of $55. MAGG Members Discounted Entry Fee $45. (MAGG Membership is open to all for $50./year) Pieces must be received at MAGG either by drop off or mail NO LATER THAN October 22, 2022. SUBMISSION CATEGORIES: Novice: (5 or fewer years working in the metal arts) Experienced: (More than 5 years working in the metal arts) PRIZE CATEGORIES: First, Second, Third - Novice First, Second, Third - Experienced Peoples’ Choice (Voted on by all attendees at ACJS November 4 to 6) WHO JUDGES? Two exhibiting ACJS artists — TBA WINNERS to be ANNOUNCED at MAGG’S ANNUAL MEETING early in 2023. CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS: There is no standardized kit of materials, but your piece must comply with these parameters: Must include at least 3 different metals.(Eg. sterling, brass, steel, copper, etc.) Must include at least 2 of these forms of metal: sheet, wire, tubing, and grain. These forms must be recognizable in the final piece. Must include at least 1 component of clay, fiber, wood, glass, or plastic. May include NO MORE THAN 1 additional material of your choice. Must not exceed 8 x 8 x 8 inches May or may not be wearable. Bonding agents such as solder, glue, or epoxy will not count as materials. Questions? Contact Diane Treuman - diane@metalartsguildga.org Download this information as a PDF

Free Virtual and In-Person Event JOOLTOOL School at MAGG with Ricky Frank Instructor Ricky Frank In-Person or Virtual Saturday February 10, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm EST Sip n' Saw Free Event Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description PLEASE NOTE THE IN-PERSON PORTION OF THIS EVENT IS FULL Renowned Artist and JOOLTOOL Distributor Ricky Frank will be demoing all the capabilities of this extraordinary machine that we now have in the studio for you to use. Watch this FREE and Extensive Demonstration of Sanding and Polishing, Lapidary to Tool Maintenance and MORE, by a master in the field of handcrafted artisan jewelry! Don't let this rare opportunity slip away – witness the JOOLTOOL in action and seize the chance to pose your questions about how this machine can enhance your jewelry-making endeavors, making the process more efficient and enjoyable. RSVP REQUIRED: You must RSVP to attend in person or be sent the Zoom link for Virtual! Prerequisite No Prerequisites Needed Materials, Supplies & Tools No Supplies Needed Instructor Bio Class Dates February 10, 2024

Second Saturdays are free and open to everyone, which makes it a great time to come see what the Metal Arts Guild is all about! Each Saturday consists of a mini-session that features a unique demo, theme, lesson, or challenge. Second Saturdays Second Saturdays at the Studio has been discontinued for the foreseeable future. Please join us for one of our many classes, workshops, and other special events like our Sip 'n Saw series. FREE and Open to the Public! Join us in the MAGG Studio on the Second Saturday of every month for 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. (Members can purchase an Open Studio plan here .) If you've never been to the MAGG Studio, this is a great opportunity to check us out! We love meeting new friends! Space is limited in our studio, so please RSVP to attend in person. No Upcoming Sessions Can’t make it in person? Join us on our Facebook page for a LIVE VIDEO of the demo.

< Back Tuesday Evening Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing March 18, 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: Tuesday Evening Beginner 2 & 3 Metalsmithing Instructor: Donna D'Aquino 8 Sessions, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Class Dates: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 Prerequisites: At least one (1) Beginner Metalsmithing Class at MAGG within the last 6 months, or permission of the instructor. Supply List: Download class supply list below and will also be sent to students via email before class. 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 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 Links and Connections: Building a Jewelry Collection January 20, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Have you ever wondered how to begin to create a jewelry collection but did not know where to begin? Through a series of design exercises, explorations, demonstrations and hands on making, we will create the connections that form a jewelry collection. 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.

< Back Lost Wax Casting with Dallas Vinson November 15, 2022 Create carved wax models, gain an understanding of mixing and pouring investment, learn how to calculate materials, kiln usage, and have a blast with 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 Wednesday Morning Beginning 2 Metalsmithing August 21, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | In this second and third level Beginning class students will build upon the skills they have previously learned. This class will focus on further developing fabrication and hand skills through a number of hands on demonstrations. 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. PRE_REQUISITE : 1 Beginning class in the last 3 months or permission from the instructor. In this second and third level Beginning class students will build upon the skills they have previously learned. This class will focus on further developing fabrication and hand skills through a number of hands on demonstrations. Class will explore various forms of construction, connections and several methods of stone setting. Stone setting techniques to be covered will include tube setting, flush setting, simple prong setting, tab setting and bezel setting. With a focus on the principles of design and proper finishing, student projects may include pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets. Come join us in this warm, welcoming, fun environment to learn something new!

< Back Wanna Mesh Around? Fusing and Enameling Woven Steel Mesh October 20, 2025 Instructor Bette Barnett | During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to create various mesh forms, including cylinders, cubes and hemispheres. In addition, students will create at least two mesh pieces using fused metals and/or enamels. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Bette Barnett With characteristics of both fabric and metal, woven steel mesh offers incredible creative opportunities. It does, however, require specialized techniques. In this interactive workshop, students will learn to: Understand mesh. What is woven steel mesh? What sizes are available? Where do you buy it? How can you use it? Design with mesh. Integrating it with other forms of mild steel (sheet, perforated steel and wire) Combining it with non-traditional materials. Using it to capture elements. Work with mesh. Cutting, patterning, deforming/forming and scoring/bending it. Also, finishing edges and forming seams. Solder or micro weld. Connecting mesh sheets. Soldering and cold connections. Fuse gold and other metals to mesh. Fusing pallions and metal powder: gold, copper, silver and shibuichi. Incorporate enamel in design. Using enamel to enhance design of mesh pieces. Torch and kiln firing. Layer enameled mesh. Creating added interest by layering enameled steel mesh. Patinating and sealing your work. Flame and chemical patinas. Wax, oil and lacquer sealers.During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to create various mesh forms, including cylinders, cubes and hemispheres. In addition, students will create at least two mesh pieces using fused metals and/or enamels.Each day will be a combination of demos, discussion and individual exploration. There will be plenty of time for students to work independently and the instructor will always be available provide one-on-one guidance, support and troubleshooting. There will be a $65 Supply Kit for Woven Steel Mesh and Sheet payable directly to the instructor. Download Class Supply List