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 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

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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Prongs, Hinges and Gold, Oh, My! Instructor Alex Boyd In-Person Saturday - Sunday April 22-23, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 2 Day Workshop $380 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description In this class students will make a prong setting for a tablet style stone in 22k gold and sterling silver. The tablet setting will be attached via hinge to a bezel set cabochon with a hidden bail. Techniques covered will include mixing gold and silver for maximum effect, hinge building, prong setting or large stones, bezel setting, complex fabrication, texturing, patination and many other tips and tricks. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant June Lee at june@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 Advanced metalsmithing skills Materials, Supplies & Tools SUPPLY KITS: I will have kits available starting at $80 and going up from there. For in-person students I’ll bring a wide selection of kits to pick from. Virtual students will be able to purchase a kit from my website: www.alexboydstudio.com/pendantkits I take cash, check, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Zelle and Venmo. If students have their own materials they’d prefer to work with, that’s fine too. Refer to the supply list linked below for full details on all tools and materials required for this course. Supply List_Prongs Hinges and Gold .pdf Download PDF • 263KB Instructor Bio Class Dates April 22, 2023 April 23, 2023

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Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Metal Arts Guild of Georgia’s Annual Jewelry Show and Beyond offers a wide range of advertising and brand sponsorship opportunities to suit all business objectives and budgets. Even though our show takes place over only two days in October, the advertising and promoting sponsorships cover up to one year of exposure. MAGG is one of the country's largest metalsmithing and art jewelry educational organizations in the country. Place your brand at the forefront of the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia’s multifaceted promotional campaign, reaching hundreds of thousands of metalsmithing and jewelry-making artists around the globe. 2023 Annual Jewelry Show VIP Preview Sale (By Invitation Only) Friday, October 20th Public Show Saturday, October 21st 10am - 5pm Show Details 2023 Jury Members (Click image to view juror's website.) Andrew Berry Jeanette Caines Kent Raible Alan Revere Our illustrious jurors of this year's Jewelry Show are: Andrew Berry, Hengoed, United Kingdom; Jeanette K. Caines, New York; Kent Raible, Washington; and Alan Revere, California These distinguished artists represent the pinnacle of knowledge and expertise in the field of fine art jewelry that spans the globe. They are renowned for their own work and are top educators collectively to hundreds of thousands in the field of metalsmithing around the world. These four artists have influenced the art of jewelry making and metalsmithing, forever cementing their place of impact in the field. Sponsorship Packages Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Limited to 1 Sponsor Large Hanging Banner inside the Show with your logo in a prominent location. The banner will be moved to the MAGG Student Studio after the show to hang for one full year. Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. 40-second promotional video on MAGG social media portals and in the MAGG Student Studio Your logo on MAGG outdoor banner at the Entrance to the Show Your logo on our website homepage in a prime location for one year Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Your logo on all event email campaigns to MAGG Members and our full subscriber list Best in Show Award to be given to an artist with a prize of $500 in the company’s name. This can be in the form of cash or a gift card for your company. MAGG will send out to our members and social media portals up to three new product introductions for your company during the calendar year from the time of the show till the 2024 show. Artwork assets are to be provided to MAGG. Gold Sponsor $5,000 Limited to 2 Sponsors Creation of your own branded Student Scholarship to be awarded to an emerging artist to take two Weekly Classes at MAGG in 2024. Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. Your logo on MAGG indoor banner at the Entrance to the Show Your logo on our website homepage in a prime location for three months Your logo on all event email campaigns to MAGG Members and our full subscriber list Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Honorable Mention Award to be given to an artist with a prize of $250 in the company’s name. This can be in the form of cash or a gift card for your company. MAGG will send out to our members and social media portals up to two new product introductions for your company during the calendar year from the time of the show till the 2024 show. Artwork assets are to be provided to MAGG. Silver Sponsor $2,500 Limited to 2 Sponsors Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. Your logo on MAGG indoor banner at the Entrance to the Show Your logo on our website homepage in a prime location for three months Your logo on all event email campaigns to MAGG Members and our full subscriber list Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Best Emerging Student Artist Award to be given to an artist with a prize of $150 in the company’s name. This can be in the form of cash or a gift card for your company. MAGG will send out to our members and social media portals one new product introduction for your company during the calendar year from the time of the show till the 2024 show. Artwork assets are to be provided to MAGG. Demonstration Area Sponsor (at the Show on October 21 , 2023) $1,500 Limited to 1 Sponsor SOLD OUT Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show Demonstration Area for Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with MAGG instructors and students demonstrating tools and techniques Your logo on a large indoor banner at the Demonstration Table Up to six products for your company can be demonstrated during the day. These products can be included in the show as door prizes or resold via Dallas Vinson at MAGG. Coupons or literature for your company can be handed out at the show. Your Sponsorship of the Annual Jewelry Show Demo Area will be located at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns. Your company and logo are included in our robust social media campaigns for the event, featured on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Up to four door prizes in the form of a gift card for your company can be given out during the day via loudspeaker to guests and artists. Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Your name or company logo at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns Your name or company logo on our website homepage for three months 6 free tickets to the VIP Friday Night Event Copper Sponsor $500 Your name or company logo at the bottom of all MAGG email newsletters for three months of advertising – 12 email campaigns Your name or company logo on our website homepage for three months 2 free tickets to the VIP Friday Night Event Silent Auction The in-person component of the Silent Auction benefiting Metal Arts Guild of Georgia's relocation fund will be held at the VIP Friday Night Event of the Annual Jewelry Show. We are accepting donation items for the auction through September 18, 2023. If you would like to donate an item to the auction, click the button below. Please fill out this form by September 13, 2023. Donate an Auction Item Sponsorship Inquiry First Name Last Name Company Email Phone Your message Submit Thank you for your interested in sponsoring MAGG's Annual Jewelry Show! We will reach out to you soon. To learn more or if you have questions about Sponsorship, please email Joan Barnes, Vice President at joan@metalartsguildga.org or call 678.520.8724.

Open Studio QUICK LINKS: CALENDAR | ABOUT OPEN STUDIO | BUY OPEN STUDIO HOURS OPEN STUDIO SCHEDULE Select "See All" for list view Calendar Buy Open Studio Hours about ABOUT OPEN STUDIO Open Studio gives MAGG Bronze members affordable access to our professionally equipped studio to work on their own projects and practice what they learned in class. How It Works: Open Studio is available only to active Bronze Members. If you haven't purchased a Bronze membership or your membership has lapsed, join MAGG today. Next, purchase a package of Open Studio hours, found on the Members Only page. First timers must complete an orientation and skills test before attending! Book your orientation here. Once you have completed your orientation, you are ready to use Open Studio! No need to book ahead—come during any scheduled Open Studio time (see calendar) Sign in and out with our digital time-tracking software Check your remaining hours in your Member Dashboard Open Studio hours do not expire Open Studio hours are non-refundable and non-transferable What's Included: Access to bench space, soldering stations, flex shafts, tool cabinet, forming tools, disc cutters, dapping tools, polishing area, and most studio equipment (excluding kilns and vacuum casting equipment, and any equipment the member has not been trained on in one of our classes) What's Required: Members are required to bring your own supplies: solder, flex shaft attachments, saw blades and project materials. You must have the ability to work safely and independently in a communal metals studio. You must have prior experience with MAGG equipment and torches, and you must follow all studio safety rules. Equipment use and safety will be discussed in depth during the Open Studio Orientation and Skills Test. How Do I Join Open Studio? Once you have joined MAGG as a Bronze Member, you will be able to purchase open studio hours. Before attending your first Open Studio session, you must complete a required orientation and skills test. Click the button below to book your orientation. Book Open Studio Orientation Open Studio is available only to current MAGG Members. Members may purchase Open Studio time in packages of 10 hours ($50) or 30 hours ($125). Buy Open Studio Hours Not a member? Join today! Open Studio Policies and Updates: Cross-Contaminating Metals Policy: Classes and workshops at MAGG primarily work with the following non-ferrous metals: Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass and Bronze. Thus, our studio is primarily geared for work with these metals. To prevent cross contamination of our students' work: OS Members working in metals other than Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass or Bronze must bring all your own tools. NO MAGG TOOLS MAY BE USED on any metals other than those listed above. This includes all materials at polishing and solder stations. Work areas MUST be swept 100% clean, including tables, benches, surfaces and floor. Inform the Studio Monitor upon arrival if you intend to work with any metals other than Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass or Bronze. Questions? Call Rian: 404-737-7738 Late Night Closure Policy: For scheduled open studio sessions ending at 10pm or later: At the Studio Monitor's discretion, the open studio session can conclude up to 1 hour earlier than scheduled, if no studio members are present by that time. Example: if no studio members are present at 9:00 PM during a session scheduled to end at 10PM, the Studio Monitor may end the OS session early.

Annual Jewelry Show Artist Payments Click "Pay" under your artist category to make your payment. If you have any questions, contact MAGGjewelryshow@metalartsguildga.org . Metalsmith Artist $275 Payment for one 10' x 7' display space at the Annual Jewelry Show. 12% commission on gross sales will be paid to MAGG immediately following the show at the event. PAY $275 MAGG Instructor $220 Selec t this option if you have tau ght or are scheduled to teach at MAGG in 2023 . Payment for one 10' x 7' display space at the Annual Jewelry Show. 12% commission on gross sales will be paid to MAGG immediately following the show at the event. PAY $220 Student Artist $50 Select this option if you applied as a Student. (To qualify as a Student Artist, you must have taken LESS THAN two years of metalsmithing classes.) Payment for one 3' x 2.5' display space at the Annual Jewelry Show. 12% commission on gross sales will be paid to MAGG immediately following the show at the event. PAY $50

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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! (Wednesday Afternoons) Directed Open Studio Beginners/Intermediate Instructor Donna D'Aquino In-Person Only Wednesdays March 13 - May 15, 2024 2:00pm - 5:30pm 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*** Did you start a project in a beginning class that you really wanted to finish? Maybe you ran out of time, or have questions about how to proceed? Do you need more practice in a properly equipped studio space? Are you looking for a gentle, (very) experienced hand to help you out? Have you had at least one beginning class (or maybe several) but don’t feel confident enough to move to a more advanced class level? If you answered “YES!” to one or all of these questions, then this class is for you! Come join me to complete those projects, build your skills and gain more confidence in your jewelry making journey. Prerequisite No Prerequisites Needed Materials, Supplies & Tools There is no supply list for this course as students should bring in individual pieces or projects that they would like help finishing. If you have any questions in regard to supplies you may need to finish your project, please get in touch with me so I can help you be prepared for the first day of class. 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

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