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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 Tool & Stone Swap & Sale October 29, 2022 Sell tools, stones, books, and any jewelry making supplies you no longer want or use. Previous Add to Cart Next Re-home the tools, stones, books, and any jewelry making supplies you no longer want or use! Space Rental: Rent a bench in the MAGG Studio for a flat fee of $20 for the day. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You keep 100% of your sales. No commission will be taken by MAGG. If you have large items that won’t fit on the bench, additional counter space may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrival and Unloading: Load in at 9:00am. Pull into the parking area to access the downstairs door. Check in inside. Unload your items. Move your vehicle to one of the nearby offsite parking areas. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload and let you know where to park. Accepting Payment: Bring cash to make change for your sales. If you accept credit cards, be sure to bring your card reader. MAGG has WiFi. SUPER IMPORTANT: Invite your followers, fan base, friends, family, coworkers, etc. to join us for this fun event. Send emails and post to social media. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Leah Fedeli at leah@metalartsguildga.org

< Back Hidden Gems: Crafting Jewelry from Unlikely Materials September 12, 2025 Instructor Anna Johnson | 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. Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Anna Johnson 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 natural elements, discarded objects, and other unexpected finds, transforming them into refined, wearable art. Throughout the workshop, you'll be pushed outside your comfort zone, discovering new possibilities in design and technique. Key skills covered include object setting with a focus on irregular bezel settings, soldering, and ways to connect diverse components. Along the way, you'll gain tips, tricks, and methodologies to enhance your craftsmanship. Students will have the opportunity to design their own projects, supported by one-on-one guidance and group discussions for feedback, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with not only completed jewelry pieces but also a wealth of inspiration to fuel your ongoing exploration in jewelry design. Download Class Supply List

Free Virtual and In-Person Event JOOLTOOL School at MAGG with Ricky Frank Instructor Ricky Frank In-Person or Virtual Saturday February 10, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm EST Sip n' Saw Free Event Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description PLEASE NOTE THE IN-PERSON PORTION OF THIS EVENT IS FULL Renowned Artist and JOOLTOOL Distributor Ricky Frank will be demoing all the capabilities of this extraordinary machine that we now have in the studio for you to use. Watch this FREE and Extensive Demonstration of Sanding and Polishing, Lapidary to Tool Maintenance and MORE, by a master in the field of handcrafted artisan jewelry! Don't let this rare opportunity slip away – witness the JOOLTOOL in action and seize the chance to pose your questions about how this machine can enhance your jewelry-making endeavors, making the process more efficient and enjoyable. RSVP REQUIRED: You must RSVP to attend in person or be sent the Zoom link for Virtual! Prerequisite No Prerequisites Needed Materials, Supplies & Tools No Supplies Needed Instructor Bio Class Dates February 10, 2024

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Beginner Metalsmithing and Jewelry for Teens Instructor Susan Wachler & Leah Fedeli In-Person Sundays September 17 - November 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT 4 Classes $170 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 4 weeks of creating, students will be introduced to the MINI TORCH as well as the Acetylene torch for soldering and other fun techniques to create a unique piece of jewelry. Come ready to learn as we explore various tools and their many uses, design and texture, forming, forging, sawing and bezel setting stones. Join us in a relaxed environment and let your creativity soar! Prerequisite Students must be 15 to 19 years old, with proof of age, OR have permission of the instructor. Proof of age may be a driver's permit or license or a copy of your birth certificate. Any student under the age of 18 must submit a Release of Liability form, signed by a parent or legal guardian. Download the form below, complete it, and email it to classes@metalartsguildga.org prior to the first day of class. Materials, Supplies & Tools Liability Waiver for Teen Class .pdf Download PDF • 26KB Instructor Bio Class Dates September 17, 2023 October 15, 2023 October 22, 2023 November 12, 2023

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Rings Stackable Rings Instructor Donna D'Aquino In-Person Saturday October 19, 2024 10am to 4pm EST 1 Day Workshop $160 Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This is an IN-PERSON workshop at the MAGG Studio. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Rings, Rings, Rings…Stack em UP! 2, 3, 4 or more! In this one day intensive we will explore stack rings. There are so many choices! Thick or thin. Plain or patterned. Including stones or simply metal. Using a variety of shapes and sizes of wire and sheet, we will learn how to properly measure to create the perfect size rings. We will texture, roll, twist, solder and add a stones to rings. Student should expect to complete 2-3 stack rings 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. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Rings-Rings-Supply-List .pdf Download PDF • 19KB Instructor Bio Class Dates October 26, 2024

< Back Visiting Artist Suzanne Williams is a Colorado resident. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1980 with a BFA in printmaking and later worked as a graphic artist, illustrator, fine artist, and technician in art/bronze casting foundries before beginning her jewelry-making career in 1990. In the past 32 years she has shown her signature 3-dimensional work in many galleries, art festivals and group shows, and has more recently been teaching workshops, particularly with a focus on designing and creating novel and unconventional clasps and closures. http://suzannewilliamsjewelry.com https://www.facebook.com/suzannewilliamsjewelry/ Suzanne Williams Class Gallery Alternative Unconventional Clasps & Closures Class 2 Alternative Unconventional Clasps & Closures Class 1

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< Back Bezel Fabrication and Construction May 17, 2024 Instructor Sam Woehrmann | Learn to fabricate bezels in 22k gold, 18k gold, and sterling silver for cabochons, faceted stones, gems with rough surfaces, rose cut gems in geometric shapes, and more! 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. 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. 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. Cabochons, faceted stones, pearls or gems with rough surfaces, rose cut gems in geometric shapes are all welcome. We will learn how to shape the bezels to fit specific stones. Making interior seats for faceted gems or stones we want to raise higher in their settings for design purposes. Learn fast efficient ways to set stones in tube settings for use in constructing finished pieces. I like to use diamonds, sapphires or rubies so we can set them first and solder with them in place to keep the settings clean and to add some sparkle where it is harder to reach later. I'll talk and demonstrate a few ways of attaching bezels to one another strategically to bring designs together. Finish your pieces after learning how to safely set stones into your newly made settings and some tips I've learned along the way as well as techniques I have figured out after working many hours at the bench.

< Back Intro to Metalsmithing (EVENINGS) November 30, 2023 Instructor Lisa Winn | Learn the ancient craft of making silver and copper jewelry by hand. You will learn how to create designs using a jewelers saw and other hand tools and how to solder with an acetylene and air torch. Create simple designs that will lead you to make more advanced work later. 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 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.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Reticulation and Granulation Instructor Harold O'Connor In-Person Saturday - Sunday May 20-21, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 2 Day Workshop $325 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Reticulation is the process of creating “mountains and valleys”, structures or patterns in metal surfaces. By heating specially prepared metal sheets with various torches, the semi-melted metal flows toward the flame. Surfaces created in this manner bring “life” to the metal surface. This workshop will cover: Discussion and creation of metal shapes suitable for reticulation Preparing the metal through depletion gilding Manipulation of the metal during the heating process Various torches used to create certain design patterns Forming reticulated metals into 3D forms Integration, patination, and repair of reticulated metals Granulation is an ancient method of surface embellishment that has seen a rebirth in the last century. Its appeal is the surface patterns, which are created through applying various size metal granules producing designs of geometric or abstract nature. Students will learn: Making small snips in metal Making a special flux for adhering the granules to metal Applying beads to metal surfaces Consideration of various methods of granulation Fusing granules to metal, how to repair them if not completely fired How to finish a work, patination and repair, if needed Consideration in combining granulation with other techniques QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant Piper Espey at piper@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 Intermediate metalsmithing skills Materials, Supplies & Tools CLICK HERE to order your reticulation silver. Orders must be received by May 5th. See the supply list for the full list of tools and supplies required for this workshop. Supply List_Harold O'Connor .pdf Download PDF • 163KB Instructor Bio Class Dates May 20, 2023 May 21, 2023