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Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Simple Lockets Instructor Lisa Winn In-Person Saturday - Sunday October 28-29, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 2 Day Workshop $325 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Does your jewelry speak to you? It can! In this two day workshop you will make a locket with a special message. Choose a short word, like “love” for one side and a related design, such as a heart, for the other side. You will learn to use the hydraulic press and a special set up for soldering hinges. Prerequisite Intermediate level sawing and soldering Materials, Supplies & Tools supply-list-lockets-2023 .pdf Download PDF • 25KB Instructor Bio Class Dates October 28, 2023 October 29, 2023

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Advanced Jewelry (TUESDAY MORNING) Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart In-Person Only Tuesdays January 9 - February 20, 2024 10:30 am - 2:30 pm EST 7 Weekly Classes $339 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Advanced jewelry students working independently will learn to hone their skills by learning from a lifelong professional Metalsmith and Jeweler. You’ll perfect the techniques needed to give your unique pieces that refined professional look. Demos will be given on a range of topics including stonesetting to soldering tips, design, fabrication and gold techniques to finishing like a pro. Prerequisite Must have at least 6 semesters of previous classes. Materials, Supplies & Tools Bring your favorite tools and any materials you like to work with. Instructor Bio Class Dates January 9, 2024 January 16, 2024 January 23, 2024 January 30, 2024 February 6, 2024 February 13, 2024 February 20, 2024

2023 Annual Jewelry Show Artist Application Metal Arts Guild of Georgia invites Jewelers, Metalsmiths, and Students to showcase their work at our Annual Jewelry Show VIP Preview: Friday, October 20 Public Show: Saturday, October 21 Briarcliff Woo ds Beach Club 1830 Morris Landers Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30345 The goal of the Annual Jewelry Show is to showcase the talent of our members and to reflect the mission of the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia: a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to advancing, enriching, and nurturing the creativity and community of metalsmiths in Georgia. This year's show has been e xpanded from one to two days with a VIP Wine Tasting Event kicking off the sale on Friday evening. Each selected artist will receive 6 VIP invitations to the Friday evening event for friends and family. Each selected artist will have the option to participate in MAGG's Silent Auction Fundraising Event on Friday night. Participation includes a display with the artist's photo, bio, and images of the artist's work, directing people to the artist's booth. This professional display will be given to each artist at the end of the evening. Only t wenty M etalsmith A rtists and four Student Artists (with less than two years of class experience) will be selected by the jury. All applications received by the deadline will be considered. Artists of all levels are encouraged to apply! You must be a MAGG Member to participate. Not a member yet? Join today! The show is centrally located in a thriving community clubhouse with a broad and diverse upscale membership who generously and enthusiastically support jewelry and craft events. This facility draws from a large area which includes Briarcliff, Emory, Brookhaven, Tucker, Decatur, Midtown, and beyond. The community outreach of the club is remarkable, and the local merchants have confirmed that posters and flyers are welcomed for our event. Of course, MAGG will be inviting our membership and guests from last year's event to attend, and we will be marketing to the Greater Atlanta Area within a 50-mile radius of the venue. Briarcliff Woods Beach Club is a bright space with hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The location is easily accessible from all major arteries to Atlanta’s Intown area and there are over 80 paved parking spaces including handicap for our guests to comfortably park and access the building. The Annual Jewelry Show will begin with a VIP exclusive jewelry showing and wine tasting Friday, October 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The main show will be Saturday, October 21st from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Apply to Participate

< Back Stone Setting: Rounds, Ovals and Pears January 9, 2023 Instructor Cassidy Kento | Explore the basics of gemstone anatomy and learn how to successfully set gemstones in prong settings. 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 & Advanced Metalsmithing October 31, 2024 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. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Susan Wachler 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. Please note- there will be no class November 28th! Unleash your creativity and push boundaries in this Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing class! This course is designed for smiths ready to enhance and explore new approaches to jewelry making. Dive into the world of fusing, where metals meet through torch and temperatures. Or jump into less traditional techniques of chain-making, linking, and creative connections. Transform older works or repurpose existing work into bold components, focusing on your vision through stone setting, texturing and patina. Learn to use your scrap with ingot making, bringing your metal from scrap to final product. Whether you’re drawn to the combination of metal and stone or the beauty of metals alone, this class offers the tools and support to surprise yourself with new ways of creating beautiful works. Can’t wait to work with you!

< Back Sip 'n Saw with Tom Muir: Perfect Box Construction for Jewelry June 11, 2023 Join us for a preview of Tom Muir's upcoming workshop Perfect Box Construction Without Warpage or Binding Wire! Tom will share some tips on box construction at jewelry scale and take questions from the audience. This presentation is free to attend. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Previous Add to Cart Next MAGG is delighted to host visiting artist Tom Muir for a Sip 'n Saw presentation on Sunday, June 11th at 7:30pm. Nell Withers, Sip 'n Saw Chair, will interview Tom about his work and the techniques involved in his upcoming workshop Perfect Box Construction Without Warpage or Binding Wire . Tom will share some ideas on how to apply his box construction technique at jewelry scale. We will have a Q&A with the artist following his presentation. Come ready to be inspired! This presentation is free for all to attend, so invite your friends! RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

< Back Nature Inspired by Atlanta, Georgia April 6, 2024 Instructor Nicole Ringgold | Design and hand-fabricate native plants surrounding Atlanta. The first two days we will focus on torch warm up, making leaves and branches, and fabricating a flower. The following three days we will delve into seed pods, more intricate, hollow forms, and an insect. 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.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Thursday Afternoon Intermediate & Advanced Metals Instructor Susan Wachler In-Person Thursday October 31, 2024 2pm-5:30pm EST 6 Weekly Classes $255 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Please note- there will be no class November 28th! Unleash your creativity and push boundaries in this Intermediate/Advanced Metalsmithing class! This course is designed for smiths ready to enhance and explore new approaches to jewelry making. Dive into the world of fusing, where metals meet through torch and temperatures. Or jump into less traditional techniques of chain-making, linking, and creative connections. Transform older works or repurpose existing work into bold components, focusing on your vision through stone setting, texturing and patina. Learn to use your scrap with ingot making, bringing your metal from scrap to final product. Whether you’re drawn to the combination of metal and stone or the beauty of metals alone, this class offers the tools and support to surprise yourself with new ways of creating beautiful works. Can’t wait to work with you! Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates October 31, 2024 November 7, 2024 November 14, 2024 November 21, 2024 November 28, 2024 NO CLASS December 5, 2024 December 12, 2024

< Back Make a Ring: Intro to Metalsmithing November 28, 2023 Instructor Ekaterina Domashchenko | Learn the basics of how to bezel set a stone, texture metal, add decorative elements and solder it all together to create a one of a kind piece of art. Make a gift right on time for the holidays and learn the basics of metalsmithing in the 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.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing Instructor Lisa Winn In-Person Thursday October 31, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST 6 Weekly Classes $255 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Please note- there will be no class November 28th! Ready for the next level? In this class we’ll explore hollow forms and how to solder them. We’ll make a ring with a bezel set stone that flips and can be worn two ways. I’ll introduce the mini torch and we’ll explore techniques like marriage of metals. Gain confidence and learn new techniques and make some cool jewelry. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates October 31, 2024 November 7, 2024 November 14, 2024 November 21, 2024 November 28, 2024 NO CLASS December 5, 2024 December 12, 2024

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Beyond the Flat: Intermediate to Advanced Metalsmithing Instructor Donna D'Aquino In-Person No Sessions Currently Available 8 Weekly Classes $339 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This class will explore adding dimension to your work through fabrication techniques. We will explore different ways to approach soldering, try out some forming techniques that do not require a hydraulic press and learn a magically simple way of scoring and bending. The instructor will focus on helping students advance their work through gentle critiques and exchanges of ideas. We will work as a group. Individually and as a whole to achieve each student’s goals. Prerequisite Intermediate metalsmithing skills Materials, Supplies & Tools supply-list-int-adv-ddaquino-magg .pdf Download PDF • 28KB Instructor Bio Class Dates July 14, 2023 July 21, 2023 July 28, 2023 August 4, 2023 August 11, 2023 August 18, 2023 August 25, 2023 September 1, 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.