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< 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 From Jill- We all have jewels that are outdated and unworn.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

< Back Water Casting for Earrings and Stackers September 9, 2023 Instructor Susan Wachler | Learn to create unique and organic pieces without the need for expensive casting equipment or molds. Unlike traditional casting methods, water casting often leads to unexpected shapes and sizes, taking your creations in new and exciting directions. 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.

< Back Delft Clay Casting with Tony Sanger September 24, 2022 Explore basic sand casting for the fabrication of jewelry. Beginners welcome! 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.

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< Back Foldforming with Charles Lewton-Brain June 18, 2022 Virtual | 2 Day Workshop This workshop is an overview of the whole system invented by Charles Lewton-Brain. Previous Add to Cart Next The Friday evening lecture is included in workshop registration. Click here for workshop details Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials. This is a VIRTUAL event with real-time interaction with the instructor via Zoom. ----- 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.

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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!