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< Back Directed Open Studio Beginners/Intermediate (WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS) March 13, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | 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? Come join me to complete those projects. 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*** 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.

< Back Second Saturdays at the Studio: Narrative Jewelry January 14, 2023 Learn how to come up with an idea for a narrative piece of jewelry. Previous Add to Cart Next Elizabeth Debban will guide attendees on how to come up with an idea for a narrative piece of jewelry. Members can stay for open studio, which will be open until 6pm. 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.

< Back Set it and Forget it: Stone Setting 1 and 2 September 8, 2024 Instructor Jennifer Wells | In this workshop we will explore the wonderful world of making settings for stones, coins, ceramic shards, your child’s first lock of hair and many other beautiful objects that are so special they deserve to have a home built for them. Previous Add to Cart Next This is an VIRTUAL workshop online through Zoom, Sundays September 8 - September 29 11am-1pm EST. Set it & Forget it I Learning to design and fabricate your own settings is a great way to liberate your making process. In this workshop we will explore the wonderful world of making settings for stones, coins, ceramic shards, your child’s first lock of hair and many other beautiful objects that are so special they deserve to have a home built for them. Part one of this workshop will cover bezel, tab, frame, and basket settings. Students will be working with copper and/or silver depending on their piece and individual desires. Some basic metalworking skills such as sawing, filing and soldering will be needed in this workshop. I will demo step-by-step processes and have a PDF handout available for students to reference later when working on their own. Set it & Forget it II In part II of Set it and Forget it, we will build off of what you learned in the first class, taking forward steps to creating more complicated settings. During these sessions together, we’ll focus on faceted gemstones, both round and square. We will cover: tube, prong and basket settings with variations of all these that will add a unique touch to your work. I will demo step-by-step processes and have a PDF handout available for students to reference later when working on their own. Basic metalworking skills such as sawing, filing and soldering will be needed in this workshop.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Beginning Metalsmithing (SUNDAY EVENINGS) Instructor Lisa Winn In-Person Only Sundays January 14 - March 3, 2024 5:00pm - 8:30pm EDT 7 Weekly Classes $297 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description In this project based course, students will learn solid techniques of metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication. In these 7 weeks of creating, students will be introduced to the acetylene torch for soldering and other fun techniques to create a unique piece of jewelry. Learn safely how to create simple designs that will lead you to make more advanced work later. Come ready to learn as we explore various tools and their many uses, design, sawing, and bezel setting stones. Join us in a relaxed environment and let your creativity soar! This is a perfect class for both true beginners and those with only a few courses under their belt. Lateral learning at its best! Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates January 18, 2024

< Back Sunday Evening Beginning Metalsmithing October 27, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing and jewelry making. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a variety of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals. 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. 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- Class will be held 6pm-9:30pm on October 27 and November 10. No Class December 1. Learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing and jewelry making. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a variety of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals. Using brass, copper, and sterling silver you will be introduced to a number of jewelry making techniques. Those techniques will include, but not be limited to: sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, riveting, texturing, forming, finishing, soldering and bezel setting a stone. With a focus on the principles of design, student projects may include pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets. Come join us in this warm, welcoming, fun environment to learn something new!

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< Back Georgia Talent Tony has been active in metalsmithing and jewelry making for the last 6 years. After 30 years as a mechanical engineer, he began metalsmithing as a way to find a mental break from the stresses of his career and to develop his more artistic side. As the son of an aircraft machinist, he has worked with machining and other metal working tools throughout his life. Tony focuses his jewelry primarily on forged or manipulated metal. In addition to basic metal smithing techniques Tony uses presses and rolling mills to form the shapes of his pieces and, also utilizes his engineering skills to create solid 3D models in CAD and then print them in high resolution resin for casting. Tony and his family moved to the Kennesaw area in 2011 after spending many years working abroad in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Tony Sanger Class Gallery Delft Clay Casting Etching for Jewelry Makers

< Back Metal Clay Madness (EVENINGS) July 14, 2023 Instructor Kate Larrabee | Have you heard of precious metal clay? It's particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze, or copper mixed with an organic binder. Come learn how to use this amazing material to sculpt unique fine silver jewelry. 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.

Classes & Workshop s Select your preferences to filter our class offerings. For our Calendar view click here Filter by Instructor Name Select Instructor Name Filter by Weekday/Weekend Select Weekday/Weekend Filter by Workshop/Weekly Class Select Workshop/Weekly Class Filter by Skill Level Select Skill Level Filter by In-Person/Virtual Select In-Person/Virtual In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Sunday Evening Beginning Metals Instructor Donna D'Aquino Sunday October 27, 2024 5pm-8:30pm EST Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing and jewelry making. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a variety of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Monday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart Monday October 28, 2024 10:30am-2pm EST 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 a seasoned Metalsmith. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Tuesday Morning Advanced Metalsmithing Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:30am-2pm EST 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 a seasoned Metalsmith and Jeweler. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Tuesday Evening Beginning 2/3 Metalsmithing Instructor Donna D'Aquino Tuesday October 29, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST Instructor Donna D'Aquino | In this 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 Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Wednesday Morning Soldering Intensive Instructor Donna D'Aquino Wednesday October 30, 2024 10am-1:30pm EST Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Level up your precision soldering skills with this Soldering Intensive. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Wednesday Evening Lost Wax Casting Instructor Dallas Vinson Wednesday October 30, 2024 6-9:30pm EST 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. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Thursday Morning Beginning Metalsmithing Instructor Lisa Winn Thursday October 31, 2024 10am-1:30pm EST 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. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Thursday Afternoon Intermediate & Advanced Metals Instructor Susan Wachler Thursday October 31, 2024 2pm-5:30pm EST 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. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing Instructor Lisa Winn Thursday October 31, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST Instructor Lisa Winn | 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. Class Details Register Now In-Person 6 Weekly Classes $255 Friday Afternoon Advanced Studio Instructor Dallas Vinson Friday November 1, 2024 2pm-5:30pm EST Class Details Register Now In-Person or Virtual 3 Day Workshop $480 Smart Practices in Gold and Silver Instructor Ryan Gardner Friday- Sunday November 8-10, 2024 10AM-4PM ET In this workshop Ryan will show you the ins and outs of working with gold and silver, combing them in ways to maximize look without killing your budget. Ryan will start by showing how he creates his own bezel wire in silver and gold. He will demonstrate making all silver and gold on silver bezels. He will also demonstrate making tube settings for accent diamonds. Ryan will show students multiple ways of making ring shanks including his three-layer rings with a textured center. This workshop will also get into fabricating different connections for adding clean articulation to your work as well as some tips for adding gold design elements to elevate your work without breaking the bank. Class Details Register Now In-Person 1 Day PopUp $160 Intro to Filigree Instructor Courtney Poole-Pendergrast Supply Kit Available for $20 Saturday December 7th, 2024 10am - 5pm EST Instructor Courtney Poole-Pendergrast | Learn the traditional technique of open back filigree. Develop skills in making filigree wire, learn to analyze strength in layout and design, and enhance your soldering skills with an awareness of connections and a strong understanding of heat control. Class Details Register Now In-Person 1 Day Workshop $160 Flush and Prong Setting of Stones Instructor Courtney Poole-Pendergrast Sunday December 8, 2024 10am-5pm EST Instructor Courtney Poole-Pendergrast | This class will teach stone setting from the initial planning and fabrication of your prong mounting to the final setting of your stone. Students will become more refined in their approach to working at the bench as they use basic building and soldering techniques to create settings, made specifically for their stones. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 2 Day Workshop $320 Bubble Locket Instructor Lisa Winn Saturday January 18, 2025 10am-4pm EST Why should kids have all the fun? Blowing bubbles is a great stress reliever. Make yourself a sterling Bubble Locket! This fully functional locket can stand on its own or be worn as a pendant. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Working with Mitsuro Hikime Instructor Jennifer Stenhouse Friday January 24, 2025 10am-5pm EST In this 3-Day Workshop, explore the ancient art of Mitsuro Hikime a Japanese modeling wax that showcases exceptionally delicate details. We will also explore several pulling techniques for creating ribbon like jewelry. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Fusing Fun with Argentium Silver Instructor Linda Bernasconi Friday February 21, 2025 10am-5pm EST Explore the magic of Argentium Silver opening up design vistas not possible with traditional Sterling. Fuse, granulate, and texture with Argentium and 22k Gold- the possibilities are endless! Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment Instructor Jill Herlands Friday March 21, 2025 10am- 5pm EST We all have jewels that are outdated and unworn. Instead of leaving them in a drawer, let's use the components to create new fabulous adornments! We'll take apart the unused jewels and redefine what components can be! Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Hydraulic Press: Metal Sampler Quilt Instructor Sarah Chapman Friday April 4, 2025 10am-5pm EST 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". Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Bezel Fabrication & Construction Instructor Sam Woehrmann Friday May 16, 2025 10am-5pm EST We will be learning my method of fabricating bezels in 22k gold and either 18k gold or sterling silver. I'll bring gemstones to purchase or you can use stones you already have. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Embracing the process, Fused and Reticulated Sterling Silver, Pearl and unusual stone setting strategies Instructor Todd Conover Friday June 13, 2025 10am-5pm EST Join us for a three-day jewelry and silversmithing class focused on working with fused and reticulated sterling silver, setting strategies for unconventional stones, pearls, and crafting custom pin back mechanisms. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Hidden Gems: Crafting Jewelry from Unlikely Materials Instructor Anna Johnson Friday September 12, 2025 10am-5pm EST Unleash your creativity in this workshop that examines jewelry-making through a “trash to treasure” lens. Designed for those eager to explore unconventional materials, this course encourages students to playfully and curiously experiment with found objects. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 2 Day Workshop $360 Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel Instructor Bette Barnett Yes, Payable to Instructor Saturday October 18-October 19, 2025 10am-5pm EST In this workshop students will learn an innovative new metal fusing technique that was developed by the instructor—Painting with Powdered Metals on Steel. We will take a deep dive into this new approach and learn how to use powdered metals as paint to create a spectrum of color on steel surfaces. Class Details Register Now In-Person Virtual 3 Day Workshop $540 Wanna Mesh Around? Fusing and Enameling Woven Steel Mesh Instructor Bette Barnett Monday Oct 20, 2025 10:00 AM-5pm EST 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. Class Details Register Now Registration Not a current MAGG member? Join today to receive your Member Discount. Membership is $50 annually. Register for the course with the participation fee payable in advance. You will receive an email confirming your registration. If the course is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, click here . If you need to cancel your registration, please email cancel@metalartsguildga.org as soon as possible. Cancellation / Refund Policy All refunds are subject to a nonrefundable service fee. If a participant withdraws from a class or workshop more than 30 days prior to the first day of the class or workshop, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia will grant a refund less a 20% cancellation fee and nonrefundable service fee. If a participant withdraws from a class or workshop less than 30 days prior but more than 14 days prior to the first day of the class or workshop, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia will grant a refund of 50%. Metal Arts Guild of Georgia cannot issue a refund for cancellations received 14 days or less before the first day of a class or workshop due to contractual obligations with our instructors. All refunds are subject to a nonrefundable service fee. The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia, Inc., reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified of class cancellation at least one week in advance of the class start date. If a class is cancelled, your registration may be transferred to the upcoming class of your choice. If there is no upcoming class offered which you wish to take, you will be issued a refund. MAGG is not responsible for supplies purchased by enrollees for the class if the class is cancelled. MAGG will not reimburse students for supplies purchased in anticipation of a class.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! (Friday Mornings) Repousse Instructor Kathy Kinev In-Person Only Fridays March 15 - May 3, 2024 10:00am - 1:30pm EST 7 Weekly Classes $297 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*** Challenge yourself to learn two ancient Egyptian techniques and use them to create modern designs. Repousse, which hammers a design from the backside of a piece of metal, creates unique and beautiful ornamentation. This is not a class to miss! Kathy is a master and a fabulous teacher. Only one other place in the US is teaching this technique. Come to MAGG and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Prerequisite No Prerequisites Needed Materials, Supplies & Tools RepousseSupplyList .pdf Download PDF • 43KB Instructor Bio Class Dates March 15, 2024 March 22, 2024 March 29, 2024 April 5, 2024 (No Class) April 12, 2024 April 19, 2024 April 26, 2024 May 3, 2024

< Back Sip 'n Saw with Jill Herlands: February 26, 2025 Join us for a preview of Jill Herlands' 3-day workshop Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment. 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 Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00pm, MAGG will host visiting artist, Jill Herlands, for a Sip 'n Saw presentation in which she will give us a preview of the exciting things to come in her 3-day workshop Transform Unworn Jewels into Innovative Adornment . From Jill- We all have jewels that are outdated and unworn. Instead of leaving them in a drawer, let's use the components to create new fabulous adornments! 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.

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