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< Back Intro to Metalsmithing (EVENINGS) November 30, 2023 Instructor Lisa Winn | Learn the ancient craft of making silver and copper jewelry by hand. You will learn how to create designs using a jewelers saw and other hand tools and how to solder with an acetylene and air torch. Create simple designs that will lead you to make more advanced work later. 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 Kinetic Toy Brooch with Gabriel Mo **2 days** May 7, 2022 Virtual | 2 Day Workshop Activate your metalwork designs with moving parts! This class will cover how to use hinges, springs, levers, and other components to add a dynamic and interactive spark to your projects. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for workshop details Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials. Participate from your own studio or from ours! Open Studio is available for FREE to all participants of this workshop. Instruction will be presented via MAGG's media equipment. Enjoy the company of fellow participants while you work! This is a VIRTUAL event with real-time interaction via Zoom. If you cannot attend live, a recording of the workshop will be uploaded each evening after the day's instruction is complete. This recording will remain available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.

< Back Sip 'n Saw with Tonya Davidson: The Art of Affordable Gold September 24, 2023 Join us for a preview of Tonya Davidson's upcoming 2-day virtual workshop The Art of Affordable Gold! 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 Sunday, September 24th at 7:30pm, MAGG will host visiting artist Tonya Davidson for a Sip 'n Saw presentation in which she will give us a preview of the exciting things to come in her 2-day virtual workshop The Art of Affordable Gold . Tonya will talk about her work and introduce the concepts taught in her upcoming workshop. 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.

< Back Gold On A Budget Re-Envisioned October 25, 2024 Instructor Alex Boyd | This class is an exploration of the techniques I use in my own work to take relatively small amounts of gold and exploit them for maximum visual impact. We’ll cover making an 18k wire overlay for a ring shank, fabricating bezels for cabochons in 22k gold, etc. Previous Add to Cart Next Please note: this workshop was originally slated for the end of September. It was rescheduled to the current dates, 10/25-10/27, due to severe weather. New registrants should be aware that there is not enough time to order and receive materials kits from Alex before the workshop starts. 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. 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. This class is an exploration of the techniques I use in my own work to take relatively small amounts of gold and exploit them for maximum visual impact. We’ll cover making an 18k wire overlay for a ring shank, fabricating bezels for cabochons in 22k gold, making a backplate for the bezel in sterling silver with a rim of 22k and joining all these elements together to make a completed piece. Along the way I’ll explain ways to keep the solder seams between metals crisp and clean, techniques for setting stones that leave minimal tool marks, making custom titanium soldering clips, keeping waste to a minimum, texturing, patination and many other tips and tricks.

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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 Intro to Lost Wax Casting (WEDNESDAY EVENINGS) March 13, 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. ***Please Note: No Classes Week of March 30 - April 10*** 8 Weekly Classes | Dallas Vinson 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.

< Back Sip 'n Saw with Peter Gilroy: Hydraulic Press Preview August 20, 2023 Join us for a preview of Peter Gilroy's upcoming 3-day Hydraulic Press Intensive! 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 Sunday, August 20th at 7:30pm, MAGG will host visiting artist Peter Gilroy for a Sip 'n Saw presentation in which he will give us a preview of the exciting things to come in his 3-day Hydraulic Press Intensive . Peter will talk about his work and his vast experience with the Bonny Doon hydraulic press. We will have an open Q&A with the artist following his presentation. Sip 'n Saw is FREE for all to attend, so invite your friends! RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

< Back Hydraulic Press Intensive September 23, 2023 Instructor Peter Gilroy | Learn all about hydraulic die-forming, a process empowering the artist with 20 tons of strength, increased productivity and the potential to create in ways other methods cannot. Previous Add to Cart Next SIGN UP by AUGUST 11th 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 Hydraulic Press: Metal Sampler Quilt April 4, 2025 Instructor Sarah Chapman | Through a combination of demonstration and practice, this fast-paced workshop will introduce participants to creating form and texture in metal with the hydraulic press to create a "sampler quilt". Previous Add to Cart Next Learn from Sarah Chapman Are you a jeweler with a hydraulic press sitting in your studio collecting dust? Or are you on the fence about whether you NEED a hydraulic press? Whether you own a hydraulic press, thinking about getting one, or want to use it in our studio, this fast-paced workshop will show you how to create form and texture in metal with the hydraulic press to create a “sampler quilt.” Through a combination of demonstration and practice: Learn how to achieve results not easily accomplished with any other methods by using the hydraulic press to experiment with techniques, such as embossing, pillowing, and die-cutting. Learn to utilize mechanical or “cold connections” that require just a few tools and no soldering, such as wire wrapping, mushroom rivets, tube rivets, stitching, staples, and using miniature nuts and bolts. Create your sampler quilt to hang on your wall or wear as a piece of jewelry. While this is an introductory level workshop, some fundamental metalwork experience is recommended. Skills needed to satisfactorily complete the project include the ability to use a jeweler’s saw frame and prior experience with filing metal. Download Class Supply List Chapman_Materials_INPERSON_press_sampler_quilt_2024 .docx Download DOCX • 24KB

< Back Intermediate Jewelry with Helen Blythe-Hart September 7, 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 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.