< Back Beginning Wax Ring Carving with Cassidy Kento June 2, 2022 In-Person | 4 Class Sessions Enhance your jewelry knowledge with this age-old jewelry making technique and keep its history of jewelry making alive. 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. Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials.

< Back Bangles, Bangles, Bangles September 21, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Bangles, Bangles, Bangles…Thick or thin, twisted, textured or smooth. Stacked or single, the choices are endless! Using a variety of sizes and shapes of wire and sheet, we will explore various ways to pattern, form, twist and solder for the creation of bangle bracelets. 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. Bangles, Bangles, Bangles…Thick or thin, twisted, textured or smooth. Stacked or single, the choices are endless! Using a variety of sizes and shapes of wire and sheet, we will explore various ways to pattern, form, twist and solder for the creation of bangle bracelets. Student should expect to complete at least one bangle bracelet depending on the complexity of their design, Student are also free to explore a variety of techniques to add to their repertoire. Students of all levels welcome.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Fire Painted Air Chased Cuffs Instructor Leah Fedeli In-Person Saturday August 19, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 1 Day Workshop $135 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description In this one day beginner intensive, students will make a cuff bracelet and learn to paint with fire! Learn how to measure and create an air chased cuff using hammers and fold forming to create depth and interest. Then add beautiful decorative colors by fire painting with the Smith Little Torch. Each student with finish the day with one or two completed cuffs. Students will learn: how to accurately measure cuff size torch control when annealing metal how to create texture and depth when fold forming fire paint copper using the Smith Little Torch Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools A $12 materials fee due at the beginning of class for your supplies. Each student will receive two pieces of 6x3” copper sheet (enough to make at least two cuffs). Instructor Bio Class Dates August 19, 2023

< Back Monday Morning Advanced Jewelry and Metalsmithing March 17, 2025 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 Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Class Details: Monday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing Instructor: Helen Blythe-Hart 7 Sessions, Mondays, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Class Dates: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, (No class 4/21), 4/28, 5/5 Supply List: none 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 and learning from an expert Metalsmith and Jeweler who is a master stone setter, who has 49 years of professional experience, and who is willing to share her wealth of industry knowledge. Throughout the course, you will learn advanced techniques essential for achieving a polished, professional finish in your jewelry creations. From intricate soldering and precision stone setting to meticulous polishing and finishing touches, you will learn the nuances that elevate your pieces to the next level of craftsmanship. Under the expert mentorship of our instructor, you will have the opportunity to explore and perfect the techniques tailored to your unique style and vision. Whether you aspire to create stunning statement pieces or delicate heirloom-quality jewelry, this class empowers you to bring your designs to life with sophistication and refinement. Join us and unlock the secrets to transforming your jewelry-making passion into professional-grade creations that captivate and endure. Photo credit: Juliette Hartley, student

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Ancient Chain Making (FRIDAY MORNING) Instructor Kathy Kinev In-Person Only Fridays January 19 - March 1, 2024 10:00am - 1:30pm EST 6 Weekly Classes $255 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This class will focus on the formation of various styles of links and repetitious components. These components will be assembled to create chains with simple clasps. Some of the techniques that will be covered in this class are fabricating components from wire and sheet. We will explore different ways of attaching the components to one another, making jump rings and rivets. Fusing, texturing, and fine soldering, are some of the ways we will complete the chains. We will also explore a variety of simple clasps. Students can expect to finish one necklace or bracelet, depending on the complexity of the links they choose. Students are also free to explore a variety of different links and forms to add to their repertoire. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates January 19, 2024 January 26, 2024 February 2, 2024 February 9, 2024 February 16, 2024 February 23, 2024 March 1, 2024

< Back Second Saturdays at the Studio: All About Abstraction! August 13, 2022 Learn how to abstract images to inspire your jewelry design! Previous Add to Cart Next Bring your sketchbook to this design-based workshop as you learn different techniques to abstract images that you can use in your jewelry design! Design, drawing, and creativity are the focus of this lesson. Jewelry techniques will not be demonstrated. Instead, Elizabeth will share examples and suggestions for different applications of abstraction in jewelry design. About 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 on their pieces. If you've never been to the MAGG Studio, this is a great opportunity to check us out! We love meeting new friends! Can’t make it in person? Join us on our Facebook page for a LIVE VIDEO of the demo. Complete your piece by the end of the month and enter to win a great MAGG Prize! Display your completed piece in the case at MAGG or email a high quality image of it to info@metalartsguildga.org. The winner will be announced and awarded a prize at Second Saturday at the Studio the following month.

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< Back Guerilla Gold: More Flash Less Cash December 8, 2025 Instructor Bette Barnett | Forget tradition—this is gold on your terms. With the cost of gold at an all-time high, it’s time to ditch conventional approaches and instead opt for smart, cost-effective ways to get maximum metals impact with minimum investment. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Bette Barnett Guerilla Gold: More Flash Less Cash | Instructor Bette Barnett2 day workshop | In Person or Virtual TicketsSchedule: 10 am - 5 pm, Monday 12/8, Tuesday 12/9 Prerequisite: Basic metalsmithing skills including experience with a jeweler's torch (acetylene/air or dual gas)____________ Please note: This class has a required supply kit for both in-person and virtual students. In-person students can expect to pay the instructor on-site on the first day of the workshop. The instructor plans to contact virtual students via email to bill and arrange shipping prior to the start of the workshop. Details of the kit are available in the workshop description. Budget-wise hacks for Gold and Steel Forget tradition—this is gold on your terms. With the cost of gold at an all-time high, it’s time to ditch conventional approaches and instead opt for smart, cost-effective ways to get maximum metals impact with minimum investment. In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn how to incorporate gold into your work without putting yourself in the poorhouse. In fact, you’ll be able to add stunning gold accents to your work for as little as $20. We’ll start by exploring alternative forms of gold—placer gold flour, gold powder, gold foil flakes—that offer more mileage than traditional forms such as wire, sheet and casting grain. We’ll alloy various karats and colors of gold so you can use less of the precious stuff while preserving its beautiful glow. We’ll also explore gold fusion approaches tailored specifically for gold and steel using a variety of bonding and heat control strategies. You’ll experiment with layering, fusing, and burnishing to achieve rich textures, unexpected effects and bold contrasts between raw blackened steel and the glow of gold. We will also explore fusing bronze powder that mimics the look of gold. Design is an essential element of eye appeal. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use design techniques that harness the power of gold to elevate your work. You’ll leave with a toolkit of golden tricks—and a few eye-catching samples to prove it. If you’re ready to rethink adding high- karat pizzazz to your creations, this workshop is the golden ticket. Supply List: Student-provided Tools and Supplies For in-studio and online students: · 1 charcoal block (new hard) · 2 agate burnishers · Jeweler scale (accurate to .00grams) · ½ oz fine silver (sheet, wire or casting grain) Online students should have the following tools and supplies available: · Torch (acetylene/air or dual gas). Smaller butane or MAPP gas torches are not sufficient. · Soldering set-up · Flux (any paste flux) · Pickle pot—separate pot for steel with PhDown (sodium bisulphate) or any similar acid · Pickle tongs—wood, plastic or stainless steel · Third hands (at least two) · Fire bricks (two) · Optional supplies: All are available from Allcraft and a limited supply will be available for in-studio students to purchase during class. o Powdered gold (1g packet) o Gold foil flakes (1g packet) o Gold foil (1/2 sheet, standard thickness)

< Back Queer Metalsmiths x Metal Arts Guild Community Open House, Sunday March 15, 2026 March 15, 2026 Join Queer Metalsmiths Atlanta for an evening of creativity and community at the Guild! This event is open to all. Previous Add to Cart Next This event is on Sunday, March 15, 2026, 4pm - 8pm Join Queer Metalsmiths Atlanta for an evening of creativity and community at the Guild! Come ready to show off your favorite work and get to know local metalsmiths and makers through our Show and Tell speed friending event. While light bites and drinks will be provided, we encourage guests to bring a potluck dish to share with the community. Take a tour of the new facilities, and make sure to stick around for a special sand casting project with instructor Jay Reddish. This event is open to all. We ask that all attendees honor this intention: to uplift trans and queer people, and to build a welcoming, inclusive community for everyone. This event is free to attend, but please make sure to RSVP! Unable to make this event, but still want to be included in future communications about Queer Metalsmiths Atlanta and Metal Arts Guild events? Go ahead and fill out the RSVP form - there is a question on the form where you can specify that you wish to be included in future communications.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! (Tuesday Mornings) Advanced Metalsmithing Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart In-Person Only Tuesdays March 12 - May 7, 2024 10:30am - 2:30pm EST 7 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*** 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. Prerequisite Intermediate metalsmithing skills Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates March 12, 2024 March 19, 2024 March 26, 2024 April 2, 2024 (No Class) April 9, 2024 (No Class) April 16, 2024 April 23, 2024 April 30, 2024 May 7, 2024

Sign up by October 20th for Early Bird Special - $12.50 OFF! **2 DAY WORKSHOP SPECIAL** When you register for Introduction to Liquid Polymer Clay AND Layers and Levels in Polymer Clay, you receive $10 off! After checkout for this course, check your email for a coupon code for Layers and Levels in Polymer Clay. Introduction to Liquid Polymer Clay Instructor Lynn Yuhr In-Person Saturday December 2, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST 1 Day Workshop $150 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Liquid polymer clay opens up a whole new world of creativity. Come and explore a wide variety of surface techniques using liquid clay that will enhance your polymer skill set. We will begin with the basics that cover the physical properties of liquid clay, how to mix colors, various application options and the super powers of liquid polymer clay. Techniques will include mark making, stenciling, patinas, backgrounds, backfilling, scribbles, and abstract painting. I will demo each technique and then allow time for you to practice along the way. These techniques embrace the wabi sabi nature of liquid polymer clay (creative imperfections) resulting in unique designs. A sampling of three projects (earrings, pendant and pin) will be completed along with sample pieces, components and veneers. This is a fast-paced and fun workshop that provides you with a solid basic understanding of liquid polymer clay so that you can continue to explore the possibilities. QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Kate Craig at kate@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 Students should have basic polymer clay skills, beginners welcome. Materials, Supplies & Tools Supply List_Intro to Liquid Polymer Clay .pdf Download PDF • 45KB Instructor Bio Class Dates December 2, 2023

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